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Airline merger may move U.S. Airways from Tempe

A merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines would likely see the airline's headquarters land in Dallas rather than Tempe. An expert analyzes what this could mean for the Valley's economy.

Census already making changes for 2020

The 2020 Census is almost eight years away, but the Census Bureau is looking at lessons learned from the last census.

Figure reported in Davis-Monthan story was incorrect

Last week KJZZ reported a story about an increased number of training flights taking off and landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Loughner found competent, changes plea to guilty

Jared Loughner has pleaded guilty to 19 counts in the Tucson shooting rampage that killed six people and wounded 13 others, including former-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Glendale businesses await mayor, city council elections

As Glendale voters prepare to elect a new mayor for the first time in nearly two decades, and new city council members, the city is dealing with several major issues: the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes and payments to run the city-owned arena, and a controversial sales tax increase to name just a few. But, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, some business owners still seem upbeat about the city’s future.

ASU astronomer part of crew posting Mars photos

Images from “Curiosity,” the latest Mars rover, have been beaming back to Earth since its landing Sunday night. Jim Bell is an astronomer with the ASU School Earth and Space Exploration.

Judge rules against "top two" primary initiative

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge says a proposed initiative to change Arizona’s primary election system is unconstitutional and will not be on November’s ballot.

O'Connor disappointed by drop in SCOTUS approval

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor says it's disappointing for her to see the downturn in public opinion of the nation's highest court.

Survivor of Mesa Sikh murder calls for gun control

Seven people, including the gunman, are dead after a shooting broke out Sunday at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin.

Drought blamed for wild horse deaths on Navajo Nation

Wild horses on the drought-stricken Navajo Nation are fighting for their lives.

Valley schools back in session this week

It's back to the classroom for many Arizona school districts this week.

Trespassing conviction upheld in obscene T-shirt case

A Mohave County man convicted of trespassing for wearing an obscenity-laced T-shirt to a Board of Supervisors meeting has lost another round in court.

1st District field narrowing before primary

The primary election is still weeks away, but the field of candidates in Arizona's 1st Congressional District race is already narrowing.

Three candidates vying to be Glendale's first new mayor in close to 20 years

This month, Glendale voters are starting the process of electing the city’s first new mayor in almost 20 years. And, as KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, the three candidates running for the top job will inherit several significant issues facing the West Valley city.