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'We Have No Remedy': Continuing Feud, Lawmakers Overturn A Pair Of Governor Vetoes

In a rare move, Utah lawmakers on Wednesday overturned two vetoes issued by Gov. Gary Herbert this year. It’s the latest in an ongoing feud between the two branches of government over checks and balances.

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West Valley City Police Release Video Of Officer Shooting 20-Year-Old Black Man

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Outgoing Utah Corrections Boss Wants Prison To Make People Better Than They Arrived

When someone calls 911, we don’t really think about the person who answers. But the person on the other end carries a heavy burden. Listen to this week's More To Say.

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Jazz Playlist, Wednesday 13

Steve Williams 8:00-12:00pm 11/13/02

Jazz Playlist November 12, 2002

Steve Williams Jazz Playlist, 8:00 - 12:00

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Jazz Playlist, Monday November 11

Steve Williams Playlist 8:00-11:00pm

Hinckley Institute of Politics' Fourth District Debate

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Jazz at the Sheraton

Legends and new stars fill out the 2002-'03 Jazz at the Sheraton season was kicked off A Aug. 21 with a performance at Abravanel Hall by one of the most influential pianists of the last 50 years, Dave Brubeck.

By Stephen Williams

Salt Lake City, UT – Legends and new stars fill out the 2002-'03 Jazz at the Sheraton season was kicked off A Aug. 21 with a performance at Abravanel Hall by one of the most influential pianists of the last 50 years, Dave Brubeck.

Hinckley Institute of Politics' First District Debates

By Hinckley Institute of Politics

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Recommended Jazz Record Companies

The best Jazz CDs come from the best Jazz Companies. Here is a list compiled by Steve Williams.

By Steve Williams

Salt Lake City – The best Jazz CDs come from the best Jazz Companies. Here is a list compiled by Steve Williams.

Jazz Record Companies:

Atlantic

BlueBird Records

Bluenote

BMG Records

The Church of Latter Day Saints Main Street Plaza

By Doug Fabrizio

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Wind Power in Utah Part I

By Ross Chambless

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Wind Power in Utah Part II

By Ross Chambless

Salt Lake City, UT –

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The Value of Teachers

Thursday, we’re talking about the money teachers make, and what that tells us about how the profession is valued. We’ll also ask how Utah stacks up and what the state is doing about it.

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Podcast: More To Say

What It's Like Being a 911 Dispatcher

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This week on More to Say we’re putting out an episode we made back in November, about a police dispatcher. When someone calls 911, we don’t really think about the person who answers. But the person on the other end carries a heavy burden. When something goes wrong, or someone dies, the dispatcher has to live with it.

Original story: http://kuer.org/post/emergency-dispatchers-mental-toll-high-stress-job#stream/0

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The Perils Of Light Pollution As Mountain West Population Booms

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It’s International Dark Sky Week, a time to look up and enjoy the night sky across the globe.  Our region is home to many dark sky parks and communities. We’re also home to lots of growth and that means growing light pollution.  

Save The Children International Chair Resigns, Saying 'Challenges' Call For Change

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Sir Alan Parker announced Thursday he was stepping down as chair of Save the Children International and resigning from the board. The move follows accusations of inappropriate behavior leveled against former leadership at the charity that bills itself as helping 50 million of the world's most vulnerable children each year.

"Given the complex mix of challenges the organisation and the sector is facing, it is my view that a change is needed," Parker said in a letter to his colleagues.

Recent Tariffs On Canadian Newsprint Are Hurting U.S. Papers, Could Trigger Job Cuts

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'It's A Very Different World Now,' Says Outgoing Human Rights Commissioner

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In the last few years, some European countries have refused to take in refugees, prejudiced views have entered the mainstream, and leaders demonize religious minorities and attack the free press.

Nils Muiznieks has raised alarms about many of these issues. He's just finished his six-year term as the Council of Europe's human rights commissioner, the continent's main human rights watchdog.

Lance Armstrong To Pay U.S. Government $5 Million To Settle Fraud Claims

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Lance Armstrong has agreed to pay the federal government $5 million to settle fraud allegations that could have resulted in a nearly $100 penalty. The U.S. Postal Service, which had sponsored the disgraced cyclist's team, argued that Armstrong defrauded taxpayers by accepting millions from the government agency while using performance-enhancing drugs during competition.

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