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Obama birth certificate OK by Arizona official
2012-05-24 07:07:00 Arizona's secretary of state said Wednesday that Hawaii's official verification of President Barack Obama's birth records meets necessary requirements, meaning the president's name will appear on Arizona's ballot in the fall.
Hawaii verifies Obama birth records to Arizona
2012-05-23 10:23:00 The state of Hawaii said it has provided verification of the president's birth to Arizona's secretary of state, who claimed he needed proof of Obama's citizenship before he could place his name on the November ballot.
Hawaii verifies Obama birth records to Arizona election chief
2012-05-23 06:52:00 The state of Hawaii has verified President Obama's birth records to Arizona's elections chief after a back and forth that Arizona officials said could have ended without the incumbent's name on its November ballot.
Obama?s Campaign Vows To Be On Arizona Ballot Despite Threats
2012-05-19 05:15:00 TPM LIVEWIRE 8:40 PM EDT, Friday May 18, 2012 Barack Obama?s campaign vowed late Friday that he would be on Arizona?s ballot in November despite threats from the state?s top election official that the president might be blocked over a conspiracy theory about where he was born. The campaign was responding to comments made by ...
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Miss Arizona Teen USA Tori Vance Arrested For DUI
2012-05-15 16:30:00 Former Miss Arizona Teen USA (2010), Tori Vance, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after being pulled over for making an illegal U-turn in Los Angeles, California over the weekend. The 18 year-old, who was behind the wheel of a Mini Cooper, showed signs of intoxication when approached by the police officer ...
Arizona governor vetoes law demanding return of federal lands
2012-05-15 06:39:00 PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Monday vetoed a bill demanding the U.S. government turn over millions of acres of its property to the state, dealing a surprise blow to the "sagebrush revolt" against federal control over vast tracts of land in the West. The much-publicized measure, which cleared the Republican-dominated Arizona legislature last month, called for federal agencies to relinquish title to roughly 48,000 square miles (124,000 square km) of land they hold in the Grand Canyon state by 2015. ...
Arizona wildfires scorch thousands of acres
2012-05-15 03:50:00 PHOENIX (Reuters) - Hundreds of firefighters battled several Arizona wildfires on Monday that charred nearly 11 square miles (28 square km) of parched ponderosa forest, brush and grassland, consuming several buildings and threatening a small town, authorities said. The Sunflower Fire, the largest of at least four blazes in central and eastern Arizona, burned 7 square miles in the Tonto National Forest, about 40 miles north of Phoenix, a fire response team handling the blaze said. It was just 5 percent contained late Monday. ...
Embattled Arizona sheriff will not run for Congress
2012-05-11 20:02:00 PHOENIX (Reuters) - A tough-on-immigration Arizona sheriff, who resigned as co-chairman of Mitt Romney's state campaign in February after allegations he threatened a male lover with deportation, on Friday dropped his bid to become a Republican congressional candidate. Embattled Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu told supporters in a letter posted on his website that he would instead seek re-election to a second term as sheriff. "The most important issues, our performance and results as sheriff, have brought our sheriff's office to prominence and this must continue," the letter said. ...
Six $1 million Powerball tickets bought by one Arizona man
2012-05-11 19:16:00 One man from a suburb of Phoenix has defied astounding odds by purchasing six $1 million winning Powerball tickets. The man, who has asked to remain anonymous, used the same numbers for each ticket, according to Arizona lottery spokeswoman Karen Bach. Bach says the man picked up his $6 million in winnings over the course ...
Justice Dept. plans to sue Arizona sheriff Arpaio
2012-05-10 19:56:00 Justice Dept. plans to sue Arizona sheriff Arpaio PHOENIX (AP) – Federal authorities have said they plan to sue Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio and his office over allegations of civil rights violations, including the racial profiling of Latinos. The U.S. … Continue reading →
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Justice Dept. plans to sue Arizona sheriff Arpaio
2012-05-10 04:00:00 Federal authorities plan to sue Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio and his office over allegations of civil rights violations, including the racial profiling of Latinos.
