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Arizona /ˌæ.ɹɪˈzoʊ.nə/ is a U.S. state located in the Southwestern United States. It is best known for its desert landscape, which includes cacti. Arizona is also known for its exceptionally hot summers and mild winters. Less well known is the pine-covered high country in the north-central portion of the state, which contrasts with the lower deserts of the state. Read more at Wikipedia

Key senators tightly control immigration debate

Posted on 2013-05-25 14:06:00 from Washington Examiner

...Republicans have a pass on this one?" In fact, for days, the two GOP Gang of Eight members on the committee, Sens. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, wound up opposing changes they might otherwise have supported — far more often than...

Jury foreman in Arizona case says life or death decision unfair

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:51:00 from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

PHOENIX • They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wr

6 things you need to know about dark money groups

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:45:00 from Salon

...questions. It’s the Russian nesting doll phenomenon. Last election, for instance, California’s election agency pushed for an Arizona social welfare nonprofit to disclose donors for $11 million spent on two California ballot initiatives. The answer? Another...

Rockies try to extend winning streak over rival Giants

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:39:00 from The Sports Network

...San Francisco. Tyler Chatwood allowed just four hits over six innings of work to earn the win. The Rockies also remained tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks atop the NL West, with the Giants falling a game back of the clubs. Tim Lincecum lost his second consecutive...

Brewers shoot for quick series win over Pirates

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:39:00 from The Sports Network

...a sore shoulder. Fiers has made just one start this season, allowing six earned runs in five innings of work in an April 6 loss to Arizona. He's since made seven appearances out of the bullpen and owns a 1-2 record with a 5.93 ERA. The 6-foot-2 right-hander...

Arizona sheriff illegally used racial profiling, judge rules

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:38:00 from Chicago Tribune

...bad training," he said. ICE officials could not immediately be reached for comment Friday evening. Maricopa County is home to Arizona's biggest city, Phoenix, and has significant Latino and immigrant populations. In his ruling, Snow took issue with many of...

Weekend Time Schedule

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:35:00 from Miami Herald

...7:15 p.m. St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 7:15 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 7:15 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 10:10 p.m. NBA PLAYOFFS San Antonio at Memphis, 9 p.m. NHL PLAYOFFS N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Detroit at Chicago,...

Saturday Time Schedule

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:35:00 from Miami Herald

Discount Tire and the No. 22 NASCAR Team With Brad Keselowski Roll...

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:29:00 from PRWeb

...team featuring champion driver Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney. Discount Tire/America’s Tire, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer. The company does business under the trade name Discount Tire in most of...

Obama sees terror threat reduced to pre-9/11 level

Posted on 2013-05-25 13:28:00 from Boston Herald

...other federal agencies gives the GOP something... WASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama decided to attend a memorial service in Arizona for victims of a deadly... WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the nation must do more than just remember its fallen...

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Arizona Cardinls Foolish to Give Tyrann Mathieu a 4-Year Deal

Posted on 2013-05-24 22:01:00 from Rant Sports Videos

Arizona Cardinls Foolish to Give Tyrann Mathieu a 4-Year Deal Tyrann Mathieu couldn't even finish four years at LSU, but that didn't stop the Arizona Cardinals from giving the cornerback a four year deal. From: Rant Sports Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:48 More in Sports

Phoenix AZ Personal Injury Attorney Mesa Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Arizona

Posted on 2013-05-24 19:45:00 from FindLaw Videos

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Phoenix AZ Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Mesa Back Injury Lawyer Arizona

Posted on 2013-05-24 19:53:00 from FindLaw Videos

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Phoenix AZ Brain Injury Attorney Mesa Head Injury Lawyer Arizona

Posted on 2013-05-24 19:41:00 from FindLaw Videos

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Phoenix AZ Catastrophic Injury Attorney Mesa Neck & Back Injury Lawyer Arizona

Posted on 2013-05-24 19:50:00 from FindLaw Videos

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AZ Rep. Invokes Carl Sagan While Leading Arizona House Pre-Session Prayer

Posted on 2013-05-22 20:38:00 from 5min Videos

Arizona State Rep. Juan Mendez (D) turned a Tuesday afternoon prayer into something much more. He asked lawmakers to refrain from bowing their heads and instead to view their surroundings.

Arizona Teen Allegedly Finds Worm in McDonald's Burger

Posted on 2013-05-21 15:57:00 from 5min Videos

A high school senior in Arizona says he was eating breakfast at McDonald’s when he bit into a worm.

