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17-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting at Glendale industrial district

A man is dead after an illegal party in Glendale led to an officer-involved shooting. No officers were injured. Around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Glendale police responded to …

Opposition against Interstate 11 in Arizona cite existing roads, environment

PHOENIX — A proposed new highway from Nogales to Wickenburg — and eventually beyond to Kingman — has united a Republican legislator and environmental interests in opposition, albeit for different reasons.

Polo anyone? Premier event coming to WestWorld

WestWorld of Scottsdale will become the center of the equestrian universe Saturday, Nov. 2 as the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses and Horsepower presented by the Talking Stick Resort roars back to “The West’s Most Western Town.”

Maricopa County Assessor Petersen indicted on adoption fraud charges

The Maricopa County assessor has been indicted in an adoption fraud case that has cost the State of Arizona over $800,000, according to the state’s attorney general and court …

Surplus in Arizona after current fiscal year could exceed $600 million

PHOENIX — The state government is likely to have lots of extra money to spend in future years — if the national economy doesn’t collapse.

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Arkansas judge: Court to hear 19 adoption scheme cases

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that the court will decide individual outcomes to 19 statewide adoption cases against an Arizona elected official accused of human …

Paul Petersen now in federal custody after allegations of adoption fraud

Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen is now in federal custody after his arrest on allegations of …
US forest managers want judge to revisit tree-cutting ban

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Forest Service wants a federal judge to reconsider an order that halted …
Portions of multiple Valley freeways are closed, restricted this weekend

Improvement projects will require closures or lane restrictions along Phoenix-area freeways this weekend, …
Judge to examine failure to disclose video in terror case

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge will hold a hearing Tuesday over the FBI's failure to turn over surveillance …

Dozens of captive desert tortoises need forever home

For some, a dog or cat will do just fine. But for others who are considering adopting something …
New Comedy Series “Mood Swings” to Premiere October 24 on Pure Flix

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 10, 2019-- Four generations of women are thrown together by …
GOP taking impeachment fight from Washington to the states

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — While President Donald Trump plays defense on impeachment in …
Politician charged in human trafficking adoption scheme

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona elected official ran a human smuggling scheme that promised pregnant …

First responders

Man in custody after monthslong investigation into deadly shooting in Glendale

A man is in custody after a monthslong investigation into a fatal shooting in Glendale. Brandon Dalewayne Fox, 25, was arrested on a second-degree murder charge. Glendale police have been …

One person dead after shooting in north Glendale neighborhood

Glendale police are investigating after a male was shot and killed. Around 10 a.m. Friday, Glendale police responded to a shooting in the area of 69th Avenue and Utopia Road, just south of Loop …

Three people in custody after fatal stabbing at north Phoenix park

Three people are in custody after a man was stabbed to death at a north Phoenix park. Eldon Sandoval, 18, and Maurice James, 24, are facing charges of second-degree murder. A third person, …

Top sports story

No. 18 Arizona State faces high-powered Washington State

Here's what you need to know as Arizona State University and Washington State University prepare to throw down in Tempe, Arizona.

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Cardinals, Falcons searching for second win of season

GLENDALE — The Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons are two football teams with a lot of similarities: productive offense, problems with the defense, and not a lot of wins. At least the Cardinals …

NBA decides to remain silent for rest of China trip

The NBA will complete its trip to China in silence. Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets to end this year's NBA China Games series will be played as scheduled in …

AP Interview: Pop star close to being Swedish soccer champ

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Winning Sweden's biggest reality talent show has opened up plenty of opportunities in Kevin Walker's burgeoning music career. He has worked with some of the country's top …

Nike closing Oregon Project in wake of Salazar ban

BEAVERTON, Oregon (AP) — Nike says it is closing its Oregon Project track and field program following Alberto Salazar's four-year ban. Nike says "uninformed innuendo and unsubstantiated …

Djokovic loses to Tsitsipas in Shanghai quarterfinals

SHANGHAI (AP) — Novak Djokovic's semifinal streak in Shanghai is over. The defending champion from Serbia, a four-time winner of the Shanghai Masters who had reached the semifinals in all eight …

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States' position on the tentative opioid deal with Purdue

State attorneys general have been divided nearly evenly over whether to accept a tentative deal to settle lawsuits against Purdue Pharma related to the nation's opioid crisis. States that oppose …

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Nation

Retiree checks to rise modestly amid push to expand benefits

WASHINGTON — Millions of retirees will get a modest 1.6% cost-of-living increase from Social Security in 2020, an uptick with potential political consequences in an election year when Democrats are pushing more generous inflation protection.