Illinois Ponzi scheme fugitives caught in Arizona
2012-05-07 12:26:00 Acting on a tip, U.S. marshals in Arizona put an end to an Illinois couple's life on the lam, a dozen years after they fled punishment for running a Ponzi scheme that targeted friends, the elderly, and even family members, authorities said.
Couple in Illinois Ponzi scheme caught in Arizona
2012-05-07 07:25:00 An Illinois couple who spent a dozen years on the run after fleeing a conviction for running a Ponzi scheme has been captured in a small community west of Phoenix, the U.S. Marshals Service said Sunday.
FBI was investigating Arizona neo-Nazi before shooting
2012-05-06 02:05:00 The neo-Nazi founder of an anti-immigrant border militia was already the subject of an FBI domestic terrorism probe before he went on a shooting rampage and killed four people, officials and news reports said on Saturday. The Arizona Republic newspaper said federal agents seized numerous computers and munitions from the Phoenix valley home where white supremacist Jason Todd "J.T." Ready is believed to have killed his girlfriend and three others on Wednesday following a domestic dispute, before shooting himself. ...
Santana finally gets win, Mets beat Arizona 4-3 (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-05-06 01:48:00 NEW YORK (AP) Johan Santana won for the first time in 20 months, finally getting some run support from his teammates, and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak.
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Arizona bans funding to Planned Parenthood
2012-05-05 05:25:00 Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Friday signed into law a bill banning abortion providers like Planned Parenthood from receiving money through the state, her office said in a statement. The Republican-backed Whole Woman's Health Funding Priority Act cuts off funding for family planning and health services delivered by Planned Parenthood clinics and other organizations offering abortions. "By signing this measure into law I stand with the majority of Americans who oppose the use of taxpayer funds for abortion," Brewer said in a statement. ...
Pre-Game: Arizona Diamondbacks (13-13) @ New York Mets (13-12)
2012-05-04 22:16:00 The New York Mets return home tonight coming off of a road trip that left a really bad taste in the mouths of both the club and fan base. After sweeping the Florida Marlins, the Mets were crushed 19-8 before bouncing back and taking the series from the Colorado Rockies. Just as it seemed the poor performances were behind them once again, they were swept by the reigning MLB cellar dweller Houston Astros in Texas.Coming off of a much needed off day, the Mets will try their hand at snapping their three game losing street as Dillon Gee (2.2, 4.85 ERA) makes his fifth start of the year. With the exception of a dominant outing in Atlanta, Gee has been wildly inconsistent, having allowed no less than three runs per start and has allowed ten runs in his last two. Gee hasn't had much success against the Diamondbacks in his career, allowing eight runs, six earned, in eleven innings over two starts.The National League West Champion Diamondbacks will send National League Rookie of the Month Wa...
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Neo-Nazi suspected in Arizona murder-suicide
2012-05-04 02:33:00 The Neo-Nazi founder of an anti-immigrant border militia is believed to have shot and killed four people before turning a gun on himself following a domestic dispute at a home in a Phoenix suburb, police said on Thursday. Police believe Jason Todd "J.T." Ready opened fire at a house in Gilbert on Wednesday, killing his girlfriend, her daughter, the daughter's boyfriend and the young couple's toddler daughter.
Police Believe Neo-Nazi Killed 4 and Then Himself in Arizona
2012-05-03 20:50:00 Police Believe Neo-Nazi Killed 4 and Then Himself in Arizona GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) ? Police said Thursday that they believe a former Marine with ties to neo-Nazi and Minutemen groups shot four people and then took his own life in … Continue reading →
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Neo-Nazi suspected in deadly Arizona shooting
2012-05-03 16:59:00 Arizona vigilante Jason Todd "J.T." Ready's final act might have been his most horrific, say police. Police have identified the former Marine with ties to neo-Nazi and Minutemen groups as one of the five people killed in a shooting spree Wednesday in Gilbert, Ariz., a Phoenix suburb, according to the Associated Press. It also appears ...
