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Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:09:00 EDT

A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.

Judge rules MCSO out of immigration business for now

Steve Stout — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

A judge has ruled that Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's current immigration policy is unconstitutional.

Customers say iBeach Tan closed without notice; not providing refunds

Greg Argos — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:40:00 EDT

Two local tanning salons closed without notice, and customers say they're not getting any refunds.

Former Judge: Not impossible to find impartial Arias jury

Jason Barry — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:35:00 EDT

The Jodi Arias jury couldn't decide whether to sentence the convicted killer to death, or give her life in prison. Now the question is ... what happens next?

Bullhead City man arrested in son's abduction

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:34:00 EDT

Bullhead City police have arrested a 38-year-old man in the abduction of his 13-year-old son from the home of the boy's custodial mother.

Man fatally shot at graduation party in Tucson

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:40:00 EDT

Tucson police say a 21-year-old man was fatally shot and a 17-year-old wounded at a high school graduation party.

Phoenix summer 'Call for Water' kickoff is Wednesday

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:09:00 EDT

Mayor Greg Stanton's annual "Call for Water" program encourages companies and individuals to donate water beginning Wednesday.

Conservatives want to revive pro-religion bill

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:52:00 EDT

GOP leaders want to revive a bill that would allow people to sue over infringements on religious freedom after it was vetoed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer.

BBQ raises $100K for families of fallen first-responders

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:27:00 EDT

The barbecue on Wednesday was organized by community leaders, including Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, in cooperation with the Phoenix police and firefighter unions.

Dirty Dining May 23: Worst offender in East Valley

Jason Barry — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:29:00 EDT

Every week, CBS 5 News is sent a list of restaurants that have been recently inspected by Maricopa County's Environmental Services Department.

Jury foreman: Arias testimony didn't help her

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:42:00 EDT

William Zervakos says the jury began the case presuming innocence, but Arias told many contradictory stories while testifying.

Police stand in for fallen officer at daughter's graduation

Donna Rossi — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

Tatum Raetz, 5, graduated from kindergarten in Anthem Wednesday and hundreds of uniformed Phoenix police officers were there to show their support for the family.

Funeral services for fallen firefighter Harper, PD officer Raetz

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:26:00 EDT

Funeral services for Phoenix police officer Daryl Raetz will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Christ's Church of the Valley, 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd., in Peoria.

Murder victim's father: Long road ahead for Travis Alexander's family

Adam Longo — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:00 EDT

Only people who have lost a close loved one can understand the pain of Travis Alexander's family.

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial

Breann Bierman — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:00 EDT

The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.

Kmart makes Sequel video: 'Big Gas Savings'

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

The company launched their latest video about "big gas savings" on Thursday.

AZ investigating angry email sent lawmakers

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:00 EDT

Officials said Friday that the sender of the email asked the lawmakers to vote against the Medicaid expansion plan and made reference to Second Amendment rights.

Elementary school pays it forward to Phoenix firefighters

Pat McReynolds — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:10:00 EDT

A teacher at Garcia Elementary presented $500, but had no idea they would be presenting the gift to fallen firefighter Brad Harper's cousin, Eric Harper, who is also a Phoenix firefighter.

Firefighters herd horses away from barn blaze

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:59:00 EDT

The fire was spotted about 2 a.m. in a pasture area that also contained about 10 horses near 64th Avenue and Van Buren Street.