Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Judge dismisses feds from lawsuit over agent death
A judge has dismissed federal employees from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a slain Border Patrol agent over the botched "Fast and Furious" gun operation, noting congressionally-mandated remedies are already in place for when an agent dies in the line of duty.
Arizona newspaper reports on cases of illegal voting
A newspaper found 34 cases involving illegal voting in Arizona's most populous county since January 2005, with only two involving people in the country illegally but more involving non-citizen legal residents.
Judge sets date to hear Medicaid expansion lawsuit
A judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit seeking to block Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's Medicaid expansion plan early next month.
Ex-US Rep. Rick Renzi appeals corruption verdict
Former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi is appealing his conviction on public corruption, money laundering and other charges.
Arizona targets lax medical marijuana doctors
Arizona health officials are looking to root out physicians who are improperly recommending medical marijuana for patients who claim to suffer from chronic pain.
Work for uranium mine near Grand Canyon hits pause
A uranium mining company that was sinking a shaft for a mine south of Grand Canyon National Park has put the work on hold, citing market conditions and the expense... […]
Plaintiffs appealing Arizona ruling on smuggling law
Both sides are now appealing a federal judge's ruling that Maricopa County's prosecution of people who arrange to be smuggled conflicts with federal law.
Border Patrol rejects curbs on force
SAN DIEGO (AP) ai??i?? Border Patrol agents will be allowed to continue using deadly force against rock-throwers, the chief of the agency said, despite the recommendation of a government-commissioned review to end the practice.
Study: 313,000 in AZ can get insurance subsidies
A new study says nearly 60 percent of Arizonans who can buy health insurance through the federal marketplace will qualify for a tax subsidy.
Ruling on Arizona race, sex abortion ban appealed
Groups opposed to an Arizona law banning abortions based on the race or sex of the fetus are challenging a ruling that dismissed their suit.
Arpaio to appeal order appointing monitor
Lawyers for Sheriff Joe Arpaio will appeal a judge's October order that a court-appointed monitor oversee the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, among other things.
Arizona voter registration numbers down by 3,092
Arizona's voter registration numbers have dropped by about 3,000 since the last report in July.