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AP Week in Pictures: Global

March 21-28, 2024 From celebrations marking Holy Week to a volcano erupting in Iceland to cherry blossoms in Washington, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from …

Activists sue US National Park Service over plan to remove Puerto Rico's famous stray cats

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A nonprofit organization said Thursday that it sued the U.S. National Park Service over a plan to remove Puerto Rico’s famous stray cats from a historic district in …
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NBA All-Star Aftermath: Breaking Down the Brilliance of the 2024 Showcase

The 2024  NBA All-Star Weekend, held with great anticipation and fanfare, showcased the remarkable talents and competitiveness of the league's top players, culminating in an event filled with …
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TRANSPORTATION

I-10 pavement work restricts weekend Phoenix-area travel

Eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between Loop 202 and Interstate 10 from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for pavement improvement work, state transportation officials said Thursday. …
Sports

Diamondbacks highlight upgrades to Chase Field despite uncertain future

PHOENIX — With a new major league season approaching, the collection of Arizona Diamondbacks’ banners above Chase Field’s left-field wall has a new member — one that …
resort

‘Behind the curtain’: Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley reveals site progress

Along with announcing the signature restaurant now slated for the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie, Scottsdale-based Five Star Development granted an exclusive tour of the project site to …
ONLINE PORTAL

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division takes some hassle out of tax filing

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has an online portal to assist taxpayers with the April 15 deadline approaching fast. MVD’s online portal, azmvdnow.gov , …
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Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Sun City

No one hit Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot, but there was a big winning ticket sold in Sun City, Arizona Lottery officials said Thursday. The ticket, worth $1 million, was purchased at the …
THINGS TO DO

Chandler events plan to honor Cesar Chavez' legacy

If you missed out on any celebrations in Chandler this month about Cesar Chavez and his legacy, there's still time to attend one. Friday, from  9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., "The Untold Stories …
RECORDER'S OFFICE

Maricopa County announces finalists for ‘I Voted’ sticker contest

The final designs have been selected for the “I Voted” sticker contest that is being coordinated by the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen …

Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

Joe Lieberman served as No Labels' chief defender when the critics got the loudest. The centrist group he helped create ignited a political firestorm over the last year by working to recruit a …
water and wastewater

Chandler water, wastewater: Expensive projects ahead

Two major projects are going to cost a lot of Chandler capital improvement dollars over the next several years. At a March 21 work session on the city’s capital improvement project budget, …

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Opinions with Civility
The Great Climate Change Revolution is headed for failure. You can tell that because it is already in big trouble before the ultimate heavy lifting has even started.
I agree that there has to be some rules for pickleball courts in residential areas as the sounds coming from the games are very loud and intrusive.
Life-science researchers are thrilled about the advances made with “small-molecule” medicines.
I own a pickleball court. It is for our personal use with friends and family. We do not play after 10 p.m. Our court is far from neighboring homes. We don't hold any "leagues or tournaments." …
I recently learned of a complaint filed to Secretary of State Adrian Fontes by Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas.
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Arizona Digest

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 …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead for March 29 - April 4. 2 Takes

Arizona Wildcats take on the Clemson Tigers in Sweet 16

The No. 9 Arizona Wildcats take on the Clemson Tigers in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season. Arizona is 16-6 against the Pac-12, and …
National sports
U.S. women’s national team midfielder Korbin Albert has apologized for having liked and shared social media posts that she described as “offensive, insensitive and hurtful.” The 20-year-old …
Jared Triolo hit a RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day. Triolo’s line drive single against Marlins …
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson emphatically refuted a report that he and coach Robert Saleh had a “very heated conversation” during the NFL meetings earlier this week. NFL Network host Colleen …
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Valley business

Phoenix-area Black businesses face challenges with start-up capital

Jalissa Smith shows off a jacket at Sew Used, a secondhand clothing store in Tempe. Smith co-owns the shop with Justin Gonzalez. (Photo by Kayla Jackson/Cronkite News)

PHOENIX — There is a small but growing number of Black-owned businesses in Arizona. One of the challenges they face is getting the money to start. Brownstone Spa in Phoenix is owned by …

Chandler zoning board meeting OKs showroom, industrial building

A development plan to build a Floor & Décor showroom building and an industrial “flex” building at Germann and Cooper is one of the few items on the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission approved at its March 20 meeting.

There weren’t many items on the agenda for the March 20 Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting. That made for a usual short meeting — after a lengthy study session. …

Chandler shopping center sells for $12.5M

Sun Village Fair, a shopping center in north-central Chandler, has been sold to a group called Arizona Partners for $12.5 million, according to a news release. The Walmart in upper right and Wendy's and First Bank along Warner Road were not part of the transaction.

Sun Village Fair, a shopping center in north-central Chandler, has been sold to a group called Arizona Partners for $12.5 million, according to a news release. The 20.46-acre site sits at the …

Bartender comes out of retirement for North Scottsdale hot spot

Bartender Keifer Gilbert is coming out of retirement to set the menu at new Tell Your Friends bar.

At the top of his game in the craft cocktail industry, Keifer Gilbert stepped out of the hospitality scene three years ago and into full-time software development. It wasn’t until his …

Neighbors

Ring recognition: Phoenix renames street in honor of boxer Michael Carbajal

Phoenix native hall of fame boxer Michael Carbajal, in backwards black cap, poses with Phoenix City Councilmember Laura Pastor, center, and other supporters after Phoenix City Council unanimously renamed a street in Carbajal’s honor last week. (Courtesy Laura Pastor)

Francisco Montoya said she was there when Phoenix-native Michael Carbajal, a five-time world champion, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in New York in 2006. “That …

Scottsdale Arts offers array of events in April

Scottsdale Arts offers an array of events designed to inspire laughter and celebration in April.

