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Arizona to activate emergency center for wildfires
Arizona will activate its multi-agency emergency operations center on Tuesday because of major wildfires burning in the state.
Arizona forest fire triggers new evacuation orders
More than 2,000 firefighters from several states battled a 287-square-mile wildfire in eastern Arizona that forced the evacuation of mountain communities and the closure of roads and a key highway as it burned its way through dry timber and brush.
Possible Palin house buy in Arizona creates buzz
The purchase of a large custom estate in a desert community north of Phoenix has set off a wave of speculation that the buyer might be former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
States’ immigration efforts fizzle
Nearly every state in the union tried to tackle immigration on its own this year in the absence of any federal movement on the matter, and more than half considered Arizona-style enforcement measures, up from just six in 2010.
Skull repair to improve Giffords’ quality of life
When doctors finish placing a plastic implant under Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' scalp on Wednesday it will mark a key milestone in her recovery, one that will significantly improve her quality of life and help her feel normal again, experts said.
Giffords to have surgery while husband is in space
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' recovery isn't slowing down while her astronaut husband speeds around the Earth.
Giffords will undergo surgery Wednesday so doctors can replace a piece of her skull with a plastic implant, another encouraging step since the Arizona congresswoman was shot in the head more than four months ago.
Fiesta Bowl wants campaign cash back
The Fiesta Bowl is seeking the return of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions made to U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl and other Arizona politicians, according to documents obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
Pearce releases documents showing Fiesta Bowl ticket payment
Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce is releasing documents that he says show a "clear pattern of compliance" with state laws restricting acceptance of gifts and of making reimbursements to the Fiesta Bowl for game tickets.
Senate ethics panel finds Fiesta Bowl ticket violations
The Arizona Senate's ethics chairman says a review found some lawmakers may have violated state law by improperly accepting free football game tickets from the Fiesta Bowl.
Former Maricopa County prosecutor appeals firing
Former Maricopa County prosecutor Lisa Aubuchon has filed an appeal of her termination in Superior Court.
Fiesta Bowl fined one million dollars, but stays in BCS
At the cost of a $1 million fine, the Fiesta Bowl will keep its place in the Bowl Championship Series.
Brewer announces U.S. Supreme Court appeal for SB1070
Rather than prolong the case by more than a year, Gov. Jan Brewer will appeal an injunction against major components of the state’s controversial immigration law directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.
