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Pope accepts resignation of LA bishop accused of misconduct

LOS ANGELES – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Los Angeles auxiliary bishop, Monsignor Alexander Salazar, after an allegation of misconduct with a minor in the 1990s, officials...

DATE: Dec 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

The one cooking technique that won’t steer you wrong

In this era of programmable, appliance-specific cooking, it’s easy to overlook one of the most reliable, widely used ways to render food properly: With steam. It is that simple: If you can b...

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

New figures show fewer Mormons in Utah’s biggest county

SALT LAKE CITY – Fewer than half the residents of Salt Lake County belong to the Mormon church, according to new figures that illustrate how Utah’s largest county is becoming more religiousl...

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Harness the power of garlic in your everyday cooking

There are probably plenty of small but mighty ingredients hanging out in your kitchen. Cinnamon sticks, dried chile peppers, cardamom and herbs are all proof that size is definitely not prop...

DATE: Dec 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Climate change hitting Southwest, national reports says

Declining snowpack raises wildfire threat

DATE: Dec 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Ska Brewing’s True Blonde named 2019 Good Food Awards finalist

In November, Ska Brewing Co.’s True Blonde Ale was named a finalist for the 2019 Good Food Awards. Entering its ninth year, the Good Food Awards recognizes American food producers...

DATE: Dec 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food

Can astronomy explain the biblical Star of Bethlehem?

Bright stars top Christmas trees in Christian homes around much of the world. The faithful sing about the “Star of Wonder” that guided the wise men to a manger in the little town of Bethlehe...

DATE: Dec 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Western Colorado cities expect big savings from solar power

GRAND JUNCTION (AP) – Don’t let the chilly air and shorter days fool you: Hundreds of solar panels located off Interstate 70 near Palisade are working just fine. Come January, the...

DATE: Dec 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Farm bill exempts pure maple, honey from added sugars label

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The new farm bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday prevents maple syrup and honey producers from being required to list their pure products as containing added sugars o...

DATE: Dec 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Food