Man pleads not guilty to rape of 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled out of state for abortion

A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion. Her case has become a flashpoint in the national debate over access to the procedure.

Kyler Murray signs contract extension, Arizona senators demand Brittney Griner's release: top sports stories

The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray agreed to a long-term contract extension following a passive-aggressive offseason contract squabble, and Arizona's two United States senators are calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner from a Russian jail – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 18-24.

Poll finds 2 in 3 Americans favor term limits for Supreme Court justices

Four new members have joined the Supreme Court court in the last five years, bringing down the average age of the high court’s members. Three justices are in their 60s and the remaining justices are in their 50s.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.

Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on COVID-19 relief funds

A judge has dismissed Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s demands that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don’t have mask requirements or that close due to outbreaks.

Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban

A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.

Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump

The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.

Trump, Pence to hold dueling rallies in Arizona for governor's race

Former President Donald Trump will speak at a rally in Prescott Valley on Friday and his vice president, Mike Pence, will speak in Peoria before heading to Tucson.

Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.

Louisiana abortion ban again blocked by judge

Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.

Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police

The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.

Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says

A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.

Abortion rights group opposes effort to restore Arizona ban

Planned Parenthood Arizona said in a legal filing that the courts need to "harmonize" the state’s two different laws on abortion after Attorney General Mark Brnovich moved to reinstate an almost complete ban on the procedure dating back more than a century.

Maricopa County election security: Proactive steps to protect democracy detailed by sheriff

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone and County Recorder Stephen Richer detailed the “high level overview of the steps being taken to ensure public safety and protect the electoral process during the primary and general elections in Maricopa County."

Arizona GOP censures Rusty Bowers after Jan. 6 testimony

“(Bowers) is no longer a Republican in good standing & we call on Republicans to replace him at the ballot box in the August primary,” Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward tweeted.