Chandler mom accused of child abuse; deadly semi crash in west Phoenix l Morning News Brief

A Valley mom is accused of child abuse after police say her toddler son tested positive for illegal drugs; a crash involving a semi-truck in west Phoenix left a woman dead; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of July 17.

1. Mom arrested after boy tests positive for meth

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2-year-old tests positive for meth, mother arrested

A Chandler mother is accused of child abuse after her child tested positive for methamphetamine.

2. Deadly west Phoenix semi crash

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Woman hit, killed by semi in west Phoenix

A woman is dead after police say she was hit by a semi-truck near 63rd Avenue and Buckeye Road.

3. New Trump rally video

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New Trump rally video shows chaos after gunman opened fire

Shocking cellphone video shows members of the Secret Service and law enforcement inside the secure perimeter couldn't get out without jumping a fence – until a deputy eventually drove through it to let them out.

4. Deadly Phoenix head-on crash

5. AZ golf game interrupted by unexpected visitor

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(Emily Casey via Storyful)

An enormous spider startled an unexpected golfer in Arizona, video shows. Read more here.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: First 110° day of the week expected in Phoenix

For the first time this week, temps are expected to reach 110°F on Wednesday in the Valley.