Category: Phoenix

Heat Wave Grips Western US

Millions of people in a large swath of the western United States are bearing an unusually early and enduring heatwave with temperatures in some places breaking or matching historic records. Phoenix tied a record for the second day in a row with 115 degrees. The city is expected to heat up to 117 degrees each…


Phoenix Police Officer Dies in Crash With Red-Light Runner

PHOENIX—A Phoenix police officer died after being hit by a driver who ran a red light and also died, authorities said Tuesday. The crash happened Monday night after 27-year-old Officer Ginarro New entered an intersection and his police SUV was hit by another car, Phoenix police said in a statement. The impact sent the police…


Lakers Celebrate Playoff Homecoming in 109–95 Win Over Suns

LOS ANGELES—Each time Anthony Davis sprawled to the ground after a tough foul or a difficult finish, he felt the cheers of about 7,000 frenzied Los Angeles Lakers fans lifting him back up. The big man can’t wait until a full Staples Center has got his back. In the meantime, his Lakers intend to keep…