Ali Swenson
The Associated Press
Surveillance tape breeds false fraud claims in Georgia
Footage of ballot processing on election night in Atlanta fueled a false social media narrative of "suitcases filled with ballots" tallied without supervision, even as officials confirmed nothing was awry.
Posts falsify ties between election tech firm and Democrats
In the wake of the U.S. presidential election, social media users interpreted a clerk's error in a small, Republican-leaning county as vote rigging by Dominion Voting Systems. Wild theories spiraled from there.
Officials battle online misinformation along with wildfires
Emergency responders in the Pacific Northwest fought misinformation along with raging wildfires as people spread unsubstantiated social media posts blaming extremists for the fires.
Baseless Wayfair child trafficking theory spreads online
Self-proclaimed internet sleuths matched up the names of Wayfair products to those of missing children in a baseless conspiracy theory that overran social media and a national trafficking hotline.
Epstein philanthropy since sex plea included all-girl school
An AP investigation revealed that in the decade since his required registration as a sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein sought to underwrite all manner of youth causes, including an all-girls' school in Manhattan.
Florida sheriff to investigate Epstein's work release
A deputy who was assigned to guard Jeffrey Epstein told the AP he remembered young women visiting, and records show Epstein returned to his Palm Beach mansion several times while in jail.
Librarians facing new tasks say crisis isn't in the catalog
As librarians contended with a surge in patrons experiencing homelessness, drug use or mental illness, some felt unprepared to take on new responsibilities.
Fans celebrate World Cup champs, rally for equal pay
A ticker-tape parade ran through lower Manhattan to celebrate the U.S. women's national soccer team.
We have a wiener! Joey Chestnut eats 71 hot dogs for title
The reigning winner held onto his title in the annual hot dog eating contest on Coney Island.
Phoenix New Times
Deployed, Then Deported: How a US Navy Vet From Phoenix was Exiled to Mexico
Alex Murillo served his country. Then he was kicked out.
Marijuanopoly: Inside the High Risk, High Reward Game of Arizona's Pot Industry
Arizona's cannabis industry is a strategic game — with huge payouts.
Arpaio Leads in Sheriff's Race Cash, But Just 1 in 8 of His Donors Are Arizonans
Former Joe Arpaio wants his old job back. (Part 1 in a three-part series — part 2 here, part 3 here)
'I'm Not Finished With You': Court Documents Allege Cop Preyed on Female Drivers
The trooper held women at traffic stops and asked them what they were “willing to do” to stay out of jail, according to court documents.
Trump Lingers on Past Wins, Taunts Future Opponents at Phoenix Rally
Trump spent his Phoenix visit touting his successes, patting Republican allies on the back and and poking fun at his Democratic rivals.
Mike Pence Courts Support from Arizona's Latino Community Amid Impeachment Probe
The vice president boasted of economic gains among the Latino community in Arizona as an impeachment inquiry charged on in Washington.
Phoenix's Stressed 911 Operators Say They Need More Than a 'Quiet Room'
The Phoenix Police Department unveiled a "Quiet Room" for 911 dispatchers to unwind — but employees say their staffing shortage is the bigger problem.
Phoenix's Homeless Fight for New Policy on Sleeping Outside, Per Ruling
A 9th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals ruling means Phoenix's homeless should be allowed to sleep outside without fear of repercussions. City policy doesn't yet reflect that.
Iraq War Vet Suddenly Deported After Being Granted Temporary Reprieve in Arizona
ICE officials deported Jose Segovia-Benitez overnight, before his lawyer arrived for a scheduled visit.
Phoenix Set to Pay Up to $2M to Family of Stabbed Man Who Died Waiting on EMTs
The suit refers to footage of officers joking around and “blowing bubbles with their chewing gum” while Fitzpatrick bled to death just inside the house.
Stuck in the Past: Valley Lags Behind Other Urban Areas on Safe Needle Disposal
It's a lose-lose decision: Carry needles and risk a felony conviction, or dispose of them improperly, putting the public at risk.
Arizona Woman Detained in China for Third Straight Month With Little Explanation
Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica wants to build the greenest structure in California's history. Can they pull it off?
Here's a first-mile, last-mile solution to L.A.'s transit woes — try walking
How I learned to bike in Los Angeles without getting maimed
With Gold Line opening, Metro needs to see what's driving millennials to hop on board
Are the academy's diversity actions enough to end the #OscarsSoWhite boycott?
What is a mass shooting, really? And when do we care about them?
The 101-year evolution of John Muir's legacy
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