New push for expanded Social Security benefits; Man who strangled woman on bus sentenced | Nightly Roundup

From a new push to expand Social Security benefits for millions to sentencing for a man who strangled a woman while on a Phoenix bus, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, December 13, 2024.

1. New push for expanded Social Security benefits

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Social Security: Senate begins final push to expand benefits for millions

The process for a final vote on the Social Security Fairness Act began on Thursday.

2. South Phoenix bus strangler sentenced

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Phoenix bus strangler sentenced to 40 years in prison after guilty plea

A man accused of a shocking murder in Phoenix two years ago was sentenced to 40 years in prison for strangling a woman on the back of a Phoenix city bus.

3. Latest on Rachel Henry case

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Rachel Henry: Phoenix woman pleads guilty to suffocating children with pillows

Rachel Henry, a woman who was accused of smothering her three children back in 2020, has changed her plea in court.

4. Man with history of no-shows in court accused of child sex trafficking

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Man arrested for child sex trafficking with criminal record of no-shows at court

A 31-year-old was arrested for 20 felony counts of child sex trafficking after being spotted outside of a Scottsdale hotel with a minor.

5. Texas dad accused of setting house on fire while his kids were inside

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Texas father accused of setting house on fire with 3 children inside

Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, is charged with three counts of attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to his Fulshear house with his three children inside.

Also, your weather forecast for tonight

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Arizona weather forecast: A cooler Friday in Phoenix with highs in the 60s

Cooler temperatures will bring Phoenix back to the upper 60s on Friday.

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