Days after the Phoenix Suns were eliminated by San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals, the brain trust went back to work with the idea of ascending to the next level — the level currently inhabited by the very team that sent them home on the way to a third NBA title in seven years.

Days after the Phoenix Suns were eliminated by San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals, the brain trust went back to work with the idea of ascending to the next level — the level currently inhabited by the very team that sent them home on the way to a third NBA title in seven years.

Peanut Butter and Jelly aren't a sandwich anymore. The conjoined tortoises were separated Sunday at a Tempe animal hospital in what is believed to be the first surgery of its kind in Arizona.

LOS ANGELES - Britney and Justin still share one bond: Madonna.

A new unit to defend against lawsuits was created by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Monday, drawing a court challenge from County Attorney Andrew Thomas within hours.

The Arizona Department of Commerce dodged a bullet in this year’s session of the Arizona Legislature and will continue to perform its economic development activities as a separate entity under the budget plan approved by lawmakers this week.

Two weeks into 5A Central Region warfare and what appeared to be a jumbled up mess of a region is showing separation. The culprits? Gilbert Mesquite (4-2) and Mesa Mountain View (3-2). And don’t forget Chandler Basha (4-1).

Clergy corner: Rev. Gary Jarvis

Thanksgiving is a holiday tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Some say it is just a day of celebration and attempt to remove the religious significance from this great American Holiday -- while historical records show it was a time to give thanks to God.

Federal attorneys are urging a judge not to allow others challenging Arizona's new immigration law to piggy-back onto their case.

Democrat Harry Mitchell and Republican David Schweikert sparred over earmarks and the Wall Street bailout package, but they found plenty of areas for agreement during a rare debate between the District 5 congressional candidates Friday.

One might ask the question: did Sir Stirling Moss make the SLR famous, did the SLR help make Moss famous?

Record electricity use in the Valley is prompting two members of the Arizona Corporation Commission to seek assurances from utilities that they are prepared to deal with what looks like will be a long, hot summer of electric demand.

The Academy Awards are on Sunday night, and that's the time to pile up on the couch in pajamas to judge how other people look. It doesn't even matter if you've seen the nominated movies. On Oscar night, we're all experts in what not to wear.

Avoid looking at the seeding of the state 5A-I boys tennis tournament and rushing to judgment.

The Higley Unified School District governing board asked administrators Thursday to take legal action regarding construction problems at Power Ranch Elementary School.

WASHINGTON - Federal regulators, responding to a pay scandal at the New York Stock Exchange, approved an overhaul of the exchange Wednesday after the NYSE agreed to split its top executive position in two to avoid massing excessive power in one person.

A 39-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded Monday morning in what police are calling the result of a domestic dispute in a Power Ranch neighborhood in Gilbert.

Attorney General John Ashcroft has asked his prosecutors to report to him any federal judges who on their own — in other words, not as part of a plea bargain — impose sentences that are more lenient than the federal sentencing guidelines.

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said Sunday it is seeking bids for the building of two more nuclear power plants, despite international pressures to curb its controversial program.

GLOUCESTER, Mass. - A nor'easter that drew energy from the remnants of far-off Hurricane Wilma battered New England and the mid-Atlantic states with 20-foot waves and winds up to 70 mph Tuesday, brought some inland areas their first snow of the season and knocked out power to nearly 200,000 homes and businesses.

Arizona Public Service officials said Monday they are making progress in implementing recommendations from two consultants on how to avoid power disruptions such as afflicted the Valley’s electric system last summer.