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Man charged in Arizona explosion pleads not guilty
Dec 7, 2012

Iraqi man accused in Arizona explosion indicted

An Iraqi man charged with detonating a homemade explosive device outside a Social Security Administration office building in Casa Grande has been indicted by a federal grand jury.

State Sen.-elect Steve Farley, D-Tucson, said he plans to reintroduce his bill that would ban texting behind the wheel. Rare when he first introduced the bill in the Arizona House, Farley said most states now have such laws and Arizona needs to catch up. (Cronkite News Service photo by Joe Henke)
Dec 7, 2012

State lawmaker pledges to renew fight for ban on texting while driving

State Sen.-elect Steve Farley, D-Tucson, said he will reintroduce legislation next year to ban texting while driving, despite repeated rejections in the House, noting that the rest of the country has finally caught up with his idea.

Arizona to break ground for World War II memorial
Dec 7, 2012

Arizona to break ground for World War II memorial

Secretary of State Ken Bennett and other Arizona officials are breaking ground Friday for construction of a World War II memorial to be located in Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix.

Gosar questions explosion suspect's status in US
Dec 6, 2012

Gosar questions explosion suspect’s status in US

An Arizona congressman is questioning why an Iraqi native charged with detonating a homemade explosive device outside a federal building hadn't been deported despite his criminal history and being denied citizenship.

Redistricting Commission seeks cash for defense
Dec 6, 2012

State offers grants to improve shooting ranges

The state is offering grants to help develop and improve public shooting and archery ranges across Arizona.

Agent accused of smuggling pot jailed until trial
Dec 6, 2012

US Border Patrol agent shoots man near Gila Bend

Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent has shot and wounded a man in Arizona, south of Gila Bend.

Bipartisan group proposes Arizona immigration plan
Dec 5, 2012

Bipartisan group proposes Arizona immigration plan

A bipartisan group of business and community leaders has proposed a four-point immigration plan for Arizona.

In Maricopa County precincts with higher minority populations, greater chance of casting provisional ballots
Dec 5, 2012

In Maricopa County precincts with higher minority populations, greater chance of casting provisional ballots

Maricopa County voters living in precincts with higher percentages of minorities had a greater chance of casting provisional ballots in the Nov. 6 election, a Cronkite News Service analysis found.

The number of Arizona households getting food stamps under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has almost tripled over the past decade, according to the state, and it has remained high for more than a year. (Chart courtesy Arizona Department of Economic Security)
Dec 5, 2012

Arizona food-stamp rolls rise, continue to cling to near-record highs

Arizona added 17,000 people to its food stamp rolls in October, as near-record-high levels of assistance continued to stubbornly hang on after 18 months.

Social Security explosion suspect set for court
Dec 5, 2012

Social Security explosion suspect set for court

A man charged with detonating a homemade explosive device outside an Arizona Social Security Administration office is set to appear in federal court in Phoenix.

Border Patrol to stop interpreting
Dec 5, 2012

Border agent involved in fatal shooting in Arizona

Authorities say a U.S. Border Patrol agent has fatally shot a suspected illegal immigrant after a physical altercation in southern Arizona.

Man gets nearly 4 years in Fast and Furious case
Dec 5, 2012

Man gets nearly 4 years in Fast and Furious case

An admitted straw buyer was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his part in a gun smuggling ring that was targeted in the botched investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious.

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