• Solar plane completes 2nd leg of trip in Texas

  The plane flew its first leg from California in early May. From Dallas, it will fly to Lambert-St. Louis airport, Dulles airport near Washington and New York's John F. Kennedy ...

• Gripes top the menu at Arizona pizzeria

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, allegedly posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters that quickly went viral last week, to the delight of people who love a good Internet ...

• More Mesa’s Nine Lives

  UC regent, and owner of the vast Dos Pueblos Ranch, proposed the 800-unit Buena Vida development, with a 20-acre golf course, tennis club, beach club, pools, and some residences built in just below the bluff, so as not to cut off views from above. But even Mosher's clout and bucks couldn't make it happen. I recall covering County Plan- ning Commission hearings on it, back at a time ...

• Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Chinas Tibet

  The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is one of the deepest and longest canyons in the world. The Yarlung Zangpo River starts at Mount Kailash before reaching the juncture of Mainling and Medog counties, where it swerves around towering Namjagbarwa, the highest peak in the eastern section of the Himalayas, carving a U-shaped gorge. The canyon is home to many animals and plants barely explored and ...

• Abuse victim Arias sets back survivors

  PHOENIX - Jodi Arias' claims that she killed Travis Alexander in self-defense have set actual domestic violence victims back ten years, according to one abuse survivor. "Travis was the victim of domestic violence," said Leah Pettyjohn, a domestic violence survivor. "He ended up the ultimate victim when his ex-girlfriend murdered him." Pettyjohn escaped a dangerous ...

• PHX kids abandoned by bus drivers

  PHOENIX - Every day after kindergarten at South Phoenix Prep, 6-year-old Connor Bianco's mom picks him up at the bus stop to walk him home safely. He says she's always ...

• Suns young gun OMeara aiming high

  Comparisons to some of AFL's biggest names don't bother teenage Gold Coast player Jaeger O'Meara because that's the type of player he aspires to ...

• The SECRET ways kids access drugs

  Arizona kids and adults are finding unique ways to buy and sell drugs using the "deep web," but drug-free advocates say there is an easy way to reduce the chances a child will ever start using illegal substances. "One of the key messages for parents is that you've got to include this talk with your kids," said Shelly Mowrey, the Senior Director of Programs and ...

• Shrinking green Citys money-losing golf course may close 9 holes

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• Gas prices May 23

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• Game and Fish meeting here May 30 officials seek comments on license fees

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• VIDEO Inside home trashed by police

  drove an armored car through the front of a north Phoenix home ; those who live there invited ABC15 inside to see the damage. The two bedrooms where the vehicle entered the home are destroyed with clothes, debris, glass and furniture piled up. The homeowners, who asked not to be shown on TV or identified, said their insurance agent had just left after filing a claim. It's unknown if the ...

• General Dynamics Scottsdale operation lands $31M Army deal

  Scottsdale-based General Dynamics C4 Systems has won a contract from the U.S. Army that could total as much as $31.5 million. UPI.com reports that the deal is for tactical intelligence stations that can be mounted to vehicles. Get the full story ...

• New Arizona law changes rules for notaries

  A crusading Fountain Hills resident has helped to push through a new law in Arizona relating to rules governing notaries. The Fountain Hills Times has the full story on the new law. Check out the story ...

• State Bar of Arizona investigating former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke

  Dennis Burke The State Bar of Arizona is conducting an investigation into former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke. State Bar chief communications officer Rick DeBruhl confirmed to me Wednesday that there is an investigation into Burke. The State Bar and the Arizona Supreme Court handle ethics and disciplinary investigations of attorneys in the state. DeBruhl said he could not comment ...

• La Mesas Challenge Center has new director

  The nonprofit Challenge Center, in Sunset Park at 5540 Lake Park Way, was founded in 1987 to provide skilled physical therapy rehabilitation, specialized assisted fitness training and wellness programs for those who are physically ...

• FBI Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare

  SPOKANE, Wash. - A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a case in which a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week.A grand jury indictment accused Matthew Ryan Buquet of mailing a death threat to U.S. District Judge Fred Van Sickle at the federal courthouse on May 14.A search of federal court records turned up no ...

• AZ man dies from hantavirus

  SAFFORD, AZ - Authorities say a Graham County man has died of complications from the hantavirus, the first reported case of the disease this year. The Graham County Health Department says the 39-year-old man died earlier this month, but no additional information was immediately available Wednesday. The hantavirus is a rare disease that exhibits symptoms similar to the flu including fever, muscle ...

