Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
Read full article: Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor careA federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care.
Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
Read full article: Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injuryMaurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half.
Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database
Read full article: Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national databaseInvestigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database.
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack
Read full article: Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpackInvestigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads.
Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013
Read full article: Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona’s nine-week reign.
FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect
Read full article: FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspectThe FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.
No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight loss
Read full article: No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight lossJT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant overtime performance and No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday.
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
Read full article: States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensusThe seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.
Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearance
Read full article: Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearanceLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother have blocked off a road near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona.
Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crash
Read full article: Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crashA grand jury indicted an Arizona man on two counts of first degree felony murder and dozens of other charges stemming from a state helicopter crash earlier this month that killed two people during a shootout between the defendant and police.
Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
Read full article: Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still mattersFor those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer.
Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25th
Read full article: Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25thArizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week.
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
Read full article: Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missingThe investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues.
'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother
Read full article: 'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her motherSavannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return.
Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout
Read full article: Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootoutAn Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to a shootout between police and a suspect has crashed in an accident that killed the pilot and a trooper on board.
Authorities believe 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother was taken against her will
Read full article: Authorities believe 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother was taken against her willAuthorities believe the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
What you need to know about Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the foundation of the state’s new school choice law
Read full article: What you need to know about Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the foundation of the state’s new school choice lawTEFA will provide families with an opportunity to apply for financial assistance to homeschool their students, send them to private school or provide their child with personalized tutoring.
Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
Read full article: Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico borderAuthorities say a man who was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter.
Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 win
Read full article: Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 winBrayden Burries scored 29 points and made a game-saving block in the final seconds as top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten by holding off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU for an 86-83 victory.
No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country
Read full article: No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in countryMotiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten teams in the country.
Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25
Read full article: Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time.
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Read full article: Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriageFormer U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage.
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
Read full article: Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the CardinalsThe Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures
Read full article: Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signaturesA former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been sentenced to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office.
Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 Arizona
Read full article: Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 ArizonaKevin Jennings threw for 278 yards, highlighted by an 80-yard completion on a razzle-dazzle play on the second play from scrimmage, and SMU beat No. 21 Arizona 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl on Friday night.
Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017
Read full article: Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017A jury has sentenced a man to death in six murders in metro Phoenix in 2017, but was undecided on the punishment for his convictions in the killings of his mother and stepfather.
Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
Read full article: Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75Brayden Burries scored 28 points, 20 of those coming during a 14-minute second-half flurry, and No. 1 Arizona rallied to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75.
Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says
Read full article: Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, AP source saysThe firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz.
Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concerns
Read full article: Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concernsDemocratic governors who met over the weekend in Arizona say the party must focus on affordability in next year's midterm elections.
MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026
Read full article: MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026The Major League Baseball Players' Association has gathered Arizona to discuss the future of the game and look ahead to a possible lockout next December.
Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Read full article: Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claimsArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing online retailer Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc., claiming the Chinese company is stealing customers' data and violating state consumer protection laws.
Prosecutor asks Arizona Supreme Court to review decision that stalled fake elector case
Read full article: Prosecutor asks Arizona Supreme Court to review decision that stalled fake elector caseArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is appealing a ruling that has stalled the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others for trying to overturn Trump’s 2020 election loss in the state.
Jaden Bradley scores 21 points to lead No. 4 Arizona past No. 3 UConn 71-67
Read full article: Jaden Bradley scores 21 points to lead No. 4 Arizona past No. 3 UConn 71-67Jaden Bradley scored 21 points, Motiejus Krivas made the go-ahead basket with 1:12 left and fourth-ranked Arizona beat No. 3 UConn 71-67 on Wednesday night.
Dell'Orso scores 20 off the bench as No. 5 Arizona beats No. 15 UCLA 69-65 in Hall of Fame Series
Read full article: Dell'Orso scores 20 off the bench as No. 5 Arizona beats No. 15 UCLA 69-65 in Hall of Fame SeriesAnthony Dell'Orso scored 20 points off the bench and Jaden Bradley hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to help No. 5 Arizona rally for a 69-65 victory over 15th-ranked UCLA in the Hall of Fame Series at Intuit Dome.
Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the run
Read full article: Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the runAn Arizona man who fled the United States years ago while on probation for sex crime convictions was arrested earlier this month in France.
Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadership
Read full article: Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadershipDemocrats are riding high after Election Day wins and some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
Freshman Koa Peat leads No. 13 Arizona to 93-87 win over defending champion, No. 3 Florida
Read full article: Freshman Koa Peat leads No. 13 Arizona to 93-87 win over defending champion, No. 3 FloridaFreshman Koa Peat scored 30 points to lead No. 13 Arizona to a 93-87 win over third-ranked and defending national champion Florida in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night.
Brissett will start third straight game at QB for Cardinals because of Murray's foot injury
Read full article: Brissett will start third straight game at QB for Cardinals because of Murray's foot injuryVeteran backup Jacoby Brissett will start his third straight game at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night while Kyler Murray continues to recover from a lingering foot injury.
NTSB says FAA was wrong not to require inspections of Learjet landing gear after Arizona crash
Read full article: NTSB says FAA was wrong not to require inspections of Learjet landing gear after Arizona crashThe National Transportation Safety Board wants the owners of nearly 2,000 Learjets to urgently inspect their landing gear to make sure they won't collapse like they did in a fatal crash earlier this year involving a private jet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil.
Arizona's Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing state
Read full article: Arizona's Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing stateDemocratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has launched her reelection campaign as her party looks to bounce back nationally from sweeping losses in 2024.
Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome her
Read full article: Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome herA week after her decisive win in an Arizona special election for the U.S. House, Democrat Adelita Grijalva has yet to take office.
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. shows mercurial side with TD, bobbled pass against Seahawks
Read full article: Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. shows mercurial side with TD, bobbled pass against SeahawksMarvin Harrison Jr. soared above a defensive back, snagged the ball at the high point and pulled it down for a key touchdown in Arizona’s comeback attempt.
Portions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfire
Read full article: Portions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfireGrand Canyon National Park will soon reopen portions of the North Rim to public access in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of structures.
States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation
Read full article: States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendationThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions.
Judge temporarily blocks US effort to remove dozens of immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks US effort to remove dozens of immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran childrenAn Arizona judge has extended a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s effort to remove Guatemalan and Honduran children living in shelters or foster care after coming to the U.S. alone.
The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizes
Read full article: The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizesThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting is being honored with the Television Academy’s Governors Award even as it winds down after nearly 60 years.
Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds
Read full article: Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report findsA closely watched report says the number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023.
US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mine
Read full article: US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mineA U.S. appeals court has put the brakes on the transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a company that plans to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America.
US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining company
Read full article: US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining companyA U.S. district judge has denied a request by a Native American tribe and environmentalists to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project.
A Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the rubble. Can Brighty the Burro be restored?
Read full article: A Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the rubble. Can Brighty the Burro be restored?A big bronze statue of a donkey named Brighty the Burro has been recovered from the charred rubble of the Grand Canyon Lodge in Arizona.
Medical community heartbroken after fatal plane crash on Navajo Nation
Read full article: Medical community heartbroken after fatal plane crash on Navajo NationThe deadly crash of a medical transport plane on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona has left the medical community in New Mexico heartbroken.
4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
Read full article: 4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern ArizonaA small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing four people.
Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Read full article: Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand CanyonHistorically dry and windy conditions are making it harder for crews to contain a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Arizona's Burke, Arizona State's Miller enter rivalry with mutual respect
Read full article: Arizona's Burke, Arizona State's Miller enter rivalry with mutual respectAs new coaches at opposite ends of a rivalry, Arizona State’s Molly Miller and Arizona’s Becky Burke could easily hold animosity toward the other.
National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge
Read full article: National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodgeThe National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge.
In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use
Read full article: In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water useIn landlocked Arizona, where the Colorado River crisis has put water use under a microscope, a new inland desert fish farm is growing barramundi — a tropical species native to Australia.
Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on land sacred to Apaches
Read full article: Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on land sacred to ApachesA U.S. district judge in Arizona has opened the door for the next round of legal wrangling as environmentalists and some Native Americas seek to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project.
MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseball
Read full article: MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseballMajor League Baseball’s one-year suspensions for betting on baseball have ended for four players — San Diego starter Jay Groome, Athletics relief pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia infielder José Rodríguez and Arizona reliever Andrew Saalfrank.
