Venezuela not among 48 nations heading to 2026 FIFA World Cup in US

With Venezuela suddenly at the center of international attention after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to face criminal charges, some Americans are asking whether the country will also be represented on the world stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Tax filing season for 2026 comes with changes
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After the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law in July, there is a chance for bigger refunds, but only if you're aware of the qualifications, and how to file for them.

Community asking City of Mesa for permanent memorial for Emily Pike
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The Mesa community is asking the city for a permanent memorial for the 14-year-old girl killed last year, whose murder remains unsolved.

'Heart-wrenching': Family mourns pilot, nieces killed in helicopter crash
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The pilot involved in the crash was supposed to get married after taking his three nieces on a helicopter ride near Telegraph Canyon. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more about the people who were onboard. 

Demonstrators march through downtown Phoenix following Venezuelan strikes, presidential capture
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Demonstrators at a protest in Phoenix spoke out against the actions of the Trump administration, following U.S. military strikes and the capture of Venezuela's president. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Helicopter crash victims ID'd, Venezuelan president captured | Nightly Roundup

From the helicopter crash victims being identified by family, to the U.S. capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, here are tonight's top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Saturday, January 3.

53rd annual Fiesta Bowl parade kicks off football weekend
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The 53rd annual Fiesta Bowl parade kicked off the College Football Playoff Semifinal, featuring Ole Miss and Miami. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports. 

New clear bag policy for after-school events in Flagstaff
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A clear bag policy is going into effect for after-school events on Jan. 5 to enhance safety for the Flagstaff Unified School District. 

More older Americans falling victim to fraud schemes
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A new report shows nearly 9 in 10 adults have been the target of fraud, and that 32% percent of those ages 50 to 64 have been a victim of at least one scam.

Meat manufacturers face class action lawsuit
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You may be able to cash in from a settlement over meat manufacturing, after a $87 million anti-trust lawsuit claims several beef processors agreed to stop competing for market share, leading to higher prices.

Venezuelan President captured, now in U.S. awaiting prosecution
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The U.S. attacked Venezuela Friday night and seized its president, Nicolas Maduro, who is now on American soil to be prosecuted in New York. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports.

Groom, his 3 nieces ID'd as helicopter crash victims in Arizona
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The family of the four people killed in the helicopter crash near Superior have identified the victims. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more the devastating crash that took place on the pilot's wedding day.

Phoenix protestors call for no war in Venezuela following President Maduro's capture
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Protestors at Arizona's State Capital gathered on Jan. 3. to send a message that they do not want another war, following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. FOX 10's Megan Spector hears from the organizers.

Arizona politicians react to the capture of Venezuela President, U.S. strikes
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The strikes into Venezuela, and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, is causing reactions across the political spectrum, including from Arizona Representatives.

Family identifies 4 people killed in helicopter crash near Superior

A family has identified the four people killed on board a helicopter crash near Superior, including a local man and his three young nieces on his wedding day.