AZ Family - News - National http://www.azfamily.com/news/national RSS Feed for AZ Family - News - National en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 19:33:58 GMT Obama OKs honor for Birmingham bombing victims http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208858151.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Four girls killed in an Alabama church bombing during the civil rights movement are receiving the highest honor Congress gives to civilians. Colo. school searched after report of armed man http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208858341.html THORNTON, Colo. (AP) — Police are searching a high school in the northern Denver suburbs after a report of a man with a rifle outside the school. Man accused of killing 5 in Illinois takes stand http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208861771.html PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A man accused of killing five members of a central Illinois family with a tire iron has wiped away tears as he painted a horrifying picture of the murder scene to jurors. First lady, Kerry Washington visit DC arts school http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208857761.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important. Lawyer wants documents in Maine teen death sealed http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208857701.html BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The lawyer for a Maine man charged with killing a 15-year-old girl wants a judge to keep affidavits and search warrants with details about the case under seal. Illinois House approves gun plan opposed by governor http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208853601.html SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public. Arellano Felix drug cartel figure pleads guilty http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208853591.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — The last of the Arellano Felix brothers who founded an infamous Mexican drug cartel has pleaded guilty in San Diego to helping ship hundreds of millions of dollars in proceeds from the United States. Wis. farmers, firefighters partner on hazards maps http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208853571.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — The National Farm Medicine Center is working with farmers and firefighters in Wisconsin to create digital maps of hazards on farms. First Person: Mom discusses famous tornado photo http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/First-Person-Mom-discusses-famous-tornado-photo-208852101.html A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children. Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market http://www.azfamily.com/news/national/208849321.html NEW YORK (AP) — Delta Air Lines is opening a $1.4 billion terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, strengthening its hand in the battle for the lucrative New York travel market.