• Interview with atheist mom goes viral

  Behind her were ruins, a tangled mess where structures once stood. Cradled in her arms, the mother's 19-month-old son played with a snatched microphone, unfazed by the chaos swirling around him. And in front of Rebecca Vitsmun stood CNN's Wolf Blitzer, who -- after asking her about the decision that saved her and her son's lives -- had one more question: "I guess you got to ...

• Suspect arrested in Glendale shooting

  GLENDALE, AZ - Glendale detectives have made an arrest in the shooting of two people Tuesday night, one of whom died from her injuries. Police arrested Angelo Medina, 22, Wednesday afternoon after he was determined to be a suspect in the death of 42-year-old Christina Marquez and the shooting of another man. Officers responded to a residence near 59th and State avenues in Glendale and found ...

• Phoenix home bursts into flames

  PHOENIX - Smoke could be seen for miles from a house that caught fire in Phoenix Wednesday night. Officials say the fire broke out around 6 p.m. near 51st Avenue and McDowell Road. Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Larry Nunez said several trees in the backyard of the home fueled the fire. There is no word at this time if anyone was home when the fire started. Investigators are still trying to ...

• Jury in Arias trial adjourns for day after impasse

  Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial said Wednesday they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend, prompting the judge to instruct them to keep trying.The panel reported its impasse after only about two and a half hours of deliberations. Judge Sherry Stephens told jurors to try to identify areas of ...

• THURSDAY 4 stories to watch in Arizona

  The Boy Scouts of America National Council may vote Thursday on a proposal to allow openly gay boys to participate in Scout units. The ban on gay men serving in adult leadership positions would remain in ...

• Ex-Gilbert teacher avoids assault charge

  GILBERT, AZ - Authorities say no criminal charges will be brought against a Gilbert High School math teacher accused of assaulting a student last month. Daniel A. Dunn was placed on administrative leave by the school after he ...

• State officials fight for trial in casino case

  PHOENIX (AP) -- State officials say a recent court ruling that allows the Tohono O'odham Nation to build a sprawling casino near Phoenix is ...

• FBI Arrest Made in Wash. Ricin Letter Scare

  A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week. A grand jury indictment accuses Matthew Ryan Buquet of mailing a threatening communication to U.S. District Judge Fred Van Sickle at the federal courthouse on May 14. The indictment did not say anything about ricin. However, the U.S. Postal ...

• Glendale extends deadline for RFPs to manage Jobing.com Arena

  Jobing.com Arena, home of the Phoenix Coyotes. The City of Glendale is extending its deadline for requests for proposals to manage Jobing.com Arena. The city originally wanted bids for the management of the arena by May 24. However, city spokeswoman Julie Watters said the RFP deadline is being extended until May 31. Glendale hired Boston-based Beacon Sports Capital Partners LLC to manage the RFP ...

• Arias jury deadlocks but must keep deliberating

  Judge Sherry Stephens urges the jury to continue deliberating after the jury delivered a message that they are deadlocked on a penalty for Jodi Arias on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 during the penalty phase of her murder trial at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in the stabbing and shooting to death of Travis Alexander. (AP Photo/The Arizona ...

• Workers sue Goodyear Tires over crash

  PHOENIX - Three state employees are suing Goodyear Tires over an April rollover accident they say was caused by a defective tire tread. The three Arizona Department of Corrections workers crashed while riding in a department van. Jeff Darden, Melissa Fowler and Ritchie Chin all suffered injuries in the crash that occurred on Interstate 10 on April 5. The suit, filed Wednesday, alleges that the ...

• Cadillacs recalled over loose wheels

  DETROIT - General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. The company says the recall affects the 2013 Cadillac SRX with 18-inch wheels. Canadian safety regulators say the wheel nuts may not have been tightened enough at the factory. GM says the problem hasn't caused any crashes or injuries, and no wheels have fallen from vehicles. ...

• Greenacre wins Phoenix assistant post

  New Zealand Football confirm Jordan clash Chris Greenacre has been confirmed as Ernie Merrick's assistant coach at the Wellington Phoenix for this season's A-League. Greenacre assisted former coach Ricki Herbert last season and took over the coaching reins when Herbert resigned late in the season. Phoenix general manager David Dome said the club had wanted to retain Greenacre's ...

• NHL denies Phoenix Coyotes talks with Quebecor Inc.

  The NHL has owned the Coyotes since a 2009 Chapter 11 bankruptcy purchase for $140 million. National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said today the league is not talking to Canadian communications giant Quebecor Inc. about buying the Phoenix Coyotes. The Canadian company would be interested in moving the league-owned Coyotes to Quebec City. Quebecor is partnering on the construction ...

