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Arizona police officer killed by gunman while responding to 'disturbance'

A young police officer in Arizona was killed by a gunman after responding to a “disturbance” call early Saturday morning, officials say. Gila River Police Department (GRPD) officer Joshua Briese died from his wounds on Saturday, according to a Facebook post published by the department. Briese, who worked for the GRPD for less than a year, was still undergoing field …

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Arizona dog gives birth on Memorial Day, pups will be gifted to veterans for support

Staff members of a nonprofit located in Arizona have found a way to impact local veterans by donating dozens of puppies to former military service members. The doodle-shepherd pups were born on Memorial Day, and the hope is to place them with veterans to provide emotional support. “These puppies have no idea who they are going to be connected with, …

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2024 criminal trials: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, others expected in court this year

Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow, Sarah Boone, Richard Allen and Bryan Kohberger will be tried for their alleged crimes. For some, like Daybell, a trial has already begun. Others, like Kohberger, have been through a line of hearings revealing new information, but a trial date is not yet set. If you’re a true crime buff, read on for the details of …

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Wildfire with 'zero containment' closes in on small Arizona town

A wildfire burned down two structures and was threatening more than 50 others in the small desert community of Kearny, authorities said Wednesday. The Simmons Fire, which broke out Tuesday, has burned 475 acres with zero containment, said Tiffany Davila, spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. About 180 residents remained under mandatory evacuation in Kearny, which …

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Teen miraculously survives bear attack after brother rescues him: 'A blessing'

A 15-year-old boy in Arizona was saved by his brother after a black bear attacked him in a bunkhouse last week. Carol Hawkins, the mother of attack victim Brigham Hawkins, spoke with FOX 10 Phoenix about the traumatic incident. According to the Arizona Fish & Game Department, the attack took place on Thursday. The incident happened while the teenager was …

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10 locations around the world that offer breathtaking sunsets

There are so many places around the globe where you can soak in the magnificent views of a colorful sunset. Santorini, Greece, and Key West, Florida, are just a couple places known for their unforgettable sunset displays. If you find yourself in one of these places, or one of the others listed below, don’t skip out on finding a good …

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Native American tribes unanimously approve Colorado River water rights proposal that would cost Congress $5B

The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed settlement that would ensure water rights for its tribe and two others in the drought-stricken Southwest — a deal that could become the most expensive enacted by Congress. The Navajo Nation has one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado River basin. Delegates acknowledged the gravity of their …

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Arizona Senate advances measure allowing local, state police to arrest migrants illegally crossing border

Arizona senators narrowly approved a proposed ballot measure on Wednesday that would give local law enforcement the authority to arrest people who illegally cross the US-Mexico border into the state. The proposal, which passed along party lines by a 16-13 vote, would make it a state crime for illegal migrants to enter Arizona from Mexico at any location other than …

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Arizona man convicted in 6-year-old son's starvation death

A northern Arizona man was convicted in a jury trial Thursday of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son. FORMER ARIZONA GRAD STUDENT CONVICTED OF KILLING PROFESSOR Authorities say the boy was locked in a tiny bedroom closet for 16 hours a day over a month with his older brother as punishment for …

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Trump widens lead over Biden in key battleground states: poll

Former President Trump is leading President Biden across seven states that could determine the results of the heated 2024 presidential contest. A new Bloomberg News/Morning Consult survey asking voters from key states who they would vote for in the upcoming presidential election found Trump is leading Biden 48% to 44% across the seven key swing states in play — Arizona, …

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