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Report: Illegal population would swell if birthright citizenship is revoked

tmartinez — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:46:01 +0000

SALINAS, Calif. -- Contrary to claims by proponents that ending birthright citizenship would deter illegal immigration, the size of the undocumented population in the U.S. would soar if current proposals became reality, according to a new report.

Court ruling reaffirms regulation of immigration as federal domain

tmartinez — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:44:01 +0000

WASHINGTON -- A city may not punish employers who hire illegal immigrants or landlords who rent to them, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday, insisting that regulation of immigrants is "clearly within the exclusive domain of the federal government."

Real Salt Lake goes to top of MLS standings

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:11:01 +0000

SEATTLE -- Kyle Reynish, who has played just one game in goal this season for Real Salt Lake, stepped in for Nick Rimando on Thursday night, and Kasey keller, his counterpart, saved a first-half penalty kick as Real and Seattle battled to a 0-0 tie.

Rimando, who helped Salt Lake (12-4-8, 44 points) win the MLS Cup at Seattle’s Qwest Field last November, tweaked his Achilles’ tendon during practice on Wednesday and was held out as a precautionary measure by coach Jason Kreis. Reynish made just two saves.

It was Salt Lake’s fourth straight shutout. It has not allowed a goal in 452 minutes.

Layton mother charged in deaths of two children; police say ligature marks on youths' necks, defensive wounds on mom, kids

tmartinez — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:47:01 +0000

LAYTON -- Yun Hui Englan could not sleep after learning a friend is accused of killing her two children.

WSU to celebrate Constitution Week

tbright — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:12:49 +0000

OGDEN — The U.S. Constitution has been around for a long time, and it’s still as hotly debated as it was when the Founding Fathers wrote it.

ATK to add 800 jobs at new Davis composites facility

tmartinez — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:49:01 +0000

CLEARFIELD -- With taxpayers' help, Alliant Techsystems plans to open a new Davis County facility to produce aircraft composite structures and eventually add 800 jobs.

North Ogden rethinking candy in its parade

mpiper — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:07:01 +0000

NORTH OGDEN -- After several close calls in recent years, the city council is rethinking its policy concerning candy-throwing at the annual Cherry Days parade.

Judge: Military's ban on gays is unconstitutional

mpiper — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:53:01 +0000

LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge on Thursday declared the U.S. military's ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional and said she will issue an order to stop the government from enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy nationwide.

Facelift nearer for Ogden LDS Temple

sshipman — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:57:01 +0000

OGDEN -- Mayor Matthew Godfrey is expected to approve final site plans today for an overhaul of the LDS Church's Ogden Temple.

Pastor cancels Quran-burning, reconsiders

sshipman — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:55:01 +0000

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- An anti-Islamic preacher backed off and then threatened to reconsider burning the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, angrily accusing a Muslim leader of lying to him Thursday with a promise to move an Islamic center and mosque away from New York's ground zero.

Real Salt Lake battles to 0-0 tie with Sounders

mpiper — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:53:01 +0000

Rimando, who helped Salt Lake (12-4-8, 44 points) win the MLS Cup at Seattle's Qwest Field last November, tweaked his Achilles' tendon during practice on Wednesday and was held out as a precautionary measure by coach Jason Kreis. Reynish made just two saves.

Korean shop worker holds brotherly memories of two slain youths

tmartinez — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:49:01 +0000

LAYTON -- Chris Englan remembers one of the last conversations he had with James Warhola.

No turning back, Bart Starr recalls

pchallis — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:01 +0000

DALLAS -- Bart Starr squinted his eyes and shook his head.

Plain City may get Fanument

admin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:47:01 +0000

PLAIN CITY -- The city's Lee Olsen Park could be the site for a new type of monument that would recognize the accomplishments of residents and raise money for the city at the same time.

National skating champion Rachael Flatt raising her game on the ice

pchallis — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:06:01 +0000

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- When Tom Zakrajsek studies his star pupil, he notices someone different, a more mature, more refined figure skater capable of showcasing her skills at a much higher level.

Raptors' rally falls short in extra innings

mpiper — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:22:01 +0000

OGDEN -- It was a tough end to a record setting season as Ogden fell 14-12 to the Orem Owlz in extra innings Thursday night at Lindquist Field.

Fall salmon are showing up in some Great Lakes rivers

pchallis — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:06:02 +0000

LUDINGTON, Mich. -- As they like to say in the beer ads, it doesn't get much better than this. Catching brown trout on No. 16 dry flies in the morning and salmon on Rapalas in the evening is something you can do in few places outside Michigan.

Ogden Raptors face great opportunity for title

mpiper — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:22:01 +0000

Want to be the best, Ogden Raptors?

Great. That brass ring is right in front of you. Now all you've got to do is grab it.

Phillies have their playoff pieces in place

pchallis — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:08:02 +0000

Years ago, somebody suggested that the San Francisco Giants should replace the playing surface at Candlestick Park with paper. Punch line: Because the Giants always look better on paper.

Wildcat soccer team loses lead to Utes

mpiper — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:24:01 +0000

OGDEN -- There is no question that the Wildcats are getting closer. That first result, however, still remains elusive.