They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators who jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching and real.
They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching and real, with implications that could haunt them forever.
Lifetime Network released the first clips of its upcoming movie based on convicted killer Jodi Arias and says it still plans on airing the movie on June 22 despite Thursday's hung jury.
Lifetime Network released the first clips of its upcoming movie based on convicted killer Jodi Arias and says it still plans on airing the movie on June 22 despite Thursday's hung jury.
A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols.
A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.
One little girl in the northwest part of the valley will get the chance to petition the U.S. Congress. She's hoping to persuade them to keep a special program that helps fund research for Type 1 diabetes.
One little girl in the northwest part of the valley will get the chance to petition the U.S. Congress. She's hoping to persuade them to keep a special program that helps fund research and new technologies for Type 1 diabetes.
The jury in the Jodi Arias trial was unable to reach an agreement in the penalty phase of the trial. Now the county attorney's office will have to decide if they want to continue to push for death.
The jury in the Jodi Arias trial was unable to reach an agreement in the penalty phase of the trial. Now the county attorney's office will have to decide if they want to continue to push for death.
Should Jodi Arias spend the rest of her life in prison or get the death penalty. The jury could not come to a unanimous decision. A mistrial in the penalty phase was declared.
Should Jodi Arias spend the rest of her life in prison or get the death penalty. The jury could not come to a unanimous decision. A mistrial in the penalty phase was declared.
Students at Pueblo Elementary School have been taking classes taught in both English and Spanish, and are now graduating 6th grade as bilingual learners.
Students at Pueblo Elementary School have been taking classes taught in both English and Spanish, and are now graduating 6th grade as bilingual learners.
Firefighter Brad Harper was killed in an accident while battling a mulch fire in south Phoenix. People packed Christ's Church of the Valley Friday for Brad Harper's funeral service.
Firefighter Brad Harper was killed in an accident while battling a mulch fire in south Phoenix. People packed Christ's Church of the Valley Friday for Brad Harper's funeral service.
Police officers across the state are cracking down on drunk drivers this holiday weekend. Not only is this Memorial Day weekend, but a lot of high graduations will be taking place.
Police officers across the state are cracking down on drunk drivers this holiday weekend. Not only is this Memorial Day weekend, but a lot of high graduations will be taking place.
PHOENIX -
Phoenix voters overwhelmingly approved a change to the city's pension program under three propositions titled pension reform, but there's criticism that the reform does little to actually change the system for the thousands of city employees.
Mayor Greg Stanton was thrilled with the turn out and the vote that will change the pension model for new employees hired after July 1.
The new pension plan is modeled after that of state workers pension that many say is expensive, flawed and due for an overhaul.
"It's not pension reform and I think there's a considerable amount of damage done because the public was mislead into believing it was pension reform," said Councilman Sal DiCiccio.
DiCiccio is a critic of the plan, saying it is like using a band-aid to treat a heart attack.
"True pension reform would have put a taxpayer cap...so it protected the taxpayer on liability..this didn't do that.. we tried to get that through, the Mayor and others fought that because the unions were fighting that part of it too."
But Mayor Stanton, who had strong union support during his election says this is a good start to reform.
"I'm aware that some people are going to criticize what was put on the ballot as not strong enough, criticize it as being too strong..I think a fair way of describing it was that our pension reform was a balanced approach..it was balance," he said.
"It provides some savings, so it's hard to vote against, so when people go out there and say, well gosh it passed by big numbers..well it's who's gonna vote against it when it saves a little bit. ..it moves the ball like this much in a field of about 100 yards," said DiCiccio.
DiCiccio says it doesn't even being to scratch the surface of the problem.
"So literally all of the protections that should have gone in on this plan here for the voters didn't happen and the voters weren't given an opportunity to decide between different plans. They were just given one plan."
Stanton adds, "I think you are underestimating the voters of the city of Phoenix. Those who voted are really smart, sophisticated people. They are not..I'll leave it at that."
"I think the voters are intelligent, they just weren't given a choice. They weren't given true pension reform," said DiCiccio.
The city of Phoenix has a debt of over $1 billion on its pension plan that's not funded yet, according to DiCiccio.
He says a true reform will only come through a citizen initiative that will likely encompass statewide pension reform.
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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
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When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
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The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
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New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
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New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
Authorities say police divers will be back in the Hudson River to resume the search for a man who went into the water while fishing from an Albany-area dock.
Authorities say police divers will be back in the Hudson River to resume the search for a man who went into the water while fishing from an Albany-area dock.
Connecticut is making $5 million available immediately to cities and towns to help reimburse them for school safety and security upgrades following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
Connecticut is making $5 million available immediately to cities and towns to help reimburse them for school safety and security upgrades following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.