Rookie Corbin pitches Arizona past Marlins 9-5 (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-04-30 23:40:00 MIAMI (AP) As soon as Patrick Corbin threw his first major-league pitch Monday, his nerves began to settle. The final pitch of the first inning made him feel even better.
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Hundreds rally to back hard-line Arizona sheriff
2012-04-29 08:41:00 FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona (Reuters) - As many as 200 activists, some chanting "go Joe, go Joe," rallied in Arizona on Saturday to support Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who is facing a federal racial-profiling probe for his police sweeps against illegal immigrants. "Sheriff Joe is one of the very few guys who will enforce the immigration laws across this nation," said Randy Hatch, who used a megaphone to rally supporters of Arpaio at a park in this northeast Phoenix valley city. ...
Hundreds rally to back hard-line Arizona sheriff
2012-04-28 23:36:00 FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona (Reuters) - As many as 200 activists, some chanting "go Joe, go Joe," rallied in Arizona on Saturday to support Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who is facing a federal racial-profiling probe for his police sweeps against illegal immigrants. "Sheriff Joe is one of the very few guys who will enforce the immigration laws across this nation," said Randy Hatch, who used a megaphone to rally supporters of Arpaio at a park in this northeast Phoenix valley city. ...
Family of missing Arizona girl pleads for her return
2012-04-26 08:35:00 The parents of a 6-year-old girl who disappeared from her home over the weekend said Wednesday they will do anything to ensure her return.
U.S. high court appears to back Arizona on immigration
2012-04-25 22:44:00 Conservative justices who hold a majority on the U.S. Supreme Court appeared to endorse Arizona's immigration crackdown, rejecting the Obama administration stance that the federal government has sole power over the issue.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Arizona immigration law
2012-04-25 12:01:00 Less than a month after hearing a challenge to the Obama health care law, the Supreme Court will explore the relationship between the federal government and the states on another hot-button issue: immigration.
Staying put in Arizona after the anti-immigration bill
2012-04-25 01:53:00 Erika Andiola still remembers the day Arizona's tough anti-illegal immigration bill, known as SB1070, passed. She had been protesting outside the state capitol for days, sleeping on the ground and fasting, when the word spread through the crowd. She got a call from her mother, who, like Andiola, is undocumented. She told her daughter not ...
U.S. Supreme Court should strike down Arizona immigration law
2012-04-24 16:17:00 The U.S. Supreme Court is to expected to review Arizona’s controversial immigration law known as SB 1070Â on Wednesday. It’s hard to imagine the court would uphold the measures of the law that have already been blocked by lower courts. The most controversial part of the law would allow local police to check the immigration status... Read more »
Upton, Miley lead Arizona to 9-5 win over Phillies (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-04-24 06:37:00 PHOENIX (AP) Justin Upton burst out of a slow start to the season with two RBIs, including his first home run, and the Arizona Diamondbacks pounded the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 on Monday night.
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Arizona lawmakers rekindle 'sagebrush rebellion'
2012-04-24 03:10:00 Arizona lawmakers on Monday passed legislation demanding the U.S. government relinquish to the state millions of acres of federal territory, in the latest rekindling of a "sagebrush rebellion" over control of public lands in the West.
Controversial Arizona sheriff played federal probe for laughs
2012-04-23 02:15:00 An audio recording has surfaced of an Arizona sheriff playing his refusal to cooperate in a racial profiling investigation for laughs at a fundraiser for an anti-illegal immigration group in Texas. He ridicules politicians who sought the probe and displayed contempt toward federal authorities who were ? and are still ? investigating him on two fronts.
Parra?s grand slam helps Arizona end 5-game skid (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-04-23 01:08:00 PHOENIX (AP) Gerardo Parra hit his first career grand slam to cap a five-run second inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
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Arizona places RHP Hudson on DL with sore shoulder (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-04-21 23:59:00 PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks, already troubled by injuries, have placed right-hander Daniel Hudson on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement.
