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June 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that legally married same-sex couples
should get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples.The
court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act
that has prevented married gay couples from receiving a range of tax,
health and retirement benefits that are generally available to married
people.
June 26, 2013
The Mexican
government is publicly expressing disappointment with the immigration bill
making its way through the U.S. Senate.Mexico says the proposal’s heavy focus on border security
is not consistent with the relationship between it and the U.
June 25, 2013
Governor Jan Brewer signed into law an overhaul of
the way the state collects sales taxes Tuesday. It was one of her top priorities in
this year’s legislative sessions. Lawmakers approved the measure at the end of their session,
after reaching a compromise with cities and towns.
June 25, 2013
Businesses have reopened at Park Central Mall in Phoenix Tuesday after copper thieves stole dozens of expensive water pipes Monday. Phoenix police said the crime may be connected to a series of recent metal thefts in the area.
June 25, 2013
For the second time in as many weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down an opinion that could have a big impact on elections in Arizona. As KJZZ’s Nick Blumberg reports, the court’s conservative justices
struck down a key part of landmark civil rights-era legislation.
June 25, 2013
Tomorrow
marks the 23rd anniversary of the hottest day in Phoenix history. The high hit 122 on that day
in 1990, and that caused a problem for air travelers. Sky Harbor
spokeswoman Deborah Ostricher said it was not the heat that prevented the planes from taking off, despite what has
turned into an urban legend.
June 25, 2013
Coconino
County Sheriff's deputies have recovered a number of items that had been stolen
from a Burlington Northern-Santa Fe freight train in eastern Arizona. Lieutenant Jim Coffey said the loot
was recovered in an abandoned U-Haul truck at a motel parking lot in Williams.
June 25, 2013
Cochise County health officials are warning that fires in northern Mexico near Cananea could cause health problems. Three fires are burning about 15 miles south of the U.S. Mexico border, but strong winds could blow smoke into portions of Cochise County.
June 25, 2013
The Supreme Court’s decision to return a Texas affirmative action case to a lower court will not impact Arizonan schools. Arizonans will not be impacted. Arizona State University spokesman, Skip Derra said Arizona voters amended the state constitution in 2010 to end the use of affirmative action.
June 24, 2013
The Tucson Unified School District is preparing to offer "culturally relevant courses" as required under a federal desegregation order, but ethnic studies supporters do not believe the district can get state approval to meet this fall’s deadline.
June 24, 2013