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Arizona, situated in the southwestern United States, has officially designated Pluto as its "state planet," despite the International Astronomical Union's decision in 2006 to reclassify Pluto as a "dwarf planet," and removing its status as an official planet.

According to The Arizona Daily Star, on March 29, Arizona governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill designating the "dwarf planet" Pluto as the "official state planet" of Arizona. When asked about Pluto's classification as a full-fledged planet, Governor Hobbs evaded the question, expressing pride in Arizona's contributions to space exploration instead.

It's worth noting that American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1930. Notably, Pluto is the only planet to have been discovered in the United States.

“The whole story of Clyde is just amazing, just sitting there under the telescope’’ looking for planets by taking photos over a period of time," said Arizona state Republican Justin Wilmeth (R-Phoenix), who praised the Pluto legislation.

Senator Sally Ann&nbsp;<a name="_Hlk162875205">Gonzales</a>&nbsp;(D-Tucson)--one among the five senators who voted against the legislation--said, “Scientifically, they took it out of being a planet." Gonzales added that lawmakers must take scientific information into account, “something that we as a Legislature, as a body, sometimes omit.’’

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<h2>What is the status of Pluto?</h2>

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided to reclassify Pluto, removing it from the category of planets. They argued that the distant icy object at the outer reaches of the solar system did not meet the complete and precise criteria required for classification as a planet. Consequently, the IAU designated Pluto as a "dwarf planet."

According to NASA, “Pluto is a dwarf planet located in a distant region of our solar system beyond Neptune known as the Kuiper Belt. It was long considered our ninth planet, but the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet in 2006."

“It was named by 11-year-old Venetia Burney of Oxford, England," the US space agency added.

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According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Pluto is categorised as a dwarf planet because, although it has achieved a spherical shape, it lacks the necessary size to assert gravitational dominance and clear its orbital path of other celestial bodies.

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Arizona, situated in the southwestern United States, has officially designated Pluto as its "state planet," despite the International Astronomical Union's decision in 2006 to reclassify Pluto as a "dwarf planet," and removing its status as an official planet.

Arizona, situated in the southwestern United States, has officially designated Pluto as its "state planet," despite the International Astronomical Union's decision in 2006 to reclassify Pluto as a "dwarf planet," and removing its status as an official planet. According to The Arizona Daily Star, on March 29, Arizona governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill designating the "dwarf planet" Pluto as the "official state planet" of Arizona. When asked about Pluto's classification as a full-fledged planet, Governor Hobbs evaded the question, expressing pride in Arizona's contributions to space exploration instead. It's worth noting that American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1930. Notably, Pluto is the only planet to have been discovered in the United States. “The whole story of Clyde is just amazing, just sitting there under the telescope’’ looking for planets by taking photos over a period of time," said Arizona state Republican Justin Wilmeth (R-Phoenix), who praised the Pluto legislation. Senator Sally Ann Gonzales (D-Tucson)--one among the five senators who voted against the legislation--said, “Scientifically, they took it out of being a planet." Gonzales added that lawmakers must take scientific information into account, “something that we as a Legislature, as a body, sometimes omit.’’ Also read | Charon, Pluto’s planetary bestie goes viral as NASA shares stunning snapshot What is the status of Pluto? In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided to reclassify Pluto, removing it from the category of planets. They argued that the distant icy object at the outer reaches of the solar system did not meet the complete and precise criteria required for classification as a planet. Consequently, the IAU designated Pluto as a "dwarf planet." According to NASA, “Pluto is a dwarf planet located in a distant region of our solar system beyond Neptune known as the Kuiper Belt. It was long considered our ninth planet, but the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet in 2006." “It was named by 11-year-old Venetia Burney of Oxford, England," the US space agency added. Also read | Scientists have found another ice-volcano on Pluto According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Pluto is categorised as a dwarf planet because, although it has achieved a spherical shape, it lacks the necessary size to assert gravitational dominance and clear its orbital path of other celestial bodies. (With inputs from agencies)

This US state has declared Pluto as its ‘official state planet’

As many as four people were killed while another was severely injured after a hot-air balloon crashed in the Arizona desert on Sunday (Jan 14), according to the local police.&nbsp;

The fatal crash took place near Eloy just before 8 in the morning. There were a total of 13 people in the balloon with eight jumping out of it before the crash happened. Five people remained inside, including the pilot and four who were along for the ride.&nbsp;

In the press release by the police department, it was mentioned that one of the four victims died at the scene and three were taken to a local hospital where they succumbed to the injuries. The fourth one remains hospitalised.&nbsp;

"A tragic hot air balloon crash occurred at approximately 7:50 AM today in the desert area east of Sunshine Blvd. and Hanna Rd. in Eloy, AZ. The Eloy Police Department regretfully confirms that there are four deceased individuals and one person in critical condition as a result of this incident," the Eloy Police Department informed.&nbsp;

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<h2>Cause of the incident?</h2>

The cause of the crash remains unknown at this stage but officials from the&nbsp;National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) arrived at&nbsp;the scene and took&nbsp;over the investigation.&nbsp;

The Eloy Police Department said it was withholding the names of the victims out of respect for their privacy.&nbsp;

According to a witness, who saw the last 10 seconds of the balloon's fatal freefall, said the otherwise puffy object looked deflated, shapeless and coming straight down to the ground.&nbsp;

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The city's mayor, Micah Powell said the area where the incident took place is a popular location for skydivers and is "very well-known and loved" among enthusiasts.

“It’s a sad, sad situation.&nbsp;Our hearts go out to those families who lost loved ones," he said.&nbsp;

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As many as four people were killed while another was severely injured after a hot-air balloon crashed in the Arizona desert on Sunday (Jan 14), according to the local police.

As many as four people were killed while another was severely injured after a hot-air balloon crashed in the Arizona desert on Sunday (Jan 14), according to the local police. The fatal crash took place near Eloy just before 8 in the morning. There were a total of 13 people in the balloon with eight jumping out of it before the crash happened. Five people remained inside, including the pilot and four who were along for the ride. In the press release by the police department, it was mentioned that one of the four victims died at the scene and three were taken to a local hospital where they succumbed to the injuries. The fourth one remains hospitalised. "A tragic hot air balloon crash occurred at approximately 7:50 AM today in the desert area east of Sunshine Blvd. and Hanna Rd. in Eloy, AZ. The Eloy Police Department regretfully confirms that there are four deceased individuals and one person in critical condition as a result of this incident," the Eloy Police Department informed. Video | Hot air balloon catches fire mid-air in Mexico; two dead, a child injured Cause of the incident? The cause of the crash remains unknown at this stage but officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) arrived at the scene and took over the investigation. The Eloy Police Department said it was withholding the names of the victims out of respect for their privacy. According to a witness, who saw the last 10 seconds of the balloon's fatal freefall, said the otherwise puffy object looked deflated, shapeless and coming straight down to the ground. Also read | Hot air balloon crash injures 11 in New Zealand The city's mayor, Micah Powell said the area where the incident took place is a popular location for skydivers and is "very well-known and loved" among enthusiasts. “It’s a sad, sad situation. Our hearts go out to those families who lost loved ones," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

US: 4 dead, 1 severely injured in hot-air balloon crash in Arizona desert

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Defending champions Houston and the Arizona Diamondbacks advanced in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday while Philadelphia smashed a record-tying six home runs to defeat Atlanta. Jose Abreu belted a two-run homer and Michael Brantley hit a solo homer for Houston, who won 3-2 at Minnesota to reach the American League Championship Series for a seventh consecutive campaign.

"It was a great victory," Astros manager Dusty Baker said. "This was a team win."&nbsp;

The Astros defeated Minnesota 3-1 in their best-of-five AL second-round series to book a berth against the Texas Rangers in the best-of-seven ALCS, which starts on Sunday at Houston. Texas swept out Baltimore earlier.

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Houston went 9-4 against AL West division rival Texas in the Lone Star State matchup this season, edging the Rangers for the division crown on the final day of the season.

"They know us and we know them," Baker said. "It's going to be a heck of a series."

Houston has won four of the past six AL finals on the way to capturing World Series titles last year and in 2017. The Astros are one shy of Atlanta's MLB-record eight consecutive trips to a league finals in the 1990s.

<h2>- 'Team effort' -</h2>

Also advancing were the D-backs, who swept out the Los Angeles Dodgers in their National League series with a 4-2 home victory.

Arizona had solo homers in the third inning from Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno to take a 4-0 edge.

The Dodgers rallied with two runs in the seventh on consecutive two-out singles by Max Muncy, Will Smith, Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez. Arizona reliever Kevin Ginkel retired the top of the Dodgers batting order in the eighth and reliever Paul Sewald delivered the final outs to keep the D-backs unbeaten in the playoffs.

t was a team effort. It's people caring about people. That's what stood out to me," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. "There's a lot of love in this clubhouse. It's real and it's here every day."

