AP – Casey Anthony did not take the stand in her murder trial as defense attorneys wrapped up their case Thursday without presenting concrete evidence that Anthony’s 2-year-old daughter Caylee wasn’t killed but accidentally drowned. More: continued here
AP – Scientists showed some never-before-seen images of the Titanic in a Virginia courtroom Thursday, unveiling dramatic three-dimensional views of the rusting hulk and the ghostly images of the sea floor where the ship sank almost a century ago. More: continued here
Hard times usually make for great periods in cinema, but it’s fairly safe to say that this time around economic misery, war and a general atmosphere of anxiety are not combining to produce another golden age. The Depression may have given us the classics of… More: continued here
al.com Phoenix & Arizona weather: cooler & drierKPNX-12That exiting storm will also bring windy conditions to northeast Arizona, including Flagstaff, so Red Flag Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect through this evening. Gusts are expected to gust near 35-45 mph, with very dry conditions as humidity …Dangerous fire weather conditions this afternoonArizona Daily SunPhoenix [...]
Phoenix Suns Prepare For Lockout; Layoffs Possible, Marketing Changes CertainSB Nation ArizonaThe Phoenix Suns, like the rest of the NBA, will soon be settling in for a long hibernation that will come with the pending lockout. No one can quite agree on how long with labor dispute will last, but with the two sides so [...]
Player's view: Lockout's vulnerable victimsESPN (blog)Arizona Cardinals fullback Jason Wright entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers in 2004. He played for the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns before signing with Arizona for the 2009 season. …and more » More: continued here
Abortion provider challenges new Arizona lawsKTAR.comApproximately half of the abortions performed in Arizona are done through medication, according to state data. Planned Parenthood said the challenged provisions, if implemented, would effectively end abortion services in Flagstaff and Yuma and severely … More: continued here
AP – The Senate canceled its planned July Fourth recess on Thursday, but partisan divisions remained razor sharp as the clock ticked on efforts to strike a deal to avoid a government default and trim huge federal deficits. More: continued here
AP – An Afghan official says a passenger bus has hit a roadside bomb in the country’s south and the blast killed 20 people. More: continued here
A book released before Dominique Strauss-Kahn was arrested added elements that answer some critics. More: continued here
