The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
From an international manhunt for a West Valley murder suspect to a deadly school shooting in Chicago, here are your top stories for August 11, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.
1. Powerful storms topple dozens of power poles
APS restores power after storm knocks down 42 poles across Phoenix
Overnight storms knocked out power to 22,000 APS customers across the West Valley after high winds toppled 42 power poles in Phoenix and neighboring cities.
2. International manhunt for West Valley murder suspect
International manhunt underway for Matthew Flores after bodies found in Litchfield Park backyard
An international manhunt is underway for 27-year-old Matthew Flores after two bodies were found buried at his parents' home in Litchfield Park last week.
3. Gov. Hobbs makes her running mate official
2026 Election: Katie Hobbs picks John Giles as her lieutenant governor running mate
Governor Katie Hobbs has tapped former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her lieutenant governor running mate in the 2026 Election.
4. Deadly Chicago school shooting
Chicago elementary school shooting leaves 2 custodians dead, police say
Two custodians are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said.
5. Joe Biden cancer update
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Joe Biden's prostate cancer spreads to his bones
Hunter Biden shared a major health update on his father, former President Joe Biden, telling the BBC that the former president's prostate cancer has spread to his bones and beyond. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike breaks down what this diagnosis means.
A look at Valley weather
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More Arizona storms and cooler highs expected
Active storms, heavy rain and gusty winds continue across Arizona through Thursday with highs dropping into the 90s in Phoenix.