AZ Briefing: One mother's story of seeking asylum; see inside Phoenix's Mystery Castle; 3 restaurants our critic recommends
A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.
Antonia is a mother who hopes asylum in the United States will shield her 15-year-old daughter from gang violence. She and her daughter are part of a larger exodus of migrants who ended up stuck in Mexico for over a year in a political storm.
Why is it called the Mystery Castle? Read about why the Phoenix landmark was built and see what's inside.
This month, Republic dining critic Andi Berlin recommends three restaurants for indulging in giant kabobs, bacon-wrapped burros and meltingly tender short ribs.
Today, you can expect it to be sunny to partly cloudy, with a high near 71 degrees. Partly cloudy and cool at night, with a low near 46 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
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Today in history
On this date in 1929, Col. Charles Goodnight, Texas pioneer for whom the famous Goodnight Trail was named, died in Tucson.
In 1929, federal prohibition agents arrested three bootleggers after a wild chase down Speedway Boulevard in Tucson. The still was discovered on a ranch and included several hundred gallons of whiskey and several tons of sugar.
In 1870, Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina became the first Black lawmaker sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives.
In 1985, 248 American soldiers and eight crew members were killed when an Arrow Air charter crashed after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland.
In 1995, by three votes, the Senate killed a constitutional amendment giving Congress authority to outlaw flag burning and other forms of desecration against Old Glory.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ Briefing: A mom seeks asylum to shield her child from gang violence
