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King Charles III is to visit fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral on day 2 of his visit to France

PARIS (AP) — King Charles III is to address French lawmakers, meet with sports groups in the northern suburbs of Paris and pay a visit to fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral Thursday, on the second …

Lebanon begins investigating shooting outside US Embassy that caused no injuries

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s security agencies have launched an investigation into a late night shooting outside the U.S. embassy in Lebanon that caused no injuries, officials said Thursday. No …

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's slump after Fed says rates may stay high in '24

Asian shares are lower, tracking a slump on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve said it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as it earlier thought. Most regional markets fell more than …
Valley & State

Kari Lake's 3rd trial to begin after unsuccessful lawsuit challenging her loss in governor’s race

Kari Lake heads to trial in another lawsuit filed over her loss in the 2022 Arizona governor’s race. The trial starting Thursday seeks to review ballot envelopes signed by approximately 1.3 million …

No Labels push in closely divided Arizona fuels Democratic anxiety about a Biden spoiler

More than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party floating a possible bipartisan “unity ticket” against Joe Biden and Donald Trump. That’s less than the …
EDUCATION

Civic organization donates supplies to support Phoenix, Glendale special ed students

The Anasazi Chapter Daughters of American Revolution collected more than $500 in supplies to support the special education program at Washington Elementary School District.
BUSINESS

New dementia education specialist joins Heritage with Glendale, Peoria, Surprise locations

Shelly Drews is the new dementia education specialist at Heritage Communities, which has locations in Glendale, Peoria and Surprise.
ON STAGE

Broadway actors cast for ‘Tiananmen’ show coming to Phoenix Theatre Company

Broadway actors Kennedy Kanagawa and Ellie Wang will play the leading roles in “Tiananmen: A New Musical,” opening soon at The Phoenix Theatre Company.
THINGS TO DO

Autumnfest Arts & Crafts Fair making its way to Anthem

Autumnfest makes its return to Anthem Community Park next month.
BUSINESS

Phoenix woman creates new taco recipe on Rubio’s menu

A Phoenix woman won the Rubio’s Coastal Grill fish taco contest, and now her creation will make its way to the restaurant’s menu.
Business

Phoenix now one of the fastest-growing bioscience markets in the US

Phoenix was late to the game when it was breaking into the bioscience industry two decades ago, but now the city ranks as one of the fastest growing bioscience industries in the country. Phoenix …

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Lowery: Arizona has opportunity to expand broadband internet everywhere

Arizona is home to the country’s most unserved and underserved community, according to Mike Conlow, director of network strategy at Cloudflare. The worst region, Cochise County, and other rural …

Richards: Values lacking in Arizona today

Since moving to Arizona, I have seen some very unusual things. I have seen money over safety, now money over integrity. My philosophy is driving is a privilege not a right. Owning a home is a …

Hector: Scam warnings important for seniors

I read the article about fraud against seniors in the Independent. I’m grateful that someone is looking out for the safety and welfare of the elderly. The Independent’s article cites …

Masters: Amazed at those defending Trump

I am amazed at the letters written to this publication that think Donald J. Trump is being picked on because Democrats don’t want him to be president of United States. Trump told America …

Johns: Newspaper not the place for ‘drive-by’ debates

JF Todd’s letter addressing another letter from Rick Andrews is an unprofessional attack on Mr. Andrews. I don’t know either of these readers and I never even read Mr. Andrew’s …

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West Valley

They came from other sports and other seasons, or sometimes with little to no sports background or football knowledge. Now they are flag football players, setting the tone for the first year of the sport at Deer Valley and Mountain Ridge.

The city of Buckeye is celebrating the completion of Sundance Park Phase II.
Story Bridges: Oral Histories of Peoria premiered Sept. 13 to a crowd of 60 guests, all excited to enjoy the stories of three residents who have amazing stories to share of growing up in Peoria.
The Recreation Centers of Sun City Board of Directors heard a room full of suggestions from residents at its exchange meeting on Sept. 11. The main topic of conversation focused on an opinion piece …
The city of Surprise has released the schedule of events for the upcoming Fiesta Grande event, featuring a main stage and roaming entertainment.

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Phoenix

PHOENIX — Local governments can’t transfer unclaimed firearms to the embattled Ukranian government, regardless of how well-meaning the goal, Attorney General Kris Mayes concluded …

Dibble, the Phoenix-based engineering solutions company, announced new leadership promotions.
Angela Hughey and Brian Spicker are the Valley Leadership’s 74th Man & Woman of the Year.
More than two dozen mature saguaros found a new home at the newly reopened Dreamy Draw Recreation Area, providing “real immediate visual impact” as one landscaper said, especially along …
Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix this week has added to the Valley’s growing trend of adding “cool pavement.”

