Mesa shooting investigation; Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct | Morning News Brief

A shooting in Mesa is under investigation; AAA expects nearly 120 million people to travel this holiday week; The House Ethics Committee accused Matt Gaetz of paying for sex, including with a minor, using illicit drugs, and violating multiple state laws while in Congress; President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment; and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office has identified the body of a woman who was found in a San Tan Valley canal.

1. Noise complaint escalates to a shooting in Mesa, suspect fled scene

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Noise complaint escalates to a shooting in Mesa, suspect fled scene

Mesa Police are investigating a shooting in a neighborhood near Main Street and Greenfield Road.

2. Holiday travel surge: 120 million Americans on the move despite weather challenges

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Holiday travel surge: 120M Americans on the move despite weather challenges

Plenty of people are still hoping to make it home for the holidays and with Christmas day approaching, travel is ramping up.

3. Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report

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Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.

4. Biden gives life in prison to most federal death row inmates: What to know

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Biden gives life in prison to most federal death row inmates: What to know

President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment.

5. Body found in San Tan Valley canal identified; death considered suspicious

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Body found in San Tan Valley canal identified; death considered suspicious

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office says the 21-year-old woman's body was found near Hunt Highway and Copper Mine Road.

Today's weather

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Arizona weather forecast: Cool down on the way for Christmas

Dry conditions continue with highs in the mid-70s, but expect temperatures to drop to the 60s by Christmas.

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