The Diamondbacks, in the last four for the first time since 2007, await either Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NL Championship Series that starts Monday.

At Philadelphia,&nbsp;Bryce&nbsp;Harper&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nick&nbsp;Castellanos&nbsp;each smashed two homers in the Phillies' 10-2 romp over Atlanta.&nbsp;The Phillies, who matched the 2015 Chicago Cubs for the most homers in a single MLB playoff game, grabbed a 2-1 series lead with game four Thursday at Philadelphia.

The Braves, who had this season's best MLB record, fell one game from being ousted by the Phillies in the playoffs for a second straight year.

At Minneapolis, Royce Lewis smashed a solo homer off Houston's Jose Urquidy in the first inning, but Brantley answered with a solo homer in the second to equalize. Houston grabbed a 3-1 lead in the fourth when Yordan Alvarez singled and Abreu smashed a homer, his third in two days, to the upper right-field grandstands.

In the sixth, Minnesota's Edouard Julien smacked a solo homer over the left-field wall off Urquidy to pull the Twins within 3-2.&nbsp;

But Minnesota couldn't manage another hit much less the tying run.

In the ninth, Houston relief pitcher Ryan Pressly, now 13-for-13 in playoff saves, struck out Jorge Polanco, Lewis and Max Kepler to end the game.

<h2>- 'A really good win' -</h2>

At Philadelphia,&nbsp;Harper&nbsp;belted a three-run homer in the third inning and a solo homer in the fifth while&nbsp;Castellanos&nbsp;smacked solo homers in the third and eighth.

"It was good. Just trying to set the tone at home,"&nbsp;Harper&nbsp;said. "We just tried to put pressure on them early. This was a really good win."&nbsp;

Atlanta opened the scoring in the third when Ronald Acuna doubled and scored on an Ozzie Albies single.

But the Phillies equalized on a solo blast by&nbsp;Castellanos. Singles by Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner set the stage for&nbsp;Harper's three-run homer to right field and J.T. Realmuto added a two-run double.

Harper&nbsp;swatted a towering homer to center field in the fifth for his first multi-homer post-season contest.

Atlanta crept within 7-2 in the sixth but Turner,&nbsp;Castellanos&nbsp;and Marsh added solo homers for the final margin.

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Defending champions Houston and the Arizona Diamondbacks advanced in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday while Philadelphia smashed a record-tying six home runs to defeat Atlanta.

Defending champions Houston and the Arizona Diamondbacks advanced in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday while Philadelphia smashed a record-tying six home runs to defeat Atlanta. Jose Abreu belted a two-run homer and Michael Brantley hit a solo homer for Houston, who won 3-2 at Minnesota to reach the American League Championship Series for a seventh consecutive campaign. "It was a great victory," Astros manager Dusty Baker said. "This was a team win." The Astros defeated Minnesota 3-1 in their best-of-five AL second-round series to book a berth against the Texas Rangers in the best-of-seven ALCS, which starts on Sunday at Houston. Texas swept out Baltimore earlier. Also Read: Italy vs Spain in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed comfort draw Houston went 9-4 against AL West division rival Texas in the Lone Star State matchup this season, edging the Rangers for the division crown on the final day of the season. "They know us and we know them," Baker said. "It's going to be a heck of a series." Houston has won four of the past six AL finals on the way to capturing World Series titles last year and in 2017. The Astros are one shy of Atlanta's MLB-record eight consecutive trips to a league finals in the 1990s. - 'Team effort' - Also advancing were the D-backs, who swept out the Los Angeles Dodgers in their National League series with a 4-2 home victory. Arizona had solo homers in the third inning from Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno to take a 4-0 edge. The Dodgers rallied with two runs in the seventh on consecutive two-out singles by Max Muncy, Will Smith, Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez. Arizona reliever Kevin Ginkel retired the top of the Dodgers batting order in the eighth and reliever Paul Sewald delivered the final outs to keep the D-backs unbeaten in the playoffs. t was a team effort. It's people caring about people. That's what stood out to me," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. "There's a lot of love in this clubhouse. It's real and it's here every day." The Diamondbacks, in the last four for the first time since 2007, await either Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NL Championship Series that starts Monday. At Philadelphia, Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each smashed two homers in the Phillies' 10-2 romp over Atlanta. The Phillies, who matched the 2015 Chicago Cubs for the most homers in a single MLB playoff game, grabbed a 2-1 series lead with game four Thursday at Philadelphia. The Braves, who had this season's best MLB record, fell one game from being ousted by the Phillies in the playoffs for a second straight year. At Minneapolis, Royce Lewis smashed a solo homer off Houston's Jose Urquidy in the first inning, but Brantley answered with a solo homer in the second to equalize. Houston grabbed a 3-1 lead in the fourth when Yordan Alvarez singled and Abreu smashed a homer, his third in two days, to the upper right-field grandstands. In the sixth, Minnesota's Edouard Julien smacked a solo homer over the left-field wall off Urquidy to pull the Twins within 3-2. But Minnesota couldn't manage another hit much less the tying run. In the ninth, Houston relief pitcher Ryan Pressly, now 13-for-13 in playoff saves, struck out Jorge Polanco, Lewis and Max Kepler to end the game. - 'A really good win' - At Philadelphia, Harper belted a three-run homer in the third inning and a solo homer in the fifth while Castellanos smacked solo homers in the third and eighth. "It was good. Just trying to set the tone at home," Harper said. "We just tried to put pressure on them early. This was a really good win." Atlanta opened the scoring in the third when Ronald Acuna doubled and scored on an Ozzie Albies single. But the Phillies equalized on a solo blast by Castellanos. Singles by Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner set the stage for Harper's three-run homer to right field and J.T. Realmuto added a two-run double. Harper swatted a towering homer to center field in the fifth for his first multi-homer post-season contest. Atlanta crept within 7-2 in the sixth but Turner, Castellanos and Marsh added solo homers for the final margin. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks qualify next round of MLB playoffs

The Arizona Diamondbacks upset the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to reach the World Series for the first time in 22 years on Tuesday (Oct 25). The Diamondbacks had been left staring at disappointment in their best-of-seven National League Championship Series after defeat in game five at home left them 3-2 down.

But after tying the series in game six in Philadelphia on Monday, Arizona sealed a remarkable comeback with another win on the road at Citizens Bank Park to advance to a World Series showdown against the Texas Rangers on Friday. "We just believed in each other, and believed in our guys," said Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll, who contributed three crucial hits.

"We know what we have in that clubhouse and it's special. We've done it all year, to be at this point is unbelievable."

Reliever Kevin Ginkel, who claimed five outs in the seventh and eighth innings, added: "This team battles. We find different ways to win games."

"We've slugged, we've pitched, we've played defence, we've run the bases really well...I'm going to the World Series. It's insane."

It was another gutsy performance by the Diamondbacks line-up, who seized the few scoring opportunities that came their way to edge into a 4-2 lead as their bullpen shut down the vaunted Phillies offence. The Diamondbacks took the lead in the top of the first inning after Christian Walker grounded into a force out that sent Carroll across home plate.

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Philadelphia did not trail for long however, with Alec Bohm crushing a homer to left center field to make it 1-1 in the bottom of the second inning. The Phillies then edged into a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning, with Bryson Stott's double allowing Bohm to score.

Arizona went back in front in the fifth when Gabriel Moreno’s line drive to right field sent Carroll home for the second time in the game for a 3-2 Diamondbacks lead. Arizona extended their lead to 4-2 when Carroll's sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning scored Geraldo Perdomo.

With the game slipping away from them, the Phillies showed signs of a revival in the bottom of the seventh after getting two runners on base for just one out. Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo turned to set-up man Ginkel to get them out of the jam however and the reliever did not disappoint, swiftly dismissing Trea Turner and Bryce Harper to strand both Phillies runners on base.

Ginkel continued to deal in the eighth inning, striking out Bohm, Stott and J.T. Realmuto to preserve Arizona's two-run cushion lead heading into the ninth. After the Arizona line-up failed to add to their tally, it was left to closer Paul Sewald to seal the win, claiming the final three outs with a minimum of fuss to leave the home crowd in stunned silence.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks upset the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to reach the World Series for the first time in 22 years on Tuesday (Oct 25). The Diamondbacks had been left staring at disappointment in their best-of-seven National League Championship Series after defeat in game five at home left them 3-2 down.

