Execution set for Arizona man convicted of killing an 8-year-old girl
The Arizona prisoner convicted in the 1984 killing of an 8-year-old girl is scheduled to be executed Wednesday in what would be the state’s second…
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Griner’s fate tangled up with other American held in Russia
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country. But the…
Continue Reading Arizona executes Frank Atwood for 1984 killing of young girl
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona man convicted of murder in the 1984 killing of an…
Continue Reading Ashcraft shuts down D-backs, Reds power way to 14-8 win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the…
Continue Reading Damage estimates climb from massive New Mexico wildfire
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The destruction caused by the largest wildfire burning in the U.S. has been…
Continue Reading Woman wounded after shooting at a Walmart in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) — A woman was shot and wounded Tuesday after two men got into an altercation inside a Walmart in north Phoenix, police said. They said…
Continue Reading Former Rep. Giffords tells Congress ‘be bold’ on gun reform
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Eleven years after her own life was massively altered by gun violence, former congresswoman…
Continue Reading Reliever Jacob Webb returns to Braves in deal with Arizona
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Jacob Webb from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations on Tuesday. Webb, 28, is…
Continue Reading Arizona officers’ inaction during drowning spurs probe
PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix suburb is reviewing how it handles water rescues as video of three police officers standing nearby as a homeless man…
Continue Reading ‘We Build The Wall’ trial ends in mistrial; jury deadlocked
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of a Colorado businessman on charges that he ripped off thousands of donors who…
Continue Reading Liberty battling injuries, COVID-19, look to get on roll
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are a work in progress. When coach Sandy Brondello took over the team…
Continue Reading Arizona prisoner asks Supreme Court to delay his execution
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona prisoner made a last-minute request to the U.S. Supreme Court to delay his execution…
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Arizona judge declines GOP request to block mail voting
An Arizona judge has declined a request by the state Republican party to block most mail ballots for the 2022 election, preserving the voting method…
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Arizona sports gamblers bet a record $692 million in March
Arizonans boosted their sports betting by more than 40% in March from the prior month to $692 million – more than they have spent at any point since…
Continue Reading Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened win for Reds
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene allowed a bunt single to begin the game and then faced the minimum through seven…
Continue Reading Elko sets HR record, Ole Miss wins Coral Gables Regional
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Tim Elko hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, Peyton Chatagnier had a team-high six RBIs and…
Continue Reading Tempe police officers allegedly watch a homeless man drown
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Three Tempe police officers are under non-disciplinary administrative paid leave after allegedly not helping a homeless man who…
Continue Reading Super regional matchups are set in NCAA baseball tournament
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Matchups for the NCAA baseball super regionals were set Monday night after No. 2 national seed Stanford, No. 3 Oregon…
Continue Reading Ducey signs bill allowing on-site counting of early ballots
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters may be able to have their mail ballots counted on-site if they bring them to a polling place in future elections.…
Continue Reading AP Source: Keuchel agrees to minor league deal with D-backs
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a minor league contract with former Cy Young Award winner…
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