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Gabrielle Giffords? seat up for grabs in Arizona
2012-04-17 23:00:00 Arizona voters formerly represented by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords head to the polls Tuesday to choose a successor for the former Democratic lawmaker, who continues her recovery following a January 2010 town hall shooting attack.
Arizona governor signs law banning most late-term abortions
2012-04-13 03:35:00 Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a controversial bill that bans most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, giving Republicans a win in ongoing national efforts to impose greater restrictions on abortion.
Utley to rehab his knees in Arizona (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-04-03 23:54:00 Chase Utley will be in Arizona rehabilitating his injured knees when the Phillies open the regular season on Thursday in Pittsburgh. The five-time All-Star is starting his second straight season on the on the disabled list. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Tuesday Utley will work with physical therapist Brett Fischer and other medical ...
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Arizona LHP Saunders hit by liner in shin, exits (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-03-12 23:48:00 Diamondbacks pitcher Joe Saunders does not think he will miss any time after being hit in the left shin by a line drive in an exhibition game Monday. Saunders was struck by a shot off the bat of Cleveland’s Carlos Santana in the first inning and was pulled. The Arizona left-hander said he had a ...
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TIME MAGAZINE COVERS LATINO VOTERS
2012-03-01 18:38:00 Next week's issue of Time magazine will hit newsstands with a very poignant and controversial cover story, "Why Latinos Will Swing The 2012 Election." The lead piece, written by Michael Sherer, describes how the historically conservative state of Arizona is facing a sweep at the polls thanks to a rising Hispanic vote. Sounds a lot like the story of the chickens coming home to roost, no?
Rick Santorum Speech After Michigan and Arizona Republican Presidential Pri
2012-02-29 19:50:00 video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo playerRick Santorum Speech After Michigan and Arizona Republican Presidential Primaries 02/28/12 VIDEORick Santorum Proud of His Impact in Michigan. Former Pennsylvania senator is still a viable candidate for the GOP nomination. 38:26 | 02/28/2012.VIDEO and IMAGE CREDIT: ABC News
Mitt Romney Acceptance Speech After Winning Michigan and Arizona Republican
2012-02-29 14:33:00 Mitt Romney Acceptance Speech After Winning Michigan and Arizona Republican Presidential Primaries VIDEO TEXT TRANSCRIPTFULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT:Thank you, Michigan. And thank you, Arizona! A week ago the pundits and the pollsters were ready to count us out. But across Michigan and Arizona I kept meeting moms and dads, students and grandparents, all concerned about what was happening to this great country. I was confident that we would come together today and take a giant step toward a brighter future. Tonight, their efforts have brought our cause a great victory. Tonight is all the more special because we?re celebrating in the state where I was born, surrounded by Michiganders we consider family. Ann and I want to thank all of you who knocked on doors, made calls, and went to the polls. And in Arizona, we want to thank Governor Brewer and Senator McCain who are celebrating with our two sons, Craig and Matt. Our campaign is about restoring the promise of America. Last week, I unveiled...
Arizona Republican GOP CNN Presidential debate 02/22/12 FULL DEBATE VIDEO
2012-02-23 14:43:00 Arizona Republican GOP CNN Presidential debate 02/22/12 FULL DEBATE VIDEO, CNN Arizona Republican Presidential Debate at Mesa Arts Center - February 22, 2012Time: 08:00 PM (20:00) EST on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012. Location: Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, AZ [1 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85201]Broadcast: CNN. Sponsors: Republican Party of Arizona and CNN. Moderator: John King. Participants: Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.Category: News & PoliticsTags: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Republican, GOP, AZ, 2012, Election, debate, John King, Republican Party of Arizona, RPOA, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, Arizona, CNN, Feb 22, February 22, February 22nd.MORE DEBATES: +sookie texRepublican (GOP) Debate Florida FULL CNN DEBATE VIDEO TEXT TRANSCRIPT 01/26/12Republican Debate NBC News Tampa Florida 01/23/12 FULL DEBATE VIDEORepublican Debate South Carolina 01/19/12 CNN FULL DEBATE VIDEO Republican Presidential Debate South Carolina 01/16/12 FULL VID...
