Dramatic 'Hell's Gate' rescue caught on camera; teen killed in house party shooting l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
From the dramatic rescue of two people who survived a 377-foot fall off a cliff on State Route 88 to a shooting in the East Valley during a house party that left a teenager dead, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of September 16.
1. ‘Hell’s Gate' rescue caught on camera
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Dramatic rescue on SR 88 highlights dangers of Apache Trail
A dramatic rescue was caught on camera Sunday morning after a car went over a cliff near "Hell's Gate" on State Route 88.
2. Deadly Mesa party shooting
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Teen dead, another hurt in Mesa party shooting
A shooting at an early Monday morning party in Mesa left a 17-year-old dead and a 19-year-old with life-threatening injuries.
3. Welcome to the world!
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Baby girl arrives on I-10 in Buckeye with firefighters' help
A couple on their way to the hospital unexpectedly welcomed their second child on the side of I-10 in Buckeye after the mother went into rapid labor.
4. Rest in peace
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Robert Redford, actor, director, Sundance founder, dead at 89
Robert Redford, Hollywood icon and director, has died at 89.
5. College student expelled after Charlie Kirk rant
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Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Mario to bring rain to the Valley
Rain chances will be increasing later this week in the Valley. On Tuesday, Phoenix will see a high of about 106 degrees.