Crime Files: Arizona unsolved murder, Tucson real estate agent attacked, nearly abducted
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Our top stories for the week of Oct. 17: An Arizona couple's murder remains unsolved nearly two decades later; a Phoenix Police officer arrested for solicitation of prostitution; Pima County deputies search for escaped inmate; Phoenix man captured on camera aiming a gun at witnesses in a parking lot; and a Tucson real estate agent was attacked and escaped abduction by now-wanted suspect, police say.

'Karen'-themed Halloween display, Power Rangers, creepy crawlers: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a controversial Halloween decoration, Power Rangers stopping an assault, and some extremely closeup photos of animals to spice up your week.

Cardinals' offense non-existent in Seattle, photographer shoved by NFL star: top sports stories

The Arizona Cardinals' offensive struggles continued in a road loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and a photographer filed a police report after being pushed to the ground by an NFL star – these are the top stories in the world of sports for Oct. 10-16.

Wood chipper death, man allegedly kills his father, GCU students killed in crash: this week's top stories

A California man's wood chipper death makes headlines, an Arizona man reportedly kills his father and is then shot by police, and three teen GCU students are killed in an apparent DUI crash. Here are this week's top stories.

Crime Files: Gunfire at Arizona State Fair; Glendale man accused of killing father
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Our top crime stories for the week of Oct. 10: Several men detained, guns found following Arizona State Fair shooting reports; Glendale Police officers shoot suspect accused of killing his father; store owner catches apparent shoplifters on camera; Arizona Supreme Court allows execution of death-row inmate Murray Hooper to proceed; Arizona deputies, K-9 Kilo, track down suspects trafficking $1.4M worth of fentanyl.

Blind woman pilots plane, 'Burnt Hair', Fat Bear Week winner: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a teen accidentally swallowing a dog toy, a blind woman piloting a plane, and the champion of Fat Bear Week to spice up your week.

NFL modifies concussion protocol, Rams player tackles protester, NASCAR wars of layoffs: top sports stories

The NFL is modifying its concussion protocols, the Eagles stay undefeated after beating the Cardinals, a Rams player tackled a protester, NASCAR warns of layoffs, and just how much is Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball worth?

Professor killed by former student, violent Tinder meet-up, deadly Maserati theft: this week's top stories

At the top of the list is a University of Arizona professor allegedly killed by a former student who was banned from being on campus. Further down the list is a story of a Tinder meet-up gone wrong – and turned violent.

Crime Files: UArizona professor murdered; Tinder meetup ends in armed robbery
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Our top crime stories for the week of Oct. 3: A University of Arizona professor allegedly killed by a former student; a domestic violence suspect setting a north Phoenix home on fire; a motorcyclist struck by hit-and-run driver on Loop 101; a Tinder meet-up turns into an armed robbery at Phoenix hotel; and a brawl at Circle K that ends in a stabbing.

J.J. Watt's 'heart shocked back into rhythm'; fan plunges to death at Steelers stadium: top sports stories

Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt tweets about his heart scare; Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw says he's working his way back to 100% after cancer battles; a man fell to his death from an escalator at a Pittsburgh Steelers game; the Miami Dolphins fired a neurotrauma consultant who evaluated quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he stumbled off the field against Buffalo; and Antonio Brown used lewd incident to push for an NFL job – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Sept. 26 - Oct. 2.

Hiker found dead, adult Happy Meals, child's remains thrown in trash: this week's top stories

This week's top stories include an Arizona hiker being found dead, McDonald's offering adult Happy Meals, and an ex-boyfriend who claims he was “blacked out” when he broke into his former girlfriend's home and threw her child's ashes in the trash.

Crime Files: Man dumped body parts in Arizona, Phoenix canal murder trial to begin
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This week's top crime stories for the week of Sept. 26: Woman, boy found dead in San Tan Valley home; Glendale family sounds off as street racing takes a toll on their home; a man found guilty of dumping body parts in Arizona; a convenience store employee says a delivery driver scalded her; and Bryan Patrick Miller, a man accused of killing two women in 1993, is expected to stand trial Oct. 3.

Surprise Disney trips, Costco hot dogs, adult Happy Meals: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a veteran getting surprised with a Disneyland trip, John Cena breaking a Wake-a-Wish record, and a man getting locked in a chicken coop to spice up your week.

Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury, Rihanna to headline Super bowl halftime show: top sports stories

Robert Sarver announced he will seek buyers for the Suns and Mercury franchises, police are investigating allegations that a fan struck Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in the face, Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl 57 halftime show at State Farm Stadium, Jae Crowder will not be at training camp for the Suns, and a pro surfer died after suffering a seizure.

Body found in container by bicyclist, Rob Schneider works at Phoenix drive-thru: this week's top stories

From Sept. 18-24, our top stories included the shocking discovery of a body inside a container made by a bicyclist in Phoenix, and actor Rob Schneider surprised customers by serving up chicken fingers at a Valley fast-food restaurant to promote his movie, which was shot in Arizona.

A desert 'tsunami,' SeaPod homes, and 'Zillow Gone Wild': This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

From Raising Cane's customers getting a surprise from actor Rob Schneider to a desert 'tsunami' in Death Valley, a Phoenix home decorated to look like an 80's movie, and a "Godzilla" scaling a Florida home, there was no shortage of intriguing tales this week. Here are some of our favorite heartwarming and offbeat stories from Sept. 17 - 24 that have helped make our days a little brighter - or at least, more interesting.

Polygamist leader arrested, mummified body found, King Charles' 'sausage fingers': this week's top stories

A polygamist leader in Arizona was arrested after girls were reportedly found inside an enclosed trailer, a “mummified” body was found inside a bathtub during a burglary investigation, and speculation around King Charles' “sausage fingers” ramps up as photos resurface online. Here are this week's top stories.

Crime Files: Arizona beauty salon owner murdered; mummified body found in home
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Our top crime stories for the week of Sept. 12: An Arizona man charged after girls found in enclosed trailer; new reports reveal background of a north Phoenix mass shooting suspect; Bullhead City police arrest burglary suspect, discover mummified body inside home; a beauty salon owner accused of killing wife, another man in Avondale; Arizona troopers recover a dog stolen from a California family.

Comforting babies, rooftop dogs, and a Subway sandwich with feces? This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines

Need a break from bad news? Here are some stories about a Glendale husky who loves to sit on the roof, a Subway sandwich allegedly containing feces, and a Chick-fil-A worker tackling a carjacker to spice up your week.