The Arizona Diamondbacks upset the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to reach the World Series for the first time in 22 years on Tuesday (Oct 25). The Diamondbacks had been left staring at disappointment in their best-of-seven National League Championship Series after defeat in game five at home left them 3-2 down. But after tying the series in game six in Philadelphia on Monday, Arizona sealed a remarkable comeback with another win on the road at Citizens Bank Park to advance to a World Series showdown against the Texas Rangers on Friday. "We just believed in each other, and believed in our guys," said Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll, who contributed three crucial hits. "We know what we have in that clubhouse and it's special. We've done it all year, to be at this point is unbelievable." Reliever Kevin Ginkel, who claimed five outs in the seventh and eighth innings, added: "This team battles. We find different ways to win games." "We've slugged, we've pitched, we've played defence, we've run the bases really well...I'm going to the World Series. It's insane." It was another gutsy performance by the Diamondbacks line-up, who seized the few scoring opportunities that came their way to edge into a 4-2 lead as their bullpen shut down the vaunted Phillies offence. The Diamondbacks took the lead in the top of the first inning after Christian Walker grounded into a force out that sent Carroll across home plate. Also Read: Serie A: Juventus go top after dramatic 2-1 win at Monza; Federico Gatti scores 94th minute winner Philadelphia did not trail for long however, with Alec Bohm crushing a homer to left center field to make it 1-1 in the bottom of the second inning. The Phillies then edged into a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning, with Bryson Stott's double allowing Bohm to score. Arizona went back in front in the fifth when Gabriel Moreno’s line drive to right field sent Carroll home for the second time in the game for a 3-2 Diamondbacks lead. Arizona extended their lead to 4-2 when Carroll's sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh inning scored Geraldo Perdomo. With the game slipping away from them, the Phillies showed signs of a revival in the bottom of the seventh after getting two runners on base for just one out. Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo turned to set-up man Ginkel to get them out of the jam however and the reliever did not disappoint, swiftly dismissing Trea Turner and Bryce Harper to strand both Phillies runners on base. Ginkel continued to deal in the eighth inning, striking out Bohm, Stott and J.T. Realmuto to preserve Arizona's two-run cushion lead heading into the ninth. After the Arizona line-up failed to add to their tally, it was left to closer Paul Sewald to seal the win, claiming the final three outs with a minimum of fuss to leave the home crowd in stunned silence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Delivering a historic title with an unbeaten road playoff run, the Texas Rangers captured the World Series in their 63-year history on Wednesday by defeating Arizona 5-0. Marcus Semien's two-run home run, a run-scoring Mitch Garver single and a pivotal ninth-inning Diamondbacks error produced the runs that enabled Texas to win Major League Baseball's best-of-seven championship final 4-1.

"It's just emotional," Semien said. "Everything I have ever worked for is for this moment." The Rangers went undefeated in 11 post-season contests away from their suburban Dallas home ballpark, capped by sweeping three games in Phoenix over the Diamondbacks.

"It's such a treat," the Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe said. "We really did a great job of finishing here on the road. Maybe we struggled at home but we've got a special group." The Rangers, who began as the Washington Senators in 1961 before relocating to Texas in 1972, had reached the World Series in 2010 and 2011, losing first to San Francisco and then St. Louis.

"That's one of the coolest feelings of my life," Texas slugger Jonah Heim said. "It's what your work your whole life for. We accomplished our goals. I'm so proud of this team."The D-backs suffered their first World Series defeat, having won the 2001 crown in their only prior appearance.

"This is painful. This is just plain painful. And I can't quite move past that right now. But I will," D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. "The reason why it hurts so bad is because we care so much." Arizona pitcher Zac Gallen kept Texas hitless through six innings, the 28-year-old US right-hander baffling the same batters who blasted out 11 runs the night before.

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"He had his good stuff working," Lowe said. "But we finally got to him." The Rangers pounced in the top of the seventh with three consecutive hits as Corey Seager singled to left field, reached third base on Evan Carter's double and scored the first run on Garver's single up the middle.

"It was kind of a crazy game. We got no-hit until the sixth," Semien said. "But we came through. Once Corey got the first hit everybody kind of woke up." Texas shortstop Seager homered three times and drove in six runs in the World Series&nbsp;to win the Most Valuable Player award, becoming only the fourth player to take it twice after his MVP role for the 2020 champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

"It truly is incredible. But it's not just me," Seager said. "Just happy to be part of this team. "Only Hall of Famers Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax and Reggie Jackson had won multiple Series MVP awards.

"I don't think you can ever fathom that," Seager said. "It's a pretty special group." Josh Jung and Lowe singled to open the ninth for the Rangers and both scored on an error by Arizona's Alek Thomas on Heim's single to make it 3-0.

Semien then blasted a two-run homer into the left-field seats to all-but settle matters. When Josh Sborz struck out Ketel Marte for the final out, ending the Arizona batter's 20-game playoff hit streak, the Rangers began a wild celebration.

<h2>&nbsp;Bochy gets fourth title&nbsp;</h2>

Bruce Bochy, who came out of retirement last year to manage the Rangers, won his fourth World Series title at age 68 after three with San Francisco. "To get this call, to be a part of this, I know how blessed I am," Bochy said. "I can't thank these guys enough."

The Rangers had missed the playoffs in six consecutive losing seasons before this year's title run. Arizona advanced runners into scoring position in each of the first five innings but came away empty-handed, going 0-for-10 at the plate thanks to Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi mystifying the D-backs when it mattered early.

"Evo was incredible to get out of jams like that," Seager said. "He kept it 0-0 when we couldn't get anything going."

Delivering a historic title with an unbeaten road playoff run, the Texas Rangers captured the World Series in their 63-year history on Wednesday by defeating Arizona 5-0.

Delivering a historic title with an unbeaten road playoff run, the Texas Rangers captured the World Series in their 63-year history on Wednesday by defeating Arizona 5-0. Marcus Semien's two-run home run, a run-scoring Mitch Garver single and a pivotal ninth-inning Diamondbacks error produced the runs that enabled Texas to win Major League Baseball's best-of-seven championship final 4-1. "It's just emotional," Semien said. "Everything I have ever worked for is for this moment." The Rangers went undefeated in 11 post-season contests away from their suburban Dallas home ballpark, capped by sweeping three games in Phoenix over the Diamondbacks. "It's such a treat," the Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe said. "We really did a great job of finishing here on the road. Maybe we struggled at home but we've got a special group." The Rangers, who began as the Washington Senators in 1961 before relocating to Texas in 1972, had reached the World Series in 2010 and 2011, losing first to San Francisco and then St. Louis. "That's one of the coolest feelings of my life," Texas slugger Jonah Heim said. "It's what your work your whole life for. We accomplished our goals. I'm so proud of this team."The D-backs suffered their first World Series defeat, having won the 2001 crown in their only prior appearance. "This is painful. This is just plain painful. And I can't quite move past that right now. But I will," D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. "The reason why it hurts so bad is because we care so much." Arizona pitcher Zac Gallen kept Texas hitless through six innings, the 28-year-old US right-hander baffling the same batters who blasted out 11 runs the night before. Also Read: LeBron James' elder son Bronny James set to return to college basketball activities after cardiac arrest "He had his good stuff working," Lowe said. "But we finally got to him." The Rangers pounced in the top of the seventh with three consecutive hits as Corey Seager singled to left field, reached third base on Evan Carter's double and scored the first run on Garver's single up the middle. "It was kind of a crazy game. We got no-hit until the sixth," Semien said. "But we came through. Once Corey got the first hit everybody kind of woke up." Texas shortstop Seager homered three times and drove in six runs in the World Series to win the Most Valuable Player award, becoming only the fourth player to take it twice after his MVP role for the 2020 champion Los Angeles Dodgers. "It truly is incredible. But it's not just me," Seager said. "Just happy to be part of this team. "Only Hall of Famers Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax and Reggie Jackson had won multiple Series MVP awards. "I don't think you can ever fathom that," Seager said. "It's a pretty special group." Josh Jung and Lowe singled to open the ninth for the Rangers and both scored on an error by Arizona's Alek Thomas on Heim's single to make it 3-0. Semien then blasted a two-run homer into the left-field seats to all-but settle matters. When Josh Sborz struck out Ketel Marte for the final out, ending the Arizona batter's 20-game playoff hit streak, the Rangers began a wild celebration. Bochy gets fourth title Bruce Bochy, who came out of retirement last year to manage the Rangers, won his fourth World Series title at age 68 after three with San Francisco. "To get this call, to be a part of this, I know how blessed I am," Bochy said. "I can't thank these guys enough." The Rangers had missed the playoffs in six consecutive losing seasons before this year's title run. Arizona advanced runners into scoring position in each of the first five innings but came away empty-handed, going 0-for-10 at the plate thanks to Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi mystifying the D-backs when it mattered early. "Evo was incredible to get out of jams like that," Seager said. "He kept it 0-0 when we couldn't get anything going."

