Playwright Suzan Zeder’s riff on the most famous sleuth in history, Sherlock Holmes, is a rollicking spin-off of Holmes mythology, with the usual suspects Dr. Watson as faithful sidekick and evil Dr. Moriarty as the nemesis. But Zeder, a renowned writer of theatre for young people, imbues the mystery with enough unexpected twists and turns to vex the detective and surprise audiences familiar with the stories.

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — In letters written to her mother, the woman charged in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart has sought forgiveness for any pain she has caused and says she expects to spend the rest of her life in prison.

WASHINGTON - A study on life expectancy shows “big extremes” between Arizona counties, with residents of some counties likely to live more than seven years longer than residents in others.

ATLANTA — U.S. life expectancy has risen to a new high, now standing at nearly 78 years, the government reported Wednesday.

If only "What to Expect When You're Expecting" had focused on the dads' group, and didn't just drop in on them a handful of times, we might have been onto something here.

If you were in my office, it might be like sitting in a room in your home — a few comfortable chairs, an area rug, an end table, a desk and a bookcase.

Kris and Val Kainass of Phoenix love to travel. So when Kris found out she was pregnant with her first child, the couple wanted to get in some sightseeing and dining before the baby arrived and their attentions were turned to her.

Kris and Val Kainass of Phoenix love to travel. So when Kris found out she was pregnant with her first child, the couple wanted to get in some sightseeing and dining before the baby arrived and their attentions were turned to her.

BEERWAH, Australia - More than 5,000 people, including the prime minister, are expected to cram the "Crocoseum" at the Australia Zoo on Wednesday to say farewell to "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin at a memorial service.

They play on the same field. They wear the same uniforms, but make no mistake about it, life is different for the Phoenix Arcadia Titans.

The Chandler City Council and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce tout Covance’s planned $125 million investment as the city’s entrée into the biotech industry, with expectations that other biotech firms will quickly follow.

The East Valley is learning the circle of life sometimes has a sting to it, as an army of Africanized bees fans out to feed on this year’s bumper crop of flowering plants.

TUCSON •-The 23-year streak of NCAA tournament appearances is still intact, but Lute Olson knows that alone doesn’t cut it anymore.

The date that has been ingrained — and elicited fear — in the minds of NHL players, management and fans for years, has finally arrived.

NEW YORK - Lance Armstrong is going to be a father again.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks is expecting twins.

WASHINGTON - Fewer benefits, more tax money and some accounting magic have bought an extra year of life for Social Security and Medicare, trustees of the government's two largest benefit programs said Monday.

An equine organization said it is getting an outpouring of support for a severely injured thoroughbred a Mesa family discovered abandoned near its residence.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't skating like the team that reached the Stanley Cup finals last season. Aren't performing in net like that team. Aren't scoring on the power play like that team. Seem to lack the chemistry of that team.

The cost of gasoline across the Valley has reached a record high, and experts say prices will continue their upward rise through the summer and into the fall.

If there ever was a year in which Hispanics are going to make their presence felt on Election Day, it would seem to be this year.