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Former Chelsea star Drogba introduced in Phoenix

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

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Work beginning to build support piers for new freeway ramps

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The Latest: Police: Person in barricade situation in custody

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This photo provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety shows the mangled remains of cars involved in a fatal accident on the Northbound Interstate 17 in Phoenix, Ariz. on Friday, April 14, 2017. Northbound Interstate 17 is closed following the wrong-way crash that authorities say involved two vehicles and killed three people. (Arizona Department of Public Safety via AP)

The Latest: Grand Canyon U.: 2 killed in crash were students

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An audience member shouts at Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake during a town hall Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz. Flake is holding his first public event with constituents since January after coming under withering criticism for his voting record and avoiding such gatherings in recent months. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona senator faces harsh criticism, boos at town hall

By CLARICE SILBER - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss, center, walks off the court during a timeout in the closing moments of the Suns 129-104 loss to the Sacramento Kings during in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

After awful season, Suns pin their hopes on young talent

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Officials to break ground on awaited mixed-use development

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Republican Arizona lawmaker resigning to take federal job

By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks center Salah Mejri (50) defends the shot of Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Warren, Booker lead Suns past Mavericks, 124-111

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) spins around Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Westbrook secures triple-double average, falls short of 42nd

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FBI official: No ‘current, credible’ threats for NCAA events

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FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, photo, a group of self-driving Uber vehicles position themselves to take journalists on rides during a media preview at Uber's Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh. On Monday, March 27, 2017, Uber said it is resuming its self-driving car program in Arizona and Pittsburgh after it was suspended following a crash over the weekend. The company had also grounded self-driving cars in San Francisco over the weekend but they resumed operating earlier on Monday. The company said that it paused the operations over the weekend to better understand what happened in Arizona, but feels confident in returning the cars to the road. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Self-driving car crash comes amid debate about regulations

By BOB CHRISTIE and JOSH HOFFNER - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz (17) and Arizona Coyotes' Tobias Rieder chase after a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 27, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Schwartz has 2 goals, Blues get 10th straight win vs Coyotes

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, file photo, Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey gives his state of the state speech, opening the state legislature in Phoenix. Legislation signed by the Republican governor late Thursday, March 23, 2017, will cap the amount of jet fuel Phoenix is allowed to tax for each large carrier, costing the city about $2 million a year and benefiting American Airlines and Southwest Airlines in particular. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Governor signs tax cut for airlines, at expense of Phoenix

By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press

Leaders look at ‘recovery’ school as opioid crisis increases

By DONNA ST. GEORGE - Associated Press

The Latest: Parents investigated twice before son died

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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 file photo, official Clete Blakeman calls a penalty during the first half of an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons in Tampa, Fla. The NFL announced Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 that eighth-year referee Clete Blakeman will work his first Super Bowl on Feb. 7 when the Carolina Panthers play the Denver Broncos at Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Full-time referees, ban on field goal leaps on the docket for NFL meetings

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Kyle Larson (42) drives out of Turn 4 ahead of Kyle Busch during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, Sunday, March. 19, 2017, in Avondale, Ariz. Larson finished second in the race. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Column: Larson finishes 2nd again, takes over points lead

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press