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3 hrs ago | ABC15.com

MCSO: Arpaio target of death threat

Maricopa County Sheriff's officials say an arrest warrant has been issued for a California man who threatened to kill Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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7 hrs ago | The Arizona Republic

Hatchet-carrying suspect pleads not guilty in Chandler attempted sexual assault case

A hatchet-carrying homeless man accused of breaking into a Chandler home and attempting to sexually assault a sleeping woman has pleaded not guilty.

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Related Topix: Chandler, AZ

10 hrs ago | KTVK Phoenix

Not guilty plea from suspect in burned body case

A man arrested in connection with a burned body that was found in the northwest Phoenix desert nearly a year ago pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ

Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Washington Post

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Dan Hopkins and George Washington University's Danny Hayes and John Sides offer an empirical perspective on the issues dominating Washington.

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Related Topix: George Washington University, Immigration Reform, US Politics, US News, Mitt Romney

KTAR

Sun City West performing venue to be demolished

When it opened 33 years ago, the Sundome in Sun City West was the largest single-story performing-arts center in the country.

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Related Topix: Sun City West, AZ, Arizona State University, Theater, Arts

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Arizona drops felony charges against undocumented immigrant

Luz Ruiz RascA3n noticed the signs as she stepped into her home. Missing lampshades, grease in the kitchen, papers everywhere.

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Related Topix: US News, Illegal Immigration, Immigration Reform, Criminal Defense Law, Law

KTAR

For kids with dads here illegally, Father's Day can be a harrowing holiday

Jennifer Briones holds a sign at a Friday news conference about racial profiling of Latinos by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Phoenix, AZ, US News, Illegal Immigration

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Phoenix New Times

Marijuana Legalization Campaign Trying to Get Issue on Arizona Ballots in 2014

Arizona may become the next state where the voters can decide to legalize the personal use of marijuana.

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Related Topix: Marijuana, Arizona, Arizona Government

Ogdensburg Courier-Observer/Journal

Massena High School graduate to give lecture on forensic fingerprinting

Forget about the one-person forensics work that solves every crime like you see on television shows with initials such as CSI and NCIS.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, SUNY College at Potsdam, Gilbert, AZ

Tucson Post

National Briefing | Southwest Arizona Monitor Is Likely in Case Against Maricopa County Sheriff

A federal judge who ruled that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office racially profiled Latinos delayed instituting remedies on Friday to allow parties time to agree on options, but he indicated a court-appointed monitor would probably be assigned to assure the office is complying with constitutional requirements.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

KTAR

Arizona civil rights activists seek Jeff Flake meeting

Arizona civil rights activists say they want a face-to-face meeting with U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake to discuss his teenage son's derogatory tweets.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Jeff Flake, Jeff Flake, Republican, US House of Representatives, African-American

KTAR

Fox News sued for airing live suicide

During a high-speed car chase which originated in Phoenix and ended when Romero got out of his car and shot himself was aired live on the network, causing anchor Shep Smith to apologize to the audience.

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Related Topix: Phoenix, AZ

WSFA-TV Montgomery

MMJ cardholders posting extra pot for 'donations' online

If you search for medical marijuana or MMJ on the Phoenix Craigslist website, dozens of ads offering extra pot for "donations" pull up.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Marijuana

Phoenix New Times

Phoenix City Council Adopts Ethics Policy for Elected Officials, Details Still In the Works

The Phoenix City Council adopted on Tuesday what officials are saying is one of the "toughest ethics policies in the nation," a set of rules that guide how elected representatives conduct themselves in office.

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Seattle Times

Judge to mull possible remedies in profiling case

A judge who ruled an Arizona sheriff's office had racially profiled Latinos in its signature immigration patrols will hold a hearing Friday to consider proposed changes aimed at ensuring that the agency isn't making unconstitutional traffic stops and arrests.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform

KTVK Phoenix

Arpaio puts arm sling up for auction on Ebay

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is auctioning off a piece of "memorabilia" from his trip to the hospital earlier this year.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

ABC15.com

Good? Marijuana could be legal in AZ

A newly launched initiative campaign aims to have Arizona voters asked in 2014 whether the state should legalize marijuana use beyond its current medical program.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Marijuana, Phoenix, AZ

ABC15.com

FRIDAY: 3 stories to watch in Arizona

So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Friday, June 14. GOVERNOR BUDGET SIGNING? Now that the House and Senate have passed budget bills, Governor Jan Brewer will review them and could sign as early as Friday.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Jan Brewer, Phoenix, AZ

The Fresno Bee

Arias attorneys seek delay of second penalty phase

Convicted killer Jodi Arias speaks about her possible fate during an interview at the Maricopa County Estrella Jail on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Phoenix.

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Related Topix: Death Penalty

Phoenix New Times

Joe Arpaio's B-Day Wish? Your Money, Of Course

He's raped public coffers, cost taxpayers tens of millions to pay for the lawsuits resulting from his malfeasance, swiped $100 million from voter protected funds for his pet projects, and now he wants the county to fork over more millions to appeal a federal judge's finding that his office has engaged in rampant racial profiling against Latinos.

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