Southwest
Arizona Kamala Harris rally speakers court 'John McCain Republicans' support; man brings border map for VP
![Arizona Kamala Harris rally speakers court 'John McCain Republicans' support; man brings border map for VP Arizona Kamala Harris rally speakers court 'John McCain Republicans' support; man brings border map for VP](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/JOHN-MCCAIN-KAMALA-HARRIS.jpg)
GLENDALE, Ariz. – With Arizona front and center in the 2024 election, introductory speakers at Vice President Harris’ rally in Glendale made overtures to moderate Republicans by invoking one of the GOP’s past presidential nominees.
Rep. Gregory Stanton, D-Ariz., who represents the eastern Phoenix suburbs, called on “John McCain Republicans” to support the Harris-Walz ticket, portraying it as the moderate option.
Mesa Republican Mayor John Giles echoed those comments, saying that as a lifelong member of the GOP, he does not recognize his party.
“It has been taken over by extremists,” Giles said, adding it also has forced “people from the [political] center” out of the party.
AZ’ KARI LAKE TEARS INTO KAMALA HARRIS ON BORDER: THE ONLY WALZ SHE SUPPORTS IS HER VP PICK
Former President Trump and former U.S. Sen. John McCain. (Getty Images)
“You don’t owe a damn thing to that political party,” Giles added, saying it would be “displaced loyalty” to support Donald Trump.
“In the spirit of the great Sen. John McCain, please join me in putting country over party and stopping Donald Trump and protecting the rule of law, protecting our constitution and protecting the democracy of our great country.”
McCain, who died in 2018, had an icy relationship with Trump, especially after McCain signaled a thumbs-down after casting the deciding vote against repealing ObamaCare.
The two often traded barbs, with McCain withdrawing any future support for Trump after the release of the Billy Bush tape during the 2016 cycle and Trump commenting on McCain’s service in Vietnam.
9/11 TERRORIST FEARS TRUMP WILL GET ELECTED AND EXECUTE HIM
![Kamala-Harris-And-Running-Mate-Tim-Walz-Make-First-Appearance-Together-In-Philadelphia](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1723604183_972_Arizona-Kamala-Harris-rally-speakers-court-x27John-McCain-Republicansx27-support.jpg)
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, onstage during a campaign event in Philadelphia. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
On Friday, Giles, who remains an office-holding Republican, called Harris the “capable, just and fair leader our country deserves.”
He also criticized Trump’s focus on the border crisis, claiming his party’s nominee is not trying to fix the crisis but use it for his “own political purposes.”
Of “John McCain Republicans” who may be at Friday’s rally, Stanton added, “We are glad that you are here, and we are excited to earn your support.”
Other mayors who spoke included Tempe’s Corey Woods and Phoenix’s Kate Gallego, the ex-wife of Democratic senatorial candidate Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., whom officials also urged support for against former news anchor Kari Lake.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.
![McCain and Lieberman](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1723604183_982_Arizona-Kamala-Harris-rally-speakers-court-x27John-McCain-Republicansx27-support.jpg)
Late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, stands with late former U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., during a walk-through of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Outside the rally, John from Avondale stood in line with Harris-Walz supporters while holding a hand-drawn poster resembling a Google Maps GPS graphic depicting the “fastest route” from the Desert Diamond Arena to the southern border at Nogales.
“Too many Americans are getting killed from illegals from across our border because it’s so wide open,” said John, who added he did not expect to be allowed in with the poster.
“Not only that, but sooner or later, they’re going to start taking all our jobs.”
Appearing to address the rallygoers around him, John quipped, “And I don’t know about all these people if they have jobs, but sooner or later that’s going to happen.
“Not only that, your prices are going to go up with taxes because someone has to support 20 million illegal aliens, and that ain’t going to be me. That’s why I’m not voting for Miss Harris.”
Fox News Digital’s Sophia Compton contributed to this report.
Read the full article from Here
![](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/np-logo.png)
Los Angeles, Ca
Massive dust devil spotted tearing through field in Southern California
![Massive dust devil spotted tearing through field in Southern California Massive dust devil spotted tearing through field in Southern California](https://ktla.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/Perris-dust-devil-5.jpg?w=900)
A massive dust devil ripping through an open field in Riverside County over the weekend was captured on a driver’s cellphone camera.
The Aug. 11 twister was spotted near Dunlap Road and San Jacinto Avenue, about eight miles south of the Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Footage of the incident showed the twister combined with a second dust devil, making it look even more ominous.
A little more than a week before this dust devil was spotted, on Aug. 2, a skydiving instructor, 28-year-old Deverey LaRiccia Chase, and her student, 28-year-old Kayla Kieko Black, were killed after they were caught up in a pair of dust devils during a routine jump in Perris.
A “dust devil” is a small, rotating column of air that picks up dust and debris from the ground on hot days; while they resemble tornadoes, they are generally considered to be harmless, except for certain circumstances.
“She missed the first one, and when she maneuvered around it, she hit the second one,” Freddy Chase, a skydiver himself, said of his wife. “At that point, she was about 25 to 30 feet in the air … it sent her canopy in a downward spiral.”
