Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, is in "critical condition" with serious respiratory issues and anemia. The Vatican reports he is alert but at risk of sepsis.

In Phoenix, a man was found dead and a woman injured from a shooting. The police are investigating the incident, which is considered an aggravated assault/suicide.

An Arizona man received life in prison without parole for the 2021 murder of Deputy Juan Ruiz after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder.

A man was fatally shot at a Phoenix gas station during a robbery; two 19-year-olds, Arturo Vazquez-Rodriguez and Isaac Lechuga, were charged with his murder.

After 39 years, Phoenix police arrest suspect Alfred E. Green in the 1986 murder of Lachelle Waite due to advanced DNA testing.

Arizona's HB2733, designed to shield law enforcement from civil liability when disabling drones used by cartels near the border, advanced through committee.

14 individuals were arrested in Apache Junction in a multi-agency sting targeting online child predators. Suspects, including an ICE employee and a youth coach, face 39 charges.

Estrella Jail faces an overdose crisis with multiple reports of inmate drug use, and despite inspections, drugs like fentanyl are smuggled in, sometimes concealed in genitalia. MCSO plans to buy X-ray machines to curb this issue.

Keanu Rudy Dude from San Carlos, Arizona, was arrested for allegedly starting a fire on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation that destroyed 2,000 acres and 21 homes.

Senator Mark Kelly introduced an amendment to prevent the very wealthy from receiving tax cuts but was blocked by Senate Republicans. His speech highlighted income inequality and the debate over tax reductions for high earners.

LaDell Jay Bistline, Jr. was sentenced to life for his role in a child sexual abuse ring, involving at least 10 victims and interstate transportation for abuse.

Clinton Hurley received a life sentence for murdering Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz, who died after a brutal assault. Hurley's crime spree ended with his capture and multiple charges.

A rabies alert was issued in western Maricopa, Pinal County, after a gray fox tested positive. Residents are advised to vaccinate pets and avoid wildlife.