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President Barack Obama speaks on the phone to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah from his desk at the White House in Washington on Sept. 10, 2014, ahead of his address to the nation tonight regarding Iraq and Islamic State group militants.

Obama orders airstrikes in Syria for first time

In a major reversal, President Barack Obama moved Wednesday night to deepen the U.S. military role in the volatile Middle East, vowing to wage an unrelenting counterterror effort using airstrikes to target Islamic State fighters in both Iraq and Syria. View Story
Politics
4th most viewed story: Republican Doug Ducey and Democrat Fred DuVal, candidates for Arizona governor, squared off in the first gubernatorial debate of election season. They offered differing opinions on how to fix the state's budget.

Ducey, DuVal draw sharp contrasts in debate

Life
Donna Bird looks at a photo of her husband, Gary, who died during 9/11. She said he “rode a horse like his dad did. He and the horse were one.”<252><137>Donna Bird looks at a photo of her husband Gary, who died during 9/11, at her home in Tempe on Wednesday, September 10, 2014.<137><137><252><137>

Can a single memento define the life of a 9/11 victim?

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Phoenix
File: Court denies Arpaio appeal over pink underwear case

MCSO settles suit in death of ex-inmate

MCSO settles suit in death of ex-inmate

A settlement was approved Wednesday to end a claim brought by a man whose family claimed...

A settlement was approved Wednesday to end a claim brought by a man whose family claimed the beating he suffered as MCSO deputies attempted to outfit him in pink underwear contributed to his heart attack.

  • Phoenix
  • 23 hours, 12 minutes ago
Kelsey Hess
Glendale
Glendale $1 million short in first year of Coyotes deal

Glendale $1 million short in first year of Coyotes deal

Glendale $1 million short in first year of Coyotes deal

Glendale taxpayers pay $8 million for first year of Coyotes deal.

Glendale taxpayers pay $8 million for first year of Coyotes deal.

  • Glendale
  • 13 hours, 43 minutes ago
Peter Corbett
Jodi Arias
Jodi Arias will not represent herself

Jodi Arias won't represent herself at sentencing retrial

Jodi Arias won't represent herself at sentencing retrial

Jodi Arias drops intent to defend herself in her retrial

Jodi Arias drops intent to defend herself in her retrial

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  • 1 day, 5 hours ago
Michael Kiefer
Ej Montini
Mikey the pit bull was treated well during his stay in the pound. Should prison inmates expect anything less?

Reasons why we should treat prison inmates like dogs

Reasons why we should treat prison inmates like dogs

EJ Montini: If it's wrong to neglect the dogs in our care shouldn't the same hold true...

EJ Montini: If it's wrong to neglect the dogs in our care shouldn't the same hold true for humans? Even convicts?

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  • 1 day, 10 hours ago
EJ Montini
Catherine Reagor
Most Maricopa County homeowners can expect to see an increase in their property-tax bill this year.

Average Maricopa County property-tax bill rises 5.4%

Average Maricopa County property-tax bill rises 5.4%

Most homeowners can expect to see an increase in their property-tax bill this year.

Most homeowners can expect to see an increase in their property-tax bill this year.

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  • 12 hours, 50 minutes ago
Catherine Reagor
Arizona
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UA president's contract extended despite controversy

UA president's contract extended despite controversy

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a contract extension Wednesday for University of...

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a contract extension Wednesday for University of Arizona President Ann Weaver Hart despite complaints from some major donors who oppose her leadership.

  • Arizona
  • 23 hours, 22 minutes ago
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Arizona Governor Republican nominee Doug Ducey makes an acceptance speech during the Republican watch party on election primary night at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix on Aug. 26, 2014.

Arizona primary election: 6 things you didn't know

Arizona primary election: 6 things you didn't know

We all know Doug Ducey won last month's Republican primary election. But Monday's...

We all know Doug Ducey won last month's Republican primary election. But Monday's official election canvass revealed some lesser-known facts about the Aug. 26 primary.

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Mary Jo Pitzl
Phoenix
FBI Director James B. Comey addresses the media during a press conference at the Phoenix Division headquarters, Wednesday, September 10, 2014.

