UnitedHealthcare CEO murder investigation latest; house fire in the West Valley | Morning News Brief

The latest in the investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, polygamist sect leader set to be sentenced, and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of December 9. 2024.

1. Update in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder investigation

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Authorities question man in PA

Authorities are questioning a man in Pennsylvania in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, the Associated Press reports.

2. Firefighters battle West Valley house fire

Glendale, Peoria, and Sun City firefighters battle house fire

Officials with Peoria Fire Department said the house fire began as a kitchen fire, and later spread to the home's attic.

3. Trump vows to end birthright citizenship

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars say.

4. Polygamist sect leader to be sentenced

Samuel Bateman: Polygamist sect leader set to be sentenced

Samuel Bateman, who is the leader of a polygamist sect out of the Arizona and Utah border, is set to be sentenced months after he pleaded guilty to kidnapping and conspiring to transport underage girls across state lines.

5. Verdict reached in New York City subway chokehold death

Jury finds Daniel Penny not guilty in NYC subway chokehold death

A jury has found Daniel Penny not guilty in the NYC subway chokehold death.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: Cold front brings cooler temperatures to the area

A cold front is expected to bring cooler weather, as well as gusty conditions to parts of Arizona this week.