Arizona right-wing activist decided who counted Senate audit ballots; Consent not required for AZ HIV testing; How to save money on gas

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A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.

Cyber Ninjas put right-wing activist Lyle Rapacki in charge of deciding who got to count ballots at the Arizona Senate's election review.

Your doctor is no longer to ask your specific permission to test you for HIV thanks to a bill Gov. Ducey signed Friday.

Circle K Easy Pay, Shell, Fry's, Albertsons and GasBuddy are among the providers of discounts on fuel purchases. Here's how to start saving.

Today, you can expect it to be hot, with a high near 113 degrees. Mostly clear at night, with a low near 87 degrees. Get the full forecast here.

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Today in history

  • On this date in 1881, James Finely brought a sample of ore to the assay office of the Hermosa Mining Co. at Harshaw which assayed at 823.77 ounces of silver to the ton.

  • In 1903, 11 persons were confirmed drowned and many others were missing after two hours of torrential rain in Clifton.

  • In 1922, Arizona’s first woman governor, Rose Mofford, was born in Globe.

  • In 1928, ground was broken for the new $35,000 cotton gin to be erected at Solomonville.

  • In 1928, the Grand Canyon official airport owned and developed by Scenic Airways, Inc., was dedicated.

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