The first big Arizona wildfire of 2013 has burned 5,000 acres northwest of Prescott. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated as the fire creeps towards Prescott.
The first big Arizona wildfire of 2013 has burned 5,000 acres northwest of Prescott. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated as the fire creeps towards Prescott.
The valley's light rail system is poised to surpass all expectation since it launched in 2008. But with that success has come a dangerous problem that police are having a hard time getting a handle on -- jaywalking.
The valley's light rail system is poised to surpass all expectation since it launched in 2008. But with that success has come a dangerous problem that police are having a hard time getting a handle on -- jaywalking.
We have new information on the search for a missing 19-year-old woman who vanished over the weekend. Detectives learned who she called just moments before she vanished.
We have new information on the search for a missing 19-year-old woman who vanished over the weekend. Detectives learned who she called just moments before she vanished.
The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to vote on its first immigration bill this year, a tough enforcement measure giving state and local officials new powers to act against people here illegally.
Sweeping immigration legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, at the same time it would bestow legal status on an...
An Arizona State University fraternity that has suffered several serious problems over the past few months has had its status as a fraternity revoked by the school.
An Arizona State University fraternity that has suffered several serious problems over the past few months has had its status as a fraternity revoked by the school.
The mayors of Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 14 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
The mayors of Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 14 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
During the summer, most people in the valley escape the heat in the pool or inside with air conditioning. But one Sun City woman didn't have that choice.
During the summer, most people in the valley escape the heat in the pool or inside with air conditioning. But one Sun City woman didn't have that choice.
Crews at the Doce fire are not only getting help from fire crews, they're getting support from the air. We got a closer look at some of those aircraft.
Crews at the Doce fire are not only getting help from fire crews, they're getting support from the air. We got a closer look at some of those aircraft.
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Construction on new homes is at its fastest pace in 4 and a half years. Builders broke ground on more than 600,000 homes last month.
Now more and more builders are focusing on a new kind of customer.
Single ladies, put your hands up if you're a homeowner. New research shows that women are viewing home ownership as more than just a smart investment -- it's also a symbol of success.
"Single woman, we've evolved I guess, taking care of ourselves," says Goodyear homeowner Diane Dunn.
According to the National Board of Realtors, single women are the second largest group of homeowners.
That's forcing builders to change the way they design homes to focus on what women want -- homes that are comfortable, low-maintenance, and affordable.
One of the must-haves for single-women homeowners is security.
"You see the patrol go by on a regular basis, checking things out and I just think safety is a big factor for single woman."
Communities are also catering to the growing customer base by holding events designed to help singles make new friends in their neighborhood.
At Goodyear's pebble creek, residents get together to take walks, play cards, or enjoy some competition on the green.
"Once you find that person who's got that common bond with you, be it something athletic, be it something that you share in the arts or singing or even your knowledge or fun of trivia, you do see the same people coming together," says Melissa Kallett, Pebble Creek Recreation Director.
Buying a home is once again looking like a solid investment here in the valley.
The Phoenix metro area is leading the nation in recovering home values with prices up 35 percent from last year.
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have bee working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
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Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
Emergency responders rescued a worker who was trapped when a trench collapsed Tuesday evening at a Queens construction site that was supposed to be closed.
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It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around.
It's a sight that can trigger dread. The low-battery message appears on your cell phone when there's no charger around. Now New York City has teamed up with AT&T to install 25 solar powered charging stations over the summer.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:55:38 GMT
A man accused of fatally shooting a gay man walking with a companion in New York City's Greenwich Village pleaded not guilty.
A man accused of fatally shooting a gay man walking with a companion in New York City's Greenwich Village afterward claimed that he opened fire because the victim "thought he was tough in front of his bitch," prosecutors said in court papers Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:32:12 GMT
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Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials said last month, the number of zones would double and encompass about 600,000 more residents.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:05:09 GMT
Police are looking for a man who stabbed another man in Times Square Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.The victim was stabbed in the chest, the NYPD and FDNY said.
Police are looking for a man who stabbed another man in Times Square Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.The victim was stabbed in the chest, the NYPD and FDNY said.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:04 GMT
The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange.
The director of the National Security Agency said Tuesday the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots worldwide, including one directed at the New York Stock Exchange.
