The Morning News Brief on Friday, July 17, 2026. (Aubrey Birrell via Storyful; Getty Images; Peoria PD)
From a vacationing family making a shocking find at an Airbnb to the death of an actress known for her role in "Home Alone 2," here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of July 17.
1. "I could not believe it"
Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
2. Pedestrian killed on I-10
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What we know:
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being hit by multiple cars on eastbound I-10 in Avondale. Read more.
3. Man allegedly killed his neighbor over rental car dispute
Phoenix man allegedly choked neighbor to death over 'stolen' car keys later found in his own pocket
A drunken dispute over a missing rental car turned deadly in Phoenix... only for police to find the keys inside the murder suspect's own pocket.
4. Deadly shooting in West Valley neighborhood
Police investigating Peoria shooting that left woman dead
Police are investigating a shooting in Peoria that left a woman dead on July 16.
5. Rest in peace
Brenda Fricker dies: Oscar winner and 'Home Alone 2' actress was 81
Irish actress Brenda Fricker, the Oscar winner known as the "pigeon lady" in "Home Alone 2," has died.
A look at your weather
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Phoenix storms bring flooding and cooler highs
Overnight rain caused localized flooding in Phoenix. High temperatures will stay in the 90s on Friday before warming up this weekend.