U.S. military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites
U.S. Central Command said the strikes were done "to protect ur troops from threats posed by Iranian forces."
May 26, 2026Open source
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World Central Kitchen among volunteers delivering hot meals to those evacuated because of Garden Grove chem...
The global relief group is delivering 2,200 hot meals to residents who were evacuated from their homes in the wake of a dangerously malfunctioning storage ta...
May 25, 2026Open source
A night of fear, confusion as thousands flee their homes in O.C. amid chemical crisis
It was a night of anxiety and questions as people across a wide swath of central Orange County fled their homes due to the risk of a chemical explosion at a...
May 24, 2026Open source
GOP governor hopefuls give closing arguments to Central Valley Republicans
Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, the two top Republicans running for governor, make their closing arguments in front of a friendly GOP audience near Fresno befo...
May 24, 2026Open source
A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing
Angry residents in eastern Congo have attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center treating Ebola patients.
May 23, 2026Open source
Good Sports: Sophia Lopes prepares for USC, aiming to make history with Central East
She's not just one of the best. Sophia Lopes is determined to keep making history in the Valley.
May 23, 2026Open source
City of Fresno wins court decision, taking control of Granite Park in central Fresno
A judge has sided with the City of Fresno, giving it control of Granite Park.
May 22, 2026Open source
Shakespeare in the Park returns to NYC for the summer. How to get tickets. "Romeo and Juliet" is being show...
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bibb schools look to cut at least $20M from proposed budget to balance deficit
Bibb County school leaders are considering options like central office furloughs, eliminating empty positions, freezing salary increases and larger class sizes.
May 22, 2026Open source
Senior Success: Central East student overcomes loss of sister to graduate and pursue new path
As graduation approaches at Central East, one girl is preparing to walk across the stage after a journey marked by loss, hardship and transformation.
May 22, 2026Open source
Woman injured after being thrown from vehicle in central Phoenix, police say
The woman was thrown from the vehicle around midnight near 19th Avenue and Grant Street.
May 22, 2026Open source
Cooler, cloudier end to workweek in metro; weekend gets wet start Expect some brief rain early Friday in th...
High pressure drifting farther east will allow the next weak system to move into Minnesota Friday.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Report: A former Arizona sheriff is running for Congress on a family values platform. But he threatened a w...
Report: A former Arizona sheriff is running for Congress on a family values platform. But he threatened a woman to conceal allegations of sexting, nude pics
May 20, 2026Open source
Arizona domestic violence hotline discontinued; experts warn this may put those in crisis at even higher risk
The 24-hour centralized hotline, which allowed those in crisis to get help in just one call, is no longer available starting May 15.
May 15, 2026Open source
Simple or Not Kitchen: Surprising uses for chocolate chips go far beyond cookies
In 1937, the chocolate chip was born, and the world became a little sweeter.
May 12, 2026Open source
CG veterans groups band together to tidy veterans memorial
CASA GRANDE — A band of more than 20 volunteers teamed up to tidy up the Pinal County Veterans Memorial on May 9.
May 12, 2026Open source
Superior falls behind early, Joseph City cruises to 3rd consecutive state title
PHOENIX — Despite being the top seed, the Superior softball team knew it would face an uphill battle in Monday’s 1A Conference state championship game ag...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Scouts honor fallen heroes with flag planting in north Phoenix
Hundreds of young scouts rose before dawn this Memorial Day weekend to place American flags at gravesites across the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
May 23, 2026Open source
Are rising jet fuel prices about to impact Arizona’s wildfire season?
Rising jet fuel prices and concerns about a shortage are raising questions about future costs for taxpayers during wildfire season.
May 23, 2026Open source
Record Memorial Day crowds hit the road despite four-year-high gas prices in Arizona
An estimated 973,000 Arizona residents are traveling for Memorial Day weekend despite gas prices averaging $4.80 per gallon. AAA reports high prices are not...
May 23, 2026Open source
Valley customers say they were still charged after Hawaiian Experience Spa abruptly closed
A West Valley doctor is leading the charge for restitution and help from the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
May 22, 2026Open source
ASU Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen Sun Devils
The Arizona State University community held its annual Reading of the Names ceremony on the Tempe campus to honor graduates who died in military service.
May 22, 2026Open source
Arizona weather forecast: Highs creeping toward triple digits in Phoenix
The forecast high climbs to 97 degrees on Friday afternoon, which is perfectly average for the end of May.
May 22, 2026Open source
Arizona executes inmate convicted of killing another man set on fire in a 2002 attack
An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match has been put to the death.
May 20, 2026Open source
Arizona set to execute a prisoner for the killing of a man set on fire in 2002 attack
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match is set to be put to death Wednesday, t...
May 20, 2026Open source
LSU men’s golf team in fourth place heading to final round of NCAA regional in Arizona
The LSU men’s golf team is in fourth place heading into Wednesday’s final round of the NCAA Marana regional at The Gallery Golf Club in Marana, Arizona.
May 20, 2026Open source
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