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AZ Briefing: ACLU challenges Arizona’s physician-only abortion laws
 AZ BriefingYOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUPFri Feb 6 2026 Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what’s happening across the state before you start your day.Arizona laws requiring only physicians to provide abortions — and barring other medical professionals from doing so — are unconstitutional under a ballot measure approved by voters in 2024, a new lawsuit says.Here’s what to know about the ACLU’s lawsuit challenging that law.Other big stories➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week. Meet Dexter, Muffin, Brandi, Bitters and Hopper .➤ Nancy Guthrie’s family pleaded for a second time for anyone who may have her to contact them as one reported ransom deadline passed and another loomed. Here’s what to know as the search enters Day 6.➤ Costco is facing a possible class action lawsuit regarding one of its most popular products. Here’s everything Arizona shoppers need to know.➤ Former Arizona Cardinals longtime great, Larry Fitzgerald, who retired in 2021 as the NFL’s second-leading player in career receptions and receiving yards, has officially been named to the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.➤ The 2026 WM Phoenix Open commenced with the first round on Thursday, Feb. 5. See the best photos of golf action from TPC Scottsdale, get highlights and see scores .➤ News alerts in your inbox: Don’t miss the important news of the day. Sign up for azcentral newsletter alerts to be in the know. ➤ Today, you can expect it to be very warm and sunny with a few clouds with a high near 81 degrees. Expect it to be mainly clear at night with a low near 53 degrees. Get the full forecast here.Pizza Hut to close 250 stores. Are any in Arizona shuttering? The exterior of a Pizza Hut restaurant.Erich Murphy / USA TODAY NETWORKPizza fans, watch out. Pizza hut will be closing 250 stores in the coming months, the company announced. Here’s what to know about Arizona stores .If you like our work, please consider becoming a subscriber.Today in historyHere are just some of the historic events on this date in the past.•On this day in 1971: On the third American moon landing, astronaut Alan Shepard added a bit of fun to lunar history. Shepard attached the head of a 6-iron golf club to his sample collecting tool and was recorded smacking a couple golf balls across the lunar landscape.•In 1985: In his State of the Union address, President Ronald Reagan defined the mission of American foreign policy as to “nourish and defend freedom and democracy, and to communicate these ideals everywhere we can.” The Reagan Doctrine, as it became known, went on to touch specifically on Cold War concerns: “We must not break faith with those who are risking their lives – on every continent, from Afghanistan to Nicaragua – to defy Soviet-supported aggression and secure rights which have been ours from birth.”•In 1989: The American Bar Association offered its support for the creation of federal, state and local legislation barring discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations.•In 1993: Human rights advocate Arthur Ashe, who also was the only Black man to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the Australian Open, died of complications from AIDS at age 49.•In 2014: Comedian Jay Leno hosted “The Tonight Show” on NBC for the last time.•In 2018: A Tesla automobile owned by Elon Musk rode the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on its first test flight.•In 2020: The first U.S. death of the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. The connection was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 21.— William Cain, USA TODAY NetworkTOP STORIESA new Dunkin’ is coming to town. What to knowThe new 2,055-square-foot location will be at the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Camelback Road, just off the Loop 101.READ MORE Sign up for breaking news alerts and get real-time updates directly to your inbox.SIGN UP NOW Get world news FREESign up to receive GlobalPost, the leading daily newsletter devoted to world news. It’s free with your subscription.GET GLOBAL NEWS FREEPlay Your Way to a Relaxing BreakUnwind with crosswords and challenges that recharge you. USA TODAY PLAYCrosswords, Puzzles, Comics & HoroscopesSEE ALL GAMES |
