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Venezuelan man and his pet squirrel complete journey to U.S. border
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55 dogs removed from home in Chandler, owner arrested
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Interstate 17 southbound lanes reopen after being closed near Camp Verde
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Arizona woman indicted for trying to smuggle almost 95 pounds of meth from Mexico
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Arizona tech tips: How to clear your browsing data
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Partners move forward on long-planned hotel in downtown Phoenix
Arizona News

2 Phoenix Biltmore-area office buildings sell for $72.1 million
Two large office buildings that sit along the heart of the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix recently sold for $72.1 million.

3rd Republican presidential debate is set for Nov. 8 in Miami, with the strictest qualifications yet
The third Republican presidential debate will be held in Miami on Nov. 8, a day after several states hold off-year elections.

The fall equinox is here. What does that mean?
The equinox arrives on Saturday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere. But what does that actually mean?

Tempe police officer to compete in Miss USA Pageant as Miss Arizona
A Tempe police officer will trade in her badge for a crown next week when she competes in the Miss USA Pageant as Miss Arizona.

Gov. Hobbs to grant $10 million to Nogales Police Department for border security
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Friday a $10 million grant to the Nogales Police Department that will help protect the U.S.-Mexico border.

New programs help Chandler residents with neighborhood improvements
Chandler residents could soon say goodbye to cracked sidewalks, cat colonies and loneliness thanks to four city assistance programs.
ArizonaSports.com

Bedeviled: Breaks leave Arizona State for USC in first half
Cameron Skattebo was competing at the top of his game, but Arizona State entered the locker room at halftime down 21-13 to Southern Cal.

What a relief! Subs rescue Arizona against Stanford on the road
DJ Williams found the end zone for the Arizona Wildcats as they beat the Stanford Cardinal 21-20 in Stanford, Calif. on Saturday.

Cardinals brass at ASU vs. USC game to potentially scout Trojans’ QB Caleb Williams
Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort was in attendance pregame for the game in Tempe, but he was seen on the Trojans' sideline.

de Laura leads touchdown drive for Arizona, Wildcats trail Stanford at the half
Jayden de Laura started the second quarter on fire, but the Arizona Wildcats trail 10-7 at the half to the Stanford Cardinal in Palo Alto.

‘Prime’ meat: No. 19 Colorado hammered by No. 10 Oregon at Autzen
Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and No. 10 Oregon emphatically routing coach Deion Sanders' No. 19 Colorado 42-6 on Saturday.

Wins over clicks: Oregon’s Dan Lanning goes viral for speech vs. Colorado, Deion Sanders
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning blasted Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes in his pregame speech, and the Ducks jumped out to a huge lead.
Arizona Business

2 Phoenix Biltmore-area office buildings sell for $72.1 million
Two large office buildings that sit along the heart of the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix recently sold for $72.1 million.

Have gas prices topped out in Arizona? Experts weighs in
Gas prices are high across Arizona, but some experts believe prices have topped off and more relief could be on the horizon.

Phoenix City Council passes long-awaited short-term rental restrictions
The change effectively moves the city from a list-keeping registration process to one where the city will give out licenses to allow property owners to operate short-term rentals.
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Arizona Health

Phoenix Children's celebrates 40th birthday and isn't done growing
Born 40 years ago as a hospital within a hospital, Phoenix Children's celebrated its birthday Monday as one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health care systems.

A leap forward: Abrazo Health 1st in Phoenix area to use AI system to detect seizures
Abrazo West Campus announced Friday it is the first hospital in the greater Phoenix area with an EEG system that uses artificial intelligence.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport working to be more inclusive for travelers with dementia
Phoenix Sky Harbor is one of several airports across the nation making strides to be more inclusive for passengers that have dementia.
Arizona Homeless News

Phoenix sandwich shop owner still feels weight of fight over Zone homeless encampment
A Phoenix sandwich shop owner is still feeling the weight of a four-year battle after a favorable ruling in the Zone homeless encampment lawsuit.

Homeless ID project helps nearly 800 people in downtown Phoenix during first month
Nearly 800 state IDs were issued during the first month of the Homeless ID Project in downtown Phoenix.

Court gives Phoenix 45-day deadline to clean up The Zone homeless encampment
A judge on Wednesday gave the city of Phoenix 45 days to fully clean up The Zone homeless encampment near downtown.