MLB: Texas Rangers win first World Series title in 63 years with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks

The&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;Rangers unleashed an early barrage in an 11-7 defeat of the&nbsp;Arizona&nbsp;Diamondbacks&nbsp;on&nbsp;Tuesday to move within one victory of a first ever&nbsp;World&nbsp;Series. Star shortstop Corey Seager and Marcus Semien blasted home runs as&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;seized a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship&nbsp;series. Texas&nbsp;had been rocked earlier Tuesday by confirmation that star outfielder Adolis Garcia and veteran pitcher Max Scherzer would play no further part in the&nbsp;series&nbsp;after&nbsp;picking up injuries in Monday's game three win in Phoenix.

But the Rangers responded to that double setback like a team determined to bring the&nbsp;series&nbsp;to a swift conclusion&nbsp;after&nbsp;a devastating burst of scoring that left them 10-0 up&nbsp;after&nbsp;the first three innings. Josh Jung got the first run&nbsp;on&nbsp;the board for&nbsp;Texas, scrambling home from third base&nbsp;after&nbsp;a wild pitch from Miguel Castro to make it 1-0 in the top of the second.

Semien then extended the lead with a two-out line-drive to left field that allowed Leody Taveras and Travis Jankowski to score for a 3-0 lead. Arizona, going with a bullpen game from the mound, pulled Castro for Kyle Nelson but the onslaught continued as Seager crushed a home run to center field for two more runs that made it 5-0.

Nelson fared little better in the top of the third inning, giving up two singles that allowed Jung and Nathaniel Lowe to get&nbsp;on&nbsp;base.&nbsp;Nelson was pulled to make way for Luis Frias, but still&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;dominated, with Jonah Heim reaching&nbsp;on&nbsp;a fielder's choice to load the bases.

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Frias struck out Taveras to leave the Rangers two down, but again the visitors piled&nbsp;on, Travis Jankowski's double driving in runs for Lowe and Heim to make it 7-0. Semien then rubbed salt in with a three-run homer to left center field that brought home Heim and Jankowski for a 10-0 lead.

Arizona&nbsp;finally got&nbsp;on&nbsp;the board in the bottom of the fourth when Lourdes Gurriel's sacrifice fly allowed Gabriel Moreno to score. But by that stage the damage had been done and there was no way back for&nbsp;Arizona&nbsp;with Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning shutting down the Diamondbacks scoring.

Heim added another homer for&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;to extend the lead to 11-1 in the top of the eighth, before Tommy Pham drove in a run and Gurriel hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the inning to give&nbsp;Arizona's fans something to cheer about. The Diamondbacks tacked&nbsp;on&nbsp;two more runs in the ninth. Game five in the&nbsp;series&nbsp;takes place in Phoenix&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesday, where the Rangers can clinch a first&nbsp;World&nbsp;Series&nbsp;crown in the franchise's history.

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The Texas Rangers unleashed an early barrage in an 11-7 defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday to move within one victory of a first ever World Series. Star shortstop Corey Seager and Marcus Semien blasted home runs as Texas seized a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship series.

The Texas Rangers unleashed an early barrage in an 11-7 defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday to move within one victory of a first ever World Series. Star shortstop Corey Seager and Marcus Semien blasted home runs as Texas seized a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship series. Texas had been rocked earlier Tuesday by confirmation that star outfielder Adolis Garcia and veteran pitcher Max Scherzer would play no further part in the series after picking up injuries in Monday's game three win in Phoenix. But the Rangers responded to that double setback like a team determined to bring the series to a swift conclusion after a devastating burst of scoring that left them 10-0 up after the first three innings. Josh Jung got the first run on the board for Texas, scrambling home from third base after a wild pitch from Miguel Castro to make it 1-0 in the top of the second. Semien then extended the lead with a two-out line-drive to left field that allowed Leody Taveras and Travis Jankowski to score for a 3-0 lead. Arizona, going with a bullpen game from the mound, pulled Castro for Kyle Nelson but the onslaught continued as Seager crushed a home run to center field for two more runs that made it 5-0. Nelson fared little better in the top of the third inning, giving up two singles that allowed Jung and Nathaniel Lowe to get on base. Nelson was pulled to make way for Luis Frias, but still Texas dominated, with Jonah Heim reaching on a fielder's choice to load the bases. Also Read: Europa League: Liverpool thump LASK, Marseille clinch thriller against Ajax Frias struck out Taveras to leave the Rangers two down, but again the visitors piled on, Travis Jankowski's double driving in runs for Lowe and Heim to make it 7-0. Semien then rubbed salt in with a three-run homer to left center field that brought home Heim and Jankowski for a 10-0 lead. Arizona finally got on the board in the bottom of the fourth when Lourdes Gurriel's sacrifice fly allowed Gabriel Moreno to score. But by that stage the damage had been done and there was no way back for Arizona with Andrew Heaney and Dane Dunning shutting down the Diamondbacks scoring. Heim added another homer for Texas to extend the lead to 11-1 in the top of the eighth, before Tommy Pham drove in a run and Gurriel hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the inning to give Arizona's fans something to cheer about. The Diamondbacks tacked on two more runs in the ninth. Game five in the series takes place in Phoenix on Wednesday, where the Rangers can clinch a first World Series crown in the franchise's history. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US President Joe Biden on Thursday (September 28) asked a heckler to "shush up" when he tried disrupting his speech at an event in Tempe, Arizona. Biden was delivering a speech announcing funding for the McCain National Library.

Footage shot at the event shows the heckler interrupting Biden about five minutes into his speech at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

“Hang on a second, " Biden says, “I’ll be happy to meet with you after I speak, okay?”

However, the heckler continued. He shouted “Why have you yet to declare a climate emergency?”

"I'll tell you what," said Biden "If you'll shush up I'll meet you immediately after this, okay?"

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Biden's speech marked the first time in recent past he lashed out at former US president Donald Trump by taking his name.

Calling Trump "extremist", Biden said that if the former president returned to power, he was likely to subvert the country's constitution.

"We should all remember: democracies don't have to die at the end of a rifle," Biden said. "They can die when people are silent, when they fail to stand up, or condemn threats to democracy."&nbsp;

Biden targetting Trump by name is being viewed as taking off of glows between the two men who are likely to face-off against each other in 2024 US Presidential Election if Trump wins the Republican nomination. He is currently leading against Republican hopefuls and is considered most likely to win the Republican nomination.

"Trump says the constitution gave him 'the right to do what he wants'," said Biden in Arizona, referring to statements by Trump about how he saw his powers in office. &nbsp;

"I've never even heard a president say that in jest -- not guided by the constitution or by common service and decency towards our fellow Americans, but by vengeance and vindictiveness."&nbsp;

In his speech, Biden issued a dark warning and said that there was "something dangerous happening in America". He also said that the Republican Party was "driven and intimidated" by Trump's MAGA (Make America Great Again) fringe.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden on Thursday (September 28) asked a heckler to "shush up" when he tried disrupting his speech at an event in Tempe, Arizona. Biden was delivering a speech announcing funding for the McCain National Library.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday (September 28) asked a heckler to "shush up" when he tried disrupting his speech at an event in Tempe, Arizona. Biden was delivering a speech announcing funding for the McCain National Library. Footage shot at the event shows the heckler interrupting Biden about five minutes into his speech at the Tempe Center for the Arts. “Hang on a second, " Biden says, “I’ll be happy to meet with you after I speak, okay?” However, the heckler continued. He shouted “Why have you yet to declare a climate emergency?” "I'll tell you what," said Biden "If you'll shush up I'll meet you immediately after this, okay?" Biden's speech marked the first time in recent past he lashed out at former US president Donald Trump by taking his name. Calling Trump "extremist", Biden said that if the former president returned to power, he was likely to subvert the country's constitution. "We should all remember: democracies don't have to die at the end of a rifle," Biden said. "They can die when people are silent, when they fail to stand up, or condemn threats to democracy." Biden targetting Trump by name is being viewed as taking off of glows between the two men who are likely to face-off against each other in 2024 US Presidential Election if Trump wins the Republican nomination. He is currently leading against Republican hopefuls and is considered most likely to win the Republican nomination. "Trump says the constitution gave him 'the right to do what he wants'," said Biden in Arizona, referring to statements by Trump about how he saw his powers in office.  "I've never even heard a president say that in jest -- not guided by the constitution or by common service and decency towards our fellow Americans, but by vengeance and vindictiveness." In his speech, Biden issued a dark warning and said that there was "something dangerous happening in America". He also said that the Republican Party was "driven and intimidated" by Trump's MAGA (Make America Great Again) fringe. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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The southern US State of Arizona has been battling with record-high temperatures. As the number of confirmed heat-deaths over the summer continues to rise, heat experts have revealed shocking data.

