John Force is looking to say "I told you so" this weekend when the National Hot Rod Association takes over Firebird International Raceway near Chandler for the Checker Schuck’s Kragen Nationals.

The force is strong with LEGOs, but add “Star Wars” to the bright, plastic building blocks, and their appeal skyrockets to a galaxy far, far away.

Senior middle linebacker Austin Arias is the second member of Centennial’s class of 2010 to commit to playing Division 1 football next year.

It's exciting that the world is so excited about Barack Obama. I'm excited, too. That he achieved the presidency says something good about America.

A Phoenix homeowner has been arrested after police determined that he used unjustified force when he shot someone suspected of an auto burglary during a car chase. Investigators found the force used by Terrell Andy Moore was not reasonable under the circumstances of the case to justify a claim of self-defense, police said.

It’s the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Nationals in Englishtown, N.J., and Ashley Force is in her element.

It would have been fitting if the Phoenix Mercury had flown to Houston for today’s game with the Comets on a plane bearing a red cross.

It would have been fitting if the Phoenix Mercury had flown to Houston for today’s game with the Comets on a plane bearing a red cross.

A significant portion of Arizona's northern forests — the summer playgrounds for people across the state — will close Friday to reduce the risk of wildfire.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - In a bid to curb sectarian violence, Iraq's government plans to restructure the capital's security forces by putting all police officers and paramilitary soldiers under one commander, an official said Thursday.

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Thousands of police loyal to moderate Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas marched in a show of force Thursday, a day after the Hamas-led government deployed 3,000 heavily armed militants in a daring challenge.