FBI director says agency focused on terrorism

FBI director says agency focused on terrorism

Director James B. Comey was in Phoenix Wednesday to meet with staff and law enforcement...

Director James B. Comey was in Phoenix Wednesday to meet with staff and law enforcement officials.

  • Phoenix
  • 23 hours, 17 minutes ago
Paul Giblin
Mesa
Mesa neighborhood dries out after flooding

Mesa drying out after floods

Mesa drying out after floods

Most of the Mesa area left underwater after Monday's historic downpour was finally dry...

Most of the Mesa area left underwater after Monday's historic downpour was finally dry Wednesday morning.

  • Mesa
  • 1 day, 3 hours ago
Maria Polletta, and Parker...
Arizona
Female Mexican gray wolf inside a holding pen before eventual release to the wild near Corduroy Creek, south of Alpine, AZ.

Groups will sue for Mexican gray wolf recovery plan

Groups will sue for Mexican gray wolf recovery plan

Wildlife groups say U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has failed to protect endangered wolves

Wildlife groups say U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has failed to protect endangered wolves

  • Arizona
  • 23 hours, 18 minutes ago
Mariana Dale
Politics
McCain vs Carney: 'You don't have the facts'

Ariz. Republicans critical, skeptical after Obama speech

Ariz. Republicans critical, skeptical after Obama speech

President Obama's ISIS speech was generally panned by GOP members of Arizona's delegation.

President Obama's ISIS speech was generally panned by GOP members of Arizona's delegation.

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Dan Nowicki
Politics
David García

Arizona Chamber backs Garcia for top schools job

Arizona Chamber backs Garcia for top schools job

David Garcia is the first Democrat endorsed by the AZ Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

David Garcia is the first Democrat endorsed by the AZ Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2006.

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Mary Beth Faller
Politics
Insider: Selling Arizona by the cone

Ducey vs. DuVal: Key moments from the debate

Ducey vs. DuVal: Key moments from the debate

The first Doug Ducey-Fred DuVal debate yielded some sharp differences, and a few sharp...

The first Doug Ducey-Fred DuVal debate yielded some sharp differences, and a few sharp elbows

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  • 8 hours, 10 minutes ago
Mary Jo Pitzl
Business
Rank-and-file workers aren’t the only ones who occasionally want or need out. Even corporate and non-profit chief executive officers leave their posts, and the pace of turnover appears to be increasing.

When the boss wants or needs out: More CEOs departing

When the boss wants or needs out: More CEOs departing

August saw a notable rise in CEO departures. Five Arizona execs have left this year.

August saw a notable rise in CEO departures. Five Arizona execs have left this year.

  • Business
  • 1 day, 2 hours ago
Russ Wiles
Business
A tent city has sprung up outside a Chick-fil-A restaurant that will open at 3111 W. Peoria Avenue in Phoenix Thursday morning.

Chick-fil-A to open Peoria Avenue location Thursday

Chick-fil-A to open Peoria Avenue location Thursday

Chick-fil-A to open Peoria Avenue location Thursday

Chick-fil-A to open Peoria Avenue location Thursday

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Business
Steve Rizley in 2006 at the Cox Communications call center in Phoenix.

Cox Communications exec Steve Rizley to retire

Cox Communications exec Steve Rizley to retire

Cox Communications exec Steve Rizley to retire

Cox Communications exec Steve Rizley to retire

  • Business
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Angelique Soenarie
Business
Standing water raises West Nile concerns

Flood spawns West Nile virus concerns

Flood spawns West Nile virus concerns

Flood spawns West Nile Virus concerns

Flood spawns West Nile Virus concerns

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Ken Alltucker
Business
Companies hiring in Phoenix

Need a job? Come to Phoenix

Need a job? Come to Phoenix

Phoenix makes list of best cities for jobs this fall

Phoenix makes list of best cities for jobs this fall

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Laurie Merrill and Ronald J....
Ej Montini
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference at the NFL's spring meeting in Atlanta.

Goodell's Goodbye? Or: How good a dodger is Roger?

Goodell's Goodbye? Or: How good a dodger is Roger?

EJ Montini: It's up to the billionaires who own the NFL.