Phoenix Arizona smashes all-time hottest month record

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The largest reptile sanctuary in the United States, based in Arizona, has submitted a request to import six gharials and mugger crocodiles from Tamil Nadu in India. The purpose of this endeavour is to aid&nbsp;the conservation of these endangered species, reported Live Mint. The proposal is currently open for public comments under the Endangered Species Act.

<h2>Conservation efforts</h2>

The Phoenix Herpetological Society, operating within Arizona, has formally requested permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to import three male and three female captive-bred gharials (Gavialis gangeticus).

Additionally, they seek to import the same number of captive-bred mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris kim) from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in Tamil Nadu.

<h2>A singular import for species survival</h2>

The notification specifies that this import request aims to enhance the propagation and survival of the gharials and mugger crocodiles.

It emphasises that the purpose is conservation-oriented, and the Phoenix Herpetological Society intends to bring these reptiles into their sanctuary for this explicit objective.

The US federal agency overseeing the process has invited public comments on the proposal until August 16.

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<h2>Role of the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust</h2>

Established in 1976 by Romulus Whitaker and Zai Whitaker, the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is devoted to the protection of India's crocodile population. Located near Chennai, the trust operates a significant reptile park and conducts various field projects.

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<h2>The status of gharials</h2>

Historically found in the rivers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan, gharials have experienced a significant decline in their population. Today, they are only found in fragmented populations in Nepal and certain parts of India, as stated by the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

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The largest reptile sanctuary in the United States, based in Arizona, has submitted a request to import six gharials and mugger crocodiles from Tamil Nadu in India.

The largest reptile sanctuary in the United States, based in Arizona, has submitted a request to import six gharials and mugger crocodiles from Tamil Nadu in India. The purpose of this endeavour is to aid the conservation of these endangered species, reported Live Mint. The proposal is currently open for public comments under the Endangered Species Act. Conservation efforts The Phoenix Herpetological Society, operating within Arizona, has formally requested permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to import three male and three female captive-bred gharials (Gavialis gangeticus). Additionally, they seek to import the same number of captive-bred mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris kim) from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in Tamil Nadu. A singular import for species survival The notification specifies that this import request aims to enhance the propagation and survival of the gharials and mugger crocodiles. It emphasises that the purpose is conservation-oriented, and the Phoenix Herpetological Society intends to bring these reptiles into their sanctuary for this explicit objective. The US federal agency overseeing the process has invited public comments on the proposal until August 16. Also read | ‘Oppn alliance born out of compulsion’: PM Narendra Modi blasts new front ‘INDIA’ Role of the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust Established in 1976 by Romulus Whitaker and Zai Whitaker, the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is devoted to the protection of India's crocodile population. Located near Chennai, the trust operates a significant reptile park and conducts various field projects. Also watch | India has expressed intentions of buying marine jets, says France The status of gharials Historically found in the rivers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan, gharials have experienced a significant decline in their population. Today, they are only found in fragmented populations in Nepal and certain parts of India, as stated by the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A few Glendale police officers in the US state of Arizona found themselves caught up in a thrilling pursuit last Saturday. It all started when the authorities, over the weekend, received a distress call about two runaway goats spotted in the vicinity of 80th and Glendale avenues.&nbsp;

The situation not only posed a danger to motorists but also put the mischievous goats at risk, according to the police officials.&nbsp;

“This was not only a hazard to those commuting on the road but to the goats themselves,” Glendale police said.

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With this in mind, the officers wasted no time and swiftly set off to the neighbourhood, ready for the exciting adventure that awaited them.

<h2>Goat on the run!</h2>

As captured by one officer's body camera, the scene was nothing short of chaotic.&nbsp;

One of the goats sprinted through the streets, evading the pursuing officials with remarkable agility.&nbsp;

Despite the collective efforts of those attempting to catch the creature, it deftly manoeuvred through yards, determined to escape capture.&nbsp;

However, undeterred by the goat's cunning tactics, an officer sprang into action, sprinting after the agile animal down the street.&nbsp;

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After an intense pursuit, he managed to close the gap and seize the goat.&nbsp;

Filled with exhilaration, the officer couldn't contain his excitement, cheering, "Let's go! That's how we do it! That's how we do it, boys!"

Meanwhile, the second goat led another officer on a different adventure, as seen by their body camera footage.&nbsp;

The rebellious goat opted for an open field as its playground. Fortunately, this goat didn't put up much resistance, making the chase somewhat more manageable.&nbsp;

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Both goats were happily reunited with their relieved owners, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Glendale police officers.

<h2>A skilled officer on the case</h2>

It's worth noting that one of the officers involved had prior experience in wrangling animals, media reports said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just a few weeks earlier, the officer assisted the department in rounding up a mule.&nbsp;

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A few Glendale police officers in the US state of Arizona found themselves caught up in a thrilling pursuit last Saturday. It all started when the authorities, over the weekend, received a distress call about two runaway goats spotted in the vicinity of 80th and Glendale avenues. The situation not only posed a danger to motorists but also put the mischievous goats at risk, according to the police officials. “This was not only a hazard to those commuting on the road but to the goats themselves,” Glendale police said. Also Read | Ditch baggage, rent clothes: What is the new trend sparked by Japan Airlines? With this in mind, the officers wasted no time and swiftly set off to the neighbourhood, ready for the exciting adventure that awaited them. Goat on the run! As captured by one officer's body camera, the scene was nothing short of chaotic. One of the goats sprinted through the streets, evading the pursuing officials with remarkable agility. Despite the collective efforts of those attempting to catch the creature, it deftly manoeuvred through yards, determined to escape capture. However, undeterred by the goat's cunning tactics, an officer sprang into action, sprinting after the agile animal down the street. Also Read | Wagner boss Prigozhin never went to Belarus, used body double to appear as if he fled Russia: US official After an intense pursuit, he managed to close the gap and seize the goat. Filled with exhilaration, the officer couldn't contain his excitement, cheering, "Let's go! That's how we do it! That's how we do it, boys!" Meanwhile, the second goat led another officer on a different adventure, as seen by their body camera footage. The rebellious goat opted for an open field as its playground. Fortunately, this goat didn't put up much resistance, making the chase somewhat more manageable. × Eventually, it was safely caught, bringing an end to its escapade. Watch | The unstoppable Chhetri × Both goats were happily reunited with their relieved owners, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Glendale police officers. A skilled officer on the case It's worth noting that one of the officers involved had prior experience in wrangling animals, media reports said. Just a few weeks earlier, the officer assisted the department in rounding up a mule. Clearly, this officer's expertise came in handy during the recent goat rescue operation, contributing to the successful retrieval of the runaway goats. ×

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A woman tragically died on Monday while hiking amid searing heat in the Grand Canyon, a top tourist spot in the US, officials said.

The National Park Service (NPS), in a news release, said that on Sunday, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a US Park Ranger received a report of a distressed hiker in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park.

"The hiker, a 57-year-old female, was attempting an eight-mile hike in the remote Tuweep area of the park when she became unconscious. A ranger arrived on the scene at approximately 1 a.m. on July 3 and pronounced the hiker deceased. On July 2, the high temperature at Tuweep was well over 100°F (38°C), with the high temperature at Phantom Ranch, near the Colorado River along the North Kaibab trail, reached approximately 114°F (46°C)," read the press release by NPS.

"Park rangers at Grand Canyon National Park urge visitors to Grand Canyon, especially inner canyon hikers and backpackers, to be prepared for excessively hot days in the coming weeks. An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for inner canyon portions of the Grand Canyon through Wednesday, July 5," the release added.

NPS said that temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120°F (49 °C) in the shade.&nbsp;

"Park rangers strongly advise not hiking in the inner canyon during the heat of the day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.," it added.&nbsp;

Further cautioning the residents, the NPS said, "Hiking in extreme heat can lead to serious health risks including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia, and death."

The NPS then confirmed that a probe into this incident is being conducted in coordination with the Mohave County Medical Examiner.

<h2>Extreme heatwave kills at least 13 in the United States</h2>

United States officials on Friday released a statement saying that at least 13 people lost their lives due to extreme heat waves in the southern United States, amid heavy air pollution in other parts of the country due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.

The highest death toll, of 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border.

"As of Wednesday, there have been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP. "Ten are Webb County residents, the 11th death was from a neighbouring county that was brought to a local hospital and unfortunately passed away."

A 14-year-old died due to scorching heat while he was hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The temperature there had reached 119 Fahrenheit (48 Celsius), said the local officials.

They further added that a 62-year-old woman lost her life in the neighbouring state of Louisiana last week after a storm left thousands of families without power and thus without air conditioning.

