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West

Swedes scratch heads at Trump's suggestion of major incident

  • By Matti Huuhtanen The Associated Press

HELSINKI — Swedes have been scratching their heads and ridiculing President Trump’s remarks that suggested a major incident had happened in the Scandinavian country.

Medical marijuana industry grows in New Mexico

Medical marijuana industry grows in New Mexico

  • The Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE — The medical marijuana industry is growing in New Mexico.

Bison calves born on open space north of Fort Collins

Bison calves born on open space north of Fort Collins

  • The Associated Press

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A dozen bison are now living on the plains north of Fort Collins following the birth of two calves last week.

LA school district settles for $88M in sex abuse cases

    LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Unified School District has agreed to pay $88 million to settle teacher sex-abuse lawsuits involving 30 children and their families at two elementary schools.

    Dog groomer arrested after Dachshund in his care dies

      SAN MATEO, Calif. — Police in Northern California say they have arrested a dog groomer on suspicion of felony animal cruelty charges after a Dachshund in his care died from internal injuries.

      Patient escapes from psychiatric hospital, quickly captured

        SEATTLE — A patient who was with a group of other patients being escorted by staff at Washington's largest psychiatric hospital escaped Monday and was out for more than an hour before being caught, authorities said.

        Goodyear man upset with daughter's T-shirt kills family dog

          GOODYEAR — Authorities say a Goodyear man is facing charges after killing the family dog because he was upset with his teenage daughter's T-shirt.

          Authorities ID man who led them on 100-mile chase in Arizona

            ASH FORK — Authorities have identified the man they say led them on a 100-mile chase on a northern Arizona interstate over the weekend.

            Man dies after assault at Northern California music festival

              SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Northern California authorities say a 31-year-old man is dead following an altercation at a heavily attended music festival.

              Colorado babysitter allegedly takes kids to bank robbery

                SEVERANCE, Colo. — A Colorado woman is accused of taking two children she was babysitting to a bank robbery.

                Local News

                Bicyclist struck, killed on Tucson's northeast side

                April 8 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Arizona Daily Star.

                Bicyclist struck, killed on Tucson's northeast side

                Bicyclist struck, killed on Tucson's northeast side

                A bicyclist was fatally struck by a car Tuesday afternoon on East Tanque Verde Road near North Pantano Road, Tucson police say.

                Tucson police: Man struck, killed crossing street

                Tucson police: Man struck, killed crossing street

                The 14th pedestrian fatality so far in Tucson this year happened about 3 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of South Alvernon Way and East 29th Street, police say.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 8

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 8

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                State & Regional

                Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                PHOENIX — A higher percentage of Arizonans have been knocked off food stamps since Congress approved the budget law known as HR 1 than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.

                Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                PHOENIX — Arizona won't require schools and colleges that discuss contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to also tell the students about adoption.

                Iconic Route 66 turns 100

                Iconic Route 66 turns 100

                Known for its neon lights and roadside diners, Route 66 boasts a rich and complicated history that has lured motorists for generations.

                Nation & World

                Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

                Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

                Last year, when the additional subsidies for the purchase of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act were removed, there were widespread predictions that millions of Americans would go without health insurance. As of early 2024, approximately 27.1 million people of all ages in the United States were estimated to be without health insurance,...

                Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

                Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

                “Today is not about the person responsible. Today is about the women’s lives who were stolen,” Melissa Kahn, Brainard-Barnes’s sister said.

                Long Island architect pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed another

                Long Island architect pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed another

                A Long Island architect who led a secret life as a serial killer pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth.

                'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

                'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

                Perry's role as Chandler Bing on NBC's "Friends" in the 1990s and 2000s made him one of the biggest television stars of the era.

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                Tucson man dies in fall at Puerto Peñasco bar

                Tucson man dies in fall at Puerto Peñasco bar

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                Arizona lawmaker claims interference in grand jury probe

                Arizona lawmaker claims interference in grand jury probe

                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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                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

                Provided
                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

                Contributor
                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

                Contributor
                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                A man linked to a stolen vehicle was shot and wounded during a stand off with police Monday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Increased police presence and traffic control will be in effect in Tucson Saturday for Arizona's Final Four game vs. Michigan near the University of Arizona and in downtown. 

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                A Tucson man linked to the theft of more than a half-ton of copper wire during a 2025 spree has been sentenced to five years in prison.

                Politics

                Grijalva calls Trump’s handling of Iran war 'unhinged and deranged'

                Grijalva calls Trump’s handling of Iran war 'unhinged and deranged'

                U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, a Tucson Democrat, calls for President Donald Trump to be removed from office through the 25th Amendment. 

                Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                PHOENIX — A higher percentage of Arizonans have been knocked off food stamps since Congress approved the budget law known as HR 1 than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                Hobbs nixes linking contraceptive info with adoption info in schools

                PHOENIX — Arizona won't require schools and colleges that discuss contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to also tell the students about adoption.

                Supervisors call on Nanos to answer about work history, discipline

                Supervisors call on Nanos to answer about work history, discipline

                Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has been asked by the Board of Supervisors to give them details about his work history, disciplinary action against a political foe and more information about the department's cooperation with ICE.

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