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Hobson, 48, had been accused of starving her children and using pepper spray to punish them when they didn’t perform to her liking in the skits that garnered thousands of online views. (Photo: AP)

YouTube mom, who allegedly used pepper spray on children, beat them, dies

Hobson died Tuesday and her death was ruled natural and there was no crime suspected in it, according to Scottsdale police.

14 Nov 2019 9:29 AM

Morgan credited President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce immigration as well as the Mexican government’s clampdown on migrants traveling north, which it says resulted in a 56 per cent reduction in three months. (Photo: AP)

Number of border crossers drops amid Mexican crackdown

The Border Patrol apprehended just over 50,600 people at the southern border in August, compared to nearly 72,000 in July.

10 Sep 2019 10:44 AM

The girl, identified as Gurupreet Kaur, died in a remote desert area west of Lukeville, Arizona, a US border town 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Tucson, after her mother left her with other Indian migrants she was travelling with to go in search of water, a medical examiner and US Border Patrol said. (Photo: Pixabay)

‘Wanted safer, better life for her’: Mother of Indian girl who died in Arizona desert

Gurupreet’s father has been in the United States since 2013 with a pending asylum application before the New York immigration court.

25 Jun 2019 10:45 AM

'There is no situation in which this behavior is ever close to acceptable,' Gallego said on Twitter. (Photo: Twitter)

Made me feel sick: US mayor apologises over violent arrest video

Mayor said, 'As a mother myself, seeing these children placed in such a terrifying situation is beyond upsetting'.

17 Jun 2019 12:53 PM

‘By eliminating English classes and legal aid that are critical to ensuring children successfully navigate the asylum process, the Trump Administration is essentially condemning children to prison and throwing away the key until their imminent deportation,’ US Rep. Raul Grijalva said. (Photo: Pixabay | Representational)

English classes, legal services cut for immigrant kids under US government care

Move appears to violate a legal settlement, Flores agreement that requires govt to provide education and recreation to immigrant children.

06 Jun 2019 12:45 PM

IPS Officer Chhaya Sharma (Centre) while receiving McCain Institute award for Courage and Leadership. (Photo: ANI)

Nirbhaya rape case investigator received McCain Institute award

Her policing has consistently reflected victim-centric approach through her numerous investigations of serious crimes.

11 May 2019 4:29 PM

'This matter is currently under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department,' Sergeant Tommy Thompson said when asked about media reports. (Representational image)

US: Woman in coma for decade gives birth, police to probe ‘sexual assault’

Woman, who was incapacitated in drowning incident, was patient at Hacienda Healthcare when she delivered baby boy on Dec 29.

06 Jan 2019 12:39 PM

The Flores agreement is a long-standing guide as to how long the government can detain immigrant children. (Photo: AP)

US govt ruling allows detaining migrant children with parents

Dept of Justice said in court filing, Flores agreement case allows govt to detain families now that California judge barred separation.

30 Jun 2018 1:37 PM

Cooler and damper weather aided firefighters this week but temperatures are expected to rise this weekend. (Photo: AP)

Arizona wildfire still blazing, destroyed 30 homes, 17 other structures

Fire management officials included count of destroyed or heavily damaged buildings in a Thursday update. The fire is 12 per cent contained.

04 May 2018 1:37 PM

The Volvo was in self-driving mode with a human operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside a crosswalk in Tempe on Sunday night was hit, police said. (Representational | AP)

Self-driving Uber car kills woman pedestrian in Arizona

Uber suspended its entire self-driving vehicle testing in the Phoenix area, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.

20 Mar 2018 8:35 AM

Outside the Phoenix convention center, shouting matches and minor scuffles erupted between Trump supporters and protesters gathered near the site of his latest campaign rally. (Photo: File/AFP)

Trump blames media for uproar over comments on Charlottesville

Democrats and fellow Republicans had denounced Trump for placing blame for the Charlottesville violence on 'both sides'.

23 Aug 2017 12:02 PM

US President Donald Trump vowed to respond with "fire and fury," raising fears of a devastating regional conflict, and the UN Security Council scrambled to impose new punitive measures on the North. (Photo: File/AFP)

North Korea's Kim Jong-Un starting to respect US, claims Donald Trump

Tensions between North Korea and the United States and its allies soared last month after Pyongyang tested two long-range missile.

23 Aug 2017 10:29 AM

Gila County Sheriff's Office deputy Larry Hassinger stands watch at the entrance to the First Crossing recreation area during a search and rescue operation for victims of a flash flood along the banks of the East Verde River. (Photo: AP)

Arizona swimming hole flash flood: 9 dead, teen boy missing

Disa Alexander was hiking to the swimming area where Ellison Creek and East Verde River converge when the water suddenly surged.

17 Jul 2017 12:02 PM

Police said Monday night that the 9-year-old had died as a result of being shot but corrected that information Tuesday morning to say he remained on life support. (Representational Image)

US: Toddler shoots 9-year-old brother with hand gun, mother arrested

The woman was accused of child abuse for allegedly endangering her children.

22 Mar 2017 9:34 AM

Representaional Picture (Photo: Pixabay)

US: How the body of an old lady ended up as part of an Army blast test

Her family had hoped that Doris Stayffer’s body would be used to study Alzheimer’s disease.

25 Dec 2016 4:26 PM

Copa America: Colombia down US to grab third spot

Colombia’s Santiago Arias (left) and Alejandro Bedoya of the United States vie for the ball in their Copa America Centenario third-place match at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

27 Jun 2016 12:24 AM

Uber to give drivers option to be paid instantly

Uber will allow drivers to deposit their earnings from each ride into an account with GoBank.

18 Mar 2016 12:01 PM

Anirban Lahiri one shot off lead in Phoenix Open

Anirban Lahiri got off to a strong start with a five-under 66 to lie one shot behind the leaders at the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament.

06 Feb 2016 5:08 AM

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