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There were fewer alcohol-related crashes in 2025 in Arizona compared to 2024, but the data showed crashes that involved alcohol impairment and speeding remain a leading cause of injuries and death, state transportation officials said. There were 1,156 traffic fatalities on all Arizona roads in 2025, a 5.2% decrease from 2024, state transportation officials said.

Imagine the Dallas Cowboys threatening to sue the NFC East, then teams in the division saying they won’t play them unless they remove a player from their roster. No well-run pro sports league would dream of it.

This satellite image released by NOAA shows Hurricane Karina strengthening off the southern tip of Baja California on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (NOAA via AP) Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 4:58 am MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday and could become a major storm this week, forecasters said. The cyclone's center was at far out sea and was not threatening land.

BOSTON (AP) — In a race that has centered on whether Ed Markey, 80, is too old for another U.S. Senate term, the Massachusetts Democrat's answer to a recent debate question was especially striking. When asked whether he uses AI platforms like Claude or ChatGPT in his work, Markey seemed unclear on the topic.

By Stacy Mantle Mail Latino students are enrolling in college in growing numbers, but food costs, unstable housing and new limits on federal assistance could prevent many from completing the degrees needed to enter high-demand professions, according to a new UnidosUS report. The report, “Unmet Needs, Unfinished Degrees,” draws on a 2024 survey of 3,000 current and recently graduated Latino undergraduates, followed by focus groups with 18 students from across the country.

These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed. (City of Goodyear) An 89-year-old woman was found dead in her home last week, and her husband has been identified as the suspect, Goodyear police said Saturday.

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 4:26 am CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA launches a new space telescope named for astronomer Nancy Grace Roman to explore the hidden universe. NASA launches a new space telescope named for astronomer Nancy Grace Roman to explore the hidden universe. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers starting at $5 for your first month and support local, unbiased journalism. Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

Several NFL teams began trimming their rosters by making trades. They have to be down to 53 players from 90 before 6 p.m. ET Sunday. Offensive tackle Broderick Jones a 2023 first-round pick, quarterback Quinn Ewers and defensive lineman CJ Okoye changed teams in separate deals on Saturday. QBs J.J. McCarthy and Anthony Richardson are among those who also could be on the move.

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 1:46 am KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll from a Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv, the war's deadliest attack so far this year, rose to 38 with four people still missing, President Zelenskyy said on social media Sunday. The strike on Friday night on the warehouse — an ammunition storage facility according to Ukrainian officials — sparked massive explosions and fires that swept through dozens of nearby homes and buildings.

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 1:01 am Los Angeles Dodgers (81-55, first in the NL West) vs.