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EPA puts new emission limits on Ariz. power plants
FLAGSTAFF ai??i?? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has imposed new pollution limits on three coal-fired Arizona power plants, aiming to protect the environment and air quality for wilderness areas and landmarks such as the Grand Canyon.
Court denies Arpaio’s bid to reconsider ruling
A court has rejected Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's request to reconsider its ruling that criticized jail officers' decision to force pink underwear onto a mentally ill inmate who erroneously believed his jailers were trying to rape him.
Arizona foreclosures keep on dropping
The number of Arizona homes in some stage of the foreclosure process dropped again in October compared to a year ago, and homes actually repossessed by banks also dipped.
McCain: Americans who died in Libya didn’t have to
WASHINGTON ai??i?? Sen. John McCain says he is taking on the Obama administration for not preventing the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya. McCain said on NBC's "Today," quote, "I take on things ... when I believe they're wrong. Four Americans died that didn't have to die."
Barber still ahead at end of Cochise County count
U.S. Rep. Ron Barber is holding onto his slight lead in his 2nd Congressional District race against Republican Martha McSally even as all the ballots in GOP-heavy Cochise County have been counted. Barber had a 709 vote lead as vote-counting resumed in Pima County early Thursday. The race remains too close to call.
Border Patrol under scrutiny for deadly force
The Oct. 10 border shooting has prompted renewed outcry over the Border Patrol's use-of-force policies and angered human rights activists and Mexican officials who believe the incident has become part of a disturbing trend along the border ai??i?? gunning down rock-throwers rather than using non-lethal weapons.
Brewer names Oklahoma Guard leader to review Arizona Guard
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has picked an Oklahoma National Guard general to review allegations of misconduct, lax discipline and a corrupt climate in the Arizona National Guard.
Police: Mesa woman runs over husband for not voting
Police in Arizona say a Mesa woman injured her husband by running over him with an SUV because he didn't vote in last week's presidential election.
McCain wants Watergate-style panel to probe Benghazi deaths
Sen. John McCain is calling for establishment of a Watergate-style congressional committee to investigate the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
Phoenix team to help with Sandy aftermath
Twenty members of a Phoenix-based incident management team are on their way to New York City to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Phoenix proposal targets light rail fare evaders
Voters in Phoenix will be asked in a special election in March to approve a measure that would give private security guards the authority to ticket passengers who don't pay a fare when riding on the metro area's light rail system.
US, Mexico close to Colorado River water use pact
Government leaders in the United States and Mexico are close to signing a pact to add areas south of the border to Colorado River water sharing agreements involving seven Western U.S. states.
