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Abusive practices under fire from Federal Reserve 05/10/2008 05:09:08 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - What prompted a slew of new federal proposals to combat abusive practices in the credit card industry depends on whom you talk to in Washington.

Consumer News 05/10/2008 05:05:58 AM GMT
EBay Inc. is exploring whether to require customers to use its online payment service PayPal, a move that has angered users and prompted antitrust scrutiny in Australia, where a PayPal-only rule takes effect next month.

New postal rates will go into effect Monday 05/10/2008 05:05:01 AM GMT
The price for first-class stamps will increase by 1 cent to 42 cents per stamp, and the U.S. Postal Service also is changing postal rates on its Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service and International Mail services.

Oil price tops $126, not abating 05/10/2008 05:04:57 AM GMT
NEW YORK - Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10, as investors questioned whether a possible confrontation between the U.

Mom-and-daughter businesses: Friendship and trust are among the perks 05/10/2008 05:04:54 AM GMT
The horror stories about the scary mother-in-law are far from Jan Reeve and Diane Brinton's relationship. And for them, that's more difficult to say than the average mother-daughter or daughter-in-law relationship.

Economy takes toll on Mother's Day spending 05/10/2008 05:04:52 AM GMT
CINCINNATI - Some moms may not be getting both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. Even businesses that traditionally benefit from the holiday, like florists and restaurants, are offering special deals and products.

Government urges court to halt wider mad cow testing 05/10/2008 05:04:49 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration Friday urged a federal appeals court to stop meatpackers from testing all their animals for mad cow disease, but a skeptical judge questioned whether the government has that authority.

Food costs a concern for Australia's ex-PM 05/10/2008 05:04:47 AM GMT
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, who will speak at a trade conference in Salt Lake City on May 20, says farm subsidies and trade barriers should be eased to combat global food shortages and rising food prices.

Chemical makers closer to merger 05/10/2008 05:04:45 AM GMT
Huntsman Corp., the chemicals maker run out of Salt Lake City and The Woodlands, Texas, said progress is being made toward receiving federal regulatory approval for its proposed merger with Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc.

Handling liquor doesn't pay 05/10/2008 04:25:08 AM GMT
Utah's lucrative liquor monopoly that brought nearly $90 million to the state treasury last year hasn't trickled down to the majority of employees working in state-controlled liquor stores and warehouses.

Bars, clubs, restaurants tell liquor cops: Back off 05/10/2008 12:31:17 AM GMT
State undercover liquor-control agents made lewd propositions to a waitress, then waved a $5 bill at a boisterous woman in a Clearfield club, daring her to expose herself in what they later explained were tactics to fit in with the crowd.

They call the shots on the pouring of shots 05/10/2008 12:26:23 AM GMT
It may seem an oxymoron to some, but among the duties of the five-member board overseeing Utah's liquor monopoly is to protect the interests of teetotalers.

Ordering that special liquor isn't easy or quick 05/10/2008 12:16:05 AM GMT
It's no secret that Utahns sometimes subvert state law to bring liquor into the state. From smuggling foreign spirits in suitcases to shipping cases to Evanston, Wyo.

Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges 05/09/2008 08:01:43 PM GMT
Updated: 2:01 PM- NEW YORK -- Wall Street retreated Friday as investors contended with two of the biggest threats to the economy: fallout from turmoil in the credit market and surging energy prices. The Dow Jones industrial average lost more than 125 points.

'Not Until 21' unveiled in Utah 05/09/2008 05:38:00 PM GMT
High school graduation time conjures up pleasant memories of proms, parties and gifts from doting relatives. It also can be a reminder of a nightmare: Teenagers celebrating with heavy doses of alcohol at backyard gatherings or drunken partygoers getting behind the wheel of

Political cloud lingers over Holladay captain's transfer 05/10/2008 06:33:17 AM GMT
A political cloud continues to linger over the sudden removal of Holladay's chief of police services, Republican Steven DeBry, who entered the partisan electoral fray this year by challenging Democrat Randy Horiuchi for a Salt Lake County Council seat.

Mitt regrets omitting atheists from speech 05/10/2008 06:33:15 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, once criticized for leaving out atheists and nonbelievers when he delivered a much-touted speech on faith in America, now says he missed a chance to discuss their role in society.

