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State's Sept. 11 memorial revisions nearly done
Nearly two years after Arizona's Sept. 11 memorial was dedicated, revisions that include taking away some of the most controversial inscriptions on it are almost done. Memorial supporters hope the […]
Vietnam status was key factor in first McCain race
A newcomer to Arizona, John McCain used his wife's wealth, ties to powerful Washington figures and, most of all, the emotional power of his five years in a Vietnamese prison […]
Judge won't move border agent's trial
SIERRA VISTA – A federal judge in Tucson has denied a motion seeking to change the venue of a U.S. Border Patrol agent's jury trial to Phoenix. Nicholas Corbett is […]
Bashas' stores pull Mexican jalapenos
All Mexican-grown jalapeno peppers have been pulled from Bashas' grocery stores in Arizona after U.S. Food and Drug Administration tests showed some tested positive for salmonella bacteria, a company spokeswoman […]
Crime rate down in Phoenix
Crime in Phoenix was down in the first half of this year compared to the same span of 2007, police said. Phoenix police on Friday announced a 6.4 percent decrease […]
Man who spent 16 years on death row gets life
YUMA – A man who spent more than 16 years on Arizona's death row for the rape and murder of a 65-year-old Yuma woman has been resentenced to life in […]
Legislation to help Ariz. needy stalls
A plan to help needy Arizonans pay rising utility bills is stalled in the U.S. Senate. The proposed legislation for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, would […]
Activist drops out of Scottsdale mayoral race
Activist John Washington has withdrawn his write-in candidacy for mayor of Scottsdale in the city's Sept. 2 election. His withdrawal leaves three running for mayor. Two names are on the […]
AZ finishes year with another revenue drop
Amid worsening assessments from Arizona economists, the legislative budget staff reported Friday that tax collections continued to drop in June as the state finished a fiscal year hit hard by […]
AZ board decides against takeover of district
An elementary school district serving part of Phoenix will remain under the control of its own leadership despite concerns about poor academic achievement. The state Board of Education has decided […]
More cities move aggressively to stop heat deaths
The homeless woman was nauseated, dizzy, drenched with sweat, dehydrated and sobbing with fear. She had heat exhaustion and was on the verge of heat stroke. But she had come […]
New poll shows McCain support lagging
A new poll shows Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain's lead over Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama has decreased in Maricopa County. The Rocky Mountain Poll released Thursday shows the […]
