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Republicans make Biden's EV push an election-year issue as Democrats take a more nuanced approach

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump says the Biden administration's policy to promote electric vehicles is a “radical plan” that would kill the economy in automaking states. Republican allies in …

The Latest | Mexico votes in historic elections marred by cartel violence and deep division

Mexicans are voting Sunday in historic elections weighing gender, democracy and populism, as they chart the country’s path forward shadowed by cartel violence. With two women leading the contest, …
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Man shot, killed near north Phoenix bus stop; suspect arrested

A 31-year-old man is facing homicide charges as the suspect in the death of a man who was shot near a bus stop after an argument, Phoenix police said Saturday. The shooting occurred about 11:30 …
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SR 87

Mesa Ranger District responds to Tonto fire

Firefighters from the Tonto National Forest Mesa Ranger District have responded to a wildfire east of State Route 87. The fire is along Forest Service Road 11. Multiple resources are …
SANTAN DISTRICT / CHANDLER

Officer killed in Gila River Indian Community shooting

A Gila River police officer died Saturday morning while responding to a disturbance at a home in Santan, authorities said. Joshua Briese, who had been with the department for less than a year …
2024 Elections

Congressional District 4 Republicans square off in debate

Four candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Arizona’s fourth Congressional District squared off in a debate Wednesday night. Topics centered on improving the economy they say …
Education

Thousands of college-bound Arizonans in FAFSA limbo

WASHINGTON – Defects with the federal application for financial aid have left thousands of Arizona students still unsure if they can afford college — or at least, how much they’ll …
FOUNTAIN HILLS

Man arrested in crash that killed 3 Mesa residents

A man has been arrested and charged in the Memorial Day weekend head-on crash that killed 3 Mesa resident on State Route 87 near Fountain Hills. Jose Serrano-Orduno is accused of second-degree …
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Father gets 283 years for sexually abusing 2 daughters

Samuel Rhyner, 43, faces a lifetime in jail after being sentenced Friday for sexually abusing his two daughters over the span of their childhood, authorities said. Rhyner received six life …

100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Voter participation advocate Theresa Pasqual traverses the tribal community of Acoma Pueblo with a stack of sample ballots in her car and applications for absentee ballots, …
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Chandler has even more street, other projects planned

​Driving along nearly any arterial street in Chandler this month, eventually, one will probably see some orange barrels or other indication of roadwork. Depending on which metric you use, it …
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Holiday is over for Valley freeway work

After a quiet Memorial Day weekend on Valley freeways, several projects will require drivers to be prepared for detours and closures over the next several days. From Broadway Curve work to an …

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In an absolute non-political comment, I must say that my wife and I were appalled at the sight of numerous campaign signs along the roadways that seem to identify Abe Hamadeh as a man draped in a monk’s outfit with the message that says “America was founded on Islamic principles.”
As a Navy veteran, my thoughts on Memorial Day were about all who have served, fought, and died* in our armed services to protect our democracy. (*Wikipedia – “United States military …
What’s lawfare all about? What’s economic stratification, tribal politics, social justice, equity all about? The privileged 1% plutocracy can speak morally and act immorally because …
First let me say thank you Ruben Gallego for your service to our country.
After just reading the Peoria Independent article that references the proposed airpark (“Peoria opts to remove 2 general plan proposals after taking input from residents”), I would like to comment on intentions listed within the article as a resident, within the affected area.

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No. 13 Arizona becomes first national seed knocked out of NCAA baseball regionals with shutout loss

The Tucson Regional was widely considered the toughest of the 16 in the NCAA Tournament and host Arizona found out just how tough, becoming the first national seed eliminated. Dallas Baptist knocked …

Walker hits 3rd-inning grand slam and Diamondbacks rout Mets 10-5 to stop 5-game skid

Christian Walker hit a grand slam in the third inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the New York Mets 10-5 to stop a five-game losing streak that matched their season high. Arizona reliever …

Poole hits two home runs, Dallas Baptist eliminates host Arizona at Tucson Regional

Tom Poole belted two home runs, Jaron DeBerry and three relievers scattered five hits, and Dallas Baptist knocked off Arizona 7-0 at the Tucson Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Poole drove in four …

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It's not exactly uncommon for a team that gets a championship shot and falls short one year to say that it'll be back the next. But the Florida Panthers actually delivered on that promise and that's …
The WNBA has upgraded Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter’s foul against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark to a flagrant-1 violation after reviewing the play. Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark …
A roadmap to follow for 3X3 basketball during the Paris Games.