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East Valley

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on the following overpasses on U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway in the East Valley for sidewalk improvement …

The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of robberies Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Robbery of an individual at a bank/savings and loan Aug. 29 in the 900 block of North Dobson Road. …
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sex offenses Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Sexual assault, reported at 4:03 p.m. Aug. 29 in the 400 block of South Grand Drive. …
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a burglary and other incidents in Gold Canyon Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported …
Mask and COVID-19 vaccination mandates, a general plan for the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre and completing Town Center streets are just a few of the issues the Queen Creek Town Council will …

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Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select Arizona stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of Arizona and the rest of the world, visit …

The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida. Indirectly, it could also mean great things for …
SPORTS

Coyotes sign Jenik to 1-year deal

Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong announced today that the team has signed forward Jan Jenik to a one-year, two-way contract.

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Lionel Messi leaves late in 1st half for Inter Miami against Toronto with leg issue

Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback. Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami’s match against Toronto, after spending a …

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on mend from knee surgery, set to miss 2nd straight season

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he’s not expected to play this season. That’s how encouraged he is 4 1/2 months removed from …

Vikings get RB Cam Akers in trade with Rams, after run-deficient start

The run-deficient Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams. The fourth-year player had fallen out of favor with the Rams' coaching staff. The deal …

$100M men Kane and Bellingham give good value to Bayern and Madrid in Champions League debut wins

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham made $100 million moves in the offseason and the England stars proved their worth on Champions League debuts for their new clubs. Kane’s precisely taken penalty …

Colts QB Gardner Minshew prepares for possible start against Ravens

Gardner Minshew is preparing this week like all the others. The difference this time is he may start Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts visit Baltimore. Minshew relieved Anthony Richardson in last …

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BEIJING (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in China on Thursday on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria's 12-year conflict during which Beijing has been one of his main …

MIAMI (AP) — The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States will launch Friday when Florida's Brightline begins running trains …
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Air alerts sounded again and again in Kyiv and residents headed to shelters early Thursday morning, as a massive Russian attack on at least six cities across Ukraine killed at …
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said Wednesday that relations with the United States can move forward if the Biden administration demonstrates it wants to return to the 2015 …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returns to Washington on Thursday for a whirlwind one-day visit, this time to face the Republicans now questioning the flow of American …
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Valley business

Scottsdale company hires two execs as it looks to grow Medicare business

Gold Kidney Health Plan, a Scottsdale-based Medicare Advantage Plan appointed two new executives to its company.

Construction industry, Heart Association honors employee for lifestyle changes

Electrical contractor Canyon State Electric and the American Heart Association of Arizona presented Arline Nazario of McCarthy Building Companies with the Steven Maderazzo Lifestyle Change Award.

Universal Technical Institute in Avondale to help students launch careers

Universal Technical Institute, Inc., students in Avondale have the opportunity to apply for positions and start working for the TA Truck Service division while they are still in school.

Valley real estate entrepreneur Michael Pollack honored for 50 years of impact

Longtime real estate redeveloper and philanthropist Michael Pollack is celebrating 50 years of redeveloping some of the Valley’s most landmark properties.

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Arizona Talking Book Library in Phoenix offers free services to visually impaired

The Arizona Talking Book Library provides free audio book delivery/downloadable services to the visually impaired, physically limited, and print disabled throughout the state.

Award-winning Peoria artist to exhibit works at Surprise Arts Center

A new exhibition featuring mixed media artwork by Peoria resident John Simon Weecks will be on display in Surprise during the month of October.

Avondale libraries offering ‘amnesty’ for overdue fines this month

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Avondale Public Library is taking up the cause.

Phoenix 9/11 Heroes Run returns to Tempe for 10th year

Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run will mark its 10th year in the Phoenix metro area on Sept. 23, hosting its signature 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run at Kiwanis Park in memorial of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to pay homage to all first responders and military personnel.

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Gonzo, Plummer to appear at Pickleball Pro-Am in Glendale

PBX Pickleball, the organization that unites retired professional athletes with the pickleball community, will host its inaugural PBX Pro-Am Experience in Glendale with Luis Gonzalez and Jake Plummer taking part.

Survey: Arizona’s 3 best fall foliage spots worth checking out

The votes are in – these are the three top Arizona fall foliage gems worth checking out.

