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FILE - The Texas State Capitol building is seen in Austin, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay,File)
Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas Capitol, authorities said. The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a … more
The Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth)
Cornell's reckonings with fraternities haven't prevented misconduct
A gang rape allegation at Cornell University has brought fresh scrutiny of fraternities at the Ivy League school, which has a history of misconduct cases followed by efforts to reform the Greek … more
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Ripple 2 Wave Foundation founder, CEO and president Anthony Freeman, third from left, hands out water bottles during an event to distribute water bottles and pickup trash in Phoenix.
Nonprofit Ripple 2 Wave aims for wide-reaching community impact in its second year
Anthony Freeman prides himself on listening to the ideas of his volunteers. At a trash pickup event for Freeman’s nonprofit Ripple 2 Wave Foundation, a child who Freeman estimated was about 11 … more
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This image made from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) body camera footage shows an ICE officer stopping Wilber Rafael Garces Perez on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP)
Judge keeps Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE in custody for alleged assault
A Venezuelan delivery driver shot by an ICE agent in Texas has been ordered to remain jailed on charges of assaulting an officer. A judge ruled Wednesday that the case against Wilber Rafael Garces … more
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FILE — A lake of meltwater has formed on the tongue of the Rhone glacier near Goms, Switzerland, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
Experts report that glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year due to heat waves and low winter snowfall. The GLAMOS Swiss glacier monitoring service and Swiss Academy of … more
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After 25 years of serving Phoenix and surrounding areas, the owner of the family-owned and operated Carpet Closeouts has decided it was time to retire and close his store.
Carpet Closeouts is closing, hosting clearance sale as owner retires after 25 years
Phoenix — After 25 years of serving Phoenix and surrounding areas, the owner of the family-owned and operated Carpet Closeouts has decided it was time to retire and close his store. The store … more

California Gov. Gavin Newsom pauses while discussing environmental issues in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting workers from the risks of artificial intelligence. He also blasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not passing comprehensive … more
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FILE - Democratic Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, a former three-term U.S. senator, speaks at a campaign event in Akron, Ohio, on July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states' abortion 'shield' laws
Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana have gone to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge abortion “shield laws” in California, Massachusetts and New York that protect providers who prescribe abortion … more
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Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, talks to reporters outside the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that … more
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August in Greater Phoenix and the West Valley continues to be slow in the housing market, but overall the area outpaced the rest of the country, according to data from Phoenix Realtors.
West Valley residential real estate round up
Closed residential sales were down throughout Greater Phoenix in August, but experts say the dip fits the season as one of the slowest months in Arizona real estate. more
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California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks at a news conference on California's housing affordability crisis in Long Beach, Calif., Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Rivals for California governor to meet in only scheduled debate as mail ballots go to voters
The candidates for California governor — Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton — will meet face to face in the only scheduled debate of the campaign. The hourlong matchup on CNN … more
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The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce city council forum Sept. 29 was much more congenial than previous forums, when all eight candidates were still in the race.
Water top issue at chamber’s Scottsdale City Council candidate forum
Water took center stage at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s City Council candidate forum Sept. 29, though Barry Graham and Raoul Zubia took very different tacks on the issue. … more
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