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A woman tragically died on Monday while hiking amid searing heat in the Grand Canyon, a top tourist spot in the US, officials said. The National Park Service (NPS), in a news release, said that on Sunday, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a US Park Ranger received a report of a distressed hiker in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park. "The hiker, a 57-year-old female, was attempting an eight-mile hike in the remote Tuweep area of the park when she became unconscious. A ranger arrived on the scene at approximately 1 a.m. on July 3 and pronounced the hiker deceased. On July 2, the high temperature at Tuweep was well over 100°F (38°C), with the high temperature at Phantom Ranch, near the Colorado River along the North Kaibab trail, reached approximately 114°F (46°C)," read the press release by NPS. "Park rangers at Grand Canyon National Park urge visitors to Grand Canyon, especially inner canyon hikers and backpackers, to be prepared for excessively hot days in the coming weeks. An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for inner canyon portions of the Grand Canyon through Wednesday, July 5," the release added. NPS said that temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120°F (49 °C) in the shade. "Park rangers strongly advise not hiking in the inner canyon during the heat of the day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.," it added. Further cautioning the residents, the NPS said, "Hiking in extreme heat can lead to serious health risks including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia, and death." The NPS then confirmed that a probe into this incident is being conducted in coordination with the Mohave County Medical Examiner. Extreme heatwave kills at least 13 in the United States United States officials on Friday released a statement saying that at least 13 people lost their lives due to extreme heat waves in the southern United States, amid heavy air pollution in other parts of the country due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The highest death toll, of 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border. "As of Wednesday, there have been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP. "Ten are Webb County residents, the 11th death was from a neighbouring county that was brought to a local hospital and unfortunately passed away." A 14-year-old died due to scorching heat while he was hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The temperature there had reached 119 Fahrenheit (48 Celsius), said the local officials. They further added that a 62-year-old woman lost her life in the neighbouring state of Louisiana last week after a storm left thousands of families without power and thus without air conditioning. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Train derailments continue to be reported from the US, with two BNSF trains being the latest to be involved in a similar incident. The two trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday. The Washington state train spilled&nbsp;diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. No one was injured and the cause of the derailments is also not known yet.&nbsp;

The derailment in Washington happened on a berm along Padilla Bay. Around 5,000 gallons (nearly 19,000 litres) of diesel fuel spilled outside, with most of it leaking on the land side of the berm, according to the state ecology department.

State cleanup teams, besides tribal and contract teams, attended to the spill and were working to remove the remaining fuel from two locomotives that derailed. Additional help was also provided by a hazmat team from a nearby oil refinery.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the derailment in western Arizona happened near the state’s border with California and Nevada. The train was carrying corn syrup and officials did not report any leaks or spills.&nbsp;

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Rail safety has become a huge issue nationwide ever since the derailment last month in Ohio, besides a string of derailments since then in Michigan, Alabama and other states.

A freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed last month in East Palestine, Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. The derailment led to a fire and hundreds of people had to be evacuated.&nbsp;The rail company did a controlled leaking of toxic substances from the cars, which caused pollution and led to angry protests by residents.

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Train derailments continue to be reported from the US, with two BNSF trains being the latest to be involved in a similar incident. The two trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday.

Train derailments continue to be reported from the US, with two BNSF trains being the latest to be involved in a similar incident. The two trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday. The Washington state train spilled diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. No one was injured and the cause of the derailments is also not known yet. The derailment in Washington happened on a berm along Padilla Bay. Around 5,000 gallons (nearly 19,000 litres) of diesel fuel spilled outside, with most of it leaking on the land side of the berm, according to the state ecology department. State cleanup teams, besides tribal and contract teams, attended to the spill and were working to remove the remaining fuel from two locomotives that derailed. Additional help was also provided by a hazmat team from a nearby oil refinery. Meanwhile, the derailment in western Arizona happened near the state’s border with California and Nevada. The train was carrying corn syrup and officials did not report any leaks or spills. Also Read | Another train derails in Ohio, from the same company behind recent toxic leak Rail safety has become a huge issue nationwide ever since the derailment last month in Ohio, besides a string of derailments since then in Michigan, Alabama and other states. A freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed last month in East Palestine, Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. The derailment led to a fire and hundreds of people had to be evacuated. The rail company did a controlled leaking of toxic substances from the cars, which caused pollution and led to angry protests by residents. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: Two more train derailments reported, this time from Washington and Arizona

Take me down to the Taylor Swift city where the grass is green and the swifties are pretty! Is this a thing? Well now it is. City of Glendale, Arizona announced that it will change its name for the time being to 'Swift City' for two days to celebrate the launch of Taylor Swift's the Eras tour later this week.

Welcome to the 'Swift City'! U.S. city renamed in Taylor Swift's honour

Clouds of toxic smoke spewed out of an overturned tanker truck on an interstate highway near Tucson, Arizona. The toxic fumes of Nitric acid were seen escaping.

Arizona Truck spills off Toxic Acid

Arizona has removed a line of shipping containers placed along the U.S.-Mexico border a week after the U.S. government filed a lawsuit alleging that the makeshift wall designed to deter migrants was illegally erected on federal lands.

Arizona removes makeshift border wall after federal lawsuit

Republican leader Kari Lake was dealt a blow on Saturday when an Arizona state judge refused to entertain her lawsuit plea attempting to overturn the election defeat against Democrat Governor-elect Katie Hobbs.

Republican leader Kari Lake was dealt a blow on Saturday when an Arizona state judge refused to entertain her lawsuit plea attempting to overturn the election defeat against Democrat Governor-elect Katie Hobbs. Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson who oversaw the two-day trial rejected the plea saying the Republican leader had failed to provide evidence of electoral misconduct. “Plaintiff has no free-standing right to challenge election results based upon what Plaintiff believes - rightly or wrongly - went awry on Election Day. She must, as a matter of law, prove a ground that the legislature has provided as a basis for challenging an election," the judge wrote ina 10-page ruling. After the judgement, Lake, who was present in the courtroom took to Twitter to state she will appeal the ruling. "My Election Case provided the world with evidence that proves our elections are run outside of the law. This Judge did not rule in our favor. However, for the sake of restoring faith and honesty in our elections, I will appeal his ruling," tweeted Lake. My Election Case provided the world with evidence that proves our elections are run outside of the law. This Judge did not rule in our favor. However, for the sake of restoring faith and honesty in our elections, I will appeal his ruling. — Kari Lake (@KariLake) December 24, 2022 × Ever since the election results were announced, Lake and her cohort of leaders conjured up a conspiracy theory that the election results were deliberately muddled by the election officials in Maricopa County. WATCH | US Midterm Elections and its global impact × "For two years I have been sounding the alarm about our election system in Arizona. And this past week has confirmed everything we’ve been saying," she said in the video posted in the aftermath of the defeat. "Our election officials failed us miserably. What happened to Arizonans on election day is unforgivable." Read more: 'We are still in the fight': Defeated candidate Kari Lake refuses to concede Arizona's governor race Lake lost to her rival Hobbs by over 17,000 votes. She had built her candidacy by supporting Donald Trump and his version that the 2020 presidential elections were also sabotaged. Akin to Trump, Lake also took a similar approach after the defeat in the governor race. Lake's loss and the subsequent rejection of her plea by the court is the latest in a series of setbacks for the Republicans who had hoped for a red wave across the country. Read more: Republican election denier Kari Lake has lost governor's race in Arizona, reports suggest (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Election denier Kari Lake's lawsuit plea challenging midterm result rejected by Arizona court

Authorities in the US state of Arizona have agreed to remove a wall made of shipping containers at the Mexican border. Watch this video to know more.

Arizona agrees to dismantle shipping container wall on Mexican border

The US state of Arizona has agreed to dismantle the hideous-looking and rusting shipping container wall along the border with Mexico. The decision comes after the US government filed a lawsuit and argued that the makeshift wall was illegally built on federal land.