Jodi Arias and the Hung Jury: Now What?

Posted on 2013-05-24 16:08:00 from 5min Videos

In many states, the death penalty would be completely off the table if the jury couldn’t agree during the first sentencing phase. Not so in Arizona.

Glow-in-the-Dark Cockroach, Tiny Frog Among New Species

Posted on 2013-05-24 18:57:00 from 5min Videos

Arizona State University scientists have released the top 10 newly discovered species of 2012.

Arias jury unable to agree on penalty

Posted on 2013-05-24 00:16:00 from CNN.com Video

Arias jury unable to agree on penalty An Arizona jury could not reach a decision on whether Jodi Arias should be executed for murdering Travis Alexander. From: CNN Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:15 More in News & Politics

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Joe Arpaio of Arizona - Published on 2013-05-25 09:25:00 by Guardian Unlimited

Joe Arpaio of Arizona

Published by Guardian Unlimited on 2013-05-25 09:25:00

Jodi Arias stands as the jury enters the courtroom before the verdict for sentencing was declared a hung jury for her first degree murder conviction at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The jury in Jodi Arias' trial was dismissed Thursday after failing to reach a unanimous decision on whether the woman they convicted of murdering her one-time boyfriend should be sentenced to life or death in a case that has captured headlines worldwide with its sex, lies, violence. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

- Published on 2013-05-25 04:27:00 by Boston.com

Jodi Arias stands as the jury enters the courtroom before the verdict for sentencing was declared a hung jury for her first degree murder conviction at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The jury in Jodi Arias' trial was dismissed Thursday after failing to reach a unanimous decision on whether the woman they convicted of murdering her one-time boyfriend should be sentenced to life or death in a case that has captured headlines worldwide with its sex, lies, violence. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-25 04:27:00

Padres Come Up Short In Arizona - Published on 2013-05-25 02:47:00 by NBC San Diego

Padres Come Up Short In Arizona

Published by NBC San Diego on 2013-05-25 02:47:00

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Branson McCarthy delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 24, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) - Published on 2013-05-25 00:58:00 by Wilkes-Barre Weekender

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Branson McCarthy delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 24, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Published by Wilkes-Barre Weekender on 2013-05-25 00:58:00

Arizona Sheriff-Racial Profiling - Published on 2013-05-24 20:44:00 by Charlotte Observer

Arizona Sheriff-Racial Profiling

Published by Charlotte Observer on 2013-05-24 20:44:00

Jodi Arias stands as the jury is excused after the verdict for sentencing was declared a hung jury for her first degree murder conviction at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, Ariz., on Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

- Published on 2013-05-24 20:09:00 by Boston.com

Jodi Arias stands as the jury is excused after the verdict for sentencing was declared a hung jury for her first degree murder conviction at Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix, Ariz., on Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace, Pool)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-24 20:09:00

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Arizona investigating angry email sent lawmakers - Published on 2013-05-24 14:46:00 by AzFamily.com

Arizona investigating angry email sent lawmakers

Published by AzFamily.com on 2013-05-24 14:46:00

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer gives a thumbs up to hundreds of supporters as she touts her Medicaid expansion plan during a rally in a public bid to persuade the GOP-led Legislature to move forward the proposal that has divided Republican lawmakers, at the Arizona Capitol, on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Phoenix. - Published on 2013-05-24 14:33:00 by NorthJersey.com

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer gives a thumbs up to hundreds of supporters as she touts her Medicaid expansion plan during a rally in a public bid to persuade the GOP-led Legislature to move forward the proposal that has divided Republican lawmakers, at the Arizona Capitol, on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Phoenix.

Published by NorthJersey.com on 2013-05-24 14:33:00

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I made the pitches I wanted to make, but I didn't get the results you normally get when you make your pitch ... You have to give them credit, they hit some good pitches. Overall, I just came up short....

in Recap: Arizona vs. San Diego

Belleville News-Democrat - 2013-05-25 11:49:00

I try to throw as many strikes as I can, and whatever I have that day just let it go into each pitch and sometimes it works and sometimes the other team will punish you if you're not on your stuff ... But more often than not, if you just have conviction and just keep trying to do it, luck will favor you a little bit....

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Belleville News-Democrat - 2013-05-25 11:49:00

I'm kind of glad they didn't now ... I thought about that before the game. It is what it is....

in Baseball: Arizona 4, USC 3, 10 innings: Great time to find form

AZ starnet.com - 2013-05-25 07:52:00