Here's why a politician who represents Scottsdale opposes city's homeless hotel program
Rep. Matt Gress doesn't believe Scottsdale's homeless hotel program is doing enough to address the issue in the city.

West Valley city wins innovation award for program that helps people experiencing homelessness
The city of Glendale won a national award earlier this week for its work on the Glendale Homeless Solutions Alliance, an announcement said.

Tempe sees positive results from efforts to address homelessness
Tempe is seeing positive results from its efforts to address homelessness, according to newly released data.
Arizona Education

Student at North High School in Phoenix arrested after being found with handgun
A student at North High School in Phoenix was arrested Thursday after he was found with a handgun on campus, authorities said.

Research and development hub based at ASU gets nearly $40M in funding from CHIPS Act
A regional innovation hub based at Arizona State University was awarded nearly $40 million in federal funding to promote technological advances.

4 Arizona schools named as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Four schools in Arizona were recently recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
Arizona Votes

President Joe Biden to deliver speech in Arizona next week, pay tribute to John McCain
President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona next week to deliver a democracy-focused address that will also pay tribute to the late John McCain.

Political ad spending suggests Arizona could be most important state in 2024 election
Based on political ad spending projections, Arizona could be the nation’s most important state in next year's election.

Cochise County elections director resigns 5 months after being hired
The elections director of Cochise County is resigning five months after being hired and returning to his previous job as elections director in La Paz County.
Arizona Technology

Research and development hub based at ASU gets nearly $40M in funding from CHIPS Act
A regional innovation hub based at Arizona State University was awarded nearly $40 million in federal funding to promote technological advances.

‘Cloud seeding’ offers water generation opportunity in Arizona, with some caveats
A scientific process of triggering rain or snow known as “cloud seeding” offers tantalizing possibilities for water creation, especially in areas like drought-stricken Arizona.

ASU's Research Plus Me gives community a way to sign up online for research study participation
Arizona State University is making it easier for community members to participate in research studies with a new online platform.
United States
Mid-Atlantic coast under flood warnings as Ophelia weakens to post-tropical low and moves north
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Tropical Storm Ophelia was downgraded to a post-tropical low on Saturday night but continued to pose a threat of coastal flooding and flash floods in the mid-Atlantic region, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Residents in parts of coastal North Carolina and Virginia experienced flooding Saturday after the storm made landfall […]
Minnesota's would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits on THC potency, owed money to former associates and accumulated tens of thousands of dollars […]

Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey announced on Saturday that he will run against Sen. Robert Menendez in the state’s Democratic primary for Senate next year, saying he feels compelled to run against the three-term senator after he and his wife were indicted on sweeping corruption charges. Kim’s surprise announcement came as […]

With House Republicans in turmoil, colleagues implore GOP holdouts not to shut down government
WASHINGTON (AP) — Working furiously to take control of a House in disarray, allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy implored their Republican colleagues Saturday to drop their hardline tactics and work together to approve a conservative spending plan to prevent a federal shutdown. In public overtures and private calls, Republican lieutenants of the embattled speaker pleaded […]
3 shot and killed in targeted attack in Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA (AP) — Three people were shot and killed Saturday in a targeted, daytime attack in Atlanta, police said. Officers responded to a call reporting that someone had been shot in the city’s West End neighborhood around 1:30 p.m., police said in a news release. A preliminary investigation indicates a man approached two people and […]
California governor vetoes bill requiring custody courts to weigh affirmation of gender identity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions. In announcing his veto Friday night, Newsom released a statement saying he has “a deep commitment to advancing the rights of transgender […]
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Importance of AC maintenance after Arizona's excruciating heat wave
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Tips for making your move in Arizona easier
If you're moving to a new home in Arizona, use this to-do list to alleviate some stress and ensure a smoother transition to your new home.

How to unlock the power of digital marketing for Phoenix businesses
All businesses around the Valley hopes to maximize their ROI with current customers and secure a greater market share in the digital sphere.

Sanderson Ford congratulates D-backs' on drive to great first half of 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks just completed a red-hot first half of the major league season, and Sanderson Ford wants to send its congratulations to the ballclub.

When most diets fail, re:vitalize makes a difference that shows
Staying healthy and losing weight are things many people in Arizona are conscious of, especially during the summer.

Game on! Expert sports physicals focused on you
With tryouts quickly approaching, now is the time for parents to schedule physicals for their student-athlete. The Arizona Interscholastic Association requires that all student-athletes must have a physical exam completed before participating in team practices or competition.