Surprise GOP rule switch? 05/10/2008 06:33:13 AM GMT
. The Ron Paul Revolution will not go quietly. As they have done in Nevada, Minnesota and elsewhere, a number of Utah Ron Paul backers are trying to get elected today as delegates to the Republican National Convention where,

Reid again calls for more action 05/09/2008 06:41:56 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - A senior Justice Department prosecutor will work with Utah, Arizona and Nevada to review how the federal government can help attack polygamy related crimes.

Cannon facing a challenge 05/09/2008 06:41:55 AM GMT
For most members of Congress, the longer they serve, the less vulnerable they become. But the opposite seems to be true for Rep. Chris Cannon. Now in his sixth term, Cannon is staring down the barrel of the most serious challenge of his political career as Republican faithful

Congress: Did mine officials act illegally? 05/09/2008 06:41:53 AM GMT
WASHINGTON - The U.S. attorney for Utah said he will review a congressional request for a criminal investigation into whether the Crandall Canyon mine general manager "willfully misled" federal officials.

Six Utahns among superdelegates who may pick Dems' presidential choice 05/08/2008 01:00:05 PM GMT
The biggest remaining race for the Democratic presidential nominee doesn't involve any state primaries. Now it's about wooing superdelegates, including six party leaders from Utah.

Convention delegates seek challenger to state's popular Republican governor 05/08/2008 07:01:57 AM GMT
Democrats seeking to replace Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. must choose between a man who promises rentable electric cars for all, one who strives to redo the state's income tax structure and one who vows to make diligent use the governor's veto pen.

Six Republicans lining up to get a shot at Matheson 05/08/2008 07:01:55 AM GMT
At age 24, Cedar City resident Chris Jacobs is one of six Republicans running for Utah's 2nd District Congressional seat. And yes, his entry into the political fray took friends and family by surprise.

GOP lines up challengers for Matheson's seat 05/08/2008 03:02:46 AM GMT
Posted: 9:03 PM- At age 24, Cedar City resident Chris Jacobs is one of six Republicans running for Utah's 2nd Congressional seat.

Utah AG raises $161,000 as he seeks a third term 05/07/2008 05:10:29 PM GMT
Posted: 11:11 AM- Payday lenders have contributed about 25 percent of the campaign donations raised this year by Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff.

Candidates' fundraising disclosed 05/07/2008 07:09:41 AM GMT
Newly updated campaign disclosures filed with the Lieutenant Governor's Office show Utah County Democrat Debbie Swensen has raised $3,600 in her race against Rep.

State: New law may be unconstitutional 05/07/2008 05:52:56 AM GMT
The Utah attorney general's office believes there's a good chance that a new law banning voter initiatives on land-use ordinances is unconstitutional. In an April 29 letter to Sevier County Attorney Dale Eyre - obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune Tuesday through an open-records

Texas: FLDS mothers in a 'conspiracy of silence,' cannot challenge children's removal 05/10/2008 06:18:57 AM GMT
Until women from a polygamous sect "unequivocally" identify their offspring, they have no standing to contest a judge's decision to remove the children from a West Texas ranch, state officials argue.

Texas will immunize FLDS children 05/09/2008 11:08:52 PM GMT
Posted: 5:09 PM- Texas authorities have asked foster care providers to immunize every FLDS child - despite some parents' concerns about possible negative effects.

Polygamy town hall: A.G. says Texas-like raid on sects not the answer 05/09/2008 12:40:42 PM GMT
ST. GEORGE - Attorney General Mark Shurtleff called a raid on a polygamous sect's ranch in Texas no surprise given the group's resistant, secretive practices but said Thursday he would never authorize such a move in Utah.

Senior Justice Dept. prosecutor to review fight against polygamous crimes 05/09/2008 07:14:43 AM GMT
WASHINGTON _ A senior Justice Department prosecutor will work with Utah, Arizona and Nevada to review how the federal government can help attack polygamy related crimes.

Polygamous groups meet the world 05/09/2008 03:33:31 AM GMT
Posted: 9:34 PM- ST. GEORGE - Polygamous groups, which usually shun media attention, stepped into the spotlight today to talk about their lives.

ACLU weighs in on Texas FLDS raid 05/07/2008 08:54:29 PM GMT
Posted: 1:16 PM-The ACLU said that while Texas authorities have the obligation to protect children from physical or sexual harm, the April 3 raid raised questions about the state's actions regarding the sect's right to freedom of religion and due process of law.

