Spain-led operation dismantles major Mediterranean smuggling network, 78 arrested
Spain, Europol and allied police arrested 78 people, dismantling a Mediterranean network smuggling migrants, drugs and weapons for millions in profit.
Appeals court blocks Trump’s White House ballroom project, setting up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 that Trump’s White House needs Congress’s approval to build a $400 million ballroom, and Trump vowed a Supreme Court appeal.
Senate Passes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Named for Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Senate voted 86-11 to pass a Russia-Iran sanctions bill named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, sending it to the House for a vote after August 31.
Forest crews near Flagstaff thin dead fuels to head off wildfire and flood damage
Crews are clearing dead fuel across 1,500 acres near Flagstaff’s Snowbowl to cut wildfire and flood risk that officials say could cost billions.
Phoenix hires lawyers as Arizona cities brace for Colorado River water cuts
Phoenix hired lawyers to fight proposed Colorado River cuts as Mayor Kate Gallego says Arizona faces unfair burden; Scottsdale seeks new water sources.
Infineon closes Mesa plant, cutting 98 jobs; attorney outlines laid-off workers’ rights
Infineon Technologies is closing its Mesa, Arizona plant by Sept. 30, cutting 98 jobs, as an attorney outlines laid-off workers’ legal rights.
Woman missing after being swept away in flash flood near Arizona border
A woman is missing after flash floods swept her away near the San Pedro River in Cochise County during an illegal border crossing early Thursday.
Body of Tucson man found four days after drowning at Roosevelt Lake
A Tucson man, 37, drowned after jumping from a boat at Roosevelt Lake on Aug. 2; a boater found his body four days later on Aug. 6.
Mesa Woman Charged With Murder After Fatally Stabbing Husband
Mesa police say Marcel Windley, 55, admitted to fatally stabbing her husband Kevin Windley during an argument; she faces second-degree murder charges.
Extreme heat warning covers Phoenix this weekend as monsoon storm chances build
Phoenix faces an Extreme Heat Warning with highs of 112-113 degrees this weekend as monsoon moisture raises storm, wind and dust chances.