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No. 11 Oregon tops Arizona; on track for Rose Bowl

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli watched as red-clad Arizona students ringed the sidelines as time ticked down, ready to rush the field. Complete Story...

Ariz. lawmakers may have December special session

Arizona legislators are still struggling to conclude their special session on the state's budget troubles but already are working on ideas for another one that could be held in December to do more to close the $2 billion shortfall.

3-year-old leads toddler to safety in Ariz. fire

A 3-year-old Arizona boy helped his 1-year-old sister escape Friday from a house fire that killed their mother and injured two other adults, authorities said.

Dem slams Ariz. gov's absence as session falters

A Democratic legislative leader criticized Republican Gov. Jan Brewer for being out of state while efforts to close out a special legislative session focused on Arizona's budget crisis faltered.

Ariz. jobless rate rises to 9.3 percent in October

Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 9.3 percent in October, from 9.1 percent in September, despite job gains in some sectors.

Arizona senators vote to start over on loan issue

Arizona legislators want to start from scratch on possibly revising a law protecting homeowners from post-foreclosure lawsuits.

Fresno State beats Northern Arizona 65-59

Sylvester Seay had had 22 points and Paul George added 15 points and 10 rebounds as Fresno State beat Northern Arizona 65-59 in the West Coast Classic on Tuesday night.

Arizona Senate disarray extends special session

The Arizona Legislature on Thursday unexpectedly extended its special session into a second week after the Senate narrowly rejected a bill to cut funding for schools and social services when majority Republicans came up one vote short.

After loss to Cal, Wildcats prepare for Oregon

With three games to go in the regular season, Arizona has reached a crossroads.

California beats No. 18 Arizona 24-16

Shane Vereen scored on a 61-yard run after an odd penalty thwarted a potential go-ahead drive for No. 18 Arizona and California went on to a 24-16 victory Saturday without star running back Jahvid Best.

Arizona grocery strike averted with tentative deal

Thousands of Arizona supermarket workers won't go on strike as they planned Friday night after union leaders and two grocery chains announced a tentative labor deal 12 hours before the protest was to begin.

Ariz. narrows property list for budget financing

All or parts of four prison complexes are among a dozen state properties on a shortened list of facilities being proposed for sale-leaseback refinancing to help balance Arizona's state budget.

Talks continue on possible Ariz. special session

Talks continue at the Capitol on a topics for possible special session of the Arizona Legislature next week.

Mississippi rolls over Northern Arizona 38-14

Shay Hodge scored two touchdowns on a career-high 169 receiving yards and Mississippi pulled away from Northern Arizona 38-14 Saturday night.

Cobb's kickoff return ignites Arizona rout of WSU

Travis Cobb returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown to set the tone for No. 21 Arizona and the Wildcats went on to rout Washington State 48-7 on Saturday.

Surprise birthday party is a disaster on ‘Grey’s

Arizona, on her birthday, was looking after a young cancer patient named Wallace who had become something of a favorite. When his parents asked for a meeting with Arizona, the Chief and the board guy, Arizona was terrified that she was about to be read the riot act. It turned out, however, that Wallace's parents wanted to contribute $25 million to the hospital.

Brewer running for full term as Arizona gov.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has announced her candidacy for a full term in next year's elections, saying she'll be the strong leader the state needs to tackle its budget crisis.

Ariz. lawmakers work on deal to fix $2B budget gap

Arizona legislators are planning a mid-November special session to chip away at the state's estimated $2 billion budget shortfall and keep agencies' doors open by reviving spending cuts and other provisions vetoed by Gov. Jan Brewer.

Delta flight returns to Phoenix after bird strike

Authorities say a Delta Air Lines flight headed to Utah has safely returned to Phoenix after one or more birds hit the aircraft.

Ariz. governor opposes halt on new mining claims

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer objects to a ban on filing new mining claims on nearly 1 million acres of federal land in northern Arizona for two years while a permanent prohibition is under study.

Arizona tax department puts layoff plan on hold

Gambling that Arizona lawmakers will approve its funding in time, the state tax collection agency is shelving plans to lay off more than half its staff early this month.

Ariz. official warns of 'massive' teacher layoffs

Arizona faces the prospect of large-scale layoffs of school teachers next year due to the state's budget problems, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said.

Justice Scalia: Rival doctrine seeks rigidity

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says those who want modern-day legal interpretations to view the U.S. Constitution through contemporary lenses are seeking rigidity, not flexibility, in the country's justice system.

Northern Arizona beats winless Idaho State 40-12

Alex Henderson ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns as Northern Arizona defeated winless Idaho State 40-12 Saturday.

Sloppy Wildcats defeat UCLA 27-13

Nick Foles threw two touchdown passes to Juron Criner, and Arizona overcame five turnovers to defeat UCLA 27-13 on Saturday and keep pace in the Pac-10 race.

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Mining the History of South Mountain Park

South Mountain, the vast mountain range south of central Phoenix boasts miles of trails, and boundless recreational opportunity, but its rugged interior wasn't always ideal for a family outing.

8-year-old rape victim's parents charged with abuse - CNN.com
Source: CNN

The parents of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by four boys in July were arrested Friday on child abuse charges, according to Arizona police.

John McCain May Not Be Senator For Long - Former GOP Nominee Faces Dead-Heat Primary Challenge in 2010
Source: Talking Points Memo

A new Rasmussen poll finds that Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) could potentially be in trouble with Republican voters back home in Arizona, where he's often faced criticism from the right for his views on immigration.

