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Pentobarbital is common execution drug. So why was Christa Pike's execution botched?

Pentobarbital is common execution drug. So why was Christa Pike's execution botched?

More than a dozen states and the federal government use pentobarbital to execute inmates. So why was Tennessee's execution of Christa Pike botched?
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Judge raises bond for Sinema's ex-boyfriend and former bodyguard

Judge raises bond for Sinema's ex-boyfriend and former bodyguard

A judge raised Matthew Ammel's bond to $100,000 after he was accused of having a weapon and trying to contact former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
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Tennessee ignored serious red flags before Christa Pike. What were they?

Tennessee ignored serious red flags before Christa Pike. What were they?

Among the red flags: Tennessee botched another execution in May and Christa Pike's attorneys warned that she had unusually difficult veins to access.
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Pima County Planning Zoning Commission Announces 2026 Meeting Schedule

Pima County Planning Zoning Commission Announces 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Pima County Planning & Zoning Commission has released its meeting schedule for 2026. The commission is set to convene on the last Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. MST, with specific dates outlined for January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29 (which has been cancelled), May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28, November 25, and December 30. These meetings will be conducted both in-person and virtually via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties wishing to attend or participate virtually can request a meeting invitation by emailing the provided address. In-person meetings will take place at the Public Works Building/Conference Room C, located at 201 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701, within the Development Services / Planning Division. Recorded virtual meetings will also be available upon request.
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Watch: See Las Vegas as Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants move in

Watch: See Las Vegas as Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants move in

Watch video of Las Vegas as moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants moves into the Southwest.
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Does Arizona Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Arizona Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Learn how Arizona's election system works for federal offices and why a candidate can win without securing over 50% of the vote.
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Flash Flood Warnings Persist in Arizona and Utah

Flash Flood Warnings Persist in Arizona and Utah

Flash flood warnings remain active across parts of Arizona and Utah as a Pacific Northwest low interacts with moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for Kane County, Utah, until 11:00 a.m. MDT, and Coconino County, Arizona, until 12:15 p.m. MDT. The Weather Prediction Center has highlighted a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall in its Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. Up to 2 inches of additional rainfall is possible in localized areas, particularly in the western and central Mogollon Rim and northwest Arizona. The HRRR model predicts up to 0.6 inches of rain southeast of Valle Vista, Arizona, in the next forecast hour. Scattered to widespread convection is expected later this afternoon and evening, supported by a strengthening upper jet.
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Does Arizona Count Ballots That Arrive After Election Day?

Does Arizona Count Ballots That Arrive After Election Day?

Arizona's election laws have a strict deadline for mail-in ballots. Learn the specific rules for when your ballot must be received to be counted.
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The artificial intelligence boom needs copper. Arizona has it

The artificial intelligence boom needs copper. Arizona has it

Arizona produces the majority of the United States' copper. But the state mine inspector said growth in the industry is "unprecedented."
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Longtime meteorologist is out at ABC 15 in Phoenix. 'That's a wrap'

Longtime meteorologist is out at ABC 15 in Phoenix. 'That's a wrap'

A longtime meteorologist at ABC 15 in Phoenix is no longer with the station. Here's what she said about her departure and what's next.
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Arizona Woman Loses $45,000 in Sophisticated Jury Duty Scam

Arizona Woman Loses $45,000 in Sophisticated Jury Duty Scam

An Arizona woman, identified only as Kristine, lost $45,000 in a jury duty scam that involved fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officials. Kristine received a phone call from a man claiming she missed jury duty and was instructed to pay citations for 'failure to appear in court' and 'contempt of court' to avoid jail time. The scammers directed her to meet a bond agent and pay up to $16,000 in citations, along with an additional bond to remain out of jail. She was then told to visit four different banks to collect $35,000 for the supposed bond. The perpetrators tracked her movements and mileage, demanding constant updates on her location. Kristine realized something was wrong during this process, but the sophisticated nature of the scam, which included realistic-sounding threats and instructions, led her to comply with many of their demands. This incident highlights a growing trend of impostor scams in Arizona.
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Heavy Rain Persists in the Southwest as Severe Weather Shifts East

Heavy Rain Persists in the Southwest as Severe Weather Shifts East

Heavy rain and possible flash flooding will continue across the Great Basin and Southwest as lingering tropical moisture and a slow moving cold front fuel downpours. Utah and Arizona face additional flooding concerns, while snow could fall in higher elevations of Nevada, Utah and Maine. By Tuesday and Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms will shift toward the Central and Southern Plains, with some storms potentially becoming severe from Kansas City to Lubbock. Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is possible from western Missouri to the Texas Big Bend, where excessive rainfall is a concern. Meanwhile, temperatures could climb into the 80s and lower 90s across parts of the Plains and Midwest, while the Intermountain West remains much colder, with highs in the 40s and 50s.