Court rules nearly 98,000 Arizonans whose citizenship hadn't been confirmed can vote the full ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadnโt been confirmed can vote in state and local races.
The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border
The politics of immigration look different from communities on the Southwest border that are voting in hotly contested congressional races.
Kamala Harris steps up outreach to Mormon voters in battleground Arizona
Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping up her efforts to win over voters who belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
US judge unlikely to rule until next week as Arizona tribe fights to extend ban on lithium drilling
Members of an Arizona tribe urged a federal judge at a daylong hearing in Phoenix to extend a temporary ban on exploratory drilling for a lithium project near lands they have used for religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries.
Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadowsโ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court
A judge has rejected former President Donald Trump chief of staff Mark Meadowsโ bid to move his charges in Arizonaโs fake elector case to federal court.
Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams' latest injury woes
Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend.
Uber to dispatch Waymo's robotaxis in Austin and Atlanta next year
Ride-hailing leader Uber on Friday announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals.
Prosecutor challenges Mark Meadows's bid to move Arizona's fake elector case to federal court
A prosecutor has urged a judge to reject former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadowsโ bid to move his charges in Arizonaโs fake elector case to federal court.
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly in August but are hovering near 4-year lows
U.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico during August are expected to rise slightly from July.
Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land
The Navajo Nation has approved emergency legislation meant to strengthen a tribal law that regulates transportation of radioactive material across the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. The move is in response to the revival of a uranium mining operation just south of the Grand Canyon that has drawn much criticism from environmentalists and Native American tribes in the region.
Conservative group plans to monitor voting drop box locations in Arizona
A conservative group has told Arizona officials that it plans to monitor ballot drop boxes for the November election and identify people they believe are voting illegally.
Prosecutors in Arizona's fake electors case dispute defendants' allegations of a political motive
Prosecutors are defending their case against Republicans accused of plotting to overturn the results of the close 2020 presidential race in Arizona after defense attorneys painted them as politically motivated.
Grand Canyon's only water pipeline fails, prompting shutdown of overnight hotel stays
Visitors wonโt be able to stay overnight in hotels at Grand Canyon National Park after a series of breaks in the only pipeline that serves the popular tourist destination.
Correction: Arizona-Fake Electors story
In a story published Aug. 27, 2024, about a hearing for Republicans accused of scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential race in Arizona, The Associated Press omitted the year a trial for the remaining defendants is scheduled to start.
Going local: A new streaming service peeks into news in 2024 election swing states
They say all politics is local, and starting now people following the presidential campaign have a unique look into how things look on the ground.
Rudy Giuliani did nothing illegal in Arizona's fake elector case, his lawyer says
A lawyer for Rudy Giuliani says the charges against his client in Arizonaโs fake elector case should be thrown out because Giuliani did nothing criminal in contesting Joe Bidenโs 2020 victory in the state over Donald Trump.
Big 12 leaders to discuss potentially inviting UConn after school makes pitch, AP sources say
Big 12 presidents are scheduled next week to discuss potentially inviting UConn to the conference after school officials recently made an in-person pitch to the league, two people familiar with the discussions tell The Associated Press.
Sister says hiker still missing in Grand Canyon flash flood amid intense search
Search and rescue crews at Grand Canyon National Park are searching for an Arizona woman nearly two days after she was swept into a creek during a flash flood.
Arizona sex offender accused of threatening to kill Donald Trump amid campaign visit
The Cochise County Sheriff's Office announced it received reports about threatening messages directed at former President Donald Trump as he was scheduled to hold a campaign rally in the state.
Southern Arizona man arrested after alleged threats against Trump as candidate visited border
A southern Arizona man has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against Donald Trump on social media.
Supreme Court rejects GOP push to block 41K Arizona voters, but partly OKs proof of citizenship law
The Supreme Court has rejected a Republican push that could have blocked more than 41,000 Arizona voters in the presidential race.
Trump uses a stretch of border wall and a pile of steel beams in Arizona to contrast with Democrats
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump has used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to draw a visual contrast between his approach to securing the border and that of his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Judge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands
A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that Native American leaders say will harm land theyโve used for religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries.
Maui Invitational returns to the island a year after wildfires. UConn highlights the field
Two-time defending national champion UConn will highlight the Maui Invitational, which is returning to the Lahaina Civic Center a year after fatal wildfires forced a move to Honolulu.
Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it
A group of lawyers with deep ties to the Republican Party is scrambling to rescue a bid to get independent presidential candidate Cornel West on Arizonaโs presidential ballot.
Her name was on a filing agreeing to be a Cornel West elector. Her question: What's an elector?
An Arizona woman says her name and and signature were forged on state filings that list her as an elector for Cornel West, an independent presidential candidate.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will continue to live with less water next year from the Colorado River after the U.S. government Thursday announced water cuts preserving the status quo.
Ruling: Fetus can be referred to as 'unborn human being' in Arizona abortion measure voter pamphlet
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an informational pamphlet for voters can refer to a fetus as an โunborn human being.โ.
Nebraska is the latest state to add abortion to November ballots. What would the measures do?
Voters in at least nine states will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions.
With over 577,000 signatures verified, Arizona will put abortion rights on the ballot
Voters in Arizona will get to decide in November whether to add the right to an abortion up to about 24 weeks to the state constitution.
Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state's fake electors case
Court documents show that the Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election wanted to consider also charging the former president, but prosecutors urged them not to.
Harris-Walz vs. Trump-Vance: It's now an expanded battle for both the Sun Belt and Rust Belt
With both major party tickets now decided, the 2024 presidential general election campaign is set to play out as a 90-day sprint, and the Rust Belt and the Sun Belt are prime fronts.
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
Former President Donald Trumpโs campaign Jenna Ellis will cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in exchange for charges being dropped against her in a fake electors case.
Democrat Ruben Gallego promotes Republican support in his Arizona Senate campaign against Kari Lake
Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego is promoting Republican backing for his Senate campaign as the congressman works to assemble a winning coalition in the swing state.
Arizona governor negotiates pause in hauling of uranium ore across Navajo Nation
Arizona's governor says a uranium producer has agreed to temporarily pause transport of the mineral through the Navajo Nation after the tribe raised concerns related to a safety plan.
Marte, Pederson, newcomer Bell hit consecutive 1st-inning HRs for Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh
Ketel Marte, Joc Pederson and newcomer Josh Bell hit consecutive first-inning home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity
Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue.
๐ These 5 states are most commonly used on fake IDs
Nearly 2 in 5 students in their third year of college admitted to having a fake ID, and about 1 in 8 precollege students admit the same, according to a Psychology of Addictive Behaviors study published in 2007.
GOP primary voters in Arizona's largest county oust election official who endured years of attacks
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican who defied death threats and near-constant harassment to relentlessly defend the legitimacy of Arizonaโs elections, has lost his primary race this week.
Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesdayโs trade deadline.
Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November
Kari Lake has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control.
Tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet after losing flip-flops in Death Valley
A visitor got third-degree burns on his feet while walking barefoot on the sand dunes in California's Death Valley National Park.
Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
Dozens of wildfires are blazing across several western states, with some areas under air quality alerts or advisories.
Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate as she approaches one of most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy.
What to know about legal battles on details of abortion rights ballot measures across US
Abortion access ballot measures are the center of a new wave of legal and procedural questions across the U.S. In Arizona, there's a dispute over language to describe a measure that could go before voters in November.
More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
Roughly 130 million people are under threat from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures and is expected to shatter more inot next week from the Pacific Northwest to the Mid-Alantic states and the Northeast.
Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come
Records are tumbling across the West as a slow-moving heat wave of potentially historic proportions tightens its grip from the Pacific Northwest to Arizona.
Abortion measures could be on Arizona and Nebraska ballots after organizers submit signatures
Arizona and Nebraska organizers have turned in enough signatures to get abortion-related questions before their states' voters in November.
Scorching heat in the US Southwest kills three migrants in the desert near the Arizona-Mexico border
Three Mexican migrants have died in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona near the U.S.-Mexico border.
A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
One of President Joe Bidenโs signature laws aimed to invigorate renewable energy manufacturing in the U.S. It will also help a solar panel company reap billions of dollars.
Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election
Planned Parenthood's political and advocacy arms will spend $40 million ahead of Novemberโs elections to bolster the campaigns of President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats.
At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees
At least six people have died from heat-related causes this year so far in sizzling metro Phoenix, where the temperatures this week hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius), Arizonaโs Maricopa Department of Public Health reported this week.
Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn pleads not guilty in Arizonaโs fake elector case
Three people facing charges connected to trying to overturn former President Donald Trumpโs Arizona election loss are pleading not guilty.
Much of US braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies
Much of the U.S. is bracing for extreme weather โ especially high temperatures โ this weekend and into next week.
Dozens of hikers became ill during trips to waterfalls near the Grand Canyon
Dozens of tourists say they became ill after visiting a popular Arizona tourist destination known for its towering blue-green waterfalls.
Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows pleads not guilty in Arizona's fake elector case
Former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman have pleaded not guilty in Phoenix to nine felony charges for their roles in an effort to overturn Trumpโs election loss in Arizona to Joe Biden.
Judge dismisses Native American challenge to $10B SunZia energy transmission project in Arizona
A U.S. district judge has dismissed claims by Native American tribes and environmentalists who sought to halt construction along part of a $10 billion energy transmission line.
Trump, in his first post-trial rally, demands that appeals courts reverse his felony conviction
Donald Trump has returned to the campaign trail with a trip to Arizona, his first appearance in a battleground state since he was convicted in a hush money scandal.
Arizona voters will decide if local police can arrest people for crossing into the US from Mexico
The Arizona Legislature has given final approval to a proposal that will ask voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry.
Record highs expected to fall as Southwest US bakes in first heat wave of season earlier than usual
The first heat wave of the season has arrived earlier than usual across much of the U.S. Southwest.
A judge will mull whether an Arizona border rancher can face a new murder trial after dismissal
The judge overseeing the case of an Arizona rancher who was unsuccessfully tried in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property says he will consider whether to leave open the possibility of a new trial later.
After a deadly heat wave last summer, metro Phoenix is changing tactics
Officials in Americaโs hottest big metro are working to better protect people amid temperatures already hitting the triple digits this spring.
Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom
Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Arizona man convicted of first-degree murder in starvation death of 6-year-old son
A northern Arizona man has been convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son.
Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress.
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges stemming from his role in an effort to overturn Donald Trumpโs 2020 election loss in Arizona to Joe Biden.
Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 accused in Arizona fake electors case
Arizonaโs attorney general says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in the stateโs fake elector case alongside 17 other defendants for his role in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trumpโs loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick sided with the majority in restoring an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions.
GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motorsโ troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit says it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week with human safety drivers on board.
Jill Biden tells Arizona college graduates to tune out people who tell them what they 'can't' do
First lady Jill Biden is telling graduates of an Arizona community college to tune out the people who tell them what they can't do.
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer
Arizonaโs new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners in a more unified effort to prevent another ghastly toll of heat-related deaths this summer.
Arizona governor's signing of abortion law repeal follows political fight by women lawmakers
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' signing of the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure the 19th century law remains in the past.
Arizona repealed its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump
Arizonaโs 1864 abortion ban will soon be gone from the law books, but not from the campaign trail.
Abortion is still consuming US politics and courts 2 years after a Supreme Court draft was leaked
Abortion is still consuming U.S. state legislatures, courts and political campaigns two years after the draft of a Supreme Court decision that would upend the status quo was leaked.
Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign
The Arizona Legislature has approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions.
Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
The Mexican consul general in Nogales says his foreign ministry is displeased with the decision not to retry an Arizona rancher accused in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property.
Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line
Authorities say a freight train derailment and fire has forced the closure of a key east-west interstate trucking route near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
Authorities have revealed the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges that were filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizonaโs fake elector case.
Charges against Trump's 2020 'fake electors' are expected to deter a repeat this year
An Arizona grand juryโs indictment of 18 people who either posed as or helped organize a slate of electors falsely claiming former President Donald Trump won the state in 2020 could help shape the landscape of challenges to the 2024 election.
US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam.
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trumpโs chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others in an election interference case related to the 2020 presidential vote.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward.
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
A proposed repeal of Arizonaโs near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle a week after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, which only offers an exception for saving the patientโs life.
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
An Arizona judge has declared a mistrial in the case of rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Supreme Court denies request by Arizona candidates seeking to ban electronic vote tabulators
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider a request by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake to ban the use of electronic vote-counting machines in Arizona.
Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise.
Jurors don't have a verdict yet in an Arizona rancher's trial for fatally shooting a migrant
Jurors were sent home for the weekend after failing to reach a verdict Friday in the trial of a 75-year-old Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property.