Several new laws take effect this year
This year, there will be more cash in the pockets of minimum wage workers as 21 states, including Arizona and California, are increasing the minimum…
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At least 10 people dead after a car rams into them
Police say a man intentionally rammed his pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations, and then shot at police officers when he…
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Justin Baldoni sues New York Times over Blake Lively story
Justin Baldoni is firing back after being accused of sexual harassment by his “It Ends with Us” co-star Blake…
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Las Vegas Strip displays fireworks to ring in the new year
The fireworks were timed to the microsecond. To usher in 2025, Fireworks by Grucci made a bigger statement with a collaboration with…
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New traffic signal coming to area in front of Somerton Airport
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors recently approved a traffic signal along with slightly realigning the intersection of Highway 95 and Avenue C…
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Flagstaff residents gather to watch the pinecone drop to ring in the new year
Every year, thousands of people gather in Downtown Flagstaff to see a pinecone drop. The historic Weatherford Hotel has been dropping a pinecone on…
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Ring ring ring – the New Year is calling locals
The New Year is calling and locals are getting ready for the…
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Judge in Georgia dies by suicide
According to officials, Effingham County State Court Judge Stephen Yekel took his own life in a county courtroom. He was found by a deputy Tuesday…
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People in Times Square help ring in the new year
With a palette of millions of colors, the ball began its descent at exactly 11:59 p.m. Eastern, and a minute later, cheers rang out to welcome in the…
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South Korea air crash investigators extract black box data as grieving families mourn the victims
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Grieving relatives of the victims of the South Korea plane crash gathered at the site to pay respects to…
Continue Reading Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating…
Continue Reading Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
Associated Press/Report for America COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As Colorado becomes the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy this week,…
Continue ReadingHundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools
Associated Press/Report for America Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are…
Continue Reading Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights
Associated Press PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Before reaching the 1978 peace deal between Egypt’s Anwar Sadat and Israel’s Menachem Begin, Jimmy Carter…
Continue ReadingArizona State extends coach Kenny Dillingham 5 more years, AP source says
AP Sports Writer Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has agreed to a five-year contract extension on the eve of the Sun Devils’ College…
Continue ReadingJackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday…
Continue ReadingCavaliers beat Lakers 122-110 for 8th straight win and spoil LeBron’s first game since turning 40
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, Donovan Mitchell added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their…
Continue ReadingJeanty falls short of record as dream season gets stuffed by Penn State defense in CFP loss
AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ashton Jeanty took the handoff on Boise State’s first play and made it just a few steps before being…
Continue ReadingBlake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging smear campaign hours after he files libel lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging smear campaign hours after he files libel…
Continue ReadingNo. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl
AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Penn State defenders clogged every hole, stretched out every outside run, closed with ferocity. Everywhere…
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