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David Archuleta hasn't let success spoil him. Even though he recently wrapped up his first headlining tour and his self-titled first CD debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 (and is nearing platinum status), he's still just a kid from Murray, Utah. "I was amazed at how many people came to my concerts," Archuleta observed during an interview Wednesday. "I knew people liked me on 'American Idol,' but I didn't think they'd care to come see me sing at my own show." Salt Lake fans will get a chance to see the "American Idol" runner-up at an event...

San Bernardino County Sun A look inside new Mormon sanctum sanctorum Public tours available through Sept. 6 By DAVID SCHWARTZStaff Writer Wednesday, August 06, 2003 - REDLANDS - On a hillside with a sweeping view of the San Bernardino Valley, the Redlands Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has begun welcoming visitors. With stained-glass windows, intricate scrollwork running up pillars, and a gold-leafed angel towering 128 feet above ground, the temple will begin offering public tours on Saturday. The open house will run Mondays through Saturdays until Sept. 6. Church officials have received 90,000 reservations...