Former special envoy to Ukraine leaving McCain Institute

PHOENIX — Kurt Volker, the special envoy to Ukraine who stepped down amid the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, said Monday he’s also leaving his job as the head of the McCain Institute.

Without oversight, scores of accused priests commit crimes

Nearly 1,700 priests and other clergy members that the Roman Catholic Church considers credibly accused of child sexual abuse are living under the radar with little to no oversight from religious authorities or law enforcement, decades after the first wave of the church abuse scandal roiled U.S. dioceses, an Associated Press investigation has found.

Don't let your vet bill dog you forever

Don't let your vet bill dog you forever By MELISSA LAMBARENA , Associated Press On a normal car ride, Grace the brown-white Chihuahua might have been happily "singing" along in traffic with her …

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 95th birthday

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 95th birthday By BILL BARROW , Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter is celebrating his 95th birthday, becoming the first U.S. president to reach …

World

Verbal autopsies used in push to better track global deaths

Verbal autopsies used in push to better track global deaths By CHRISTINA LARSON and MIKE STOBBE , Associated Press KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — One afternoon last month, a young woman with a tablet …

Angry Dutch farmers descend on The Hague to demand respect

Angry Dutch farmers descend on The Hague to demand respect By MIKE CORDER , Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of Dutch farmers massed in The Hague on Tuesday to demand …

A year later, Saudi journalist's killing haunts kingdom

A year later, Saudi journalist's killing haunts kingdom By JON GAMBRELL , Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi at the …

French billionaire gives $109 million to rebuild Notre Dame

French billionaire gives $109 million to rebuild Notre Dame by Associated Press , Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French billionaire Francois Pinault and son Francois-Henri Pinault have …

India's 2 biggest political parties vie for Gandhi's legacy

India's 2 biggest political parties vie for Gandhi's legacy By KRITHIKA VARAGUR , Associated Press GURGAON, India (AP) — The ideal candidate, India's oldest political party says on the …

Entertainment

Things to Do in the Valley – Oct. 10-16

Below are entertainment options around the Valley for the week of Oct. 10-16. Event details are subject to change. Visit …

Experience beautiful Fall colors at Arizona Snowbowl

Fall is upon us, and with it comes the chance to view Arizona's fall colors in the San Francisco Peaks area.

'You're good-looking': Ukraine's leader woos Tom Cruise

'You're good-looking': Ukraine's leader woos Tom Cruise byAssociated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's leader isn't just …

Review: Eddie Murphy shines in vulgar, heartfelt 'Dolemite'

Review: Eddie Murphy shines in vulgar, heartfelt 'Dolemite' By LINDSEY BAHR , Associated Press For the amount of cursing, …

Wesley Snipes says he's moving on from 'Blade' character

Wesley Snipes says he's moving on from 'Blade' character By RYAN PEARSON , Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The news that …

Opinion

Yee: Arizona high school students will receive financial education this fall

By Kimberly Yee Special to the Independent As the back-to-school season is finally upon us, it is encouraging to think about all that our children will learn in this new academic school year. I …

INI launches Think Tank Initiative

By Matt Loeschman Independent Newsmedia I’ve been serving as your daily news editor at Independent Newsmedia for about 16 months. In that time, I’ve strived to bring a conscientious …

Travel

Anniversary of Baltic Sea ferry wreck that killed 852 marked

Anniversary of Baltic Sea ferry wreck that killed 852 marked byAssociated Press HELSINKI (AP) — The sinking of a Baltic Sea ferry that killed 852 people has been observed 25 years after one of …

Shares of Latam soar; Delta details deal between airlines

Shares of Latam soar; Delta details deal between airlines byAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Latam Airlines Group are soaring after Delta Air Lines announced it will pay $1.9 billion …

Sand from ship channel dredging improves Galveston beaches

Sand from ship channel dredging improves Galveston beaches by GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Dredging of the Galveston Ship Channel has provided sand to improve four blocks of Galveston beaches. The …

Things to do

Food truck party comes to Goodyear Ballpark Saturday

The (Food Truck) Round Up goes 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. The Roundup is a food truck party with more than 50 of the best food trucks in the Valley, …

Things to Do in the Valley – Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Below are entertainment options around the Valley for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1. Event details are subject to change. Visit newsroom.visitarizona.com/events. Sept. 25 - TEMPE: Four Peaks …

Things to Do in the Valley - Sept. 11-18

Below are entertainment options around the Valley for the week of Sept. 11-18. Event details are subject to change. Visit newsroom.visitarizona.com/events. Sept. 11 - MESA: Explosions in the …

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