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Crime-courts

Jury awards $200,000 to Mexican tourist in Colorado ‘fart police’ lawsuit

Jury awards $200,000 to Mexican tourist in Colorado ‘fart police’ lawsuit

  • Shelly Bradbury The Denver Post

A Colorado jury awarded more than $200,000 to a Mexican tourist who was bitten by a police dog three years ago after officers gave nonsensical Spanish-language warnings about the dog.

Brand conviction shines light on industry culture of silence

Brand conviction shines light on industry culture of silence

  • Sam Tobin and Michael Holden
    Reuters

Some women say they feared that speaking out against high-profile performers could damage their careers.

Susan Smith seeks release 32 years after killing sons

Susan Smith seeks release 32 years after killing sons

  • Terry Benjamin II
    Spartanburg Herald-Journal

More than three decades ago, she drowned her two young sons and fabricated a story that riveted the nation.

Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's rape trial

Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's rape trial

  • REUTERS

The jury in the trial of British comedian and actor Russell Brand, who is accused of a string of sex offenses, began their deliberations Tuesday.

Leak website releases Homeland Security employees’ data

Leak website releases Homeland Security employees’ data

  • AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter
    Reuters

Data of more than 40,000 workers were exposed. It’s the third major government data leak to have made headlines in the past month.

Democrats want special counsel to probe Trump-Epstein ties

Democrats want special counsel to probe Trump-Epstein ties

  • Erin Mansfield
    USA Today

A report released this week includes public documents of Trump and Epstein's relationship and a new rape allegation against Trump.

Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to murder of Utah police chief's 17-year-old daughter

Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to murder of Utah police chief's 17-year-old daughter

  • N'dea Yancey-Bragg and Amanda Lee Myers USA Today

More than 50 years after hunters found the body of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith in Utah, officials have determined that notorious serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for her murder.

Trump donor sues Kimberly Guilfoyle, alleges defamation

Trump donor sues Kimberly Guilfoyle, alleges defamation

    The former U.S. ambassador to Greece denies Eric Deters’ allegation that she pushed him to pay off her $100,000 credit card bill last year.

    Remembering the anthrax attacks 25 years later

    Remembering the anthrax attacks 25 years later

      On Oct. 15, 2001, an intern in then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle’s Capitol Hill office opened a letter and white powder spilled out.

      Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry

      Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry

        As illegal grow sites shut down, the land, agricultural equipment and dangerous chemicals are abandoned.

        Nevada legalized marijuana. The black market continues

        Nevada legalized marijuana. The black market continues

          Robberies and killings linked to black market marijuana transactions persisted after state voters approved legalizing cannabis.

          Tennessee governor orders investigation into failed Christa Pike execution

          Tennessee governor orders investigation into failed Christa Pike execution

            Early Thursday, Christa's Pike's location and condition weren't clear. What was clear is that her execution in Tennessee did not go as planned.

            Hear why Pat Foor bought an abandoned marijuana grow in Holdenville

            Hear why Pat Foor bought an abandoned marijuana grow in Holdenville

              Hear why Pat Foor bought an abandoned marijuana grow site in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

              Jury duty might sound annoying. It can be far worse than that

              Jury duty might sound annoying. It can be far worse than that

                A 2016 review of research on juries found as many as 50% of jurors had trauma-related symptoms, which for some persisted for months.

                Local News

                Despite CBP no-show, Tubac residents meet to question need for checkpoint expansion

                November 9 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

                Photos: 37th Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson

                Photos: 37th Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson

                Thousands of people participated in the 37th Annual All Souls Procession on Nov. 8, 2026.

                Photos: Arizona leaves it late, comes back to edge TCU 29-28

                Photos: Arizona leaves it late, comes back to edge TCU 29-28

                The Wildcats used all the clock to get past the visiting Horned Frogs 29-28, November 6, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: University of Arizona takes down Iona 74-61

                Photos: University of Arizona takes down Iona 74-61

                The Wildcats use a good first half to ride out a shaky second half in dropping Iona 74-61 in their pre-conference game, November 8, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                State & Regional

                Senate votes to advance permitting bill that helps Copper World mine

                Senate votes to advance permitting bill that helps Copper World mine

                The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Monday to advance a far-reaching and controversial bill that would expedite permitting of both oil pipelines and solar energy delivery pipelines and remove a key obstacle to allowing the Copper World mine outside Tucson to dispose of its wastes on federal lands.

