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Utah man who stabbed Muslim multiple times indicted for hate crime by federal grand jury

Peter Larsen, 48, of Orem, Utah, was indicted by a federal grand jury "for the federal hate crime of willfully causing bodily injury to a victim because of his actual or perceived religion."

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.
 Utah State Police officer stands guard behind tape during a crime scene investigation by FBI and state forensic agents at an apartment complex in Washington, Utah, U.S., September 12, 2025; Illustrative.

Prosecutors file attempted aggravated murder charges in stabbing of Muslim man in Utah

 Utah State Police officer stands guard behind tape during a crime scene investigation by FBI and state forensic agents at an apartment complex in Washington, Utah, U.S., September 12, 2025; Illustrative.

Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah hate crime, police say

Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.

Charlie Kirk assassination prosecutors unveil video showing accused sniper in shooting position


New research uncovers secrets of snowflakes movement - study

A University of Utah professor has researched how snowflakes can be surprisingly predictable.

 Snowflakes collect on a car window during a winter nor'easter snow storm in Waltham, Massachusetts January 2, 2014

Woman swallows AirPods after confusing them for vitamins

In a strange twist, a Utah woman in her 50s accidentally swallowed her husband's AirPods while chatting with a friend, sparking a viral TikTok video.


Utah man killed in FBI raid linked to alleged threats against Biden, VP Harris

The shooting occurred as FBI agents attempted to serve arrest and search warrants at a home in Utah, where President Biden was scheduled to visit on Wednesday.

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris applauds.

Bible banned in several Utah schools due to 'vulgarity and violence'

The district ultimately removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools, citing "vulgarity and violence" in its texts, but would allow it in high school libraries.

 Illustrative image of a bible.

Unlikely friendships: How bunny rabbits helped heal a paralyzed cat

Canelo underwent acupuncture, laser treatments and bunny-play therapy. He is now looking for his forever home alongside his best friend Llama.

 Rescued Kitten

Israel's High Court de facto recognizes online civil marriages

The Supreme Court ruled against the state's appeal of online civil marriages conducted remotely through Utah.

 IN A DECISION announced earlier this week, the Lod District Court ruled that the Interior Ministry must recognize those civil marriages performed remotely via an online ceremony in Utah.

Colorado State apologizes for 'Russia' chant at Ukrainian player

Utah State guard Max Shulga's family still resides in Ukraine's capital nearly one year after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Man holding a basketball

Family of eight found shot dead in Utah home

Officials said in a statement there was no threat to the public and no suspects were believed to be at large.

 Salt Lake City Police vehicle, Utah, Aug 2015.

Alabama, Utah become the latest US states to ban TikTok on state devices

Alabama and Utah are joining the ranks of three other states that have officially banned the video-sharing social media app from government devices.

TikTok logo is displayed on the smartphone while standing on the US flag in this illustration picture taken, November 8, 2019.

Israeli High Court to continue accepting Utah civil marriage by video for now

The High Court's decision is not the final one on the issue, but the Utah marriages will continue to be accepted until a final decision is made.

 Wedding bands (illustrative).