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Appeals court backs high court on Arizona’s SB1070
A federal appeals court has sided with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to throw out major parts of Arizona's tough crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Final prison for Loughner depends on assessment
With life behind bars now a certainty for Jared Lee Loughner, federal prison officials will have to determine just where to put him.
Arizona Game & Fish commissioner pleads not guilty to poaching
A state Game and Fish commissioner says he was surprised to receive a citation after he reported the shooting of a prairie dog out of season.
Judge sees ‘different person’ in Arizona gunman
Jared Loughner sat looking relaxed and attentive in a packed courtroom as he pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting rampage in an agreement with prosecutors that will send him to prison for life. He even cracked a smile when a court-appointed psychologist talked about the special bond that he formed with a prison guard.
Gilbert man pins passion on political memorabilia
Ever since he was 8 years old, Ron Puechner has been loyal to a hobby that sees interest heat up during a presidential election year: collecting political memorabilia.
Loughner pleads guilty in Tucson shooting trial
Jared Lee Loughner pleaded guilty Tuesday to going on a shooting rampage at a political gathering, killing six people and wounding 13 others, including his intended target, then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Mark Kelly: Gabby satisfied with Loughner plea
For the legal team defending the suspect in a deadly Tucson mass shooting, reaching a plea deal was just one step. Convincing a judge that Jared Lee Loughner is competent enough to enter a plea depends on how he behaves in court Tuesday.
Phoenix police step up patrols at Sikh temples
Phoenix police are stepping up patrols around the city's three Sikh temples in the wake of a deadly shooting at a Wisconsin temple.
Oct. 31 hearing set in Arizona redistricting case
A three-judge federal court panel has scheduled an Oct. 31 hearing in Phoenix on a lawsuit challenging Arizona's new map of legislative districts.
Arizona to award licenses for pot dispensaries today
State officials on Tuesday will award nearly 100 dispensary licenses in what is a key implementation step for Arizona's voter-approved medical marijuana program.
Arizona AG Horne: medical pot dispensaries illegal
A non-binding legal opinion by Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne warns that federal law means that the state cannot authorize distribution of medical marijuana, but Horne says that doesn't stop the state from holding a lottery Tuesday to award dispensary certificates.
Field of candidates in race for CD1 seat narrows
The field of candidates in Arizona's 1st Congressional District race is narrowing.