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Phoenix mall redevelopment project lands seven new tenants

Construction is ongoing at PV, the site of the former Paradise Valley Mall that is being redeveloped. (RED Development)

The project to redevelop the former Paradise Valley Mall is closing in on being completely leased, with several new announcements for the north Phoenix property. RED Development announced …

Chandler nursing / rehab center hires new director

Corless has almost 30 years of experience working as an administrator. He has led various facilities across Arizona and has worked as a regional vice president overseeing 10 facilities across three states. He began leading the Desert Cove center on April 15.

Desert Cove Nursing Center, a skilled nursing and rehab facility, recently welcomed Todd Corless as its new executive director. Corless has almost 30 years of experience working as an …

Scottsdale based distillery’s gin receives gold medal

Scottsdale based One Handsome Bastard distillery received a gold medal for its Blue Clover gin at New York contest.

The Fifty Best, a digital guide for wines and spirits, evaluated 22 contenders for the annual “Best Gin” award, selecting Blue Clover Gin from old Town Scottsdale’s One Handsome …

Slick City action park slides into Peoria

Slick City Action Park will open in Peoria in June.

Slick City action park – an indoor dry-slide and air court park designed for all ages – is excited to announce its new location in Peoria, 7586 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 100, according to a news release.

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President and CEO of STARS retiring

STARS President and CEO David Henderson is retiring June 30 after a transformational career.

STARS, A Scottsdale nonprofit whose mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, bids farewell to it’s president and CEO, David …

Phoenix native serving Navy in Philippine Sea

Operations Specialist Seaman Kevin Ramos Gonzalez, from Phoenix, maintains internal communications in the pilot house aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier.

The Saguaros Raise $775K for children’s charities at 2024 Olympiad

The Saguaro’s raised more than $775,000 for children’s charities during their 2024 Olympiad at Scottsdale Stadium.

The Saguaros’ annual Olympiad event, held April 19, 2024, at Scottsdale Stadium, brought together around 700 real estate professionals to celebrate the culmination of months of fundraising. And …

Glendale grad walks across stage, 3 months after debilitating car crash

Jett Weinstein was one of 650-some Mountain Ridge High School graduates Thursday in Glendale.

Even inside State Farm Stadium – home to Super Bowls and other megaevents – a few footsteps brought down the house.

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Empowered Theater wraps up first season with 'Cinderella'

Cinderella was played by Davina Watson (right) and the Fairy Godmother by Christine Armstrong (left).

Empowered Theater + Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Scottsdale, performed  Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition” at Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3 …

Canadian rockers Marianas Trench bringing tour to Phoenix

Marianas Trench arrives at the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards on June 18, 2017, in Toronto, Canada.

Canadian pop-rockers Marianas Trench is adding Phoenix to its North American tour.

Carefree gallery honors current exhibit artists

Scott Rispin of Queen Creek, Jeanne Bonine of Scottsdale, Tiffany Featherstone of Phoenix, Jenifer Oberle of Surprise, Joel Stevenson of Chandler, Terry and Marilyn Alexander of Fountain Hills, and Lanni Sidoti of Scottsdale were honored for their artwork.

Seven local artists from the Sonoran Arts League were honored for their works in the Everything State 48 exhibit currently showing at the Carefree gallery.

Luke Combs concert tailgate parties coming to Glendale

Luke Combs performs during CMA Fest on June 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Look for an outdoor party outside State Farm Stadium when country superstar Luke Combs brings his tour to Glendale this weekend.

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Shayne S.

She passed in late May, at 23.

