University of Arizona sued over former governor’s home
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The family of Arizona’s only Hispanic governor is suing the University of Arizona over an alleged breach of contract for…
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Nation fights “egg-flation” this Easter weekend
Folks celebrating Easter will shell out more money this year on items like eggs and candy. The National Retail Federation says despite inflation,…
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Ukraine brings back 31 children from Russia amid war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of a Ukrainian rescue organization said Saturday that the organization has brought back 31 children from Russia,…
Continue Reading Texas gov. seeks to pardon Army sergeant convicted of murder
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Saturday that he is seeking to pardon a U.S. Army sergeant who was convicted of murder in the 2020…
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Day five of the 71st Annual Yuma County Fair taking place
Before the fair officially opened, the 2023 Yuma County Fair Livestock Show took place near the Livestock…
Continue Reading Ben Ferencz, last living Nuremberg prosecutor of Nazis, dies
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Ben Ferencz, the last living prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials, who tried Nazis for genocidal war crimes and…
Continue Reading Taiwan threat from China serious, House GOP chairman says
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Select Committee on China said Saturday the U.S. must…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall
NORTH RIM, Ariz. (AP) — The public will have to wait a little longer to visit the North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park this year. Like other…
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New Class Yuma presents check to Yuma Cancer Center
The New Class Car Club Yuma held a check presentation ceremony and presented the check to the Yuma Cancer Resource…
Continue Reading Competing abortion pill rulings sow broad alarm, confusion
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and KEN MILLER Associated Press Emma Hernandez is defiant even if she fears what may come in the latest stage of the…
Continue Reading Cyclist Ethan Boyes dies after being struck in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Award-winning cyclist Ethan Boyes died after being struck by a car at a national park in San Francisco, the U.S. Park Police…
Continue Reading Yemen: Saudis free 13 Houthis as Omani officials visit Sanaa
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels say Saudi Arabia released 13 war prisoners. The Houthis say the prisoners…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall
NORTH RIM, Ariz. (AP) — The public will have to wait a little longer to visit the North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park this year. Like other…
Continue Reading Israelis protest judicial overhaul despite violence surge
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Thousands of Israelis gathered for a weekly demonstration against the government’s contentious judicial overhaul plans…
Continue Reading Israeli military retaliates after rockets fired from Syria
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said its forces attacked targets in Syria early Sunday after six rockets…
Continue Reading US judge issues order in Arizona prison health care case
PHOENIX (AP) — A U.S. District Court judge has made permanent an order that aims to improve the way Arizona delivers health care to incarcerated…
Continue Reading At least 44 people killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso’s north
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso’s government says that at least 44 people were killed by Islamic…
Continue Reading Memphis Zoo bids farewell to panda ahead of return to China
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Visitors at the Memphis Zoo said goodbye Saturday to giant panda Ya Ya during a farewell party ahead of her departure back to…
Continue Reading Pope Francis returns to public eye for Easter vigil Mass
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis returned to public view on Saturday, presiding over Easter vigil Mass…
Continue Reading What does 1870s Comstock Act have to do with abortion pills?
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A 19th century “anti-vice” law is at the center of a new court ruling that threatens…
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