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Arizona, 11 other states granted injuction in suit over vaccine mandate for health care workers
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2 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting at west Phoenix residence
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Appeals court weighs Trump arguments to withhold records
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How about actual 'safe spaces' for Phoenix Union students?
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2022 Vegas residency brings Adele within driving distance of Phoenix fans
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Dave Ramsey says: Set reasonable budget to cut costs during the holiday
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Arizona Lottery hits jackpot with $1.4B in ticket sales; winners get back $978M
Arizona cashed in on the lottery in a big way with a record $1.4 billion in ticket sales for fiscal year 2021, the state agency said Monday.
Associated Press
Arizona officer investigated after pinning women to ground in video
An off-duty Tucson police officer who was seen on video pinning a woman and her grown daughter to the ground in a parking lot two weeks ago faces administrative and criminal investigations, authorities said.
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Arizona Thanksgiving holiday DUI arrests down slightly from last year, up from 2019
DUI arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday this year fell slightly from 2020 but was higher than 2019, the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety said Monday.
Torrence Dunham
Maricopa County ranked No. 1 in talent attraction for second consecutive year
The annual Talent Attraction Scoreboard by labor market analyst EMSI has Arizona being No. 1 in talent attraction for the second consecutive year and fourth time in the last six years.
KTAR.com
Home warranty company agrees to $150K settlement in Arizona over fake reviews
More than 1,300 Arizonans who purchased home warranty services from a company accused of misleading consumers will get restitution as part of a consent judgment, Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s Office announced Monday.
Kimberly Silverio-Bautista I Cronkite News
Arizona’s ‘QAnon Shaman’ gets new lawyer, sets up likely appeal of Jan. 6 guilty plea
Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who pleaded guilty to his role in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, switched attorneys Monday, laying the groundwork for a possible appeal of his plea and 41-month sentence.Arizona Health
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Arizona adds under 2,000 COVID-19 cases for first time this month
Arizona on Monday reported fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time this month, but hospital numbers remained at their highest levels since last winter.
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Arizona reports 2,274 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths on Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 2,274 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths.
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Arizona reports 3,655 new COVID-19 cases, 47 deaths on Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 3,655 new COVID-19 cases and 47 deaths.
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Arizona reports 3,322 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths on Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 3,322 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths.
Associated Press
Arizona COVID-related hospitalizations continued to inch upward
Arizona on Wednesday reported over 4,000 additional confirmed COVID-19 for the fifth time this month as virus-related hospitalizations continued to inch upward.
Griselda Zetino
Health official offers Thanksgiving food preparation and safety tips
A registered dietitian and nutritionist with the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix said there are a number of steps you can take to have a safe and healthy meal this Thanksgiving.
ArizonaSports.com
Dan Bickley
Madcap world of college football head coaches’ salaries have gone wild
Every so often, a sordid story returns to college campuses, threatening the sanctity of all that is good and pure: Salaries Gone Wild.
Arizona Sports
Diamondbacks fill out rest of coaching staff around Torey Lovullo
The D-backs announced five additions to its restructured staff, naming three assistant hitting coaches and two assistant pitching coaches.
Arizona Sports
Ike Diogu’s jersey number will be retired by Arizona State basketball
Ike Diogu will have his jersey number retired by the Arizona State Sun Devils when his college team faces Colorado on Jan. 15, 2022.
Nicholas Hodell
ASU’s possible bowl destinations split between San Diego, Las Vegas
Arizona State's 38-15 win over Arizona on Saturday did nothing to end the debate on which bowl game the Sun Devils will play in.
Nicholas Hodell
ASU basketball leaving Bahamas failures behind ahead of first Pac-12 games
The Sun Devils, coming off of three losses in three days, have no time to dwell on their shortcomings with Pac-12 play beginning this week.
Arizona Sports
ASU, Arizona among favored landing spots for OU transfer Spencer Rattler
Pinnacle High School product Spencer Rattler announced Monday he would enter the transfer portal and depart the Oklahoma Sooners.Arizona Business
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Arizona Lottery hits jackpot with $1.4B in ticket sales; winners get back $978M
Arizona cashed in on the lottery in a big way with a record $1.4 billion in ticket sales for fiscal year 2021, the state agency said Monday.
Torrence Dunham
Maricopa County ranked No. 1 in talent attraction for second consecutive year
The annual Talent Attraction Scoreboard by labor market analyst EMSI has Arizona being No. 1 in talent attraction for the second consecutive year and fourth time in the last six years.
