Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Sen. McCain accuses Iran of ‘reckless behavior’
Sen. John McCain is calling Iran "a threat" to the Persian Gulf, saying an assassination plot allegedly hatched in Tehran dramatizes how closely the government must be watched.
Former Arpaio official Hendershott to testify in Thomas case today
The former No. 2 official in Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office is scheduled to testify Thursday about his role in three failed public corruption investigations that are the subject of an attorney discipline hearing against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Phoenix police raid medical marijuana business
Authorities seized records, cash and high-grade marijuana after serving a search warrant at a Phoenix medical-marijuana club.
Arpaio staffers tied to heroin smuggling ring out on bail
Two of three Maricopa County sheriff's employees implicated in a heroin smuggling ring have been released from custody after posting bail.
Phoenix will try to cancel CityNorth agreement
The Phoenix City Council has decided to pursue efforts to end the city's $97.4 million agreement to assist CityNorth's development.
Arpaio to meet Monday with GOP hopeful Herman Cain
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he'll meet Monday with Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain before the candidate attends a GOP fundraiser in Phoenix.
Perry says Iran plot requires border security
Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday an Iranian-backed terror plot coordinated in Mexico proves the U.S. must secure its southern border, an attempt to shore up his standing among Republicans on immigration.
GOP-led bill opens up Grand Canyon area to mining
A group of Republican lawmakers from Arizona and Utah is renewing an effort to open up 1 million acres near the Grand Canyon to new mining claims.
House panel subpoenas Justice Dept. in gun case
The House's main investigative committee has subpoenaed Attorney General Eric Holder and other Justice Department officials, seeking records from a law enforcement operation gone wrong that resulted in high-powered weapons flowing into Mexico.
‘Occupy Phoenix’ protest planned for Saturday
Organizers say around 2,000 are expected at a planned "Occupy Phoenix" protest this weekend.
Payson has next Arizona redistricting hearing
The state redistricting commission's road show of its draft congressional and legislative maps continues Wednesday evening with a public hearing in Payson.
AG Holder answers critics on gun-smuggling issue
Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday that his testimony to Congress about a controversial gun-smuggling probe was truthful and accurate and that Republicans are engaging in political posturing when they say otherwise.