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Today in History

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 15, the 166th day of 2021. There are 199 days left in the year. Today’s...

Today in History

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2021 12:00 AM EDT
Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 8, the 159th day of 2021. There are 206 days left in the year. Today’s...

State representatives gather at the Capitol, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Phoenix. Republican state lawmakers concerned about the possibility of new federal gun control laws aren't waiting to react. Legislation in at least a dozen states seeks to nullify any new restrictions, such as ammunition limits or a ban on certain types of weapons. Some bills would make it a crime for local police officers to enforce federal gun laws. (AP Photo/Matt York)
GOP state lawmakers seek to nullify federal gun limits

By Lindsay Whitehurst Mar. 04, 2021 09:03 AM EST

Dedication set for memorial to victims of Tucson shooting

Dec. 16, 2020 12:43 AM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Jan. 8 dedication ceremony is planned for a memorial to victims of the 2011 shooting in Tucson that left left six people dead and then-U...

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., with his wife former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., participates in a re-enactment of his swearing-in Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, by Vice President Mike Pence in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)
Arizona's Kelly is sworn into Senate, narrowing GOP edge

By Alan Fram Dec. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Mark Kelly, Arizona Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, gestures as he speaks at an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Senator-elect Mark Kelly says bipartisanship a real mission

By Bob Christie Nov. 13, 2020 06:40 PM EST

Mark Kelly, Arizona Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, waves to supporters as he speaks during an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Senator-elect Mark Kelly names team, in temporary DC office

Nov. 09, 2020 06:41 PM EST

The sun sets at a local polling station Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Former GOP stronghold of Arizona hands big wins to Democrats

By Anita Snow And Jonathan J. Cooper Nov. 04, 2020 02:23 PM EST

Voters deliver their ballot to a polling station, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Biden wins Arizona, flips longtime Republican stronghold

By Jonathan J. Cooper And Anita Snow Nov. 04, 2020 01:05 AM EST

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., prepares to speak to supporters with his wife Cindy during his election watch party in Bozeman, Mont., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Tommy Martino)
Senate Latest: Kelly win gives Arizona 2 Democratic senators

Nov. 03, 2020 07:33 PM EST

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., walks her dog Boomer to greet voters at a polling station early, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Democrat Mark Kelly flips Republican Senate seat in Arizona

By Jonathan J. Cooper Nov. 03, 2020 09:28 AM EST

Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally, center, campaigns at Arizona Republican Party Headquarters, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Phoenix. McSally is running against Democratic candidate Mark Kelly in the election set for Tuesday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Republicans, Democrats push for last-minute Arizona voters

By Bob Christie And Jonathan J. Cooper Nov. 02, 2020 08:19 PM EST

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Latest: Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination

Aug. 19, 2020 09:14 PM EDT

In this image from video, Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks about voting during the third night of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)
Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote

By Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price And Alexandra Jaffe Aug. 19, 2020 01:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 26, 2016, file photo, delegates cheer as Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears on the screen during the second day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Democratic presidential candidate former Vice Presiden JoBiden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich. But that doesn’t mean there’s room for every prominent Democrat who would get a share of the spotlight at a routine convention taking place without the backdrop of a pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Democratic convention speakers span spectrum of US politics

By Bill Barrow Aug. 11, 2020 12:48 AM EDT

An official at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office reaches for ballots after votes were counted for the Arizona primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona voters head to polls for GOP, Democratic primaries

By Jonathan J. Cooper And Bob Christie Aug. 04, 2020 01:01 AM EDT

Arizona voters will find COVID-19 precautions at polls

By Jonathan J. Cooper And Bob Christie Aug. 03, 2020 04:34 PM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Voters going to the polls Tuesday for Arizona’s primaries will find larger venues to allow for social distancing and poll workers wearing masks...

Governor signs law banning 3D-printed weapons, 'ghost guns'

By Mark Pratt Jun. 23, 2020 04:10 PM EDT
The governor of Rhode Island on Tuesday signed into law bills that ban 3D-printed guns and so-called “ghost guns” in the state. The bills,...

FILE - In this April 26, 2019 file photo, former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden rides in a car after appearing on ABC's "The View" in New York. On Friday, May 29, 2020, The Associated Press reported on a video circulating online appearing to show the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate on “The View” avoiding a question about inappropriate touching. The video, taken from Biden’s April 26, 2019, appearance on the daytime talk show was edited to make it appear he failed to give a direct answer to the question about inappropriate touching and stumbled through the response. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By Ali Swenson, Arijeta Lajka, Beatrice Dupuy And Amanda Seitz May. 29, 2020 06:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 4, 2013, file photo, National Rifle Association members listen to speakers during the NRA's annual Meetings and Exhibits at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The Los Angeles City Council, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 repealed a law requiring companies that want city contracts to disclose whether they have ties to the NRA. The 12-0 vote comes weeks after a judge blocked the city from enforcing the ordinance.(Johnny Hanson/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)
NRA cutting staff and salaries amid coronavirus pandemic

By Lisa Marie Pane May. 03, 2020 11:15 AM EDT