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Newly sworn Huntsman says Utahns will prevail
Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. was sworn in as Utah's 16th governor Monday afternoon in a ceremony held on the steps of the State Capitol, acknowledging the troubling economy, but challenging Utahns to remain optimistic and forward-looking. Full Story

 
Utahns claim copyright infringement by Mary J. Blige

Two Utahns are accusing singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige of copyright infringement over the song "Take Me As I Am."

 
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Dems take over S.L. County Council
Daunting. Troubling. Haunting. Those were a few of words mentioned during Monday's swearing-in ceremony to describe the economic climate that Salt Lake County's newest council members will face during the year ahead. Full Story

 
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Utah Jazz: Millsap calls Warriors' game 'must-win'
The Jazz were in a jovial mood at Monday's pregame shootaround, with Deron Williams punting balls into the upper deck at EnergySolutions Arena for rookie center Kosta Koufos to retrieve. Full Story

 
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Construction spending falls less than expected
WASHINGTON » Construction spending fell less than expected in November as record activity on nonresidential projects helped offset another steep decline in housing. Full Story

 
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Proper punishment
Underage drinking is dangerous for the drinker and everyone else on the highways if the drinker drives. And it can be financially devastating for owners of bars and taverns when underage drinkers sneak in and retailers are caught selling alcohol to someone with a fake ID. Full Story

 
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Wasatch Front air quality
The Utah Division of Air Quality has issued pollution index ratings for the following counties:
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David Archuleta at the 2005 Inauguration
American Idol runner-up David Archuleta sings at Gov. John Huntsman Jr.'s inauguration in 2005.
Ute fans celebrate
After the big win over Alabama, many Ute fans hit Bourbon Street to celebrate.
Iraq Refugees: Abbas
Abbas the painter, a refugee from Iraq, talks about his life adjusting to life in the U.S.
Iraq Refugees: Rabeh Morad
Iraqi refugee Rabeh Morad lost his legs while working as an interpreter for U.S. forces in Iraq.
Iraq Refugees: Faiz Al Bergdar
Faiz Al Berqdar is an Iraqi periodontist with a doctorate who still hasn't found a job since arriving in Utah in June.
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Pop Top: 'Towelhead' touches nerves -- and truth
DVD » Director/screenwriter Alan Ball's blunt R-rated coming-of-age movie, "Towelhead," about a 13-year-old Arab-American girl's (Summer Bishil) struggles with racism and sexuality, isn't for everyone. Full Story

 
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Detroit lawyer gets 5-cent IRS bill, 4-cent refund
DETROIT » James Howarth is a little confused by two letters he has received from the Internal Revenue Service. The Detroit defense lawyer received one letter in November that said he owed the IRS money -- five cents. Full Story

 
Utah's greenest office building 'Leeds' the way
S outh Jordan » This suburb now boasts Utah's greenest office building. Kennecott Land's Daybreak Corporate Center scored platinum -- the highest possible rating -- in the U. Full Story

 
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