KTAR.com
Home warranty company agrees to $150K settlement in Arizona over fake reviews
More than 1,300 Arizonans who purchased home warranty services from a company accused of misleading consumers will get restitution as part of a consent judgment, Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s Office announced Monday.
Associated Press
Flagstaff pauses construction of USGS facilities over rising costs
The city of Flagstaff is hitting pause on the construction of new buildings in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey because of soaring costs.
SIMON WILLIAMS | CRONKITE NEWS
It’s beginning to look a lot like a post-COVID Christmas for vendors
In the second holiday season of the pandemic era, goods may cost more, but Americans have more money to spend – and they appear to be eager to spend it.
KTAR.com
Here are employers who are hiring in metro Phoenix
With businesses opening to full capacity and looking to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in metro Phoenix and Arizona are looking to hire. Here's the list of employers looking for workers.United States
Associated Press
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN said Tuesday it was suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced charges of sexual harassment. The network said documents released by New York’s attorney general Monday indicated a greater level in his brother’s efforts […]
Associated Press
Conservatives eagerly await Supreme Court abortion arguments
It’s the moment conservatives have been waiting for. Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday represent the best opportunity leaders on the right have had in decades to gut the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which codified a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion before a fetus can survive outside the womb. If […]
Associated Press
Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funerals
HOUSTON (AP) — Several families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs. Attorneys for the families of four of the victims said Tuesday that they received a letter […]
Associated Press
Sports bettors dream: 86 able to bet on game after it ended
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It was every sports bettor’s dream: Being able to bet on a game after it had already ended. But the 86 New Jersey gamblers who thought they were beating the system had their bets on a British soccer game voided, and the two betting companies involved got fined. The mishap […]Associated Press
Swift selling local media assets to Ogden Newspapers
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Swift Communications, which owns a range of daily and weekly newspapers across the American West, announced Tuesday it is selling its local media and publishing businesses to West Virginia-based Ogden Newspapers. With the acquisition, Ogden Newspapers will publish 54 daily newspapers and a number of weekly newspapers and magazines in 18 […]
Associated Press
EXPLAINER: What's next for Trump's privilege fight?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The losing side is likely to head straight to the Supreme Court, whatever decision the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reaches on whether Congress should receive former President Donald Trump’s call logs, drafts of speeches and other documents related to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. […]Podcasts
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Kyrene School District approves higher pay for substitute teachers
The Kyrene School District Governing Board on Tuesday approved a pay increase for substitute teachers.
Chad Bradley I Cronkite News
Arizona law allows Indigenous students greater cultural expression at graduation
Before a new Arizona law was passed in April, some schools prohibited regalia at graduations, contributing to systemic limits on cultural expression.
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$240M in tech, research proposals approved for ASU, UArizona, NAU
The board governing Arizona’s three public universities recently approved $240 million in funding proposals for technology and research advancements.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
You can show photos saved to your phone on your TV
If you’re not watching anything, why not display your favorite photos? Here are a few easy ways to get the job done, straight from your phone.
Kim Komando
Amazon shoppers need to take these steps during the holidays
The holiday shopping season is a good time to revisit Amazon's security essentials, so you don’t have to worry about spoiling a surprise or putting your privacy at risk.
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$240M in tech, research proposals approved for ASU, UArizona, NAU
The board governing Arizona’s three public universities recently approved $240 million in funding proposals for technology and research advancements.
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Sanderson Ford offers cars and deals for all this holiday season
Sanderson Ford’s No! Vember Black Friday sale is giving an opportunity to purchase a new 2021 vehicle just in time for the holiday season.
ENVOQUE MD
Thyroid issues: Here are the warning signs and what to do
In a 100-person office in the United States, an estimated 12 co-workers, employees and loved ones, will likely develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. That’s because, according to the American Thyroid Association, more than 12% of the U.S. population will experience thyroid issues.
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Upcoming holiday season is peak time for DUI arrests
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the most dangerous time of the year to be driving. That’s why it’s important to remember to call Sweet James Accident Attorneys if you’re injured or arrested because of a DUI accident.
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How your family can explore the Musical Instrument Museum
Whether you want to spend a day with family, do crafts with kids at home, or have an adult night out, the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix has options. As the world’s only global musical instrument museum, MIM offers interactive and immersive exhibits to foster an appreciation of different cultures and their instruments. “A visit […]
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What you need to know about spine health
With 540 million people suffering from lower back pain, it remains the leading cause of long-term disability. That’s why World Spine Day on Oct. 16 will raise awareness about spinal health with its theme, BACK2BACK. “BACK2BACK will focus on highlighting ways in which people can help their spines by staying mobile, avoiding physical inactivity, not overloading […]