Texas AG to prosecute criminal cases from polygamous ranch raid 05/07/2008 01:28:37 PM GMT
SAN ANGELO, Texas - A judge has ordered the Texas attorney general's office to prosecute any future criminal cases connected to last month's raid on a polygamous sect's Eldorado ranch.

Special Report: Embracing a life of service with warmth and humor 05/10/2008 06:17:41 AM GMT
Had it not been for Kathleen Eyring, there's a good chance her husband, Henry B., would be relishing the latter days of tenured professorship at Stanford University.

Special Report: Women respond to challenges of being Mormon and single 05/10/2008 06:17:13 AM GMT
No doubt about it, Amy Poulson is a catch. She's beautiful, smart, successful, kind and witty. At 34, the one thing that's eluded Poulson is the guy.

Special report: International growth forces LDS women to face different pressing issues 05/10/2008 06:16:37 AM GMT
Chantal Thompson was not surprised when her family disowned her for joining the LDS Church. They had warned her they would. But Thompson, a young French woman who believed she had found eternal truth, was undeterred.

Special report: Women in the LDS Church composing a new role 05/10/2008 06:15:56 AM GMT
Julie Beck knows a thing or two about powerful women. In 1958, Beck's parents went to Brazil to preside over its only LDS mission.

Special Report: She's ready to lead the way for a 'return to virtue' 05/09/2008 06:01:58 PM GMT
She may have trained for and tackled 18 marathons, but Elaine Dalton feels she's just laced up for the run of her life. Dalton, sustained last month as Young Women general president in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is leading the way for about 555,000 12- to

Child 'darn lucky' to avoid bullet 05/09/2008 03:52:36 PM GMT
Police say they don't know why a motorist opened fire on another car in West Valley City on Wednesday night, narrowly

LDS Church to purchase items to aid Myanmar 05/08/2008 07:01:50 AM GMT
LDS Church leaders approved funds to purchase large quantities of tarps, blankets, basic food, medical equipment and especially clean drinking water for those affected by the recent cyclone in Myanmar, church spokesman Scott Trotter said Wednesday.

Mormons teens suffer Arizona attack 05/07/2008 02:45:04 PM GMT
Posted: 8:44 AM- GILBERT, Ariz. -- Police in Gilbert, Ariz., are investigating a possible hate crime after two Mormon teenagers were injured in an assault.

Monson: Don't write off the Jazz just yet 05/10/2008 07:02:48 AM GMT
Posted: 12:47 AM- The Jazz are alive again.
Caught in a kind of death grip between elimination and oblivion, which

Lakers notes: Point guard Ariza to get third opinion on foot 05/10/2008 06:42:17 AM GMT
Posted: 12:26 AM- Trevor Ariza will seek a third opinion on his broken right foot, coach Phil Jackson said before the Lakers faced the Utah Jazz in Game3 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Friday night.

Kragthorpe: Boozer saved the Jazz and found himself 05/10/2008 06:39:24 AM GMT
Posted: 12:40 AM- Kobe Bryant is not unbeatable in these NBA playoffs anymore, but he's still all-knowing.
While all

Jazz: Boozer breaks slumps with 104-99 victory over Lakers 05/10/2008 06:34:16 AM GMT
Posted: 12:17 PM- No matter how much confidence he tried to maintain, no matter how many times he vowed to stay aggressive and wait for his shots to start falling, Carlos Boozer couldn't help but offer clues as to the toll his playoff slump was taking.

Jazz notes: Boozer, Williams defend former teammate Fisher's decision 05/10/2008 06:32:35 AM GMT
Posted: 8:15 PM- If he was upset when Derek Fisher asked to be released by Utah and signed with the Lakers last July, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan wasn't letting on Friday, the one-year anniversary of Fisher's heroics in Game2 of the Western Conference semifinals.

NBA playoffs: Personal chefs keep players fueled 05/10/2008 06:32:06 AM GMT
Posted: 10:18 PM- It's game day for the Utah Jazz, but one of the busiest men in town won't don a jersey and shorts and perform in front of nearly 20,000 screaming fans.

League's MVP shows he is human in Game 3 05/10/2008 06:31:04 AM GMT
Posted: 11:04 PM- It finally happened Friday night. With time winding down and the Lakers in a perilous situation, Kobe Bryant looked human.

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