With no time left to react, both Devrey and Kayla slammed into the ground.
The two were rushed to a local hospital, where the former succumbed to her injuries that day and the latter just two days later.
Southwest
Woman's body recovered from Grand Canyon for third death at national park in a week
![Woman's body recovered from Grand Canyon for third death at national park in a week Woman's body recovered from Grand Canyon for third death at national park in a week](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NPS1.jpg)
The body of a 20-year-old woman was recovered in Grand Canyon National Park, marking the third death in one week, the National Park Services (NPS) announced.
According to a press release from the NPS, Leticia A. Castillo, 20, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, first went missing Aug. 3, after entering the national park.
Authorities discovered her body Tuesday, 150 feet below the Canyon’s Twin Overlooks after a multiple-day search.
A photo from the scene showed Castillo’s body being airlifted by a helicopter. Her body was transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office, the agency said.
SECOND TEXAS HIKER IN 2 WEEKS DIES ON TRAIL AT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Park rangers recovered the woman’s body, later identified as 20-year-old Leticia Castillo of Albuquerque, N.M., which was located approximately 150 feet below the rim. (National Park Services)
A cousin of Castillo’s posted on Facebook remembering the 20-year-old for “lighting up any room.”
“Leti, words can not express how much you’re going to be missed,” Alexis Hernandez wrote on Facebook. “I love you so much Prima, and I will always cherish all the times I got to spend with you. You would light up any room you walked in.”
![A base jumper wearing a wingsuit.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1723578395_551_Womanx27s-body-recovered-from-Grand-Canyon-for-third-death-at.jpg)
A base jumper wearing a wingsuit. (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images)
Castillo’s death marks the third one at the popular tourist destination spot this week and the eleventh death this year.
On July 31, Abel Joseph Mejia, a 20-year-old from North Carolina who was visiting on a mission trip with his church, when he stumbled over the edge of the South Rim. He fell 400 feet to his death.
TEXAS HIKER DIES ON TRAIL AT GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK; OFFICIALS WARN OF EXTREME HEAT
On Aug. 1, a man died when he fell 500 feet during a BASE jump at the Grand Canyon.
![Yavapai Point](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1723578396_364_Womanx27s-body-recovered-from-Grand-Canyon-for-third-death-at.jpg)
The Grand Canyon is seen in Grand Canyon Village, Ariz., at the Yavapai Point. (Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
An NPS review of deaths in national parks between 2014 and 2019 found that hiking was the second-deadliest recreational activity behind driving, while drowning caused the second-highest number of unintentional deaths after motor vehicle crashes.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the NPS for comment.
Read the full article from Here
Los Angeles, Ca
Man filled up own cup at Subway, threatened worker with knife: SBSD
![Man filled up own cup at Subway, threatened worker with knife: SBSD Man filled up own cup at Subway, threatened worker with knife: SBSD](https://ktla.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/01/SBSD.jpg?w=900)
A transient is behind bars after he threatened a Subway employee with a knife when that worker asked him to stop filling up his personal cup from the fountain drink station, authorities said.
The man, Robert David Rose, entered the sandwich shop in the 16200 block of D Street in Victorville at about 12:30 p.m. Monday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.
Rose, a 43-year-old transient who frequents the Victorville area, entered the restaurant and began filling up a personal cup out of the fountain drink machine, officials said.
“When Rose was asked to stop using the fountain drink station, he lifted his shirt and brandished a large knife tucked inside his waistband at the employee,” the release added.
Rose was tracked down on the southbound 15 Freeway about one mile north of the Mojave Drive exit and taken into custody, at which point a knife matching the Subway worker’s description was located, the release said.
He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center on multiple charges:
- Robbery
- Possession of a dirk or dagger
- Exhibit deadly weapon
- Two counts of shoplifting
- Obstruction of a public officer
- Trespassing
Jail records indicate the charges are split up between several cases, and Rose is due to appear in Victorville Superior Court on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Anyone with information is asked to call 760-241-2911 or 760-956-5001.
To report information anonymously, call WeTip at 800-78-CRIME (27463) or visit wetip.com.
-
Politics1 week ago
Georgia activist steals the show after being introduced by Trump at Atlanta rally: 'Incredible'
-
News1 week ago
The ‘Blue Walz’: How a low-key Midwestern governor shot to the top to be Harris’ VP pick | CNN Politics
-
Politics1 week ago
Barack Obama's political career kicked off in the Illinois State Senate, evolved into a two-term presidency
-
Politics1 week ago
Mark Kelly posts cryptic message amid Kamala Harris veepstakes speculation
-
World1 week ago
Hamas begins consultations to choose Ismail Haniyeh’s successor
-
World1 week ago
Venezuela launches probe against opposition leaders Gonzalez, Machado
-
Politics1 week ago
Harris VP search comes down to the wire, with Dems divided over Shapiro, Walz, Kelly
-
World1 week ago
Several police officers injured in protests across the UK