The US state of Arizona has agreed to dismantle the hideous-looking and rusting shipping container wall along the border with Mexico. The decision comes after the US government filed a lawsuit and argued that the makeshift wall was illegally built on federal land. According to court documents, outgoing Republican Governor Dough Ducey, responsible for erecting the containers, stretching almost seven miles along the border and costing the taxpayers $90 million agreed with the decision on Wednesday. “By 4 January 2023, to the extent feasible and so as not to cause damage to United States’ lands, properties and natural resources, Arizona will remove all previously installed shipping containers and associated equipment, materials, vehicles,” read the agreement. According to Ducey, the containers were placed to stem the flow of migrants crossing into the country. Earlier this year, he said the containers were a temporary fix and that his government was going ahead with its plans to close the gaps in the border. “Our border communities are being used as the entryway to the United States, overwhelming law enforcement, hospitals, nonprofits and residents. It’s our responsibility to protect our citizens and law enforcement from this unprecedented crisis,” added Ducey. WATCH | US-Mexico border faces its worst migrant crisis × However, with Democrat governor-elect Katie Hobbs set to take charge in January, the Biden administration has started making moves. The lawsuit was filed by the justice department on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation, the department of agriculture and the Forest Services last week. Therein, the federal government requested the removal of containers in the San Rafael valley. “Officials from Reclamation and the Forest Service have notified Arizona that it is trespassing on federal lands. This action also seeks damages for Arizona’s trespasses, to compensate the United States for any actions it needs to take to undo Arizona’s actions and to remediate - to the extent possible - any injuries to the United States’ properties and interests," read the complaint. The influx of aliens to the US, especially from the neighbouring country of Mexico is something which both the Democrats and Republicans have failed to find a concrete solution for. While Republicans under former president Donald Trump were more concerned with building physical borders often echoing the pledge 'Build That Wall', the Biden administration is relatively lenient on migrants, allowing them to seep through the porous borders. Consequently, for the major part of this year, states such as Arizona and Texas sent undocumented migrants to Washington DC and Vice President Kamala Harris's residence via buses to send a message to the White House. Read more: US: Republican-led states sends another group of migrants to VP Kamala Harris's residence & Massachusetts (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Arizona to dismantle rusting $90 million container wall on Mexico border

The Democratic Party in the United States was dealt a massive blow just days after securing majority in the senate. Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema announced on Friday that she will be switching her political affiliation to independent – meaning that the number of Democratic senators will go down to 50. However, she made it clear that she will not&nbsp;be supporting the Republican Party directly.

“I have joined the growing numbers of Arizonans who reject party politics by declaring my independence from the broken partisan system in Washington. I registered as an Arizona independent,” Sinema wrote in an op-ed for Arizona Central, a local media outlet.

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Previously, the Democrats had a 50-50 control of the Senate with vice president Kamala Harris holding the veto power. While Raphael Warnock’s victory in Georgia gave them a definitive majority this year, this decision by Sinema poses a major threat to their standing.

Bernie Sanders and Angus King are also independent senators but they support the Democrats.

Sinema told the Politico in an interview that she did not identify with a fixed ideology and from now on, she will be voting in the Senate depending on her stance in particular situations.

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“Like a lot of Arizonans, I have never fit perfectly in either national party,” she said.

Sinema, who is up for re-election in 2024, did not say anything about her plans of running for senate once again but told CNN that she will “continue to do what is right for my state”.

“I’m not worried about folks who may not like my approach, I’m going to continue to do what is right for my state,” she said. “I’m doing something that comports with my values.”

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The Democratic Party in the United States was dealt a massive blow just days after securing majority in the senate. Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema announced on Friday that she will be switching her political affiliation to independent – meaning that the number of Democratic senators will go down to 50.

The Democratic Party in the United States was dealt a massive blow just days after securing majority in the senate. Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema announced on Friday that she will be switching her political affiliation to independent – meaning that the number of Democratic senators will go down to 50. However, she made it clear that she will not be supporting the Republican Party directly. “I have joined the growing numbers of Arizonans who reject party politics by declaring my independence from the broken partisan system in Washington. I registered as an Arizona independent,” Sinema wrote in an op-ed for Arizona Central, a local media outlet. Also read | India-Russia summit to not happen this year due to 'scheduling issues' Previously, the Democrats had a 50-50 control of the Senate with vice president Kamala Harris holding the veto power. While Raphael Warnock’s victory in Georgia gave them a definitive majority this year, this decision by Sinema poses a major threat to their standing. Bernie Sanders and Angus King are also independent senators but they support the Democrats. Sinema told the Politico in an interview that she did not identify with a fixed ideology and from now on, she will be voting in the Senate depending on her stance in particular situations. Also read | Basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home in US after Russia prisoner swap “Like a lot of Arizonans, I have never fit perfectly in either national party,” she said. Sinema, who is up for re-election in 2024, did not say anything about her plans of running for senate once again but told CNN that she will “continue to do what is right for my state”. “I’m not worried about folks who may not like my approach, I’m going to continue to do what is right for my state,” she said. “I’m doing something that comports with my values.”

Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as an independent

Republican officials in two counties of the United States’ Arizona and Pennsylvania have refused to certify the results of the midterm elections, on Monday. This comes after the Republicans on the election boards of Cochise County in Arizona and Luzerne County in Pennsylvania have voted against the motion in their respective counties.&nbsp;

The two GOP county supervisors on the three-person Cochise County election board have postponed the certification of the county's results and seemingly embraced voter fraud theories. Reportedly, they have raised concerns about the certification of the county’s voting machines, without evidence, while they have been repeatedly assured that the equipment is approved.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on Monday, secretary of state and Democrat, Katie Hobbs who had previously threatened to sue the county for not certifying the elections, filed a lawsuit. She has reportedly asked the judge to order Cochise County to canvass (the official tally of votes) the election which she said was an obligation under state law.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania faced a deadlock as two Democratic members in the election board moved to certify the results and two Republicans voted “no”, while the tie-breaker Democrat Daniel Schramm, abstained from voting. This comes after the county faced paper shortages on Election Day as voting centres ran out of ballots early in the day.&nbsp;

However, Schramm, in a phone interview with Associated Press said that after the meeting on Monday, he was reassured that only a few, if any, voters could not cast their ballots because of the shortage. Additionally, he was told that all provisional ballots were accounted for previously. Therefore, Schramm said that he will move to vote in favour of certifying the results in the next meeting on Wednesday.&nbsp;

“I wanted to research to see exactly how many people were just not allowed to vote. I couldn’t find any,” said the Democrat Schramm after election officials reportedly contacted 125 judges of elections from the county’s 187 precincts and said, “nobody being turned away.” Furthermore, the judge had extended the voting time in the Pennsylvania county by two hours on November 8 following the paper shortage.&nbsp;

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Republican officials in two counties of the United States’ Arizona and Pennsylvania have refused to certify the results of the midterm elections, on Monday. This comes after the Republicans on the election boards of Cochise County in Arizona and Luzerne County in Pennsylvania have voted against the motion in their respective counties.

Republican officials in two counties of the United States’ Arizona and Pennsylvania have refused to certify the results of the midterm elections, on Monday. This comes after the Republicans on the election boards of Cochise County in Arizona and Luzerne County in Pennsylvania have voted against the motion in their respective counties. The two GOP county supervisors on the three-person Cochise County election board have postponed the certification of the county's results and seemingly embraced voter fraud theories. Reportedly, they have raised concerns about the certification of the county’s voting machines, without evidence, while they have been repeatedly assured that the equipment is approved. Meanwhile, on Monday, secretary of state and Democrat, Katie Hobbs who had previously threatened to sue the county for not certifying the elections, filed a lawsuit. She has reportedly asked the judge to order Cochise County to canvass (the official tally of votes) the election which she said was an obligation under state law. On the other hand, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania faced a deadlock as two Democratic members in the election board moved to certify the results and two Republicans voted “no”, while the tie-breaker Democrat Daniel Schramm, abstained from voting. This comes after the county faced paper shortages on Election Day as voting centres ran out of ballots early in the day. However, Schramm, in a phone interview with Associated Press said that after the meeting on Monday, he was reassured that only a few, if any, voters could not cast their ballots because of the shortage. Additionally, he was told that all provisional ballots were accounted for previously. Therefore, Schramm said that he will move to vote in favour of certifying the results in the next meeting on Wednesday. “I wanted to research to see exactly how many people were just not allowed to vote. I couldn’t find any,” said the Democrat Schramm after election officials reportedly contacted 125 judges of elections from the county’s 187 precincts and said, “nobody being turned away.” Furthermore, the judge had extended the voting time in the Pennsylvania county by two hours on November 8 following the paper shortage. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Nearly five days after the midterm elections closed in the US, the final picture regarding who wrestles control of the Senate finally seems to have cleared. In a remarkable outcome that defies all predictions of a Republican victory in both houses of the Congress, US media network projections have called the electoral race in Nevada in favour of Democrat leader Catherine Cortez Masto, paving way for Democrat control over the Senate again in 2023.

