Scottsdale police still seek body in murder case

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Scottsdale police are still hopeful their search will lead to the remains of a man whose wife confessed to killing him late last year and dumping his body in the desert.

Ofelia Madrid @ September 4, 2010

Phoenix mulls paying official’s legal bill

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Phoenix officials are considering paying the legal bill for Public Safety Manager Jack Harris' defense in a lawsuit that claims he is illegally drawing state pension benefits while working for the city.

Lynh Bui and Michael Ferraresi @ September 4, 2010

New Arizona law: Future 3rd-graders to have to read to pass grade

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All third-graders must prove they are reading proficiently by the end of the 2013-14 school year or they will be held back and not allowed to move to fourth grade under a new state law.

Kerry Fehr-Snyder @ September 4, 2010

Drug-sting suspect arrested in Tennessee

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A Phoenix man wanted in connection with the botched drug deal that ended in the slaying of Chandler police Detective Carlos Ledesma has been apprehended by Tennessee and federal authorities.

Nathan Gonzalez @ September 4, 2010

Carefree Highway work to start

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The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin work next week on some long-needed safety improvements to the Carefree Highway.

Sean Holstege @ September 4, 2010

Job picture, Dem election chances not looking good

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Time has all but run out for President Barack Obama and his party for an economic turnaround.

Liz Sidoti @ September 4, 2010

Baby Gabriel’s mom quiet about his whereabouts

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As the case enters its 9th month his location remains a mystery, but his dad is sure his son is still alive.

Laurie Merrill @ September 4, 2010

Valley chosen to test fast wireless network

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Clearwire, the wireless Internet-service provider behind the technology, will start the tests this fall and hopes to offer the service throughout the Valley next year.

Edythe Jensen @ September 4, 2010

Arizona’s sales-tax boost falls short in first month

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Arizona's new 1 cent-per-dollar sales tax brought nearly $65 million into the state coffers during its first month.

Alia Beard Rau @ September 4, 2010

U.S. cuts funds to Mexico for human-rights abuses

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Country withholding $26 mil of $175 mil in aid.

Chris Hawley @ September 4, 2010