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Judge denies Phoenix request seeking extra time to clean largest homeless encampment
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Tuesday denied the city of Phoenix’s legal request seeking extra time to clean up the city’s largest homeless encampment. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled in September that Phoenix must permanently clear the encampment on the...
Confirmed heat deaths in Arizona's most populous metro keep rising even as the weather turns cooler
PHOENIX (AP) — Confirmed heat-associated deaths in Arizona’s most populous county continue rising even as the weather turns cooler in the hottest metropolitan area in the U.S. This weekend's forecast calls for high temperatures in the double digits. Maricopa County public health...
As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday is expected to release a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of underinvestment have left manufacturers, construction firms and other employers with unfilled jobs. Worker...
The boyfriend of a Navajo woman has been convicted of fatally shooting her in emblematic case
PHOENIX (AP) — The boyfriend of a Navajo woman whose case became emblematic of an international movement launched to draw attention to an epidemic of missing and slain Indigenous women has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death. Tre C. James, 31, was convicted Wednesday...
After summer's extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, AP-NORC poll shows
Kathleen Maxwell has lived in Phoenix for more than 20 years, but this summer was the first time she felt fear, as daily high temperatures soared to 110 degrees or hotter and kept it up for a record-shattering 31 consecutive days. “It's always been really hot here, but nothing like...
Hampton has 169 yards rushing, 4 TDs as Elon holds off Campbell 28-24
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Hampton rushed for 169 yards and four touchdowns to lead Elon to a 28-24 win over Campbell on Saturday night. Hampton scored on runs of 10, 6 and 1 yard in the second quarter to give the Phoenix a 21-3 lead at the break. His short scoring run late in...
Judge orders Phoenix to permanently clear the city's largest homeless encampment by Nov. 4
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge ruled Wednesday that Phoenix must permanently clear the city’s largest homeless encampment by Nov. 4. City officials began shutting down the homeless encampment known as “The Zone” in May under an order by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott...
'ABC World News' anchor David Muir chosen for Arizona State University's Cronkite Award
PHOENIX (AP) — David Muir, anchor of “ABC World News Tonight," will be the next recipient of Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, the school announced Tuesday. The managing editor of the nightly newscast, Muir will accept the award in...
Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship
Denny Hamlin didn't chill Sunday with his bravado that this is indeed the year he will finally win a NASCAR championship. The day after his win at Bristol Motor Speedway hurdled Hamlin and his No. 11 team into the second round of NASCAR's playoffs, Hamlin was still pumping his chest....
Keene throws 2 TDs, Fresno State forces 8 turnovers in 29-0 win over Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford took a couple moments after the game to greet some of the fans who had made the road trip to watch the Bulldogs dominate a team from the Pac-12. It wasn't a hard thing to do. Those clad in Fresno State gear were basically the only...
