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Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia police website

Costas Pitas, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 4:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false homicide tip through a Philadelphia police website, the ​department said in a statement, the latest incident of rogue behavior from the powerful technology.

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Ammon Bundy arrested in southern Utah during traffic stop

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ammon Bundy was arrested in southern Utah this week for allegedly driving without a valid license or registration and refusing to obey police commands.

University of Utah investigating report of assault, racist language and threats

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah Department of Public Safety said it was actively investigating a reported assault involving racist langauge and threats that occurred on Thursday evening.

Judge orders release of immigrant detained in controversial arrest as Ogden officer looked on

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has ordered the release of a Venezuelan immigrant detained by ICE in a controversial arrest last August as an Ogden police officer looked on.

Saratoga Springs father pleads guilty to federal charge, kidnapping children to Mexico

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after he took his children without permission and fled to Mexico, prompting an Amber Alert.

Wynonna Judd faces 'The Hard Truth' on first new album since her mother Naomi died

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wynonna Judd faces 'The Hard Truth' on the first new album she's released since her mother Naomi died.

Strong Panama quake damages buildings, disrupts power and air travel

Elida Moreno, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging homes, cutting power, halting flights and sending residents into the streets.

'Deeply disturbing': Utah leaders react to plans for public execution of Fort Hood shooter

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders reacted to news of the Pentagon's plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of a man accused of a mass shooting at a Texas military base, with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson calling it "disturbing."

Review: 'The Social Reckoning' isn't quite 'The Social Network,' but it may be just as important

VideoJohn Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Social Network" showed us how Facebook became one of the most powerful companies in the world. "The Social Reckoning" asks what happens when that kind of power goes unchecked. And it tells that story well.

Have You Seen This? 'Ogden Skeleton Man' poses latest creation as Amazon driver

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ron Pippin, the self-proclaimed Ogden Skeleton Man, has more than 40 plastic skeletons on his property. Over the last six years, his desire to fight boredom has turned into a neighborhood attraction.

Katie Zacharia picked as White House press secretary

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Katie Zacharia, a communications ​adviser for President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has been offered the position ‌of White House press secretary following Karoline Leavitt's departure.

Utah-based Crumbl closes dozens of locations as inflationary pressure takes a bite out of sales

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crumbl is closing dozens of stores and laying off employees at the company's headquarters after a bad batch of sales reports.

Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' is up for auction

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12.

Utah County man allegedly detains 'doorbell ditchers' with Taser

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Saratoga Springs man who allegedly used a Taser to detain four children who were doorbell ditching was arrested for investigation of aggravated kidnapping.

ICE says it values its accord with Utah police department in wake of chief's critical comments

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of critical comments from the North Valley Police Department, federal immigration officials say they value their cooperative accord with the agency.

TeamSmile brings free dental care to children at America First Field

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

TeamSmile brought free dental care to underserved children at America First Field on Friday, partnering to promote oral health and connect families with continual dental care.

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Inside the man cave with Sean Hannity

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 12:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 30 years at Fox News, the longest-running cable news host is growing reflective. But that doesn't mean he's retiring anytime soon.

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the Gulf Coast

Dave Collins and Gerald Herbert, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Isaias has strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane as it surges toward the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday.

Popular 'Never Rip Overalls' mural at central Utah mercantile restored

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a colorful advertisement painted on the side of the Grass Valley Mercantile suddenly disappeared behind a wall of white paint, many people got upset.

Former ICC Judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Gwladys Fouche, Nora Buli and Christine Uyanik, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Navi Pillay, a former judge who oversaw a report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "efforts to promote peace and international law."

FBI arrests suspect in ShinyHunters hack of the bureau's jobs portal

Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI has arrested an accused co-conspirator of the hacking group ShinyHunters which claimed last month that it breached the FBI's jobs portal, obtaining sensitive data on employees.

Former Prince Andrew awarded $400K in compensation after surrendering his lease in Windsor

Danica Kirka, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Crown Estate says ex-Prince Andrew has been awarded $400,000 in compensation after surrendering his lease on Royal Lodge.

Pick Six Previews: Iowa State to provide a tough test, but BYU will come out on top

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Look for another slower, lower-scoring game with BYU's defense emerging as the strongest unit. BYU will get to 5-0 in front of an electric Friday night atmosphere in LaVell Edwards Stadium.