Scottsdale Arts will bring laughter, celebration and fun-filled enjoyment with many new exciting events this April. The April lineup starts with The ARTrageous Gala | Cosmic Crescendo on April …

Meet Kasumy – Creative soul ready for adoptive family

Kasumy

Fifteen-year-old Kasumy describes herself as quiet but says she’s open to new adventures and enjoys expressing herself creatively.

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents the Merz Trio

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents the Merz Trio March 23.

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents the next concert in its Arts at the Rocks performing arts series, as it welcomes the acclaimed Merz Trio to the stage on Saturday, March 23 at 4 p.m. …

Things to do

Scottsdale readies for college basketball activations

The City of Scottsdale is bringing a series of basketball-themed activations to Old Town through April 7.

In support of college basketball taking over the valley, the City of Scottsdale is bringing a series of basketball-themed activations to Old Town. Old Town Scottsdale is set to feature oversized …

Event schedule for Final Four Fan Fest in Phoenix

State Farm Stadium in Glendale is decked out for the Final Four.

The Men's Final Four is bringing a weekend packed with events for residents and visitors of all ages.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale offers well-being program

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa is introducing well-being program, including pickleball, tennis and fitness classes.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch introduces new, wellbeing-focused group experiences, ranging from pickleball tournaments to group fitness classes led by local professional …

Learn about water in free Phoenix festival setting

Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix will come alive with activities, exhibits, displays and games all relating to the state’s most precious resource: water.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Richard Steve Bogue

In the rose-colored hues of a setting sun over Arizona, a bright star dimmed as Dick Bogue, aged 82, took his final bow on the night of Sunday, March 24th. Born on September 21, 1941, in Council …

Mary Lou Burgess

In Loving Memory Mary Lou was born, April 9, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri. She lived most of her life in California. She retired to Sun City West, Arizona in 1990, where she enjoyed many clubs and …

Celeste Dorothy Shovelski

Celeste passed away on February 27, 2024. Celeste was born on May 19, 1921. So, soon she would have celebrated her 103rd birthday. She was born in Baltimore, MD and lived in Severna Park, MD and …

Joseph Kurzweil

Joseph, age 97, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Addison, Il and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. Born February 2, 1927, Joe is the son of the late Frank and Ella Kurzweil of …

Elizabeth (Betty) Kearns-Krueger

Remembering Elizabeth (Betty) Kearns Krueger (1928-2023) With great sadness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Kearns Krueger in Boulder, Colorado, on September 30th, 2023, at the age …
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Nation

Texas judge moves late fee case to DC, accusing banks of venue shopping for favorable ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — A Texas federal judge on Thursday accused the major banking industry groups and U.S. Chamber of Commerce of venue shopping in their lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection …

Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is seeking to outraise President Joe Biden next week, aiming to take in more than $33 million to top a new single-event fundraising record set by Biden on …

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in rare bacterial illnesses than can lead to meningitis and possible death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridge

The patchwork system of safety regulations pertaining to massive cargo ships like the one that toppled a major bridge in Baltimore this week can allow freight transporters to skirt oversight, critics …

Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content

Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics. Meta says users will still be able to view links to …
World

Bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people. An 8-year-old is only survivor

Authorities say a bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa, killing at least 45 people. The only survivor of …

Six Russian journalists have been detained by authorities. They include one who covered Navalny

Authorities in Russia have detained six journalists across the country this month, including a journalist who covered the trials of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny for several years, …

Israeli court halts subsidies for ultra-Orthodox, deepening turmoil over mandatory military service

Israel’s Supreme Court has ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who don't serve in the army. It's a blockbuster ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for …

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Several central and Eastern European countries began marking on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly …

Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, with 3.5 million cases of the tropical disease reported so far, health officials said …
Entertainment
This image released by Magnolia Pictures shows a scene from the documentary "Food, Inc. 2." (River Road/Participant/Magnolia Pictures via AP)

Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat. But in the 16 years since it came out, new problems have arisen …
FILE - Visitors walk outside the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London, Friday, June 26, 2015. The British Museum is suing a former curator alleged to have stolen almost 2,000 artifacts from its collections and offered them for sale online. Peter Higgs was fired in July 2023 after more than 1,800 items were discovered to be missing. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)

The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch

LONDON (AP) — The British Museum on Thursday appointed National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan as its new director, as the 265-year-old institution grapples with the apparent theft of …
A view of a poster advertising comedian Ed Gamble's Hot Diggity Dog tour on the Bakerloo line platform at Embankment underground station in London, Wednesday March 27, 2024. Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising. The poster for the show, “Hot Diggity Dog,” showed a mustard- and ketchup-smeared Gamble beside a half-eaten hot dog on a plate. A bemused Gamble replaced the wiener with a cucumber, and the poster was approved. (Joe Sene/PA via AP)

No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

LONDON (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter. Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image …
FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. A photographer told police he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift’s father on the Sydney waterfront on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney

Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month. …
Boarding is put up next to the Banksy artwork on the side of a residential building in Hornsey Road, north London, Wednesday March 27, 2024 which has been covered in perspex sheeting for protection. An environmentally themed mural in London by street artist Banksy has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

An environmentally themed mural by elusive street artist Banksy that appeared last week on a London street has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism. …