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EXCLUSIVE AUDIOBREAKING: Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent -
EXCLUSIVE AUDIOHere’s how the process will work if Sen. Kyrsten Sinema seeks reelection as an independent
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Think Tank guests Stephen Richer, Adrian Fontes explain Arizona's election process
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Rep. Ruben Gallego, Arizona Democratic Party criticize Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's move
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EXCLUSIVE AUDIOSen. Kyrsten Sinema says leaving Democratic Party won't change how she serves Arizona
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Guatemalan man facing charges after allegedly assaulting Arizona border patrol agent
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Arizona border sheriff backs protesters impeding shipping container installation
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Rosie On The House
How to choose the right ladder for each job around the house
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No scheduled closures on Phoenix-area freeways for third consecutive weekend
Phoenix-area drivers won't have to worry about closures on freeways for a third straight weekend as there are no scheduled projects.
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Charles Barkley happy for Brittney Griner's Russia release, feels for still-imprisoned Paul Whelan
Charles Barkley is happy fellow Valley basketball icon Brittney Griner was released from Russia in a prisoner swap, but feels for Paul Whelan.
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Mesa police investigating homicide after man found killed in his boot repair shop
Mesa police are investigating the death of a man after he was found killed inside his boot repair business on Tuesday.
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Silver Alert issued for 44-year-old woman with cognitive issues last seen in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was issued Thursday for a 44-year-old woman with a cognitive delay who was last seen in Phoenix on Sunday.
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West Valley elementary school children evaluated after becoming ill following field trip
Twenty elementary school students in Sun City grew ill on Thursday after returning from a field trip, authorities said.
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1 dead after argument leads to gunfire in downtown Phoenix
A man is dead after an argument escalated into gunfire in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday evening, authorities said.
Arizona Votes
SuElen Rivera
Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer not interested in state GOP chair role
Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said she has been pursued as a potential successor to Kelli Ward as Arizona GOP chair, but she's not interested in the job.
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Special counsel investigating Trump sends subpoena to Valley elections officials
A federal investigator wants know what Donald Trump and his surrogates said to Maricopa County elections officials before and after the 2020 election.
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Arizona Sec. of State Katie Hobbs gets recount process started for 3 races
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs got the state-mandated recount process started Monday by filing documents with the state court system.
Kevin Stone
Arizona certifies 2022 election, setting stage for lawsuits, recounts
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs certified the state's 2022 general election Monday, but it doesn’t close the books on the midterms.
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Watch: Arizona officials hold statewide canvass to certify election results
Arizona's statewide canvass to certify the Nov. 8 general election results is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday.
Kevin Stone
Hobbs' office wants Brnovich to investigate Cochise County GOP officials
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office wants the attorney general to investigate whether Cochise County officials broke the law by delaying their election canvass.
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Tom Kuebel
By the numbers: Arizona Coyotes return home after 14-game road trip
The Arizona Coyotes return home to Mullet Arena for the first time since Nov. 3 after wrapping up an NHL-record tying 14-game road trip.
Arizona Sports
Mercury will respect Brittney Griner’s process of recovery, Nygaard says
Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said Brittney Griner's freedom has lifted the spirits of her team after a challenging emotional season.
Arizona Sports
Report: Diamondbacks eyeing vet INFs Evan Longoria, Justin Turner
The Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly are eyeing a few veteran righties as options at third base: Evan Longoria and Justin Turner.
Associated Press
Mercury star Brittney Griner back in US after Russian prisoner swap
Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star’s detention in Russia.
Associated Press
House report: Snyder had role in ‘toxic’ Commanders culture
The Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than two decades, according to a report published Thursday.
Kellan Olson
Arizona State QB Emory Jones expected to enter transfer portal
Arizona State quarterback Emory Jones is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.
Arizona Business
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Flexible workspace company Expansive opens 20,000-square-foot downtown Mesa location
Chicago-based Flexible workspace company Expansive has taken over a 20,000-square-foot location in downtown Mesa.
Kevin Stone
Pedal Haus Brewery takes over event space operations on Roosevelt Row
Pedal Haus Brewery is expanding its scope by taking over event space operations in downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row district.
