Summer swelter: Persistent heat wave breaks records, spirits
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer From the normally chilly Russian Arctic to the traditionally sweltering American South, big swaths of the…
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Hikers with heat-related issues rescued off Phoenix mountain
PHOENIX (AP) — Firefighters rescued eight hikers off Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain who were suffering from heat-related issues in triple-digit…
Continue Reading Recent rain allows forests in US Southwest to reopen
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — Some national forests in Arizona and New Mexico are relaxing fire restrictions and reopening, thanks to a strong start to…
Continue Reading Yelp closes three US offices, says remote work is its future
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Yelp is closing three of its U.S. offices after finding most of its employees prefer to work remotely. In a blog…
Continue Reading Arrested Glendale teens wanted to ‘murder a police officer’
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two teenage boys in Glendale are accused of opening fire on police officers in an unprovoked attack. Glendale authorities…
Continue Reading Arizona lawmakers approve bipartisan $18 billion budget
By BOB CHRISTIE and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s legislature approved a bipartisan $18 billion spending plan…
Continue Reading Senate panel OKs last minute bills on initiatives, schools
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Senate’s appropriations committee on Wednesday advanced a series of last minute measures on hot-button issues as…
Continue Reading House approves ban on city home, apartment rental taxes
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House on Wednesday approved a ban on cities and towns levying taxes on rent for…
Continue Reading Profar has 4 hits, Padres beat MadBum, Diamondbacks, 10-4
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bob Melvin was back on the top step of the dugout for the first time in 12 games and his San…
Continue Reading Native American leaders push for boarding school commission
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal government has a responsibility to Native American tribes, Alaska…
Continue Reading Arizona House GOP backs universal school voucher expansion
By BOB CHRISTIE and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Republicans in the Arizona House approved a massive expansion of the…
Continue Reading American Airlines testing face-scanning at DFW Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines said Wednesday that customers with PreCheck can go through security checkpoints at Dallas-Fort Worth…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter…
Continue Reading Padres manager Bob Melvin cleared from COVID protocols
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin returned Wednesday after being sidelined by COVID-19 protocols for 11 games. “I might be the…
Continue Reading AG sues Scottsdale board for alleged open meeting violations
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed a lawsuit against the Scottsdale Unified School District, saying the…
Continue Reading Alfaro gets winning hit, Padres beat Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Alfaro singled home the winning run with one out in the 11th inning to give the San…
Continue Reading Labor shortage compounds federal firefighters’ staffing woes
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Firefighter groups are applauding the Biden administration’s steps to raise pay but warn…
Continue Reading Minnesota snaps 5-game losing streak with win over Mercury
PHOENIX (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Moriah Jefferson had 12 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury…
Continue Reading Arizona lawmakers begin hearings on state budget plan
By BOB CHRISTIE and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature began hearings Tuesday on a…
Continue Reading Arizona prosecutors to seek death penalty if 2 are convicted
PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County prosecutors announced Tuesday they plan to seek the death penalty for a couple if they’re convicted of killing an…
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