Inseparable cousins killed in crash; cruise ship passenger dies l Morning News Brief
Allison Feldman murder case l Morning Headlines Dec. 18
The state supreme court ruled controversial DNA evidence can be used in the murder case of a Scottsdale woman; police are looking for a suspect accused of groping and indecent exposure in the East Valley; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Wednesday, December 18.
PHOENIX - Two families are mourning the loss of cousins who were killed in a Phoenix crash; an unruly passenger died shortly after being detained on a cruise ship; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Wednesday, December 18.
1. ‘Two peas in a pod’
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Heartbreaking tragedy: 2 inseparable cousins dead in head-on crash, 6 children left behind
A family is heartbroken after two cousins were pronounced dead in a head-on crash in Phoenix.
2. Chaos on cruise ship
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Unruly Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger accused of attacking crew member dies after detainment
Cell phone video captured the dramatic moments aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise as a man hurled threats and tried to kick down a door on the boat. The man seen on the video died a short time after he was detained, his family said.
3. Officer hurt in crash
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Crash involving a police car leaves 1 person dead in Apache Junction
One person is dead following a crash involving a police vehicle in Apache Junction.
4. Minimum wage increase
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Minimum wage increasing to $14.70 per hour in Arizona on Jan. 1, 2025
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, minimum wage will increase by 35 cents, bringing the official state minimum wage up to $14.70 per hour.
5. Another mass shooting
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9 injured, one dead in mass shooting in Towson: officials
A mass shooting occurred Tuesday night in Towson, Maryland, officials say.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Stretch of 80-degree temps in Phoenix
A warm and sunny day in the Valley with a high in the low 80s.