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Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Wednesday, ...
Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

 Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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FILE - Keith Sonderling, President Trump's nominee to be Deputy Secretary of Labor, appears before ...
Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud – or face penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor told states Wednesday to take immediate action to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs — and that they could have administrative funds withheld if they don’t comply. The letters, which went to the governors of every state, are the latest in a series of actions from President Donald Trump’s […]
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FILE - The xAI data center is seen, May 7, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (George Walker IV, Associated Pr...
Matthew Daly and Bernard Condon, Associated Press

Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against Musk’s xAI data center

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk's companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi.
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Forward-facing sonar products are not only helping anglers increase their catch, they're also raisi...
Jack Dura, Associated Press

Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake

Forward-facing sonar products are not only helping anglers increase their catch, they're also raising questions about why people go fishing in the first place and whether fish populations can survive the new technology.
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A customer fills up their car at the Foothill Drive Chevron in Salt Lake City on Monday. Experts wa...
Emma Neff, Deseret News

When will we see relief at the gas pump?

Drivers can expect to see cheaper gas prices following a newly brokered deal between U.S. and Iranian officials to end the war, but experts warn a steep drop at the pump will take time.
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This framegrab from a video taken by motorist Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in brig...
Ed White, Associated Press

A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say

A person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on fire in a well-known Chicago park, police said Tuesday.
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FILE - The Winn Correctional Center, an ICE detention facility, is seen in this aerial photo in Win...
Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

ICE says relaxed detention standards ‘reduce the burden’ on contractors running its lockups

Contractors running ICE facilities can rely more heavily on artificial intelligence tools to communicate with detainees and continue refusing to pay the minimum wage for detainees’ “voluntary work,” under relaxed detention standards released Monday.
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The San Diego California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The renovated t...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL

Open house begins for renovated San Diego California Temple

The San Diego California Temple is opening again after three years of renovations, but before its dedication, community members who have seen the unique 10-spire building from the outside will have a chance to walk through and see what it looks like inside.
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President Donald Trump arrives for the G-7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Monday. Trump said he...
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News

Trump says no government surveillance program renewal without Mike Lee’s election bill

President Trump is threatening to vote against reauthorizing a key government surveillance program unless Republicans attach an election reform bill to the final package.
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FILE - The toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas, July, 29, 2020. In...
Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data.
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This image taken from video provided by KABC shows law enforcement responding to the scene of an ai...
Christopher Weber and Josh Funk, Associated Press

B-52 on test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8

The B-52 involved in a deadly crash during a test flight at an Air Force base in California made a sharp right and then nearly completed a 180-degree turn before plunging to the ground at nearly a mile a minute, limited tracking data shows Tuesday.
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Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is joined by Debbie Hall, director at Adult Daycare at ...
Pat Reavy, KSL

Abusers of the elderly often start with best intentions, DA says

To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill shared data about elder abuse cases in the county and some of the resources available to prevent such abuse from happening.
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Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives outside court in Los Angeles, Calif., Feb. 18. Zuckerber...
Katie Paul, Reuters

Zuckerberg says Meta made ‘mistakes’ in AI workforce shift

LOS ANGELES — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told employees that the social media giant has ​made mistakes in its AI transformation of its workforce, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. Zuckerberg is pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into AI ‌as he seeks to reshape his company’s inner workings around the technology, […]
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FILE - This Dec. 15, 2016, file photo shows a Pizza Hut restaurant in New Orleans. Pizza Hut, the 6...
Michelle Chapman and Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business Writers

Pizza Hut, where sales have lagged with arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands.
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Diego Lopes celebrates during a featherweight bout against Steve Garcia during UFC Freedom 250 on t...
Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says

Law enforcement officials disrupted "planned attacks" meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday.
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FILE - Quarterback Brendan Sorsby attends an NCAA college basketball game between Texas Tech and Ho...
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press

Sorsby won’t play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and instead plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft, ending an unprecedented legal fight over the college eligibility of a player who had acknowledged betting on college and pro sports
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People protest outside Los Angeles Stadium before the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran a...
Munir Ahmed and Lee Keath, Associated Press

What to know about the deal to end the Iran war

The United States and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal has been brokered mainly by Pakistan.
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FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference, Aug. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles....
Sophie Austin and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump’s Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife.
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This image taken from video provided by KABC shows law enforcement responding to the scene of an ai...
The Associated Press

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in California's Mojave Desert, officials said.
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A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign in Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 20...
Jon Cambrell, Elena Becatoros and Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Iran, US reach initial deal to end war and open Strait of Hormuz, challenges remain

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But significant challenges remain to ending the war, including whether Israel will continue its offensive in Lebanon.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson holds the MVP trophy after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio ...
Brian Mahoney, AP Basketball Writer

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

The Knicks will be remembered long after the confetti is picked up off the streets of Broadway.
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Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its docuseries “Re...
Associated Press

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary, alleging defamation

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of its docuseries “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,” alleging that the producers stripped down hours of interview footage to construct a false narrative.
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A plane carrying passengers planning to spend a sunny afternoon skydiving crashed Sunday in Missour...
Associated Press

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

Authorities say 12 people were killed when a plane crashed in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a statement that troopers were on the scene, assisting the Butler Police Department & Bates County Sheriff’s Office.
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Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched wit...
Associated Press

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ opens No. 1, while ‘Obsession’ sensation continues

Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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