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Ready, set, action: Look ahead into 2016 with the most anticipated movies of the year

Grab the popcorn and find the best seat in the house: It's time to look ahead at 2016 through the most anticipated movies of the year.
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Rain, rain, go away: Phoenix to see heavy amounts of precipitation in upcoming week

The Valley of the Sun will be looking a little less sunny during this upcoming week: Phoenix is expected to see rain all throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service of Phoenix.
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Fun activities to do in the Phoenix-area with the whole family over the holiday weekend

With the holiday season well underway, there have been an array of various activities to partake in to keep the holiday light shining bright. From ice skating to light shows to plays, there is something to match everyone’s tastes.
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‘Tis the season: Holiday-themed light shows bring even more cheer, joy to Christmas

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear -- and to decorate your home in an awesome light show, of course. We've brought you what we think to be the best of the best Christmas-themed light shows to help make your holiday a little more brighter.
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Dozens injured after car plows into pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) — One person was killed and six were in critical condition after a car crashed into pedestrians on a sidewalk Sunday night on the Las Vegas Strip, police said. The vehicle was in the northbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard near Bellagio Way when the vehicle drove up onto the sidewalk about […]
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She Said: Scottsdale second story bar brings dining experience to new heights

Who would have thought to find a hidden gem located in plain sight? Right on Scottsdale Road in the heart Old Town Scottsdale, the Second Story Liquor Bar is waiting to deliver another winning meal.
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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio launches annual holiday mall patrol

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio launched his annual holiday mall patrol on Monday, continuing a tradition that has been 22 years in the making.
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From Syria to Phoenix: Syrian family shares harrowing story about coming to US

Abdulrafae Alsorani, his wife Rana Albitar and their six children took refuge in Jordan before coming to Phoenix in search of peace and prosperity away from the horrors of war.
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Trouble in Toyland: New report from Arizona organization details children’s toy hazards

According to a new report by the Arizona Public Interest Research Group, toxic metals, dangerous magnets, excessive noise levels and choking hazards all persist in some newly-produced toys.
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Touchdown! Arizona Cardinals to play 100th game at University of Phoenix Stadium

It will be a special night this Sunday when the Arizona Cardinals host the Cincinnati Bengals: The team will be playing its 100th game at University of Phoenix Stadium.
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Cover your ears: Arizona hearing advocacy group releases ‘noisy toys’ list

Millions of people will be hitting their local mall in the coming week, looking for that perfect toy for a holiday gift for their son or daughter, but that toy may be too loud for children and may cause permanent hearing damage.
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Talking to children about terrorist attacks is unavoidable, so learn how to do it properly

For parents, explaining the details behind the Paris attacks to their children can seem intimidating but is necessary in today's overly open media age.
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Protesters denounce Gov. Ducey’s effort to stop the resettlement of refugees in Arizona

Protesters at the Capitol building called on Gov. Doug Ducey Tuesday to reverse his effort to stop accepting refugees in Arizona.
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Video released of Paris attacks shows chaos, terror caused by rampaging gunman

Several videos released Wednesday of surveillance footage taken from a restaurant involved in the Paris attacks showed the chaos and terror caused at the hand of the attackers.
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Let the games begin: ‘The Hunger Games’ hits Valley theaters early

Moviegoers and fans of the film series "The Hunger Games" throughout the Phoenix area had a chance Wednesday to see the final installment in the series before its official opening date.
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Faith in Humanity: Muslim man asks for hugs in Paris while blindfolded

After one of the worst terrorist attacks in France's history left an entire country on edge, a Muslim man decided to stand blindfolded in the center of Paris and ask fellow Parisians for hugs.
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Arizona files appeal against order granting DREAMers in-state tuition

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed an appeal Wednesday against an May ruling that said young immigrants granted deferred deportation status by the Obama administration were eligible for in-state college tuition.
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University of Arizona mall to display USS Arizona memorial

The University of Arizona will host a public memorial for the USS Arizona starting next fall, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
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Wine about it: Arizona organization releases interactive trail map for wineries

The AZ Wine Map, a project from the Arizona Geological Survey, identifies more than 60 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms in three of Arizona's wine-growing regions: Sonoita, Willcox and the Verde Valley.
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Oh, Christmas tree! Prescott to sell 450 over-the-counter Christmas tree permits

Christmas is here and it is finally time to spread the cheer: Prescott National Forest announced last Friday it will be selling 450 over-the-counter Christmas tree permits this holiday season, according to a recent press release.
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Arizona funding cuts endanger career and technical education programs

West-MEC is one of Arizona’s 14 Joint Technical Education Districts which partner with neighboring schools and districts to give career and technical education courses to students under the age of 22.
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Arizona Cardinals ranked among cheapest NFL teams to watch in person

While the NFL is usually all fun and games, being able to attend a game for your favorite team could end up costing you an arm and a leg, but not for us Arizona fans.
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Report: Arizona one of top states in the nation for ‘bad apple’ gun dealers

Arizona is among the top 10 states for “bad apple” gun dealers, the 5 percent of dealers who sold almost 90 percent of the traceable guns later used in crimes across the U.S., a new report said.
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ISIS group claims responsibility in Paris attacks, killing 129, injuring 352

At least 129 people were killed Friday in at least six terror attacks that unfolded across Paris in the deadliest violence the city has seen since WWII.
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