Arizona Republican GOP CNN debate 02/22/12 LIVE STREAMING VIDEO
2012-02-23 14:40:00 UPDATED: 02/23/12 Arizona Republican GOP CNN debate 02/22/12 FULL DEBATE VIDEO Link below opens live CNN Arizona Republican GOP debate 02/22/12 LIVE STREAMING VIDEO feed!Arizona Republican GOP CNN debate 02/22/12 LIVE STREAMING VIDEOThe CNN LIVE FEED above should go LIVE shortly before 8:00 pm ET February 22, 2012. FULL LIVE STREAMING VIDEO FEED.Tonight's Arizona Republican debate will begin at 8 p.m. EST at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Ariz. and is hosted by CNN and by the Republican Party of Arizona.Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum will meet in this debate hosted by CNN anchor and chief national correspondent John King who will moderate the two-hour debate. @CNNPolitics official Twitter hastag #CNNdebate. CNN is offering CNN mobile apps for full debate coverage, available for the iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Android tablet.MORE DEBATES: +sookie texRepublican (GOP) Debate Florida FULL CNN DEBATE VIDEO TEXT TRANSCRIPT 01/26/12Republican Debate NBC News Ta...
Wish I abstained from watching Arizona debate
2012-02-23 07:13:00 The Republican debate took place in Arizona and immigration was barely discussed. I expected more debate in the border state that passed the anti-immigration law S.B. 1070. We heard in a previous debate about Mitt Romney’s absurd notion of self-deportation. He didn’t bite at moderator John King’s question if the government should deport undocumented immigrants... Read more »
Arizona, LHP Breslow have 1-year deal (AP)
2012-02-09 18:31:00 Left-handed reliever Craig Breslow and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoided salary arbitration. The agreement Thursday was $5,000 below the midpoint between the $2.1 million he had asked for last month and the $1.5 million Arizona had offered. Breslow was acquired from Oakland with right-hander Trevor Cahill ...
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Jan Brewer Recall Possible As Arizona Collective Bargaining Has Democrats,
2012-02-03 03:31:00 Huff Post – First Posted: 02/ 2/2012 1:25 pm Updated: 02/ 2/2012 5:09 pm By- John Celock Arizona could become the next Wisconsin as plans for protests, Capitol sit-ins and a potential effort to recall the governor get underway in an effort by progressives to block the passage of sweeping legislation to ban collective bargaining. ...
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Navajo Code Talker dies in Arizona
(AP)
2012-02-03 00:25:00 AP - Another Navajo Code Talker has died.
Arizona settles with Montero, Roberts (AP)
2012-02-01 02:59:00 The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a pair of one-year contracts that settled arbitration cases, giving catcher Miguel Montero $5.9 million and infielder Ryan Roberts $2,012,500. Montero’s agreement Tuesday came just ahead of the scheduled start of what would have been the first salary arbitration hearing of the year.
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Was Arizona Gov Jan Brewer Drunk While Pointing Finger In Obama?s Face?
2012-01-29 06:22:00 Two days ago, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer shocked the World by showing just how little class and dignity she has when she greeted U.S. President Barack Obama on the tarmac at Phoenix International Airport. Brewer just had to tell Obama she wasn’t sorry for the way she portrayed a conversation they had at The White (Read More...)
Blog Threatens Arizona Sheriff, Praises Death of Deputy
2012-01-19 03:29:00 Blog Threatens Arizona Sheriff, Praises Death of Deputy PHOENIX – Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he’s sending deputies to Google’s headquarters in the San Francisco Bay area to serve a search warrant. Arpaio says he wants to identify the … Continue reading →
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Arizona keeps LHP Saunders with $6M deal (AP)
2012-01-18 04:54:00 Cut loose by Arizona last month, former All-Star pitcher Joe Saunders agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Saunders made $5.5 million last season, when he went 12-13 with a 3.69 ERA in a career-high 33 starts. Arizona didn’t want him to become eligible for arbitration, so the Diamondbacks declined ...
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