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The aquatic frogs were thought to be only in eastern Arizona, western New Mexico and northern Mexico but historically were more widespread.

Rare leopard frog photographed far away from its known habitat

Jul 25, 2020 09:32

The aquatic frogs were thought to be only in eastern Arizona, western New Mexico and northern Mexico but historically were more widespread. read more

Mexico and the United States agreed previously to limit border crossings to essential activities, but up until this week, that had mainly been enforced for people entering the United States, not the other way.

Covid-19 fear prompts Mexican town to block road from US border

Jul 06, 2020 10:45

Mexico and the United States agreed previously to limit border crossings to essential activities, but up until this week, that had mainly been enforced for people entering the United States, not the other way. read more

Arizona has seen a major upsurge in infections and there were worries about intensified contagion during the July 4 weekend.

Virus fear prompts Mexican town to block road from US border

Jul 05, 2020 23:53

Arizona has seen a major upsurge in infections and there were worries about intensified contagion during the July 4 weekend. read more

More than half of new US cases each day come from Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, home to 30% of the country’s population. All four states plus 10 others saw new cases more than double in June.

US records highest one-day jump of nearly 50,000 Covid-19 cases

Jul 02, 2020 07:23

More than half of new US cases each day come from Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, home to 30% of the country’s population. All four states plus 10 others saw new cases more than double in June. read more

The total of reported new cases shot up to 34,720 on Tuesday taking the total to 2.34 million, according to the Johns Hopkins Institute tracker, and fatalities went up by 826 to 121,225.

US Covid-19 cases surging, officials say it could worsen

Jun 24, 2020 20:25

The total of reported new cases shot up to 34,720 on Tuesday taking the total to 2.34 million, according to the Johns Hopkins Institute tracker, and fatalities went up by 826 to 121,225. read more

Speculative scenarios that showcase the changing relationships between the natural world and the human body

Review: Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse and other Possible Situations by SB Divya

Jun 19, 2020 21:28

Speculative scenarios that showcase the changing relationships between the natural world and the human body read more

Less than 12 hours ago, the president had told reporters at a mask-making factory in Arizona that the task force, which is spearheading the federal response to the outbreak, has done a good job thus far but he wants to replace it with “something different” for Phase Two, the reopening of the country.

Donald Trump reverses himself, will keep task-force ‘indefinitely’

May 06, 2020 20:14

Less than 12 hours ago, the president had told reporters at a mask-making factory in Arizona that the task force, which is spearheading the federal response to the outbreak, has done a good job thus far but he wants to replace it with “something different” for Phase Two, the reopening of the country. read more

The mass -- roughly 1.9-3.5 meters (6-11 feet) in diameter -- was observed by researchers Kacper Wierzchos and Teddy Pruyne at the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona on the night of February 15.

Earth captures new ‘mini moon’, say astronomers

Feb 27, 2020 18:50

The mass -- roughly 1.9-3.5 meters (6-11 feet) in diameter -- was observed by researchers Kacper Wierzchos and Teddy Pruyne at the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona on the night of February 15. read more

The Department of Public Safety tweeted the bizarre incident which took place in Arizona along with a picture of the skeleton in the front seat of the car.

Man pulled over for driving with bizarre passenger in front seat…a ‘skeleton’

Jan 27, 2020 15:10

The Department of Public Safety tweeted the bizarre incident which took place in Arizona along with a picture of the skeleton in the front seat of the car. read more

Rachel Henry, 22, was booked into the Maricopa County jail on three counts of first-degree murder after admitting she had harmed the children, Phoenix Police Sergeant Mercedes Fortune said.

Mother smothers her 3 children, props their bodies on sofa

Jan 22, 2020 15:32

Rachel Henry, 22, was booked into the Maricopa County jail on three counts of first-degree murder after admitting she had harmed the children, Phoenix Police Sergeant Mercedes Fortune said. read more

After the post went viral, Daniel said in a later update, “I’m not mad but I am sad and I will take reparations in free chicken sandwiches.”

Eatery writes ‘ugly sweater’ on takeaway slip, customer says ‘not my pleasure’

Dec 01, 2019 11:01

After the post went viral, Daniel said in a later update, “I’m not mad but I am sad and I will take reparations in free chicken sandwiches.” read more

Maricopa Police Department spokesman Ricardo Alvarado said Machelle Hobson died Tuesday at a Phoenix-area hospital. Her death was ruled natural and there was no crime suspected in it, according to Scottsdale police.

YouTuber, accused of abusing adopted kids for poor performance, dies

Nov 14, 2019 07:56

Maricopa Police Department spokesman Ricardo Alvarado said Machelle Hobson died Tuesday at a Phoenix-area hospital. Her death was ruled natural and there was no crime suspected in it, according to Scottsdale police. read more

Arpaio, 87, a Republican who was voted out of office in 2016 after a 24-year tenure as Maricopa County’s longest-serving sheriff, said he will seek his party’s nomination for the post again in the Aug. 4, 2020 primary, running against his onetime chief...

Ex-Arizona lawman seeks to reclaim mantle as ‘America’s toughest sheriff’

Aug 26, 2019 14:31

Arpaio, 87, a Republican who was voted out of office in 2016 after a 24-year tenure as Maricopa County’s longest-serving sheriff, said he will seek his party’s nomination for the post again in the Aug. 4, 2020 primary, running against his onetime chief... read more

Alex Kack‘s amused reaction to an anti-immigrant protester at a Tucson City Council meeting has earned him folk hero status on social media.

‘Green Shirt Guy’ laughs at Trump supporter in viral clip. Reacts to online fame

Aug 09, 2019 12:36

Alex Kack‘s amused reaction to an anti-immigrant protester at a Tucson City Council meeting has earned him folk hero status on social media. read more