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1 day ago | azcentral.com | Ray Stern

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill making falsely claiming military veteran status for benefits a crime. The law, effective later this year, targets those seeking monetary, property, or other tangible benefits, including elected office. The bill's passage followed a contentious journey through the Legislature, including a clash between Republican lawmakers.

1 day ago | azcentral.com | Jeremy Cluff

The 2026 Fiesta Bowl will be played on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 as the first game of the College Football Playoff semifinals, the College Football Playoff and ESPN announced Tuesday. The game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. MST) on ESPN. The second CFP semifinal will be the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, which will be played on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The College Football Playoff national championship game is scheduled for Monday, Jan.

2 days ago | azcentral.com | Arlyssa Becenti

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren failed to deliver a progress report at the Council's spring session, sending a message that he was in Washington, D.C.The Navajo Council subpoenaed Nygren, demanding his report, and held informal talks about putting him on administrative leave. Protesters demanded explanations. Nygren sent a message to the Council, saying he was in the U.S. capital "advancing the Navajo Nation priorities." He said he wanted to protect jobs and increase revenue for communities.

2 days ago | azcentral.com | Reia Li

The very first Arizona location of popular Southern fried-chicken chain Bojangles will open in Gilbert, according to media reports. The North Carolina-based restaurant acquired a property at the northeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Mercy Road, ABC15 reported. The opening date for the new location has not yet been announced. Bojangles, which is known for its Cajun-style fried chicken meals, biscuits and sweet tea, first announced its expansion to the Valley in March 2024.

2 days ago | azcentral.com | Jeremy Cluff

The No. 3 seed New York Knicks and No. 6 seed Detroit Pistons play Thursday, April 24, in Game 3 of their first-round 2025 NBA playoffs series. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. MST (7 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on TNT (stream with Sling TV). Who will win the NBA playoff game? Check out these NBA playoffs picks and predictions for the Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are a 1.5-point favorite over the Knicks in NBA playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.