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Romney and Obama pop up in latest GOP Senate ads
A resurgent Mitt Romney is popping up more in other Republican candidates' ads as both parties press their closing arguments in closely contested ...
Smugglers' SUV gets stuck atop Calif. border fence
Suspected smugglers who tried to use ramps to drive an SUV over a 14-foot-tall border fence had to abandon their plan when the Jeep became stuck on ...
Mexican man pleads guilty in killing of US agent
A Mexican man pleaded guilty Tuesday in the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent whose death revealed the botched "Fast and Furious" gun-smuggling ...
Smith almost perfect, 49ers flatten Arizona 24-3
So much for Alex Smith and his lost confidence. "It was in my closet," he said. "I found it." Indeed. Smith was almost perfect in San Francisco's 24-3 ...
49ers leading Cardinals 24-3 after 3 quarters
Alex Smith threw two of his three touchdown passes to Michael Crabtree and San Francisco stifled Arizona's offense, giving the 49ers a 24-3 lead over ...
USC's Lee has nation's top receiving day since '07
Southern California's Marqise Lee turned in one of college football's best offensive performances in years this weekend. Too bad his team lost.
New England shapes up as Dem firewall for Senate
Democrats are counting on their New England friends to help them pick up Republican-held Senate seats on Nov. 6 and construct a barrier against losses ...
AP analysis of electoral map in presidential race
A look at the race between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House. Obama is within reach, ...
Arizona rallies to beat No. 10 USC 39-36
His team trailing by 15 in the third quarter, Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez urged his players to show a little life. Even after the Wildcats scored, ...
Love hopes to be 1st black GOP woman in Congress
In her bid to become the first black Republican woman elected to Congress, Mia Love is the party's emblem of diversity this campaign year.
Google cameras map Grand Canyon trails
Google and its street-view cameras already have taken users to narrow cobblestone alleys in Spain using a tricycle, inside the Smithsonian with a push ...
College Football Roundup: Gators thrash Gamecocks
No. 3 Florida lived up to its surprising BCS ranking by thrashing a South Carolina team that appeared to be a contender in the SEC. The Gamecocks gave ...
Bell dealt to D-backs, who trade Young to Oakland
Heath Bell became the latest player jettisoned by the Miami Marlins when he was dealt Saturday to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who also acquired ...
1 dead, 6 seriously injured in Arizona bus crash
The bus was on a routine tour of the Grand Canyon, taking tourists from the lights and glamour of Las Vegas to the beauty of the natural wonder.
Tribal court disputed in Grand Canyon bridge fight
The jurisdiction of a Native American tribal court was challenged Friday by the developer of a popular glass bridge over the Grand Canyon who has been ...
Wright house in Phoenix to be offered for sale
A Phoenix home designed by noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright had been threatened with demolition but is now about to go on the market. The 1952 home ...
No. 2 Oregon runs over Arizona State 43-21
Oregon lost a fumble on its second play, setting up a touchdown and a quick 7-0 deficit. Cause for concern? Yeah, right. Arizona State could have ...
Ariz. mom of missing boy convicted of lesser count
An Arizona woman whose infant son vanished nearly three years ago avoided what could have been a lengthy prison term of nearly 30 years after a jury ...
Border Patrol use of force policy scrutinized
Government investigators are reviewing U.S. Border Patrol policies on use of lethal force amid a spate of deadly shootings along the border in recent ...
Pac-12 filled with surprises at season midpoint
Second-ranked Oregon is rolling, which is nothing new. The rest of the Pac-12 has been filled with surprises. At the midpoint of the conference ...
Court will hear Ariz. case on voter registration
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up an appeal from Arizona over its requirement that people prove they are American citizens before ...
Byrd's picks help Bills top Arizona 19-16 in OT
A record kick tied it for Arizona, a tipped one kept Buffalo in the game, and Rian Lindell's chip shot field goal from 25 yards gave the Bills an ...
Grand Canyon works through list for river trips
The Grand Canyon boasts some of the most spectacular views in the world, revealing a rich geological history that few ever see from the Colorado River ...
Mexican mayor says boy shot by US agent 7 times
A teenage boy apparently killed this week by a U.S. Border Patrol agent was hit seven times by gunfire and died on a sidewalk just across the ...
Source: Mexican teen killed by US BP agent
A U.S. Border Patrol agent opened fire on a group of people throwing rocks from across the Mexican border, killing a teenage boy and eliciting outrage ...