AZ Briefing: After VP search, Mark Kelly talks about what's next; Did Kate Gallego, opponent break rules? This AZ town is older than the US

Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day.

After being considered for the vice presidential nomination, what's next for Mark Kelly?

The Arizona senator sat down with The Republic to talk about the new Democratic ticket and what's ahead .

Other big stories

➤ Did Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and her challenger both break campaign rules ? After Matt Evans accused Gallego of posting her signs too early , the mayor's campaign pointed to Evans posting signs in June.

➤ Arizona was founded in 1912 , but its most popular cities were established well before. Here's what you need to know about the state's oldest towns.

➤ A third of Valley voters are independents. They're the fastest-growing political group of the electorate that routinely skips primary elections .

➤ Today, you can expect it to be very warm with a high near 108 degrees. Expect it to be clear at night with a low near 85 degrees. Get the full forecast here .

Ultimate AZ pronunciation guide: 27 names you're saying wrong

Ever wonder how to pronounce Aravaipa, Casa Grande, Gila monster or Canyon de Chelly? Here's the proper pronunciations for over 20 Arizona names.

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Today in history

Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.

• On this day in 1911: Ethel Payne, called the “First Lady of the Black Press,” was born in Chicago. She spent decades covering civil rights issues, starting with the poor treatment of Black U.S. troops in World War II, and was the first Black woman to serve as a radio and television commentator at a national news organization.
• In 1917: With World War I entering its fourth year, China abandoned its neutrality and declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary. Its primary goal was to earn a place at the bargaining table and regain control of the Shandong Peninsula after its rival Japan captured a major German base there.
• In 1935: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. It established a permanent national pension system for unemployed people and retirees based on employer and worker contributions, as well as benefits for people with disabilities and widows with children.
• In 1953: Trying to create a ball that would be easy to throw with a curve and not break windows, David N. Mullany and his 13-year-old son David A. Mullany created the first successful prototype of the Wiffle Ball. “Whiff” came from the slang for a strikeout.
• In 1965: The Beatles taped their final “Ed Sullivan Show” appearance, playing six songs the night before a big concert at New York’s Shea Stadium. The show aired the performance almost a month later.
• In 1988: Italian race car driver, designer and automobile manufacturer Enzo Ferrari died at 90. His individually made, powerful cars became status symbols within a decade of their introduction in 1947.

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