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Glenn Beck uses Friday show to highlight stories of Romney's generosity
Glenn Beck sought to tell stories of Romney from those whose lives he's touched.
The first debate between GOP Gov. Gary Herbert and his Democratic challenger, Peter Cooke was held Friday.
Contenders in the Salt Lake County mayoral race faced off in a debate Friday morning.
Google says it won't take down anti-Muslim clip
Google is refusing a White House request to take down an anti-Muslim clip on YouTube, but is restricting access to it in certain countries. Read more »
Utah key to Mitt Romney strategy in battleground states
Volunteers at a new Mitt Romney call center are part of the campaign's strategy to mobilize the GOP presidential candidate's strength in Utah to secure victories in neighboring battleground states. Read more »
Top constitutional scholars to headline opening of UVU research center
Utah Valley University will celebrate Constitution Day on Monday with the grand opening of the new Center for Constitutional Studies. Read more »
GOP activists to Mitt Romney: Why aren't you winning?
GOP activists ask: Why can't Republican Mitt Romney seem to break open a tight race with President Barack Obama given the nation's sluggish economy and conservative enthusiasm to beat the Democrat? Read more »
Obama makes fresh push on economy in key states
Sensing an opening on the economy, President Barack Obama launched an aggressive new effort Saturday to convince voters in the most competitive states that Republican rival Mitt Romney is risky for... Read more »
Anti-Putin protest draws tens of thousands
The first major protest against President Vladimir Putin after a summer lull drew tens of thousands of people, determined to show that opposition sentiment remains strong despite Kremlin efforts to... Read more »
Paul Ryan criticizes Federal Reserve at Florida rally
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan thinks the Federal Reserve is making a mistake in its new effort to prop up the economy. Read more »
With 7 weeks to go, President Barack Obama-Mitt Romney race still tight
Middle East violence is shaking up a presidential race that otherwise looks stubbornly stable, and tight. Read more »
Administration warns of 'destructive' budget cuts
A White House report issued Friday warns that $109 billion in across-the-board spending cuts at the start of the new year would be "deeply destructive" to the military and core government... Read more »
Spain closer to seeking financial help; new set of economic reforms will be unveiled
Spain revealed Friday that it will present a new set of economic reforms by the end of the month in a move that raises hopes that the struggling country will soon ask for financial help. Read more »
Guv candidates see Utah's economy differently
Two very different pictures of Utah emerged Friday from the first debate between GOP Gov. Gary Herbert and his Democratic challenger, Peter Cooke, held at the annual Utah League of Cities and Towns... Read more »
Alito says Supreme Court misunderstood by media
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. expressed frustration Friday at what he said were inaccuracies in the media about the court and its decisions, saying it's difficult to sit by when... Read more »
Egan-Jones cuts US debt rating to AA- from AA, blames Federal Reserve plan
Egan-Jones, an independent credit-research firm, downgraded its rating on U.S. government debt to AA- from AA on Friday, citing the Federal Reserve's plans to try to stimulate the economy. Read more »
Ryan works to sell Romney to social conservatives
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Friday that he's given Mitt Romney some personal advice: talk more about yourself. Read more »
Pres. Obama, Mitt Romney both see reasons to worry in Florida
President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have this in common when it comes to Florida: They're both worried about the biggest election battleground prize. Read more »
Pres. Obama honors memory of Libya attack victims
President Barack Obama led the nation in a somber homecoming Friday for four Americans killed in a brazen attack on a U.S. Consulate, as his election opponents argued they would have done a better... Read more »
Buying American in Tehran: Apples, razors and Coke
The Great Satan still sells in Iran. Even after decades of diplomatic estrangement and tightening economic sanctions, American products manage to find their way into the Iranian marketplace. The... Read more »
Pope calls for peace as violence hits Lebanon
Pope Benedict XVI appealed for peace and reconciliation among religions Friday as violence over an anti-Islam movie spilled over into Lebanon within hours of his arrival in the tumultuous region. Read more »
Dozens storm US Embassy compound in Tunisia
Several dozen protesters briefly stormed the U.S. Embassy compound in Tunisia's capital Friday, setting fire to cars and raising a flag with the Muslim profession of faith written on it as part of... Read more »
GOP ticket sharpens attack on Obama foreign policy
President Barack Obama had the grim task Friday of honoring the return of four Americans killed in a brazen attack on a U.S. Consulate, while his Republican rivals argued they would do a better job... Read more »
Financially troubled parts of Europe consider taxing church properties
In this article by The Washington Post, Ariana Eunjung Cha discusses the impacts of the global recession on churches and attempts by governments to find more funds — by taxing properties... Read more »
U.S. official: Marine team sent to Yemen
An elite Marine rapid response team arrived in Yemen's capital Friday in the wake of violence and protests at the U.S. Embassy, the Pentagon said. Read more »
India agrees to let in foreign retailers, again
India agreed Friday to open its huge market to foreign retailers such as Wal-Mart in a surprising decision that was part of a flurry of economic reforms aimed at sparking new growth in the... Read more »
Mitt Romney trying to shift back to economy
Republican Mitt Romney is trying to shift the focus of the presidential campaign away from anti-American violence overseas and back to the economy, accusing President Barack Obama of ignoring... Read more »
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Glenn Beck uses Friday show to highlight stories of Mitt Romney's generosity
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Friday that it wouldn't hurt if voters knew more about Mitt Romney's heart and character, while that same evening, Glenn Beck sought to tell... Read more »
Utah key to Mitt Romney strategy in battleground states
Volunteers at a new Mitt Romney call center are part of the campaign's strategy to mobilize the GOP presidential candidate's strength in Utah to secure victories in neighboring battleground states. Read more »
GOP activists to Mitt Romney: Why aren't you winning?
