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As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump

As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump

Amelia Thomson-deveaux and Linley Sanders, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.
132-year-old overdue magazine returned to library: 'He won't have to pay the $12,055 fine'

132-year-old overdue magazine returned to library: 'He won't have to pay the $12,055 fine'

Neal Riley  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A New Hampshire library said this week that a patron named John returned the overdue September 1894 issue of "The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine."
In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little

In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little

Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft

Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former CIA official found with $40 million of gold bars in his home has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for fraudulently inflating his salary, according to court records.
'We woke up to total devastation': Utah family details Kauai hurricane experience

'We woke up to total devastation': Utah family details Kauai hurricane experience

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George family expected a relaxing vacation on Kauai, but Hurricane Lowell brought power outages, blocked roads and travel chaos. After weathering the storm, they say the kindness and resilience of the island's residents are what they'll remember most.
OpenAI agents attacked RubyGems before Hugging Face incident, researchers say

OpenAI agents attacked RubyGems before Hugging Face incident, researchers say

Natalia Bueno Rebolledo and Mrinmay Dey, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

AI agents being tested by OpenAI attacked software service RubyGems two months before they hacked open-source platform Hugging Face, ​researchers said, the latest revelation of cyberattacks linked to major AI developers that have spooked the public and spurred calls for tighter regulation.
Vance pushes restoration of nuclear family, traditional marriage in convention speech

Vance pushes restoration of nuclear family, traditional marriage in convention speech

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance highlighted the importance of restoring the nuclear family and traditional marriage in his keynote address on Thursday, the second night of the GOP midterm convention.
Well-preserved tooth from Pacific mastodon found in a creek in San Francisco Bay Area

Well-preserved tooth from Pacific mastodon found in a creek in San Francisco Bay Area

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brigid Lynch was working along a wooded creek in a mountainous part of the San Francisco Bay Area when something that didn't look like the rocks she'd been studying caught her eye. It turned out to be the fossilized tooth of a Pacific mastodon.
'Gambling with our lives': Another AI employee quits over safety concerns

'Gambling with our lives': Another AI employee quits over safety concerns

Hadas Gold, Martin Goillandeau, David Goldman, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 7:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A number of AI employees have loudly quit their companies over safety concerns.
United or divided? Speakers urge unity at Utah 9/11 memorial ceremony

United or divided? Speakers urge unity at Utah 9/11 memorial ceremony

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A memorial ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks was held at the Utah Capitol.
Contractor said Reflecting Pool damage stemmed from repairs, NYT reports

Contractor said Reflecting Pool damage stemmed from repairs, NYT reports

Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The contractor responsible for renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington told U.S. President Donald Trump's ​administration that errors in its work and flaws in the repair plan caused the pool's liner to peel and break loose, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing ‌documents it reviewed.
15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska's Bering Sea

15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska's Bering Sea

Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fishing crew in Alaska's Bering Sea rescued a teenager who clung to a capsized boat for days in the frigid waters.
Lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case and blames ChatGPT

Lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case and blames ChatGPT

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A defense lawyer appealing his client's murder conviction submitted a brief containing made-up police testimony and witnesses fabricated ​by OpenAI's ChatGPT, New Mexico's highest court said.
Trump signs bill for new monument on National Mall

Trump signs bill for new monument on National Mall

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump signed a bill led by Rep. Blake Moore to create a new monument in Washington, tying a bow on a bipartisan legislative effort that has spanned two presidential administrations.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak

US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak

Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health authorities on Friday declared the nation's largest recorded multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak over, after contaminated iceberg lettuce ​sickened thousands.
Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane

Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane

Mohammed Ghobari, Eman Abouhassira and Catherine Cartier, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Friday, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters.
US marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attack

US marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attack

Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that left nearly 3,000 people dead and the nation shaken.
Inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances

Inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Inflation accelerated in August as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring affordability challenges that are top of mind for many as midterm elections near.
Five big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention

Five big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention

Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects.