Roberta McCain, mother of late Sen. John McCain, dies at 108

Cindy McCain tweeted the news of Roberta McCain's passing on Oct. 12, saying "It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my wonderful Mother In-law, Roberta McCain. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model or a better friend."

Joe Arpaio defeated in what’s likely his last political race

Arpaio got edged out Friday in the Republican primary for Maricopa County sheriff by his former second-in-command, Jerry Sheridan, in a race that was lower profile and more modestly funded for Arpaio than the blowout campaigns of his heyday.