Washington -- Arizona is one of 13 states to turn “hostile” toward abortion rights during the last decade, according to a report Thursday from a national reproductive health organization.

Did you catch The Rev. Jesse Jackson the other night on CNN demanding a Senate hearing into why regulators never cracked down on that gruesome abortion clinic in Philadelphia?

A sophisticated and prolific ring of thieves that struck retail stores across the Valley has been broken up, Chandler police said Tuesday.

For nearly 25 years, Jonathan Marshall’s Scottsdale Progress chronicled exactly that, Scottsdale’s progress, although the liberal editor and publisher was often at odds with the city’s comparatively conservative leaders, and especially the late former Mayor Herb Drinkwater, who supported encouraging Valley growth.

“I think we should boycott the Olympics. They should be wearing things made in United States not in China or any other country than the United States. Also do not donate to the Olympics.”

My name is Steve Smith and I am running to serve as your next State Senator in District 23. I am a strong Christian, pro-life, conservative who stands for defending GOD, FAMILY, and COUNTRY. I come from a family of small business owners, teachers, medical professionals, and military personnel, and as a former business owner myself, I understand how to lead people and manage budgets. As a member of the NRA, I am an ardent supporter of the second amendment and limited government.

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Simply stated, I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Gilbert as a council member for 11 years with a balanced budget every single year without deficit spending while creating a great quality of life.

J.D. Hayworth has been a radio and television personality, business management consultant, and public policy advocate. Still, most of Arizona knows J.D. from his time spent in Congress, to which he was elected as part of the Republican Revolution in 1994. While in the House, he built a stellar record as a Consistent Conservative. He maintained an "A" rating from the NRA and a 100% Pro-Life voting record. J.D. also compiled a lifetime rating of 89 from Citizens Against Government Waste and a lifetime rating of 98 from the American Conservative Union.

LOS ANGELES — Lil Wayne won three Grammys, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss won a pair while Carrie Underwood, Coldplay and Radiohead snagged one apiece as the Recording Academy doled out the bulk of their 110 trophies during the pre-telecast ceremony.

President Bush appears to be making little headway in attempting to sell the Supreme Court nomination of White House aide Harriet Miers to skeptical conservatives. Indeed, their initial reservations seem to be hardening into opposition.

Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt isn't ready to anoint Beanie Wells the Cardinals' starting running back. That hardly matters, though, considering the growing role the rookie from Ohio State is filling in the team's prolific offense.

A person's a person, no matter how small," goes the famous refrain in Dr. Seuss' "Horton Hears a Who!" - and as a pro-child, pro-nature, pro-something statement it proves just as loaded now, in a lively, heartfelt animated romp starring Jim Carrey, as it did 50-odd years ago.

WASHINGTON - Ignoring President Bush's veto threat, the House voted Tuesday to lift limits on embryonic stem cell research, a measure supporters said could accelerate cures for diseases but opponents viewed as akin to abortion.

The State Treasurer, effectively the state's banker, normally isn't a high-profile office. However in these historically challenging times, the policies this office implements will dramatically impact the fiscal stability of Arizona. Working together with you we can get out of this mess and restore fiscal stability and common sense. As your State Treasurer, I promise sound, conservative investments and complete transparency in how taxpayer funds are invested.

TUCSON — Nic Grigsby ran for 118 yards and a touchdown, Alex Zendejas Jr. matched a school record with four field goals and Arizona defeated Central Michigan 19-6 on Saturday night in a game delayed 43 minutes by lightning.

Point-Counterpoint: Arizona's Anquan Boldin has made it clear that he's unhappy with his current contract situation. Here's how the Cardinals should handle him.

In the 38 years since major professional sports arrived in Arizona, there have been several great rivalries, from the Suns-Lakers hardwood battles to the Diamondbacks’ intradivisional wars with the Dodgers and Giants. Tonight, the Valley will get the chance to see another intense rivalry when El Super Clasico is played for the first time in Arizona.

There’s no point in getting hysterical over Gov. Janet Napolitano’s veto of the bill that would have mandated a 24-hour wait before a woman could go ahead with an abortion.

“Something is wrong with this picture: A boy, 15 years old, gets killed in a car accident. How come he was allowed to be driving a Jaguar?”

September 15, 2004

After performing about 80 three-and-a-half-hour shows, including a three-month European leg on Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s Wrecking Ball Tour during the past year, Nils Lofgren is getting ready to crash at home and have a break from what he describes as the “greatest musical job in the world.”

LOS ANGELES — The rebuilding job facing Pete Carroll this month would put most college football programs in a stationary stall.

Tourism leaders from around the Valley and the state showed up to hear about Nashville, Tenn.-based Gaylord Entertainment’s plans to build Arizona’s biggest resort and conference center atop an east Mesa car test track.