Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

Police dogs sniff out drugs during traffic stop; man accused of strangling newlywed wife l Morning News Brief

From a pair of K9's sniffing out drugs hidden inside a car during a traffic stop to a southern Arizona man accused of strangling his newlywed wife, here are your top stories for August 6, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.

4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.

New study reveals Americans feelings on free enterprise, capitalism and socialism

A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.

1 person killed in I-10 crash involving several cars: DPS

One person was killed early Thursday morning in a crash involving several cars on westbound I-10 near Fairway Drive in Avondale, DPS said.

Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.

Phoenix weather: Hazy skies and extreme heat
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Hazy skies and dust linger in Phoenix on Thursday as an extreme heat warning remains active through Sunday with highs reaching 112 degrees.

Voters to elect first AZ lieutenant governor; what to know
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In November, Arizona voters for the first time will elect a governor and lieutenant governor on a joint ticket. Political analyst Chuck Coughlin breaks down what this brand-new office actually means for voters.

Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case

Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.

Iran war: Trump rejects U.S. munitions shortage reports
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President Donald Trump announced that a deal is close regarding the Strait of Hormuz and asserted that the U.S. has plenty of munitions, taking issue with reports of potential shortages. Fox News' Doug Luzader reports.

Dr. Fauci held in contempt of Congress by Senate committee

A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after his recent testimony before lawmakers during which he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than one hundred times.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashes into the Moon
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A SpaceX rocket has reached the Moon, but likely not in the way its engineers had envisioned. Fox's Caroline Elliott explains.

Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot

A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge.

Powerball jackpot surges to $856 million

The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.