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AZ Briefing: Trump has accused more than just Kelly…
Read in browser AZ BriefingYOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUPSun Nov 23 2025 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.President Donald Trump accused Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona of treason after he and five other Democratic lawmakers made a video urging U.S. troops to “defy unlawful orders.”Kelly and his colleagues, who all served in the military or intelligence community, released their message as Trump’s strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific have been criticized as possibly illegal.More on Trump’s use of that insult against his political opponents.Other big stories➤ Bishop John Dolan of the Phoenix Catholic Diocese spoke on CNN about a topic that he and most catholic clergy usually avoid addressing: exorcisms.➤ At least four children hospitalized with E. coli touched a pig at the Arizona State Fair’s “Great American Petting Zoo,” days before they got sick, their parents and advocates say.➤ If you find yourself needing to make any last-minute grocery runs on turkey day, here are the Phoenix stores that are open on Thanksgiving.➤ The city of Phoenix’s population ballooned from around 100,000 to nearly 5 million in the last 90 years. See how much has changed since the 1930s.➤ 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 partly cloudy with a small chance of rain and a high near 67 degrees. Expect it to be mostly clear at night with a low near 51 degrees. Get the full forecast here.Interactive map of holiday lights  Look for Santa and reindeer on the roof, a gingerbread house, Charlie Brown characters, misfits, the house and roof covered in lights, palm trees wrapped in lights, Disney characters, a full Nativity scene, driveway arches, the Grinch and much more at this Mesa home at 525 S. Wildrose.Provided by Tyson GroverUse our map to see the best Christmas lights in metro Phoenix in 2025.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 1936: The first issue of the photojournalism magazine Life was published.•In 1963: The TV series “Doctor Who” debuted on BBC, launching what became a staple of the science fiction genre. The show aired until 1989, then was resurrected in 2005.•In 1964: Drs. Michael DeBakey, H. Edward Garrett and E.W. Dennis performed the first successful coronary artery bypass graft procedure, using a vein from the patient’s leg.•In 1998: American tobacco companies agreed to a $206 billion settlement with 46 states to settle claims for reimbursement of Medicaid funds used to treat smoking-related illnesses. The companies also agreed to change their marketing practices in an effort to avoid targeting young people. The other four states had previously reached a settlement with the companies.•In 1998: Georgia’s Supreme Court ruled 6-1 in Powell v. State of Georgia that the state’s law against sodomy was unconstitutional. The state was five years ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court, which in its 2003 decision in Lawrence v. Texas overturned any remaining sodomy laws nationwide.•In 2020: The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody treatment. A trial of 800 people had shown the drug reduced virus levels significantly.— William Cain, USA TODAY NetworkTOP STORIESMake Thanksgiving dinner for $40 with these deal bundlesStores like Target, Aldi and Walmart have special Thanksgiving meal deals that can help you feed a crowd for cheap. But what is the best deal?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 |