The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to Apaches
Read full article: The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to ApachesThe group Apache Stronghold is vowing to carry on the fight against a massive copper mining project on land the Apaches hold sacred, after a Supreme Court decision that is expected to let the mine proceed.
20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona
Read full article: 20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in ArizonaTwenty people, a behavioral health business and a church were charged in an indictment that alleged Arizona’s Medicaid program was defrauded $60 million in a scheme involving billing for mental health treatment and addiction rehabilitation.
Arizona prosecutors ordered to send fake elector case back to grand jury
Read full article: Arizona prosecutors ordered to send fake elector case back to grand juryArizona prosecutors pressing the case against Republicans accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election results in President Donald Trump’s favor were ordered to send the case back to a grand jury.
To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration
Read full article: To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigrationDemocrats have long focused on immigration when courting Latino voters in states like Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey and Florida, where generations of Latin American immigrants have settled and gained permanent legal status.
Out-of-bounds plays could be reviewed only by coach challenge under NCAA rules panel recommendation
Read full article: Out-of-bounds plays could be reviewed only by coach challenge under NCAA rules panel recommendationThe NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee has recommended video reviews of out-of-bounds calls only be initiated by coach’s challenge.
From AI avatars to virtual reality crime scenes, courts are grappling with AI in the justice system
Read full article: From AI avatars to virtual reality crime scenes, courts are grappling with AI in the justice systemCourts across the country have been grappling with how to deal with the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in the courtroom.
AI-generated video gave victim a voice at his killer's sentencing in Arizona
Read full article: AI-generated video gave victim a voice at his killer's sentencing in ArizonaFamily and friends of Christopher Pelkey submitted dozens of statements to the court before a man convicted of shooting him during a road rage incident was sentenced.
Arizona communities bank on Trump's push for coal to ensure they're not forgotten
Read full article: Arizona communities bank on Trump's push for coal to ensure they're not forgottenPresident Donald Trump wants to tap into “beautiful, clean coal" to help meet the electricity demands of what he bills as a new dawn of manufacturing and technological advancement in the United States.
Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
Read full article: Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegallyThe Trump administration plans to strictly require anyone illegally in the U.S. to register with the government and carry documentation.
US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
Read full article: US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials sayA long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants.
Snatched pets and livestock deaths blamed on wolves raise alarms in rural New Mexico
Read full article: Snatched pets and livestock deaths blamed on wolves raise alarms in rural New MexicoCommissioners in a rural New Mexico county say pets are being snatched from front yards and livestock are being killed by endangered Mexican gray wolves, prompting them to consider declaring a state of emergency.
Love affair back on at March Madness. Now with Arizona, Caleb Love takes on Duke again
Read full article: Love affair back on at March Madness. Now with Arizona, Caleb Love takes on Duke againIf there’s a single player Duke or any of its fans would love to not run into when the stakes are this high, Caleb Love would be that player.
Caleb Love leads Arizona past Oregon 87-83 to set up a showdown with Duke in March Madness
Read full article: Caleb Love leads Arizona past Oregon 87-83 to set up a showdown with Duke in March MadnessCaleb Love had 29 points and nine rebounds, and fourth-seeded Arizona advanced to the Sweet 16, surviving a ragged finish to beat former Pac-12 rival Oregon 87-83 in the NCAA Tournament.
Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems
Read full article: Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systemsA new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate change.
Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a row
Read full article: Houston a top seed for 3rd straight year, looks to make deeper run after 2 Sweet 16 losses in a rowHouston earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year and will open against first-time qualifier SIU-Edwardsville in Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday.
Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship
Read full article: Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenshipAll 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections.
Find common ground or dig in for battle? Arizona's top Democrats are taking different approaches
Read full article: Find common ground or dig in for battle? Arizona's top Democrats are taking different approachesArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes have adopted sharply different approaches to handling Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Several once-highly ranked teams enter conference tournament week in need of wins to make NCAA field
Read full article: Several once-highly ranked teams enter conference tournament week in need of wins to make NCAA fieldThere are 14 teams that were in the preseason AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll that are no longer in the rankings this week.