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Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select Arizona stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of Arizona and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org
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TOP STORIES:
SUPREME COURT-GHOST GUNS
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case over a federal regulation aimed at reducing weapons often referred to as ghost guns. The Biden administration finalized the rule in 2022 as the number of privately made firearms found at crime scenes around the country was skyrocketing. By Lindsay Whitehurst. SENT: 1,100 words.
MORMON TEMPLES-BUILDING BOOM
A worldwide building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples is meeting pushback in a place not known for moderation. In Las Vegas, homeowners just a 30-minute drive from glittery resorts say they were trampled when officials approved a temple larger than the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. It will be topped by a golden steeple soaring nearly 200 feet. By Ken Ritter and Hannah Schoenbaum. SENT: 1,200 words, photos, video.
SPORTS:
FBN-CARDINALS-49ERS PREVIEW-CAPSULES
The San Francisco 49ers look for their first back-to-back wins of the season when they host the division rival Arizona Cardinals. The Niners rebounded from back-to-back losses against Minnesota and the Los Angeles Rams by blowing out the New England Patriots last week. The Cardinals have lost their past two games, including a 42-14 defeat at home last week against Washington. Arizona is 6-4 all time at Levi’s Stadium. SENT: 880 words.
FBC-ARIZONA ST-NCAA INFRACTIONS
TEMPE, Ariz. — Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce has been hit with an eight-year show-cause order by the NCAA for violations during his time as an assistant coach at Arizona State. Former Arizona State staffer Anthony Garnett also incurred a five-year show-cause penalty, according to a statement released by the NCAA on Thursday. By John Marshall. SENT: 380 words.
FBC-BIG 12 THIS WEEK
It will be a late night in the desert for Arizona’s first Big 12 home game and with Texas Tech trying to get to 3-0 in conference play for the first since 2013. Arizona is coming off a win at then-No. 10 Utah. Arizona State also plays its first Big 12 home game when the Sun Devils host Kansas. By Stephen Hawkins. SENT: 560 words.
FBC-TEXAS TECH-ARIZONA PREVIEW-CAPSULES
Texas Tech and Arizona are looking to continue their momentum in the team’s first meeting as Big 12 members. Arizona bounced back from a road loss to No. 20 Kansas State by picking up an impressive 23-10 road win at No. 18 Utah. The Wildcats were stellar defensively after being run over by Kansas State, intercepting two passes with eight pass breakups and seven tackles for loss. SENT: 440 words.
FBC-KANSAS-ARIZONA ST PREVIEW-CAPSULES
Arizona State and Kansas are two teams trying to find their footing in the Big 12 after rough starts to conference play. Arizona State won its first three games in non-conference play, but fell 30-22 to Texas Tech on Sept. 21. They’ve had two weeks to prepare for Kansas, which is on a four-game losing streak. SENT: 430 words.
GYM-BILES-SUPPORTING MEN
PITTSBURGH — Gymnastics star Simone Biles is giving the men’s side of the sport a welcome boost. Several members of the U.S. men’s Olympic team that captured bronze in Paris have joined Biles for her post-Olympic tour. Biles says the decision to include men was designed to show fans of the women’s side of the sport what the men’s side has to offer. By National Writer Will Graves. SENT: 800 words.
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LOCALIZATION:
US-MED--CONDOM USE-LOCALIZE IT: Condom use is down among sexually active teens and young adults. Is this the end of condoms? Not exactly. But it does have some public health experts thinking about how to help young people have safe sex, be aware of their options and get tested for STIs regularly. We provide data resources and suggested reporting threads. See our Localize It guides here.
US-PORT STRIKE-LOCALIZE IT: For the first time in decades, about 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike. Workers began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and the ports’ use of automation. The strike, which impacts port operations from Maine to Texas, could snarl supply chains. And if it stretches on for more than a few weeks, the work stoppage could lead to shortages and higher prices for American consumers. We offer additional context, reporting tips and an embeddable graphic. See our Localize It guides here.
US--MED-ADDICTION TREATMENT-METHADONE-LOCALIZE IT: Methadone is a treatment drug for opioid use disorder, but access is limited because patients must get it from special clinics called opioid treatment programs, or OTPs. These clinics are regulated by federal and state rules that, until recently, required most patients to take their medication while supervised during daily clinic visits. The U.S. government permanently relaxed some regulations around methadone and OTPs this year. Oct. 2 is when clinics must comply with the new federal rules — unless they’re in a state with more restrictive regulations. Find the latest Localize It guides.
US--CITIZEN DEMOGRAPHICS-LOCALIZE IT: The U.S. Census Bureau last week released new data, including updated information about citizen voting-age populations across the country, which represents U.S. citizens aged 18 and older. We link to a spreadsheet that shows the demographics of citizen voting-age populations from both the 2019 and 2023 American Community Survey, 1-year estimates. We provide tips for reporting on this data. Find the latest Localize It guides.
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