Fridays in October mean Tempe movies in the park

Family friendly movies will be shown every Friday in October at  Kiwanis Park in Tempe. "Toy Story" will be first on the screen Oct. 6. The month ends with the Family Boo Bash 6-10 p.m. …

Halloween Festival Oct. 28 at Superstition Shadows Park

Halloween is coming up and the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department wants to make your night spook-tacular! The annual Halloween Festival is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at …

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Herbert Marshall Carl

Herbert Marshall Carl, age 77, died peacefully in Sun City West, AZ on 9/18/23 with his wife and 3 children by his side. Herb was born in Milwaukee, WI on 4/13/46, to parents Leonard and Norma. He …

Wayne R. Roades

At this second anniversary of the passing of Wayne Roades, we recall him fondly. Wayne was ready to help when asked. He performed small repairs, trips to and from the airport, grocery shopping, …

Marcia Dasenbrock

Marcia Dasenbrock passed away unexpectedly at her home in Apache Junction, Ariz., on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. She was 68 years old. She was born July 11, 1955, to Jerry and Barbara Pfeiffer in …

Marcia Dasenbrock

Marcia Dasenbrock passed away unexpectedly at her home in Apache Junction, Ariz., on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. She was 68 years old. She was born July 11, 1955, to Jerry and Barbara Pfeiffer in …

Rosalia "Rodie" T. Wright

Rosalia/Rodie T. Wright passed away Sept. 7, 2023, in Sun City, AZ at her apartment at the Gardens of Sun City Assisted Living. She was 98 years old. She was born on December 22, 1924, in Buffalo, NY …

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UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Wednesday that he’s delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel cars that had been due to take effect in 2030, watering down climate …

Debate over a Black student's suspension over his hairstyle in Texas ramps up with probe and lawsuit

The debate over whether a Black high school student in Texas should be serving in-school suspension for wearing twisted dreadlocks to class has intensified as the student’s family and his school …

Railroads work to make sure firefighters can quickly look up what is on a train after a derailment

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In the chaos after a Norfolk Southern train careened off the tracks and caught fire in eastern Ohio in February, it took roughly 45 minutes for firefighters to learn exactly …

Adidas CEO doubts that Kanye West really meant the antisemitic remarks that led Adidas to drop him

Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said he doubts that Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, “meant what he said” when he made a series of antisemitic and offensive remarks last year. Last October, …

Family of man who died while being admitted to psychiatric hospital agrees to $8.5M settlement

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The family of a man who died while handcuffed and pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes as he was being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital has reached an $8.5 …

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World

Guatemalans rally on behalf of president-elect, demonstrating a will to defend democracy

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Protests by thousands of Guatemalans this week supporting President-elect Bernardo Arévalo suggest that the efforts by some officials to derail his presidency have awakened a …

Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian

Canada is making an explosive allegation that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, but thus far Canada’s allies are voicing measured concern about …

Oscar Pistorius is eligible for parole after serving half of his murder sentence, new documents say

New court documents show Oscar Pistorius was eligible for parole in March under South African law. The double-amputee Olympic and Paralympic runner may have been wrongly denied early release from …

World War I remembrance sites in Belgium and France have been added to UNESCO's heritage registry

PARIS (AP) — UNESCO added World War I funerary and memorial locations across the Western Front to its prestigious World Heritage registry, expanding its list of landmarks of monumental importance. …

Iran's parliament passes a stricter headscarf law days after protest anniversary

Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to impose heavier penalties on women who refuse to wear the mandatory Islamic headscarf in public and those who support them. Wednesday's vote came just days …

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Entertainment
"A Walk in the Woods," the first painting Bob Ross produced for hic iconic show “The Joy of Painting,” sits on display at the home of Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Wayzata, Minn. Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting,” but now the painting he completed on his first show in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million. Minneapolis gallery owner Ryan Nelson calls it the "rookie card" for Ross. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

First Bob Ross TV painting, completed in a half an hour, goes on sale for nearly $10 million

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — What would Bob Ross think? The artist who brought painting to the people, with works completed for PBS viewers in less than a half-hour with little more than a large bristle …
This image released by Max shows model Donyale Luna from the documentary "Donyale Luna: Supermodel." The film offers insight into how the first Black model to grace the covers of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue went largely unknown for years. (Luigi Cazzaniga/HBO Max via AP)

'Donyale Luna: Supermodel' shines a light on the first Black model to grace cover of Vogue

“Donyale Luna: Supermodel," a documentary streaming on Max, offers insight into how the first Black model to grace the covers of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue went largely unknown for years after her …
FILE - Sufjan Stevens performs at 2016 Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco on Aug. 6, 2016. tevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillian-Barre Syndrome left him immobile. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, hospitalized

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives …
Victoria De Angelis, left, Damiano David and Thomas Raggi from the Italian rock band Måneskin perform in Times Square on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Italian rockers Måneskin continue to revive the genre, selling out Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK (AP) — Huddled together on a snakeskin couch in a New York hotel, their euphoria was infectious. Måneskin just played a pop-up lunchtime show in Times Square, and now they learned …
Models wear creations as part of the Fendi women's Spring Summer 2024 collection presented in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Supermodels grace Kim Jones' Fendi front-row during Milan Fashion Week

A hush fell over the Fendi runway as the front-row filled with supermodels signaling the show was about to begin: Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss had taken their seats. Backstage, was …

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