DellโOrsoโs 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 lead
Read full article: DellโOrsoโs 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 leadAnthony DellโOrso tied a season high with 22 points and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 conference.
Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committee
Read full article: Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committeeMichigan is the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings by the committee that will select the 68-team men's field for the NCAA Tournament.
Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
Read full article: Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor careA federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizonaโs prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care.
Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
Read full article: Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injuryMaurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half.
Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database
Read full article: Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national databaseInvestigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database.
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspectโs backpack
Read full article: Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspectโs backpackInvestigators working on the disappearance of โTodayโ show host Savannah Guthrieโs mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads.
Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013
Read full article: Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press menโs college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizonaโs nine-week reign.
No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight loss
Read full article: No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight lossJT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant overtime performance and No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday.
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
Read full article: States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensusThe seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.
Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind
Read full article: Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behindNancy Guthrieโs disappearance highlights how differently police respond when a case draws national attention.
Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearance
Read full article: Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearanceLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of โTodayโ show host Savannah Guthrieโs mother have blocked off a road near Nancy Guthrieโs home in Arizona.
Chilling images from Nancy Guthrie's porch could hold valuable clues about the masked suspect
Read full article: Chilling images from Nancy Guthrie's porch could hold valuable clues about the masked suspectThose frightening images of a masked man on Nancy Guthrieโs porch could provide valuable clues to investigators.
Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crash
Read full article: Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crashA grand jury indicted an Arizona man on two counts of first degree felony murder and dozens of other charges stemming from a state helicopter crash earlier this month that killed two people during a shootout between the defendant and police.
Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
Read full article: Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still mattersFor those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system thatโs coming to stadiums this summer.
No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12
Read full article: No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78.
Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25th
Read full article: Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25thArizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 menโs college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week.
FBI says it's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom's suspected kidnappers
Read full article: FBI says it's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom's suspected kidnappersThe FBI says it is unaware of any continued communication between Savannah Guthrieโs family and suspected kidnappers.
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
Read full article: Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missingThe investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues.
'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother
Read full article: 'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her motherSavannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return.
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees
Read full article: Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guaranteesA judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.
Sheriff searching for Savannah Guthrieโs missing mom calls lack of video a disappointing setback
Read full article: Sheriff searching for Savannah Guthrieโs missing mom calls lack of video a disappointing setbackThe sheriff investigating the apparent abduction of โTodayโ show host Savannah Guthrieโs mother says itโs frustrating that a camera at Nancy Guthrieโs home wasnโt able to capture images of anyone the day she went missing.
Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout
Read full article: Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootoutAn Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to a shootout between police and a suspect has crashed in an accident that killed the pilot and a trooper on board.
Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
Read full article: Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico borderAuthorities say a man who was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter.
Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 win
Read full article: Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 winBrayden Burries scored 29 points and made a game-saving block in the final seconds as top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten by holding off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU for an 86-83 victory.
AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78
Read full article: AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points to break BYUโs freshman scoring record, leading the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday.
No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country
Read full article: No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in countryMotiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten teams in the country.
Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25
Read full article: Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time.
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Read full article: Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriageFormer U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage.
Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona State
Read full article: Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona StateKoa Peat had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tobe Awaka added 25 points and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 89-82 win over rival Arizona State.
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
Read full article: Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the CardinalsThe Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez.
PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs
Read full article: PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programsโPBS News Weekend,โ the companion to the weekday โNewsHourโ program, has signed off, eliminated due to federal funding cuts to public broadcasting.
Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10
Read full article: Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10Arizona has tightened its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press menโs college basketball poll after Michiganโs loss to Wisconsin.
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting
Read full article: Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shootingFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that ended her political career.
Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the states
Read full article: Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the statesOfficials in Connecticut and Arizona are defending their decision to refuse a request from the U.S. Justice Department to turn over detailed voter information.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures
Read full article: Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signaturesA former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been sentenced to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office.
Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 Arizona
Read full article: Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 ArizonaKevin Jennings threw for 278 yards, highlighted by an 80-yard completion on a razzle-dazzle play on the second play from scrimmage, and SMU beat No. 21 Arizona 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl on Friday night.
Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017
Read full article: Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017A jury has sentenced a man to death in six murders in metro Phoenix in 2017, but was undecided on the punishment for his convictions in the killings of his mother and stepfather.
Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
Read full article: Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75Brayden Burries scored 28 points, 20 of those coming during a 14-minute second-half flurry, and No. 1 Arizona rallied to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75.
Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouriโs Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says
Read full article: Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouriโs Eli Drinkwitz, AP source saysThe firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona Stateโs Kenny Dillingham and Missouriโs Eli Drinkwitz.
Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concerns
Read full article: Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concernsDemocratic governors who met over the weekend in Arizona say the party must focus on affordability in next year's midterm elections.
MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026
Read full article: MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026The Major League Baseball Players' Association has gathered Arizona to discuss the future of the game and look ahead to a possible lockout next December.
Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Read full article: Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claimsArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing online retailer Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc., claiming the Chinese company is stealing customers' data and violating state consumer protection laws.
Arizona jumps to No. 2 behind Purdue in AP Top 25, Alabama into top 10; Kansas falls out of rankings
Read full article: Arizona jumps to No. 2 behind Purdue in AP Top 25, Alabama into top 10; Kansas falls out of rankingsPurdue remained at No. 1 in The Associated Press menโs college basketball poll.
Prosecutor asks Arizona Supreme Court to review decision that stalled fake elector case
Read full article: Prosecutor asks Arizona Supreme Court to review decision that stalled fake elector caseArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is appealing a ruling that has stalled the criminal case against President Donald Trumpโs former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others for trying to overturn Trumpโs 2020 election loss in the state.
Jaden Bradley scores 21 points to lead No. 4 Arizona past No. 3 UConn 71-67
Read full article: Jaden Bradley scores 21 points to lead No. 4 Arizona past No. 3 UConn 71-67Jaden Bradley scored 21 points, Motiejus Krivas made the go-ahead basket with 1:12 left and fourth-ranked Arizona beat No. 3 UConn 71-67 on Wednesday night.
Dell'Orso scores 20 off the bench as No. 5 Arizona beats No. 15 UCLA 69-65 in Hall of Fame Series
Read full article: Dell'Orso scores 20 off the bench as No. 5 Arizona beats No. 15 UCLA 69-65 in Hall of Fame SeriesAnthony Dell'Orso scored 20 points off the bench and Jaden Bradley hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to help No. 5 Arizona rally for a 69-65 victory over 15th-ranked UCLA in the Hall of Fame Series at Intuit Dome.
Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the run
Read full article: Arizona fugitive convicted in US sex crimes case arrested in France after years on the runAn Arizona man who fled the United States years ago while on probation for sex crime convictions was arrested earlier this month in France.
Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadership
Read full article: Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer's Senate leadershipDemocrats are riding high after Election Day wins and some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.
Freshman Koa Peat leads No. 13 Arizona to 93-87 win over defending champion, No. 3 Florida
Read full article: Freshman Koa Peat leads No. 13 Arizona to 93-87 win over defending champion, No. 3 FloridaFreshman Koa Peat scored 30 points to lead No. 13 Arizona to a 93-87 win over third-ranked and defending national champion Florida in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night.
Brissett will start third straight game at QB for Cardinals because of Murray's foot injury
Read full article: Brissett will start third straight game at QB for Cardinals because of Murray's foot injuryVeteran backup Jacoby Brissett will start his third straight game at quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night while Kyler Murray continues to recover from a lingering foot injury.
NTSB says FAA was wrong not to require inspections of Learjet landing gear after Arizona crash
Read full article: NTSB says FAA was wrong not to require inspections of Learjet landing gear after Arizona crashThe National Transportation Safety Board wants the owners of nearly 2,000 Learjets to urgently inspect their landing gear to make sure they won't collapse like they did in a fatal crash earlier this year involving a private jet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil.
