FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

The FBI assessment of inauthenticity pertains to the two ransom notes reported in early February and a third, more recent message from someone claiming to know the kidnappers' identities an FBI offici...

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Arizona wildfires burn thousands of acres as winds challenge crews

Crews gained ground on the Rock Canyon and Dellenbaugh fires, while the Sycamore Fire near Globe was uncontained amid gusty winds and dry conditions.

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Arizona Latino veterans start American Legion post, fight prejudice

A new play, "Post 41," dramatizes the history of American Legion Post 41, founded by Mexican American World War II veterans facing discrimination.

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California standoff suspect dead, hostages freed

The suspect had barricaded himself inside the building on Chester Avenue and 17th Street on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a massive law enforcement response.

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California governor primary: Live results, what voters should know

Polls close June 2. Track live California primary results and race calls statewide.

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Controversial Tempe golf course redevelopment plan withdrawn

BB Living is under contract to buy Shalimar Golf Club, but is no longer pursuing a controversial plan to redevelop the course.

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Families in Phoenix restore fallen flags, honor military service

Families restored fallen flags and remembered loved ones during a holiday ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

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Suspect killed, 1 bystander hurt in White House shooting: Live updates

An armed man was shot and killed by officers May 23 after opening fire near the White House, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement.

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Garden Grove chemical crisis: Live evacuation maps, closures and updates

Tens of thousands told to evacuate as a tank of methyl methacrylate at an aerospace plastics facility poses a risk of leaking potentially toxic vapors in the air.

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Trump arrives in China. These 12 powerful CEOs are joining him

Trump lands in China with top CEOs for tense talks with Xi as U.S.–China ties remain strained

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Tempe candidate slams council colleague in profane rant. What she said

Tempe Councilmember Jennifer Adams f-bombed colleague Arlene Chin over a campaign endorsement message. Here's what she said.

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Legal fights heat up in crash of Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil's plane

More than a year after the crash at Scottsdale Airport, the city approved possible legal action in the wide ranging dispute over who's at fault.

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Phoenix-area sandwich shop cited over handwashing, yogurt-making

Inspectors visited around 1,360 restaurants and other food-serving facilities. About 330 restaurants received an "A" rating.

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Jimmy Kimmel says Trump battles cost ABC 'billions,' seeks handouts

"I cost our company a lot of money this year," Jimmy Kimmel said in a blistering routine to advertisers, referencing his clashes with President Trump.

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2 protesters arrested outside Arizona State University graduation

ASU dining hall employees picketed in support of higher wages and benefits from a major food service company.

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Frontier plane kills fence-jumping pedestrian during Denver takeoff

Airport officials said the as-yet unidentified person jumped a security fence and was crossing the runway when they were struck.

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Hackers lock thousands of Arizona students out of online platform

The group "ShinyHunters" claims to have its hands on data at thousands of schools across the nation. What to know about the breach.

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AZ resident on hantavirus cruise being monitored by health officials

Officials said there was little risk to the public from the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise, as Arizona officials are monitoring a local passenger.

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Arizona cases of the same virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife were fatal in 2025

Here's a look at the Arizona cases of a virus that recently killed Betsy Arakawa in New Mexico.

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U.S. Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in Georgia, California and Arizona

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23 people injured, officials searching for suspects after Oklahoma shooting

Nearly two dozen people were hospitalized after a mass shooting near Arcadia Lake, north of Oklahoma City, according to police.

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See where layoffs hit the US job market in 2026 with this tracker

Layoff filings with state labor departments indicate a sluggish job market in April. The BLS will release employment numbers on May 8.

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In an emergency action, Supreme Court reinstates mail-order abortion drug access

The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated mail-order access to the abortion drug mifepristone. The move gives them more time to decide what the rules should be.

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized, spokesperson says

Giuliani's spokesperson, Ted Goodman, said in a statement that the former New York City mayor is in "critical but stable condition."

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Virginia voters approve major redistricting measure, reports say. Live updates

The redistricting measure could give Democrats as large as a 10-to-1 House seat advantage over Republicans. Follow updates live.

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Small plane forced to land on Mesa canal bank after mechanical problem

The plane suffered an "inflight mechanical problem" and was forced to land on a Mesa canal bank, officials said.

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8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, police say

Eight children ranging in age from 1 to 14 are dead following a shooting that Louisiana police described as a domestic disturbance. The suspect has also died.

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Phoenix speed camera scam sends fake fines

Phoenix police warn drivers about fake collection notices tied to new radar speed cameras, urging caution against scams.

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