Arizona

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.
Remnants of stone bridge pylons remain along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29. The flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure throughout the canyon.

Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves one dead, over a dozen missing

 In an aerial view, the home of Nancy Guthrie is shown on March 02, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Human remains found near Nancy Guthrie's home not related to investigation, sheriff department says

Catalina Ochoa visits a memorial for Nancy Guthrie in front of the KVOA news station on March 03, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping released six months into unsolved case


Kari Lake files lawsuit against Arizona elections officials

Lake joins the ranks of several GOP candidates refusing to accept election results.

 Republican nominee for Arizona governor Kari Lake speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas

Antisemitic murder in Arizona could have been prevented says NY security group

The group coordinates security for Jewish organizations across the country. Last week, it alerted authorities in New York City to an online post by someone who said he would “shoot up a synagogue.”

The University of Arizona (UofA).

This cryonics facility in Arizona is preserving bodies to revive later

At Alcor Life Extension Foundation, the bodies and heads of 199 humans who opted to be cryopreserved in hopes of being revived in the future are stored inside tanks with liquid nitrogen.

 Patient storage at Alcor Life Extension Foundation

Arizona abortion ruling will set women back 'more than a century' - White House

An Arizona judge ruled that ban on abortion set more than a century ago could be enforced in 2022 in the same manner as in 1901.

 Abortion rights activists protest against probable overturn of Roe v. Wade

Arizona school district failed to respond to antisemitic harassment - Federal investigation

As a result of the months of harassment, the student, who was previously enrolled in honors courses, began homeschooling.

 The Department of Education determined that the Kyrene School District violated the Civil Rights Act in its mishandling of antisemitic harassment addressed at a student.

GOP nominee for Arizona governor denounces endorsee’s statement that Jews are ‘evil’

“Outline and detail the evil. Amen,” Jackson wrote. “The Jews. Illuminati. Covid shots kill. Rothschilds. Communists. Woke pastors. Social gospel. Christ will chuck a bunch of stuff in the fire.”

Arizona State Highway welcome sign

This Israeli-American philanthropist is advocating for IHRA definition in 7 US states

The Israeli-American Coalition for Action, headed by chairman Shawn Evehaim will promote legislation laws based on the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Here is his interview.

Chairman of the Israeli-American Council Shawn Evenhaim.

Israeli desalination project set to give Arizona century of water - interview with gov.

Visiting governor Ducey, who founded Cold Stone Creamery, says Ben & Jerry's should get out of politics and sell ice cream.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks at the Memorial Day event at the 9/11 Living Memorial in Arazim Valley, Jerusalem, May 30, 2022.

Arizona governor plants ‘peace tree’ in Jerusalem Memorial Day ceremony

Doug Ducey is on a five-day visit to Israel that aims to bolster trade ties and boost tech cooperation.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (left) and KKL – JNF Vice Chairman Yair Lootsteen stand next to the olive tree planted by the governor at the 9/11 Living Memorial in Arazim Valley, Jerusalem, May 30, 2022.

Arizona offers gas chamber as an execution method for Jewish inmate

Arizona law still allows gas to be used in executions of people who were originally sentenced prior to 1992.

 Empty poison gas cans of the pesticide Zyklon B are exhibited in the museum of the former concentration camp Auschwitz.