Arizona's Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing state
Read full article: Arizona's Democratic governor launches her reelection bid in the key swing stateDemocratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has launched her reelection campaign as her party looks to bounce back nationally from sweeping losses in 2024.
Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome her
Read full article: Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome herA week after her decisive win in an Arizona special election for the U.S. House, Democrat Adelita Grijalva has yet to take office.
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. shows mercurial side with TD, bobbled pass against Seahawks
Read full article: Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. shows mercurial side with TD, bobbled pass against SeahawksMarvin Harrison Jr. soared above a defensive back, snagged the ball at the high point and pulled it down for a key touchdown in Arizonaโs comeback attempt.
Portions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfire
Read full article: Portions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfireGrand Canyon National Park will soon reopen portions of the North Rim to public access in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of structures.
States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation
Read full article: States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendationThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions.
Judge temporarily blocks US effort to remove dozens of immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks US effort to remove dozens of immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran childrenAn Arizona judge has extended a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administrationโs effort to remove Guatemalan and Honduran children living in shelters or foster care after coming to the U.S. alone.
The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizes
Read full article: The defunded Corporation for Public Broadcasting will get one of TV's biggest prizesThe Corporation for Public Broadcasting is being honored with the Television Academyโs Governors Award even as it winds down after nearly 60 years.
Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds
Read full article: Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report findsA closely watched report says the number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023.
US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mine
Read full article: US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mineA U.S. appeals court has put the brakes on the transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a company that plans to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America.
US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining company
Read full article: US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining companyA U.S. district judge has denied a request by a Native American tribe and environmentalists to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project.
A Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the rubble. Can Brighty the Burro be restored?
Read full article: A Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the rubble. Can Brighty the Burro be restored?A big bronze statue of a donkey named Brighty the Burro has been recovered from the charred rubble of the Grand Canyon Lodge in Arizona.
Medical community heartbroken after fatal plane crash on Navajo Nation
Read full article: Medical community heartbroken after fatal plane crash on Navajo NationThe deadly crash of a medical transport plane on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona has left the medical community in New Mexico heartbroken.
4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
Read full article: 4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern ArizonaA small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing four people.
Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Read full article: Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand CanyonHistorically dry and windy conditions are making it harder for crews to contain a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Arizona's Burke, Arizona State's Miller enter rivalry with mutual respect
Read full article: Arizona's Burke, Arizona State's Miller enter rivalry with mutual respectAs new coaches at opposite ends of a rivalry, Arizona Stateโs Molly Miller and Arizonaโs Becky Burke could easily hold animosity toward the other.
National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge
Read full article: National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodgeThe National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge.
In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use
Read full article: In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water useIn landlocked Arizona, where the Colorado River crisis has put water use under a microscope, a new inland desert fish farm is growing barramundi โ a tropical species native to Australia.
Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on land sacred to Apaches
Read full article: Attorneys get more time to argue over contested copper mine on land sacred to ApachesA U.S. district judge in Arizona has opened the door for the next round of legal wrangling as environmentalists and some Native Americas seek to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project.
MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseball
Read full article: MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseballMajor League Baseballโs one-year suspensions for betting on baseball have ended for four players โ San Diego starter Jay Groome, Athletics relief pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia infielder Josรฉ Rodrรญguez and Arizona reliever Andrew Saalfrank.
The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to Apaches
Read full article: The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to ApachesThe group Apache Stronghold is vowing to carry on the fight against a massive copper mining project on land the Apaches hold sacred, after a Supreme Court decision that is expected to let the mine proceed.
20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona
Read full article: 20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in ArizonaTwenty people, a behavioral health business and a church were charged in an indictment that alleged Arizonaโs Medicaid program was defrauded $60 million in a scheme involving billing for mental health treatment and addiction rehabilitation.
Arizona prosecutors ordered to send fake elector case back to grand jury
Read full article: Arizona prosecutors ordered to send fake elector case back to grand juryArizona prosecutors pressing the case against Republicans accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election results in President Donald Trumpโs favor were ordered to send the case back to a grand jury.