                Arizona GOP senator says voters didn't reject Republican policies

                Arizona GOP senator says voters didn't reject Republican policies

                PHOENIX — Yes, voters decimated the ranks of Arizona Senate Republicans at the ballot box this year.

                Arizona's No Labels Party loses at polls, fights for new name

                Arizona's No Labels Party loses at polls, fights for new name

                Despite losing every race in last week's midterm election, Arizona’s No Labels Party is appealing a court ruling blocking its bid to change its name to the Arizona Independent Party.

                After rout, Arizona GOP asks: Who’s in charge?

                After rout, Arizona GOP asks: Who’s in charge?

                Arizona Republicans face a leadership vacuum and calls for a party overhaul after crushing midterm losses exposed deep divisions between MAGA loyalists and McCain-style conservatives.

                Nation & World

                6 simple money-saving rules that can help you build wealth

                6 simple money-saving rules that can help you build wealth

                CreditNinja reports six money-saving rules to build wealth, emphasizing smart financial choices like the Rule of 72, the 15% retirement rule, and automation.

                5 steps organizations can take to prepare for the post-quantum era

                5 steps organizations can take to prepare for the post-quantum era

                ZeroTier reports five steps organizations should take to prepare for the post-quantum era, focusing on assessing risks and transitioning to quantum-safe standards.

                5 US airports perfect for fall foliage trips

                5 US airports perfect for fall foliage trips

                Jettly reports on five U.S. airports ideal for fall foliage trips, highlighting scenic destinations in Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina Vermont, and Virginia.

                Open health insurance enrollment: What it means for your taxes

                Open health insurance enrollment: What it means for your taxes

                Intuit TurboTax reports open enrollment impacts self-employed taxes, affecting income estimate, plan choice, and coverage decisions, crucial for deductions and credits.

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                End of an era: Sahuarita's vast pecan groves are sold

                End of an era: Sahuarita's vast pecan groves are sold

                Arizona GOP senator says voters didn't reject Republican policies

                Arizona GOP senator says voters didn't reject Republican policies

                Despite CBP no-show, Tubac residents meet to question need for checkpoint expansion

                Despite CBP no-show, Tubac residents meet to question need for checkpoint expansion

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

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                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

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                Crime

                Prosecutors seek Tucson YouTuber's release amid delays

                Prosecutors seek Tucson YouTuber's release amid delays

                Tucson YouTuber Lane Myers will remain in prison until at least Nov. 17 despite prosecutors seeking his release after new evidence cast doubt on emails used to revoke his probation.

                Tucson man charged in deadly sex-pay dispute ruled competent for trial

                Tucson man charged in deadly sex-pay dispute ruled competent for trial

                A Tucson man who was charged with murder after he told police he shot and killed a woman during an argument about paying for sex has been ruled competent to stand trial.

                Tucson prosecutor placed on leave as police investigate 'possible misconduct'

                Tucson prosecutor placed on leave as police investigate 'possible misconduct'

                Tucson city prosecutor Matthew Walker has been placed on paid leave as police investigate possible misconduct involving a stalking case connected to his wife.

                Police: Arizona school janitor traded vapes for girls' nude photos

                Police: Arizona school janitor traded vapes for girls' nude photos

                An Arizona school janitor accused of soliciting girls' nude photos in exchange for vapes, police say.

                Politics

                Senate votes to advance permitting bill that helps Copper World mine

                Senate votes to advance permitting bill that helps Copper World mine

                The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Monday to advance a far-reaching and controversial bill that would expedite permitting of both oil pipelines and solar energy delivery pipelines and remove a key obstacle to allowing the Copper World mine outside Tucson to dispose of its wastes on federal lands.

                Despite CBP no-show, Tubac residents meet to question need for checkpoint expansion

                Despite CBP no-show, Tubac residents meet to question need for checkpoint expansion

                Hundreds turned out for a long-awaited meeting in Tubac with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official Monday, with many hoping for answers about a proposed major expansion of the Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 between Tubac and Amado.

                Arizona GOP senator says voters didn't reject Republican policies

                Arizona GOP senator says voters didn't reject Republican policies

                PHOENIX — Yes, voters decimated the ranks of Arizona Senate Republicans at the ballot box this year.

                'Desecration' of Indigenous burial grounds for AZ border wall spurs calls to change law

                'Desecration' of Indigenous burial grounds for AZ border wall spurs calls to change law

                After the latest incident of border-wall contractors disturbing or destroying Indigenous sacred sites in Southern Arizona, critics are calling for an end to the federal government's power to ignore dozens of environmental and cultural protection laws under a waiver authority established afte…

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