Arizona News
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Powerball jackpot closing in on another record
Saturday, May 18, 1:50 am
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Less than 10 months after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory once again. Should... Read more...
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Ariz woman gets life in prison for husband's death
Friday, May 17, 8:22 pm
Ariz woman gets life in prison for husband's death SCOTTSDALE -- A Scottsdale woman will spend the rest of her life in prison for killing her husband, dismembering his body and dropping pieces of... Read more...
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AZ Democratic Party picks new exec director
Friday, May 17, 5:18 pm
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Democratic Party has named its former elections director as its new executive director. DJ Quinlan has been serving as interim director for five months. Party Chairman Bill... Read more...
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Arizona teacher accused of sexual misconduct
Friday, May 17, 5:11 pm
ORO VALLEY -- A teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School is being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a female student. Oro Valley police say the department's school resource... Read more...
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MCSO: 15 arrested for alleged human smuggling
Friday, May 17, 4:03 pm
PHOENIX -- The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office arrested 15 for two separate counts of alleged human smuggling on Friday afternoon. A car was stopped with 10 people who ended up being arrested.... Read more...
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Less immigrant deaths reported on Arizona border
Friday, May 17, 2:53 pm
According to globalpost.com, the number of illegal immigrants dying... Read more...
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Arizona Rep. Franks pushes ban on US abortions after 20 weeks
Friday, May 17, 2:04 pm
WASHINGTON -- An Arizona congressman wants a nationwide ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Republican Rep. Trent Franks had introduced a bill that would ban such procedures only in... Read more...
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Arizona affected by jury duty scam comeback
Friday, May 17, 1:52 pm
A jury duty phone scam that has been around for several years is making a comeback -- and it is hitting close to home. Failing to complete jury duty comes with harsh penalties, which has made citizens... Read more...
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Business partner arrested in deaths of restaurateurs
Friday, May 17, 12:38 pm
PHOENIX -- Phoenix police said a part-owner of a Vietnamese restaurant has been arrested in the stabbing deaths of two brothers, who were also part-owners of the business. Police said two pairs... Read more...
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Phoenix mayor speaks with light rail riders
Friday, May 17, 11:23 am
PHOENIX -- Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton got input from light rail passengers Friday morning on how to improve the city. Stanton hopped on a train at 19th Avenue and Montebello, and immediately started... Read more...
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New gun-control TV ad features mother of Alex Teves
Friday, May 17, 11:11 am
PHOENIX -- A new ad from Mayors Against Illegal Guns features Caren Teves of Phoenix taking Sen. Jeff Flake to task for not "keeping a promise" to support expanded background checks. A group of... Read more...
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Jodi Arias TV movie to debut June 22
Friday, May 17, 10:03 am
PHOENIX -- Fans of true crime, mark the calendar: the made-for-TV movie "Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret" will premiere June 22, according to the cable network Lifetime. The original... Read more...
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Coyote pup loses battle with cactus but golf-course duo saves day
Friday, May 17, 9:06 am
SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. -- There was a little excitement in the area this week when a young coyote staggered on to a golf course. Workers came to the aid of the troubled pup. "A baby coyote had Cholla... Read more...
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'Star Trek' franchise transports Phoenix fan to better world
Friday, May 17, 7:56 am
Phoenix -- The new movie "Star Trek Into Darkness" is now showing at theaters across the country. One Valley businessman couldn't wait for the lights to dim and the movie to start. Matt Lehrman... Read more...
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Federal agents seize ton of marijuana in Nogales
Friday, May 17, 6:59 am
NOGALES, Ariz. -- Federal agents intercepted more than 2,300 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Nogales. Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security... Read more...
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