Nearly five days after the midterm elections closed in the US, the final picture regarding who wrestles control of the Senate finally seems to have cleared. In a remarkable outcome that defies all predictions of a Republican victory in both houses of the Congress, US media network projections have called the electoral race in Nevada in favour of Democrat leader Catherine Cortez Masto, paving way for Democrat control over the Senate again in 2023. The incumbent Masto has reportedly defeated Republican challenger Adam Laxalt, a former state attorney general and a Trump backer, suggesting that the mythical 'red wave' never really managed to make significant dents across the country. WATCH | Everything you need to know about the US midterm elections × Masto's win means that Democrats have reached the magical figure of 50 seats for an effective majority in the senate with one race still undecided. As reported by WION, the Georgia seat is heading to a runoff election next month and even if the Republican challenger Herschel Walker wins the ballot, it will not anyhow earn a majority for the Republicans. Read more: Explainer: What causes a delay in US election results? Notably, even if Democrats and Republicans have 50 seats each, Democrats would have a majority considering Vice President Kamala Harris has the casting vote. However, if Democrat Senator Raphael Warnock manages to hold his fort, it would extend Democrat's majority to 51-49. This significant two-seat advantage plus Kamala Harris' vote will grant Democrats the much-required cushion to pass some of the controversial bills, which otherwise would have required 60 votes. The victory of Masto comes in the backdrop of Democrat Senator Mark Kelly's victory in Arizona, a day before. Read more: Democrat Senator Mark Kelly retains Arizona, party just a win short from majority: Reports Trump had hoped to ride a Republican "red wave" that would prime him for another presidential run but the party is looking at a much smaller victory than had been predicted. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Democrats retain control of US Senate with Cortez Masto's win in Nevada

US President Joe Biden's Democratic Party has managed to hold on to its seat in Arizona, US networks projected on Friday (November 12). This has left the party just one seat short of retaining control of the US Senate. The network projections have showed that Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has won the re-election. Democrats now have 49 seats in the 100-seat Senate. Even if Democrats and Republicans have 50 seats each, Democrats would have majority considering Vice President Kamala Harris has casting vote.

Blake Masters, the Republican rival to Kelly, did not immediately concede defeat in Arizona, and late Friday Trump posted on his social media account that some voting machines in Arizona didn't work and the result is "a scam and voter fraud... Do election over again!"&nbsp;

In Pennsylvania, Democrats flipped a highly-prized US Senate seat with constant attacks on Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who had never held public office before and lived mostly in New Jersey.

Trump had hoped to ride a Republican "red wave" that would prime him for another presidential run but the party is looking at a much smaller victory than had been predicted.

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With 211 seats so far, Republicans appear poised to secure a slim majority in the 435-seat House of Representatives. However, control of the Senate may come down to a December 6 runoff in the southeastern state of Georgia.

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US President Joe Biden's Democratic Party has managed to hold on to its seat in Arizona, US networks projected on Friday (November 12). This has left the party just one seat short of retaining control of the US Senate. The network projections have showed that Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has won the re-election. Democrats now have 49 seats in the 100-seat Senate. Even if Democrats and Republicans have 50 seats each, Democrats would have majority considering Vice President Kamala Harris has casting vote. Blake Masters, the Republican rival to Kelly, did not immediately concede defeat in Arizona, and late Friday Trump posted on his social media account that some voting machines in Arizona didn't work and the result is "a scam and voter fraud... Do election over again!" In Pennsylvania, Democrats flipped a highly-prized US Senate seat with constant attacks on Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who had never held public office before and lived mostly in New Jersey. Trump had hoped to ride a Republican "red wave" that would prime him for another presidential run but the party is looking at a much smaller victory than had been predicted. Also Read | Trump files suit to block Jan 6 panel subpoena to avoid being ‘compelled’ to testify, hand papers With 211 seats so far, Republicans appear poised to secure a slim majority in the 435-seat House of Representatives. However, control of the Senate may come down to a December 6 runoff in the southeastern state of Georgia. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Democrat Senator Mark Kelly retains Arizona, party just a win short from majority: Reports

Arizona is testing out its voting machines ahead of midterm elections. The process of checking the machines is called the "logic and accuracy test." The process, while underway, is open to the public.

US: Arizona tests voting machine ahead of midterm elections

In what comes as a minuscule victory for pro-abortion activists, courts in the US states of Ohio and Arizona on Friday halted abortion bans. Judge Peter J. Eckerstrom, heading a three-judge bench in Arizona, stated that the lower court may have erred in resurrecting the Civil War-era law.

In what comes as a minuscule victory for pro-abortion activists, courts in the US states of Ohio and Arizona on Friday halted abortion bans. Judge Peter J. Eckerstrom, heading a three-judge bench in Arizona, stated that the lower court may have erred in resurrecting the Civil War-era law. The judge was referring to the decision by a lower court last month overturning a long-standing injunction that had prevented Arizona from enforcing the ban on abortions. “Arizona courts have a responsibility to attempt to harmonise all of this state’s relevant statutes,” wrote Judge Eckerstrom in the judgement whilst adding that 'acute need of healthcare providers' had prompted the order. Read more: Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban as court lifts decades-old injunction Meanwhile, in Ohio, Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins also halted a bill that enforces a total ban on abortion from the moment a fetal heartbeat can be detected. "Abortion is health care to which Ohioans have a right," Judge Jenkins said in his judgement. “Today’s decision provides a desperately needed sense of security for both our patients and providers," said McGill Johnson, president, and CEO of Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit that provides sexual health care in the US and globally. “We can now breathe a sigh of relief and serve patients. While the fight isn’t over, for now, Arizonans will once again be able to make their own decisions about their bodies, health care decisions, and futures," he added. Read more: Planned Parenthood to launch mobile abortion clinic: A 37-foot RV As reported by WION, the conservative-dominated court in June, earlier this year declared that individual states can now legalise or restrict the procedure on their own, overturning the historic "Roe v. Wade" ruling from 1973 that established a woman's right to an abortion. WATCH | Gravitas: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights × The court's decision goes against a global trend that has seen abortion restrictions loosen up, particularly in nations like India, Ireland, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

USA: Courts halt ban on abortions in Ohio and Arizona

A University of Arizona professor was shot and killed on campus Wednesday by a former student, who has since been arrested. The shooting occurred inside the Harshbarger Building on the university's main campus in Tucson.

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A judge ruled on Friday that Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions that has been prohibited for almost 50 years, meaning that clinics statewide will have to stop offering the procedures in order to risk criminal charges being brought against doctors and other medical personnel.&nbsp;

The judge overturned a long-standing injunction that had prevented Arizona from enforcing the ban on abortions. The only exemption will be if the woman's life is in danger.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the verdict, the state's abortion clinics must close, and anyone wanting an abortion must travel outside of the state. The decision is effective right now, but there is a chance for an appeal.

Since the US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that guaranteed women a constitutional right to abortion, permitting states to restrict abortion as they see fit, abortion providers have been on a rollercoaster.

The judge's decision, according to Planned Parenthood, "takes Arizonans back to living under an archaic, 150-year-old law," according to the organization's president.&nbsp;

Republican attorney general Mark Brnovich, who had pushed the judge to lift the injunction so that the ban could be put into effect, applauded the ruling.

“We applaud the court for upholding the will of the legislature and providing clarity and uniformity on this important issue,” Brnovich said.

The decision was made in the midst of an election year in which Democrats have made abortion rights a crucial issue. The freedom Arizona women have had to select an abortion, according to Senator Mark Kelly, "will have a devastating impact," in response to a challenge from Republican Blake Masters. Democratic candidate for governor Katie Hobbs referred to it as the outcome of a decades-long Republican assault on the right to abortion that can only be stopped by voters in November.

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A judge ruled on Friday that Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions that has been prohibited for almost 50 years, meaning that clinics statewide will have to stop offering the procedures in order to risk criminal charges being brought against doctors and other medical personnel.

A judge ruled on Friday that Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions that has been prohibited for almost 50 years, meaning that clinics statewide will have to stop offering the procedures in order to risk criminal charges being brought against doctors and other medical personnel. The judge overturned a long-standing injunction that had prevented Arizona from enforcing the ban on abortions. The only exemption will be if the woman's life is in danger. According to the verdict, the state's abortion clinics must close, and anyone wanting an abortion must travel outside of the state. The decision is effective right now, but there is a chance for an appeal. Since the US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that guaranteed women a constitutional right to abortion, permitting states to restrict abortion as they see fit, abortion providers have been on a rollercoaster. The judge's decision, according to Planned Parenthood, "takes Arizonans back to living under an archaic, 150-year-old law," according to the organization's president. Republican attorney general Mark Brnovich, who had pushed the judge to lift the injunction so that the ban could be put into effect, applauded the ruling. “We applaud the court for upholding the will of the legislature and providing clarity and uniformity on this important issue,” Brnovich said. The decision was made in the midst of an election year in which Democrats have made abortion rights a crucial issue. The freedom Arizona women have had to select an abortion, according to Senator Mark Kelly, "will have a devastating impact," in response to a challenge from Republican Blake Masters. Democratic candidate for governor Katie Hobbs referred to it as the outcome of a decades-long Republican assault on the right to abortion that can only be stopped by voters in November. (with inputs from agencies)

Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban as court lifts decades-old injunction

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