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Taiwan chipmaker TSMC to build second Arizona facility, increase investment to $40 billion
TSMC announced Tuesday it will build a second facility in the state and increase its investment to $40 billion.
Brandon Brown/Phoenix Business Journal
Houston restaurant to open first Arizona location in Scottsdale
Federal American Grill, a restaurant concept based in Houston, will open its first Arizona location in Scottsdale in the coming weeks.
Luke Forstner
Growing Asian District in Mesa budding with enthusiasm for restaurants, shops, diversity
The Asian District in Mesa has come to life with enthusiasm for its restaurants, grocers and variety of other businesses.
Kevin Stone
Mediterranean rooftop restaurant coming to Phoenix's Global Ambassador hotel
Sam Fox announced that Theà Mediterranean Rooftop will be one of five original restaurants at his first hotel project, The Global Ambassador.
Arizona Health
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State health officials urge Arizonans to take COVID booster, flu shot before holidays
With flu season here and an uptick in COVID-19 cases, Arizona health officials encourage people to take precautions ahead of the holidays.
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Arizona Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs speaks on abortion, border, special sessions
Arizona Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs spoke on abortion, border issues and special sessions during an exclusive interview Wednesday.
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.
Kristen Apolline Castillo | Cronkite News
Doctors are repurposing remedies as knowledge about long-term COVID is minimal
As Americans try to put COVID-19 behind them, doctors are shifting their focus to those who never fully recovered from the disease.
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Banner Health in Arizona begins visitor restrictions at hospitals
Visitor restrictions were implemented across all Banner Health hospitals in Arizona on Monday in response to rising flu and respiratory virus activity.
SuElen Rivera
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale plans $14M intensive care nursery expansion
A West Valley hospital announced Tuesday a $14 million expansion of its intensive care nursery is underway.Podcasts
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Arizona Education
Griselda Zetino
Arizona Gov. Ducey called on to keep promise, address school spending cap
Some say Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has failed to keep his promise to call a special session so they can vote to lift the school spending cap.
SuElen Rivera
UArizona to lead study to reduce risk of cancer in firefighters
Two Arizona universities are parterning on a study to reduce the risk of cancer in firefighters after receiving a $4 million grant.
Associated Press
Biden extends student loan pause amid lawsuit
President Joe Biden announced that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments amid lawsuits.United States
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Celine Dion cancels shows because of stiff person syndrome
Celine Dion has put a halt on all performing after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. In an emotional video messages posted in French and English on Thursday on Instagram, Dion said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing. “Unfortunately, the spasms affect every aspect of my […]
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Arizona politicians react to news of Phoenix WNBA star Brittney Griner's release
News of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian prison was welcomed by political leaders in Arizona.
Associated Press
House sends bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages to Biden
The bill requires all states to recognize legal marriages regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity or national origin.”
Associated Press
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention. Republicans, emboldened by […]
Associated Press
Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least six Supreme Court justices sound skeptical of making a broad ruling that would leave state legislatures virtually unchecked when making rules for elections for Congress and the presidency. In arguments Wednesday, both liberal and conservative members of the high court appeared to take issue with the main thrust of a […]
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Ferrero buys Blue Bunny ice cream maker Wells Enterprises
Italian confectioner Ferrero said Wednesday it is acquiring Wells Enterprises, one of the largest U.S. ice cream makers, in a deal that will broaden both companies’ offerings. Wells, a 100-year-old family-owned company based in Le Mars, Iowa, makes Blue Bunny, Halo Top and other brands. It employs 4,000 people and produces more than 200 million […]
Arizona Technology
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Taiwan chipmaker TSMC to build second Arizona facility, increase investment to $40 billion
TSMC announced Tuesday it will build a second facility in the state and increase its investment to $40 billion.
KTAR.com
Arizona awarded $1.1 million from Google over misleading phone ads
Arizona will receive over $1 million dollars as part of a settlement with Google and a national media corporation over misleading radio ads.
Kim Komando
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Let’s look at the clear-cut signs buying a new laptop is in your immediate future.
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