A Skinhead-Collaring Cop, Nazis at the State Capitol, and a Lesbian Nativist Reveals Homicidal Fantasies Toward Mexicans
Source: Phoenix New Times

This is a very hard to classify article. It is a story about a dinner, a summation of criminal offenses, a piece about Nazis, about lesbian protesters, and an opinion piece, all rolled into one. Overall it seems to have a legal/political bent to it, so I classify it as such.

The New Face Of Immigration (illegal alien Chinese)
Source: kgun9.com

China is half way around the world, but the distance isn't stopping Chinese people from paying top dollar to enter the U.S. Illegally. In fact, the number of Chinese immigrants caught in the Arizona desert is up nearly 10 fold in the last year.

Arizona Republican Party Launches Veterans Alliance

In honor of Veterans Day, the AZGOP has unveiled the Arizona Republican Party Veterans Alliance to recognize and honor the courage, sacrifice, and achievements of service men and women from across the state.

CrossRoads United Methodist Church in Phoenix loses appeal; can't feed the poor
Source: The Arizona Republic

A Phoenix ordinance banning charity dining halls in residential neighborhoods withstood a challenge by a north-central Phoenix church.

Pair 'stole up to 1000 luggage bags from airport'
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Two people suspected of stealing up to 1000 pieces of luggage from baggage carousels at a US airport have been arrested by police who found piles of the stolen bags strewn throughout their home.

Miraval Spa's Equine Experience - No Tears Here
Source: About

The Equine Experience is something Miraval is known for -- and another one of those experiences that can get you out of your comfort zone. Some people break down and cry.

New Age Guru Sweat Lodge Claims Three Lives
Source: The New York Times

About 90 minutes into the ceremony, Dr. Bunn said, someone yelled in the darkness that a woman had passed out just after Mr. Ray closed the tent door between rounds. Dr. Bunn said Mr. Ray replied, "We will deal with that after the next round."

Budget Crisis To Impact DPS Operations - Phoenix News Story - KPHO Phoenix
Source: KPHO

Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses impacts to public safety with deep budget cuts.

DPS May Cut $10M From Budget - Phoenix News Story - KPHO Phoenix
Source: KPHO

Arizona Highway Patrol Association discusses what the public can expect with deep budget cuts.

Pretending to Speak for an Entire Culture
Source: The New Media Journal Headline News

One of the things that brings me to the boiling point is when I hear elected officials tell me what "Americans want" or what "Americans think." To believe that today's federally elected politicians understand – or care – what their constituents want, never mind Amer …

Cacti theft lands Tucson man in prison
Source: Welcome to StarNet

A 50-year-old Tucson man was sentenced Tuesday to eight months in federal prison for stealing cacti from Saguaro National Park West.

In defiance of US federal order Arizona sheriff carries out immigrant raid
Source: WSWS

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County in Arizona has publicly defied an order from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) limiting his office's ability to enforce immigration laws the day after it was handed down, leading deputies on an October 17 sweep that resulted  …

Non-Ron Paul Republican Being Touted by For-Profit Ron Paul Supporter to take $$$
Source: Freedoms Phoenix

Chris has no connection to Ron Paul and did not endorse Ron Paul for President. There are some people around who are trying to make people outside of Arizona believe that Chris is a Ron Paul Republican. He is not. Chris supports national id and e-verify.

Arizona's Toughest Sheriff drops illegal alien round-up to pursue Serial Kitty Killer
Source: kpho cbs5 news television

Arizona's Toughest Sheriff drops illegal alien round-up to pursue serial kitty killer. Cats in upper scale neighborhood of Maricopa County have been found mutilated, some which survive are severely injured.

Sheriff Arpaio's Office Is Only Law Enforcement Agency in U.S. Denied Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws, Says DHS
Source: CNSNews.com

"We've been doing it for two years and have been very successful, but I guess they don't like to enforce illegal immigration laws," Arpaio told CNSNews.com. "[It] doesn't make any difference.

Is Obama the New Nixon? Do enemies' lists and attack politics remind you of anything?
Source: Flopping Aces

"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun…Because from what I understand, folks in Philly like a good brawl. I've seen Eagles fans." — Barack Hussein Obama, June 13, 2008

Court Rules that Sheriff Joe Arpaio Can No Longer Block Prisoners' Access To Abortion Care
Source:

In a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, an Arizona court found today that Maricopa County Sheriff Joseph Arpaio can no longer require inmates seeking abortion care to prepay their transportation and security costs before they can obtain an abortion.

Arizona sheriff conducts migrant sweeps despite curb
Source: Reuters

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio dispatched deputies on a two-day "crime suppression" operation in the western Phoenix valley on Friday, stopping and arresting at least eight people for minor offenses who could not prove that they were in Arizona legally.

Ariz. sheriff launches immigration sweep
Source: Google

An Arizona sheriff known for cracking down on people who are in the country illegally launched a crime and immigration sweep in northwestern metro Phoenix on Friday, a half day after officials in Washington limited his powers to make federal immigration arrests. Maricopa County  …

Just Say No to Federal Health Care
Source: Reason Magazine

No matter what the federal government winds up doing about health care, the people of Arizona will be able to vote in 2010 to retain their right to the health plan of their choice.

Ariz. sweat lodge where 2 died lacked permit
Source: msnbc.com

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - A sweat lodge outside Sedona, Ariz., where two people were overcome and later died and 19 others fell ill lacked the necessary building permit, an official said Monday.

Vandals spray-paint 'Kill Obama' on Cave Creek signs
Source: The Arizona Republic

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is looking into vandalism to two Cave Creek election signs on which vandals spray-painted "Kill Obama" in purple.

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