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Two Middle-Eastern Men Detained at Sky Harbor for "Speaking Loudly" and Watching The Kingdom on DVD

www.thedailyshow.com​Two Middle-Eastern men were detained by federal and local authorities Saturday night at Sky Harbor International Airport after passengers on their U.S. Airways flight told flight attendants the pair was "acting suspiciously."The men weren't running up the aisles screamin ... More >>

Green Day, Franz Ferdinand, and Low Riders at Phoenix Art Museum Over the Weekend

​Green Day Brings Classic Rock Feel To U.S. Airways Show  I can't say for sure that Green Day are the only truly great DIY scene punk act to successfully transform themselves into respected classic rockers, though they've got to be on a short list...full story See: Green Day in photos. ​L ... More >>

Pissy US Airways Pilot Plans to Continue Fight Against Flight Attendants

Victor J. PalaganoFlight attendants Paula Walker, Brian Shunick, and Sue Burris He's baaaaaaaaack!Four months after a Superior Court judge unceremoniously tossed a libel suit filed by an unhappy U.S. Airways pilot, we've gotten word that the pilot, Ed Gannon, will be appealing the decision.Can' ... More >>

Beyonce Gets Emotional Over Michael Jackson At U.S. Airways Show

Victor J. PalaganoBeyonce busted out several gold dresses for her show at U.S. Airways Center... and we mean "busted."Given that yesterday was the day the world said goodbye to Michael Jackson with a glitzy, arena-sized sendoff, it shouldn't have been surprising to see Beyonce dedicate a song to the ... More >>

Jens Lekman Has Swine Flu

Jens Lekman, a Swedish indie pop singer-songwriter who writes sugary ballads about pretending to be the lover of a lesbian friend to fool her conservative father, playing bingo in the countryside and accidently chopping his finger off while trying cut up an avocado (they're all amazing songs, I swea ... More >>

Hot Links: Adrian Wilson, Golf Clubs, and Gay Penguins

Chandler police say they've lost 685 crime scene photos, because tech workers neglected to back up computer files. The photos were used as evidence in 23 cases, ranging from domestic violence to death...Tom Fraker, CEO of Special Olympics Arizona, has resigned. The board has formed a search committe ... More >>

Hot Links: Swine Flu, Cardinals, and Jedi Mind Tricks

Although no cases of swine flu have been reported in Arizona, officials are taking precautions: The Arizona Department of Health is talking with Centers for Disease Control, doctors are urging people with flu-like symptoms to stay home from work, and US Airways is waiving its change fees fo ... More >>

Green Day Announces Tour Dates (But Not Venues), Phoenix in August

Green Day announced dates for their 21st Century Breakdown Tour this morning (full list on jump) but haven't said where they'll be playing in each city. They come to Phoenix on August 22. That could just be a hiccup -- bands do sometimes announce dates before venues if one or two are up in the air ... More >>

Billy Joel and Elton John Show Lacks Special Moments

Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, March 19, 2009

Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>

Hot Links: Obama Chooses Montelucia, Coyotes Reportedly for Sale, and a Monkey Mauling

President Obama has arrived in the Valley, and he's cooling his heels at the new Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley. The resort is a change from the Biltmore, which has traditionally been politicos' resort of choice (except for George W. Bush, who always preferred the Royal Palms)...This ... More >>

Lil Wayne Very Late, Very Predictable at US Airways Center

Robert Brandon Martinez Things I witnessed while waiting nearly two hours for Lil Wayne to perform at US Airways Center on Wednesday night: An impromptu routine by all of opener T-Pain's assortment of dancers, including two midgets, a fire-eating contortionist, two dudes with their faces painted lik ... More >>

Dec. 19 In Blogs: Shaq, Lil Wayne, Cove Trattoria and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Top Chef, Native American Basketball and Romantasy Cabaret

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>

K.J. scores big in Sac-Town, but it's no slam dunk

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>

Snake on a Plane

Continental Airlines had a cold-blooded killer on board but refused law enforcement's pleas to land

Elvis Lives

Impersonator conjures crooner

Wild Stallions

"Part history lesson, part equestrian ballet"

Have Gun, Won't Travel

Bounty hunters with guns don't fly Southwest. And a brunette bombshell in Janet's ranks.

Best Television Sports Interviewer

Todd Walsh
KTVK

Suburban Nightmare

Anger Management Tour brings Slim Shady to Valley of the Sun

Valley of the Drolls

New Times presents its first-ever Doofus and Darling Awards

Best Tribute To A Band

TNT

Kilt With Kindness

A presentation of music from four great nations

Been There, Dung That

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Rimsza Job

Skippy to Phoenix: "It's All Good"

London Calling

My assignment tracking Governor Hull across the pond was a real riot

An Endowed Chair

Senator John McCain's push for campaign-finance reform has helped make him a presidential contender. Donations from special interests that appear before his Senate Commerce Committee haven't hurt, either

Chance of a Ghost

Senator John McCain's push for campaign-finance reform has helped make him a presidential contender. Donations from special interests that appear before his Senate Commerce Committee haven't hurt, either

You've Got Meal

Senator John McCain's push for campaign-finance reform has helped make him a presidential contender. Donations from special interests that appear before his Senate Commerce Committee haven't hurt, either

Scrum of the Earth

Tempe's Old Devils to play for national rugby championship

Flashes

Tempe's Old Devils to play for national rugby championship

End of a Smear

County Attorney Richard Romley thought he had parlayed a trivial investigation into the resignation of one of his chief political rivals. But Attorney General Grant Woods decided that his top assistant would not be sacrificed to prosecutorial overreaching

ARMS APPRECIATIONARTISTS FOLLOW THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME SPINE

County Attorney Richard Romley thought he had parlayed a trivial investigation into the resignation of one of his chief political rivals. But Attorney General Grant Woods decided that his top assistant would not be sacrificed to prosecutorial overreaching

DESPERATELY SEEKING SUNDRIES

NATIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT BECOMES AN OBSESSION