Abortion wait times in Tucson decrease; Mother says Swift keeps son's memory alive; Wildflowers popping at Picacho Peak

For Arizonans wanting to get abortion care in Tucson, they will no longer have to wait weeks or a month for an appointment due to limited staff and health care providers.

Among the 126,000 or so people who reunited with Taylor Swift during her sold-out Eras Tour opening shows in Arizona is Maya Thompson, a Scottsdale woman who has a special — and bittersweet — friendship with the singer.

The Sonoran Desert is bursting with abundant yellow flowers blooming at the base of saguaro cactuses right now. Here is how to catch a glimpse of this seasonal scenic beauty.

Today, you can expect it to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 72 degrees. Mostly cloudy at night, with a low near 55 degrees. Get the full forecast here.

Today in history

• On this date in 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered men between the ages of 45 and 64, inclusive, to register for non-military duty.
• In 1945, during World War II, 724 people were killed when a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off Japan (the ship was saved). Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands in his so-called “Nero Decree,” which was largely disregarded.
• In 1997, artist Willem de Kooning, considered one of the 20th century’s greatest painters, died in East Hampton, New York, at age 92.
• In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.)
• In 2013, Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion strong flock during a Mass at the Vatican.