Arizona News
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Arias speaks on own behalf as jury considers death
Tuesday, May 21, 12:11 am
PHOENIX (AP) - When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial one more time, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her... Read more...
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Committee nears final big immigration decisions
Monday, May 20, 11:59 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting... Read more...
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Tolleson PD activate Amber alert for missing 3-year-old
Monday, May 20, 9:39 pm
PHOENIX -- At the request of the Tolleson Police Department, the Arizona Amber alert was activated Monday night. According to Sgt. Rudy Mendoza, a 3-year-old boy, identified as Israel Celis Jr.,... Read more...
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Phoenix firefighter dies after accidental pinning
Monday, May 20, 6:36 pm
PHOENIX -- A firefighter with the Phoenix Fire Department passed away Saturday night after being pinned between a fire truck and an ambulance. 23-year-old Bradley Harper had just finished fighting... Read more...
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1 hurt after SUV and bus collide in San Tan Valley
Monday, May 20, 6:23 pm
SAN TAN VALLEY -- Authorities say a passenger in an SUV is critically injured after the vehicle struck a school bus in San Tan Valley, east of Phoenix. Rural Metro Fire officials say none of 47... Read more...
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Peoria PD searching for missing 27-year-old woman
Monday, May 20, 6:08 pm
PEORIA -- The Peoria Police Department are searching for a 27-year-old woman identified as Amber Snyder. Snyder, described as being 5'05" with brown eyes and long brown hair, was last seen outside... Read more...
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Body of murdered teen boy found east of Ashfork
Monday, May 20, 5:46 pm
FLAGSTAFF -- Authorities in northern Arizona say they're investigating the murder of a 17-year-old Ashfork boy. Coconino County Sheriff's officials didn't immediately release the victim's name Monday... Read more...
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Man accused of trying to smuggle $107K out of Ariz.
Monday, May 20, 5:12 pm
NOGALES -- Federal authorities say a Mexican man is in custody for allegedly trying to smuggle nearly $107,000 in undeclared cash across the southern Arizona border. They say 54-year-old Gamaliel... Read more...
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No injuries after Freon leak at jail in Tucson
Monday, May 20, 5:08 pm
TUCSON -- Authorities say there are no reported injuries after a Freon leak at the Pima County Jail in Tucson. Tucson Fire Department crews responded to the jail shortly after noon Monday after... Read more...
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Brewer bill signing halt stays after vote
Monday, May 20, 4:59 pm
PHOENIX -- Gov. Jan Brewer is refusing to begin signing bills passed by the Legislature again even though the Arizona Senate has passed a budget that includes the Medicaid expansion she's demanding... Read more...
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California man wanted in Alabama arrested in Ariz.
Monday, May 20, 4:58 pm
SAN LUIS -- Federal authorities say a California man wanted in an Alabama murder case has been arrested near the southern Arizona border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Monday... Read more...
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Tempe police release name of man killed by train
Monday, May 20, 4:57 pm
TEMPE -- Authorities have released the identity of a man who was fatally struck by a train in Tempe. Tempe police say 27-year-old Shane Tsosie was the man killed when he was struck by a southbound... Read more...
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Amy's Baking Company cancels press conference
Monday, May 20, 4:51 pm
Amy's Baking Company and the Rose+Moser+Allyn Public & Online Relations group lasted a whole five days. The PR firm said it has ended its relationship, a day before the restaurant is expected... Read more...
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Fundraising begins for families of public servants who lost their lives
Monday, May 20, 4:17 pm
Fundraising efforts are well underway to help the families of two local heroes who lost their lives in tragic accidents on Sunday. Phoenix police officer Daryl Raetz, 29, was struck by an SUV and... Read more...
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Red Cross helping to find people in Oklahoma City
Monday, May 20, 3:19 pm
The Red Cross is helping people who are trying connect with people from the Oklahoma City area after a devastating tornado rolled through the area on Monday afternoon. The Read more...
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