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Bill would require Arizona police to destroy guns used in murders

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell supports legislation to end the resale of murder weapons, which current Arizona law requires.

Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say

A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

President Trump reclassifies marijuana
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President Donald Trump has reclassifies marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which could lead to tremendous amounts of research

Cleophus Cooksey Jr. sentenced to death
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A jury has given the death penalty to Cleophus Cooksey Jr. The man was found guilty back in September for killing eight people, including his mother and stepfather, back in 2017.

Phoenix apartment shooting leaves man dead, woman hurt

A shooting on Dec. 16 near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road left a man dead and a woman injured. Police ask anyone with information to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

Shooting victim identified as Jacob Higadera
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The 20-year-old victim and a woman were shot near 67th Ave. and Indian School Road on Dec. 16.

New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline

The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.

MCAO supports exception to sell-all firearms law
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The current law forces police to re-sell seized firearms, even those used in murders. Maricopa Co. Attorney Rachel Mitchell is backing the new bill, HB2455, which was introduced by Sen. John Kavanagh.

Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data

President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.

AZ school superintendent challenges firing; Valley Uber driver arrested l Morning News Brief

From an ousted Arizona superintendent who is now challenging his termination to a Valley Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of December 18.

Blue Origin's historic rocket launch scrubbed Thursday

Blue Origin’s 37th New Shepard rocket launch was set to lift off Thursday from West Texas, but it was scrubbed at the last minute.

Brian Walshe sentenced for wife's murder
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Brian Walshe, the Boston man found guilty of murder his wife nearly three years ago, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting female passenger in Tempe

Mario Bernal-Hernandez, a 31-year-old Phoenix man working as an Uber driver, is accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger during a ride in Tempe.

Police investigating woman's death in Phoenix
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A woman died at the hospital after police say she was found with critical injuries on Dec. 17 near 12th Street and Mountain View Road.