Catherine "Dolly" Laughlin

Catherine “Dolly” Alice Laughlin, of Duluth, was taken to heaven on Monday May 27, 2024, from Ecumen Rehab in Duluth, MN following a brief struggle with metastatic cancer. Dolly was born at home …

Janet Louise Weith

Janet Louise Weith July 12, 1938 – May 21, 2024 Janet Louise Weith passed away peacefully in Philadelphia, PA on May 21, 2024. Jan was preceded in death by her loving husband George James …

Beverley Elizabeth Wheeler

Beverley Elizabeth Wheeler, 83, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. She was born on April 20, 1941 to the late Stanley and Lois (Murphy) …

Gary Michael Simpson

Gary M (Michael) Simpson, 79, formerly of Marshall, WI and Kansas City, MO, passed away at home Feb. 10, 2024. He was a long-time employee & subsequently retired from Ford Motor Company. He loved …

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Nation

Being a patient is getting harder in a strained and complex US health care system

Tamika Davis couldn’t nap on her couch during cancer treatment. She kept worrying one of her toddlers would wander over and pull out the needle delivering chemotherapy. Friends and family …

Oil producers led by Saudis face a decision on whether to extend production cuts as oil prices lag

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries face a decision Sunday on whether to extend production cuts set to expire next month — a move that could push oil prices …

Kuwait's emir names new crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait's ruling emir on Saturday named the small nation's new crown prince, nearly six months after he took the throne. Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah will …

Live Nation reveals data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary

Live Nation is investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary, which dominates ticketing for live events in the United States. Live Nation, based in Beverly Hills, California, said in a …

Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it

Intermittent fasting, where people eat what they want, but only during certain daily windows of time, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Time-restricted eating, a practice where people …

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World

A mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, France (AP) — Parachutists jumping from World War II-era planes hurled themselves Sunday into now peaceful Normandy skies where war once raged, heralding a week of ceremonies …

South Korea vows 'unbearable' retaliation against North Korea over its launch of trash balloons

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Sunday it’ll soon take “unbearable” retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other …

South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'

A top official says South Africa’s African National Congress party will not consider any demands from possible coalition partners that President Cyril Ramaphosa step down as a condition for …

Energy shutdowns hit Ukraine after Russian attacks target infrastructure

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine imposed emergency power shutdowns in most of the country on Sunday, a day after Russia unleashed large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure and claimed it made gains …

Serbia populists seek to cement power in vote in Belgrade, key cities after facing fraud accusations

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Voters in Serbia on Sunday are casting ballots in a rerun election in the capital, Belgrade, and in dozens of other cities and towns, with ruling right-wing populists …

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Entertainment
FILE - This combination photo shows Angelina Jolie at a premiere in Los Angeles on Sept. 30, 2019, left, and Brad Pitt at a special screening on Sept. 18, 2019. A daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt filed paperwork Monday, May 27, 2024, to legally remove “Pitt” from her name. (AP Photo/File)

Daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt files court petition to remove father's last name

A daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt has filed paperwork to legally remove “Pitt” from her name. The Los Angeles Times reports Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt submitted a petition Monday in …
FILE - Jennifer Lopez participates in a Netflix "Atlas" photo call at the Four Seasons Hotel on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in New York. Lopez has canceled her 2024 “This Is Me...Live” tour, representatives for Live Nation confirmed to the Associated Press. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour: 'I am completely heartsick and devastated'

NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Lopez has canceled her 2024 North American tour, representatives for Live Nation confirmed to The Associated Press. “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her …
This undated image released by Lifetime shows a photo of Nicole Brown Simpson, subject of the documentary “The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson," airing Saturday on Lifetime. (Brown Family Photo/Lifetime via AP)

Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died

The sisters of Nicole Brown Simpson hope a new documentary on her life will explore how she lived, and not just how she died. The documentary comes 30 years after Nicole and friend Ron Goldman were …
FILE - Members of ABBA, from left, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson arrive for the ABBA Voyage concert at the ABBA Arena in London, Thursday May 26, 2022. The four members of the Swedish pop quartet who triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song “Waterloo” will be given one of the most prestigious knighthoods in Sweden at a ceremony on Friday, May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

ABBA will get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The four members of the Swedish pop quartet ABBA, who triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song “Waterloo,” are set to receive one of the …
Andra Day poses for a portrait on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Los Angeles to promote her latest album “Cassandra." (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring vocals

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andra Day gained acting acclaim after her starring role in a 2021 Billie Holiday biopic, but the soulful singer nearly lost the strength of her powerful voice during the …

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