U.S. Sends Third Carrier Group and 2,000 Marines as Trump Eyes Post-Midterm Iran Strikes
The Theodore Roosevelt strike group and a Makin Island amphibious force left San Diego as talks stall, Hormuz stays tense, and oil remains elevated.
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Trump Launches 32-Day Midterm Blitz as Iran War and Prices Drag Polls
The president opens a coast-to-coast rally tour aimed at saving Republican majorities even as AP-NORC numbers show deep discontent over living costs and the Iran conflict.
Diamondbacks Retain Torey Lovullo on Two-Year Deal After Near-Miss Season
Arizona’s longest-tenured skipper returns for an 11th season despite a third straight postseason miss, lining his contract up with GM Mike Hazen.
Marana Police Detain Suspect After Possible Road-Rage Shooting Near I-10
One person was hospitalized with serious injuries and a suspect was detained after reports of gunfire near Ina Road and the I-10 frontage road Thursday afternoon.
Feds Deny Renewals for Humane Borders Desert Water Stations Across Arizona
BLM, Park Service and Fish and Wildlife nonrenewals hit about 30% of the Tucson nonprofit’s permitted barrels; removals due by late October.
Supreme Court Clears Path for Receiver to Run Arizona Prison Healthcare
Justice Kagan denied ADCRR’s last-ditch stay bid; court-ordered takeover of inmate medical care is set for Oct. 19 after 14 years of litigation.
Chiricahua National Park Act Clears Congress — Awaiting Trump Signature
Southeastern Arizona’s rock-spire monument is one signature from becoming the state’s fourth national park and the nation’s 64th.
Yankees, White Sox and Padres Advance as Phillies Force Wild Card Game 3
Chicago’s first playoff series win since 2005 headlines a busy night; Division Series matchups set while Atlanta and Philadelphia play for survival.
Russia Hits Ukraine’s Power Grid Hard; Putin Rejects Energy Ceasefire
Massive drone and missile assaults force emergency blackouts as winter nears; Putin mocks strike-for-strike talks and warns NATO over Kaliningrad.
Democrats Competitive in 10 Double-Digit Trump States as Senate Map Expands
Reuters polling snapshot shows GOP underperforming in Kansas, Kentucky, Florida and beyond; Republicans flood ads while Trump barnstorms the base.