GOP activists ask: Why can't Republican Mitt Romney seem to break open a tight race with President Barack Obama given the nation's sluggish economy and conservative enthusiasm to beat the Democrat? Read more »
With 7 weeks to go, President Barack Obama-Mitt Romney race still tight
Middle East violence is shaking up a presidential race that otherwise looks stubbornly stable, and tight. Read more »
News analysis: Mitt Romney under attack for administration's foreign policy errors
Depending on whom you read, the scandal on Tuesday could be that embassy staff lacked Marine protection, or the State Department could not control its Twitter feed, or that Mitt Romney reacted to... Read more »
Top constitutional scholars to headline opening of UVU research center
Utah Valley University will celebrate Constitution Day on Monday with the grand opening of the new Center for Constitutional Studies. Read more »
Google says it won't take down anti-Muslim clip
Google is refusing a White House request to take down an anti-Muslim clip on YouTube, but is restricting access to it in certain countries. Read more »
Administration warns of 'destructive' budget cuts
A White House report issued Friday warns that $109 billion in across-the-board spending cuts at the start of the new year would be "deeply destructive" to the military and core government... Read more »
Mitt Romney criticized for response to attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney went too far by politicizing the deadly attack on the U.S. Embassy in Libya, according to a pair of political scholars in Utah to promote their new book about... Read more »
Rough timeline shows sequence of events in Egypt and Libya on Sept. 11-12, 2012
July 2, 2012: A video titled "Muhammad movie trailer" is posted on YouTube. According to The Huffington Post , the U.S. Embassy in Cairo released a statement shortly before noon EDT... Read more »
Google says interest in Mitt Romney's Mormonism is higher than ever
Citing Google online search data, U.S. News & World Report is reporting that "interest in Mitt Romney's Mormon faith is higher now than it has ever been before." Read more »
Guv candidates see Utah's economy differently
Two very different pictures of Utah emerged Friday from the first debate between GOP Gov. Gary Herbert and his Democratic challenger, Peter Cooke, held at the annual Utah League of Cities and Towns... Read more »
New polls temper Obama bounce assumptions after convention
While early polls coming out of the Democratic National Convention did show a strong bounce for the president, two new polls out Monday raise questions about how much changed during the two weeks... Read more »
Ann Romney, Michelle Obama call 'mom' defining role
The presidential candidates' wives have been portrayed in many ways, from intimate advisers to savvy individuals with their own interests and lives. But in the war for women's votes, the word "mom"... Read more »
Rep. Jim Matheson, Mia Love clash on debate schedule in Utah's 4th district
Rep. Jim Matheson and Mia Love don't see eye to eye on how often they should debate. Read more »
Indonesians protest anti-Islam film at U.S. Embassy
About 200 Indonesians showed their anger over an anti-Islam film Friday by chanting "death to Jews!" and "death to America!" in a largely peaceful protest outside the heavily guarded U.S. Embassy. Read more »
Paul Ryan criticizes Federal Reserve at Florida rally
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan thinks the Federal Reserve is making a mistake in its new effort to prop up the economy. Read more »
Alito says Supreme Court misunderstood by media
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. expressed frustration Friday at what he said were inaccuracies in the media about the court and its decisions, saying it's difficult to sit by when... Read more »
Mitt Romney assails Pres. Obama anew over foreign attacks
Republican challenger Mitt Romney sought to portray President Barack Obama as weak on foreign policy Wednesday after violent attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions in the Middle East. Obama steered... Read more »
Mitt Romney tones down criticism over diplomatic crisis
Facing criticism, Republican White House nominee Mitt Romney on Thursday muted his barbed attacks against President Barack Obama's handling of a diplomatic crisis and tried to focus the campaign... Read more »
Prosecute pornography? Why Mitt Romney and President Obama can't agree
With both parties' conventions firmly in the rearview mirror, it's becoming increasingly clear that the presidential election will determine whether the federal government prosecutes pornographers... Read more »
Obama makes fresh push on economy in key states
Sensing an opening on the economy, President Barack Obama launched an aggressive new effort Saturday to convince voters in the most competitive states that Republican rival Mitt Romney is risky for... Read more »
2nd District congressional candidates face off in first debate
The candidates for Utah's 2nd District congressional seat used their first debate to emphasize the differences in their experience. Republican Chris Stewart and Democrat Jay Seegmiller taped the... Read more »
Buying American in Tehran: Apples, razors and Coke
The Great Satan still sells in Iran. Even after decades of diplomatic estrangement and tightening economic sanctions, American products manage to find their way into the Iranian marketplace. The... Read more »
EnergySolutions official bows out of bid for Radiation Control Board seat
Dan Shrum, senior vice president of regulatory affairs for EnergySolutions, is withdrawing his name for consideration to appointment to the Radiation Control Board. Read more »
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