• MLB Colorado 4 Arizona 1

  Carlos Gonzalez backed him with two RBI Wednesday in the Colorado Rockies' 4-1 win over Arizona. De La Rosa (6-3) continued a recent hot streak, reeling off his fourth victory in four starts. The left-hander held the Diamondbacks to one run on six hits while walking two and striking out five. Gonzalez put the Rockies ahead to stay with a first-inning homer, then added an RBI triple and ...

• De La Rosa sharp Gonzalez a power as Rockies top Arizona for series win

  Carlos Gonzalez greets congratulations in the Rockies dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on Wednesday. (Justin Edmonds, Getty ...

• In Arias trial TV cameras never far behind

  Convicted killer Jodi Arias speaks during an interview at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Phoenix. Arias was convicted recently of killing her former boyfriend Travis Alexander in his suburban Phoenix home back in 2008, made a plea in court on Tuesday for life in prison, instead of execution, saying she can contribute to society if allowed to live. (AP Photo/Ross ...

• Text of atheist prayer given in Arizona House

  An atheist lawmaker's daily prayer Tuesday at the Arizona House of Representatives led a fellow lawmaker to ask for a do-over the following ...

• FD 2 children critically hurt in wreck

  PHOENIX - Two children are in critical condition after being ejected from a vehicle involved in a Phoenix crash. The accident at 35th Avenue and Broadway Road happened around 1:45 p.m. Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Larry Nunuz said the children, both girls, are ages 2 and 4. Two adults, a 30-year-old female and 40-year-old male, were also injured. Nunez said their injuries are not serious. ...

• PD Jogger escaped kidnap attempt

  SCOTTSDALE, AZ - A 19-year-old woman escaped a kidnapping attempt Tuesday night in Scottsdale after a man tried to pull her into his car. The woman was jogging along Dynamite Road around 6:15 p.m. when she passed a parked car. A man then got out of the vehicle and grabbed her, pulling her backward, police said. She managed to fight her way free before being pulled into the car. The suspect got ...

• Report Suns cleared to interview Rockets asst.

  J.B. Bickerstaff joined Kevin McHale’s Rockets coaching staff in 2011. (Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) The Suns have received permission from Houston to interview assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff for their head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Bickerstaff, 34, has become a popular commodity among the NBA’s coaching ...

• Attorney General Holder Drones killed 4 Americans since 2009

  WASHINGTON The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama. In conducting U.S. counterterrorism operations against al Qaeda and its associated forces, the government has ...

• Mohave board bars employees from lying to board

  The Mohave County Board of Supervisors is making it a crime for a county employee to knowingly lie to the board about an agenda item during an official meeting of the board.Supervisor Steven Moss said his proposal is intended to ensure that the board gets good information. It was approved on a 3-2 vote Monday.Supervisor Joy Brotherton opposed Moss' proposal, saying any crime for lying to ...

• Volunteers work amid devastation in OK

  MOORE, OK - In this tornado-shattered city, where surreal sights of devastation abound, another unusual scene unfolded midmorning Wednesday as a procession of as many as 2,000 volunteers filed down a street toward the Moore Cemetery, a 20-acre resting ground that accommodates the city's earliest leaders and soon will receive some of its recent storm victims. Toting rakes like soldiers ...

• Arrest made in Ash Fork teens death

  WILLIAMS, AZ - Authorities in northern Arizona say a Williams man is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an Ash Fork teenager. Coconino County Sheriff's officials say 53-year-old John A. Willis was taken into custody Tuesday. He's being held on suspicion of premeditated first-degree murder, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and unlawfully having a firearm. ...

• PD Man walking in road hit and killed

  TOLLESON, AZ - A man was hit and killed in Tolleson early Tuesday morning while walking in the road. Ralph Albert, 59, was killed when he was struck by two vehicles while reportedly walking in the eastbound lane of Buckeye Road near 107th Avenue. Officials said speed and impairment are not suspected factors in the crash. Both drivers stayed on the scene after calling for help. The Maricopa ...

• Twitter Adds Optional Additional Security Measure To Logins

  SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) – Twitter is adding an extra security measure to users’ accounts in an effort to prevent unauthorized logins. Twitter said in a blog post Wednesday that users will be able to enroll in a login verification program. For those who sign up, Twitter will send a six-digit code using a text message each time they sign in to Twitter.com. Besides their username and ...

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