EJ Montini: It's up to the billionaires who own the NFL.

  • Ej Montini
  • 1 day, 7 hours ago
EJ Montini
Robert Robb
Bob Worsley (center), senator-elect from District 25, has taken a more moderate stance on immigration than Russell Pearce, whom he beat in the primary. Michael Chow/The Republic 0815120931gn PNI0831-mr elect 8/28/12 Bob Worsley (cq) talks with supporters during an election night party at his home in Mesa August 28, 2012. Worsley is running for a state senate seat in the district 25 Republican primary. Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic

Bob Worsley: The half-million-dollar ankle-biter

Bob Worsley: The half-million-dollar ankle-biter

Robert Robb: If you spend more than half a million bucks on elected office, why not aim...

Robert Robb: If you spend more than half a million bucks on elected office, why not aim higher than the Legislature?

  • Robert Robb
  • 14 hours, 34 minutes ago
Robert Robb
Linda Valdez
Female Mexican gray wolf inside a holding pen before eventual release to the wild near Corduroy Creek, south of Alpine, AZ.

Environmentalists to sue over wolves

Environmentalists to sue over wolves

Linda Valdez: 32-year-old recovery plan doesn't cut it

Linda Valdez: 32-year-old recovery plan doesn't cut it

  • Linda Valdez
  • 1 day, 9 hours ago
Linda Valdez
NFL
NFL Commissioner speaks out on 2nd Rice video tape

NFL: Former FBI director will probe Ray Rice case

NFL: Former FBI director will probe Ray Rice case

The NFL says former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct a probe into how the...

The NFL says former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct a probe into how the NFL handled evidence as it investigated domestic violence claims against former Ravens running back Ray Rice.

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NFL
Ted Robinson (left) and Tracy Austin during 2003 US Open - USA Network Celebrates The Opening Of the 2003 US Open at USTA National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, United States.

49ers, Pac-12 network suspend broadcaster Ted Robinson

49ers, Pac-12 network suspend broadcaster Ted Robinson

The San Francisco 49ers have suspended veteran broadcaster Ted Robinson for two games...

The San Francisco 49ers have suspended veteran broadcaster Ted Robinson for two games following comments this week to a San Francisco radio station about the Ray Rice domestic violence case that were deemed insensitive.

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Sun Devils
Doug Haller wraps up ASU football's Wednesday practice

ASU football practice report from Wednesday

ASU football practice report from Wednesday

Arizona State practiced Wednesday in preparation for Saturday's Pac-12 opener at Colorado.

Arizona State practiced Wednesday in preparation for Saturday's Pac-12 opener at Colorado.

  • Sun Devils
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Doug Haller
Heat Index
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, in Seattle.

Young: Roger Goodell is either incompetent or a liar

Young: Roger Goodell is either incompetent or a liar

At best, he appears incompetent after the Associated Press reported that law enforcement...

At best, he appears incompetent after the Associated Press reported that law enforcement officials sent the NFL a copy of the Ray Rice video exposed on TMZ.com this week all the way back in April.

  • Heat Index
  • 1 day, 6 hours ago
Bob Young
Diamondbacks
Mar 28, 2013: Texas Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine (right) and Jon Daniels talk before the game against the Mexico City Red Devils at the Rangers Ballpark.

Arizona Diamondbacks will talk to Thad Levine about general manager…

Arizona Diamondbacks will talk to Thad Levine about general manager…

Another name was added to the Diamondbacks' already lengthy list of general-manager...

Another name was added to the Diamondbacks' already lengthy list of general-manager candidates with word that the club will talk to Texas Rangers Assistant General Manager Thad Levine.

  • Diamondbacks
  • 1 day, 1 hour ago
Nick Piecoro
Investigations
VA Hearings: 'Immediate changes needed'

Critics: VA influenced Inspector General to change Phoenix report…

Critics: VA influenced Inspector General to change Phoenix report…

Key changes made to inspector general report on fatalities after a review by VA bosses

Key changes made to inspector general report on fatalities after a review by VA bosses

  • Investigations
  • 1 day, 7 hours ago
Dennis Wagner
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