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The Golden Spike State Monument is coming to Brigham City in 2026 to honor the workers who built the transcontinental railroad. The new state park is expected to open in fall 2026.
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Utah State University
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UPR
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The federal grant funding traditionally goes out by July 1. It includes support for migrant education, after-school programs and English language learners. -
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July 1 is the official end date for the agency that President Trump dismantled. We talk to four former top officials about this milestone event. -
The hip-hop mogul faces an overlapping set of charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The jury resumes deliberations on Tuesday. -
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