Arizona in the news.

Former American Soldier Who Fought For Al-Qaeda Arrested

March 29, 2013

A Phoenix, Arizona man who served in the Army has been arrested charged with fighting as part of Al Qaeda in Syria.

Eric Harroun, who left the Army on diability after a truck accident in 2003, faces charges of conspiring to use a rocked-propelled grenade while fighting with Al-Qaeda. Harroun had admitted to being a “Muslim freedom fighter” during a Skype interview with Fox News on March 11th. (more…)

“Valley Fever” On Rise in California; Arizona

March 29, 2013

A new report is showing that a fungal infection called Valley Fever is up across the Southwest United States.

More than 22,000 cases were confirmed in 2011, a rise from 2,265 cases in 1998 according to the CDC. The report only looks at cases in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Texas also houses the fungus that causes the disease but they do not report statistics to the CDC. (more…)

Winter Storm Q Photos

February 21, 2013

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Winter Storm ‘Q’ Barrels Through Nation’s Midsection

February 21, 2013

Winter Storm “Q,” which has already dumped a layer of snow in Arizona, New Mexico and Southern California, moves with full force into the eastern Plains and Midwest on Thursday, where it could dump a foot and a half of snow in some areas. (more…)

Arizona Desert Snow Thwarts Top Golfers

February 21, 2013

Top golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were forced off a golf course in Arizona when a snowstorm made play impossible.

The snow halted the opening round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship before McIlroy and Woods could tee off. (more…)

Arizona Toughens Abortion Restrictions

April 13, 2012

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed legislation Thursday making it illegal in Arizona to obtain an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. (more…)

Massive Dust Storm Descends on Phoenix Area

July 6, 2011

A massive dust storm descended on the Phoenix area on Tuesday night, drastically reducing visibility and delaying flights as strong winds toppled trees and caused power outages for thousands of residents in the valley. (more…)