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Nation & World

For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

  • Tamarra Kemsley for The Salt Lake Tribune

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a decline in retention among Latter-day Saints, with members feeling disconnected, prompting discussions on culture and faith's truth.

Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

  • Andrew Chung Reuters

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the GOP-drawn map, but a federal judge issued a temporary order requiring the state to use it.

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

  • Daniel Borunda and Emily R. Condon USA Today

Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

  • Tim Reid Reuters

Unlike traditional party conventions, which are held during presidential election years to nominate candidates and approve party agendas, the Dallas gathering has no formal business to conduct.

Lindsay Clancy trial highlights growing efforts to aid jurors after traumatic cases

Lindsay Clancy trial highlights growing efforts to aid jurors after traumatic cases

  • Tom Hals Reuters

Academic studies show that as many as half of all jurors experience trial stress, and states are examining programs in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as models for providing mental health support.

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera

  • Manon Cruz and Inti Landauro Reuters

Thieves stole four paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, but dropped two of them as police gave chase early Tuesday.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall

  • Promit Mukherjee Reuters

Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday.

Investigators recover black boxes from cargo plane crash in Miami

Investigators recover black boxes from cargo plane crash in Miami

    Investigators with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that crashed Sunday.

    Pluto stopped being a planet 20 years ago. Why people still care

    Pluto stopped being a planet 20 years ago. Why people still care

      As astronomers continue discovering unusual worlds beyond our solar system, many say the question that divided scientists in 2006 remains difficult to answer: What exactly is a planet?

      This everyday job has gotten deadlier over the past decade, data shows

      This everyday job has gotten deadlier over the past decade, data shows

        A job that might seem routine compared with logging or mining became considerably more dangerous and deadlier over the past decade.

        Miss the Perseids amid clouds? Here are 5 upcoming meteor showers

        Miss the Perseids amid clouds? Here are 5 upcoming meteor showers

          Several chances to spot meteors sailing across the night sky are coming up.

          Here are a few to put on your calendar, according to the American Meteor Society,

          A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms

          A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms

            As data centers become a defining issue on the midterm campaign trail, some voters are drawing a line in the sand over a yes-or-no question that's dividing candidates.

            US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

            US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

              It said Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. Meanwhile, Americans face record-high Labor Day Weekend gas prices.

              September student loan deadlines: Here's a look at what's due this month

              September student loan deadlines: Here's a look at what's due this month

                Student loan borrowers, you have homework due by the end of September.

                Local News

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 31

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 31

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                State & Regional

                Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

                Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

                Wawa plans to open another location in Daleville by the end of the year, along with one in Roanoke in 2027.

                UVa forecast predicts loss of 18,050 jobs in Va. this year

                UVa forecast predicts loss of 18,050 jobs in Va. this year

                Virginia is likely to lose 18,050 jobs this year, as the state's labor supply continues to shrink, even though the unemployment rate has stayed relatively steady.

                Spanberger, in Roanoke Valley stop, says Trump's beef import plan will hurt Virginia producers

                Spanberger, in Roanoke Valley stop, says Trump's beef import plan will hurt Virginia producers

                The governor discussed the challenges facing Virginia cattle producers in Troutville before heading to Roanoke County for a tour of the new Career and Technology Center.

                Virginia sets $122 million for rural healthcare

                Virginia sets $122 million for rural healthcare

                The money was set aside for rural health in President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” after Republican members of Congress worried that cuts to Medicaid would hurt their constituents.

                Nation & World

                For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

                For Latter-day Saints, the retention decline is more than a people problem

                The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a decline in retention among Latter-day Saints, with members feeling disconnected, prompting discussions on culture and faith's truth.

                Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

                Courts issue conflicting rulings on Missouri congressional map

                The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the GOP-drawn map, but a federal judge issued a temporary order requiring the state to use it.

                Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

                Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

                Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

                What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

                What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

                Unlike traditional party conventions, which are held during presidential election years to nominate candidates and approve party agendas, the Dallas gathering has no formal business to conduct.

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                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

                Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

                Miss the Perseids amid clouds? Here are 5 upcoming meteor showers

                Miss the Perseids amid clouds? Here are 5 upcoming meteor showers

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Shopping

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Crime

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Sheriff's deputies can act as agents of ICE under a federal program now under legal scrutiny.

                Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

                Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

                The owner of a Smith Mountain Lake campground evicted the two families after learning that one of its members was Black.

                Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

                Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

                A hostage situation in Rocky Mount on Sunday was peacefully resolved after authorities say a man barricaded himself inside an apartment with his roommate's daughter.

                Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

                Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

                Kevin Michael Robinson is a former U.S. Marine with a prior record.

                Politics

                Franklin County moves ahead to replace Mike Meredith, despite crowd's disapproval

                Franklin County moves ahead to replace Mike Meredith, despite crowd's disapproval

                "It is the opinion of the county attorney that the Boone District supervisor seat is vacant," Franklin County supervisors told.

                Supervisor to Franklin County: never mind on that resignation

                Supervisor to Franklin County: never mind on that resignation

                Supervisor Mike Meredith says his spoken resignation at an Aug. 18 board meeting was never followed up by a written notice, so he contends he remains in office.

                Spanberger, in Roanoke Valley stop, says Trump's beef import plan will hurt Virginia producers

                Spanberger, in Roanoke Valley stop, says Trump's beef import plan will hurt Virginia producers

                The governor discussed the challenges facing Virginia cattle producers in Troutville before heading to Roanoke County for a tour of the new Career and Technology Center.

                Franklin County leaders cleared of misconduct following residents' complaint

                Franklin County leaders cleared of misconduct following residents' complaint

                Three Franklin County officials have been officially cleared of any wrongdoing following an anonymous formal complaint filed last month.

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