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Sudan's military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
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Woman dies of medical issue during hike on Scottsdale trail
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Scottsdale police arrest man for allegedly trying to lure teen into paid sex act
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Obamacare enrollment in Arizona expands by 40,000, with more gains likely
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 22-24
The unexpected death of former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods on Saturday is among the biggest Arizona stories of the weekend.
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10-digit dialing required in some Arizona area codes starting Sunday
Starting Sunday, phone users in much of Arizona must include area codes when dialing to make all calls, including local calls that previously required only seven digits.
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Police identify woman in Phoenix hit-and-run incident, investigation underway
Phoenix police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Saturday afternoon.
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Arizona reports 1,483 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 1,483 new COVID-19 cases and 11 additional deaths from the disease.
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Arizona grand jury indicts former candidate of Cochise County Superior Court for perjury
An Arizona grand jury earlier this month indicted a former candidate for the Cochise County Superior Court for perjury, Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Thursday.
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Maricopa County approves animal shelter construction in Mesa
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approve construction of a modern animal shelter space in the city of Mesa.Arizona Health
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Arizona reports 1,483 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 1,483 new COVID-19 cases and 11 additional deaths from the disease.
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Arizona reports 3,145 new COVID-19 cases, 30 more deaths Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 3,145 new COVID-19 cases and 30 additional deaths from the disease.
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Arizona reports 3,074 new COVID-19 cases, 51 more deaths Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 3,074 new COVID-19 cases and 51 additional deaths from the disease.
Jim Cross
Arizona health official says record West Nile virus cases are dropping off
An Arizona Department of Health Services official says there have never been more West Nile virus cases in Arizona than now but there are signs of a slowdown.
Taylor Tasler
COVID vaccine reimbursement issues causing problems for Arizona pharmacies
The federal government is fronting the money for anyone who wants to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but an Arizona pharmacy group said challenges with reimbursement are resulting in staffing shortages.
Griselda Zetino
Phoenix Children’s health expert advises parents to follow safe sleep practices for babies
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and a local health expert has recommendations for parents to ensure their babies are sleeping correctly.
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Cardinals TE Zach Ertz to give 5,000 meals per TD to Arizona food banks
Cards TE Zach Ertz is giving back to the community, providing 5,000 meals to local AZ food banks for every TD the team score this season.
Arizona Sports
Report: Packers DC Joe Barry out Thursday vs. Cardinals with COVID-19
Green Bay Packers DC Joe Barry will miss the Thursday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals, reports NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Kevin Zimmerman
‘Disconnected’ Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury happy to be back from COVID-19 stint
Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury would rather have last week's scenario over this week's.
Tyler Drake
DeAndre Hopkins, J.J. Watt get the better of Texans in 1-sided win
After helping pick up wins for the Texans across most of their careers, DeAndre Hopkins and J.J. Watt handed Houston a big loss on Sunday.
Dan Bickley
Resilient Cardinals get by Texans, set up Thursday showdown vs. Packers
The hardest games to win look the easiest. The most dangerous opponents are the bad teams still playing hard. The Cardinals escaped both.
Arizona Sports
Rapid reactions: Arizona Cardinals roll over Houston Texans
The Arizona Cardinals used a strong defensive effort against a huge underdog in the Houston Texans and moved to 7-0.Arizona Business
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Jerry Colangelo eyes 'city of future' in West Valley development
Phoenix business mogul Jerry Colangelo said the vision for the large-scale planned community in the West Valley near Buckeye is to make a "city of the future."
Taylor Tasler
COVID vaccine reimbursement issues causing problems for Arizona pharmacies
The federal government is fronting the money for anyone who wants to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but an Arizona pharmacy group said challenges with reimbursement are resulting in staffing shortages.
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Real estate firm acquires 268 acres in Mesa for new industrial park
Real estate development firm CRG recently acquired 268 acres in Mesa for a new 4-million-square-foot industrial park.
Kevin Stone
Jack in the Box testing plant-based Impossible burgers across Phoenix area
Jack in the Box is testing plant-based burgers that resemble real beef at dozens of locations across metro Phoenix, the company announced this week.
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New 2-day Gilbert Days Music Festival coming to East Valley park
The Gilbert Days Music Festival is set to debut at Gilbert Regional Park on Nov. 19-20.
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New York-based Medicare advisor Chapter expands to Phoenix, set to create 50 jobs
New York-based Medicare advisor Chapter announced Tuesday the expansion of its new Phoenix office, which is set to create 50 new jobs in the upcoming year.United States
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EXPLAINER: How months of tensions led to Sudan's coup
CAIRO (AP) — Monday’s military coup in Sudan threatens to wreck the country’s fragile transition to democracy, more than two years after a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir. The move comes after months of mounting tensions between the military and civilian authorities. Protesters are in the streets denouncing the takeover, […]
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US official: Russia should send more gas to Europe 'quickly'
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A senior energy adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden urged Russia to supply more natural gas to Europe now rather than wait for approval of a newly completed pipeline, saying Monday that “they should do it quickly” to ward off the risk of severe gas shortages this winter. Amos Hochstein, Biden’s […]
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Hostage families to Biden: 'Bring our fellow Americans home'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Relatives of more than two dozen American hostages and wrongful detainees held overseas told President Joe Biden in a letter on Monday that they questioned his administration’s commitment to bringing their loved ones’ home. In the letter, obtained by The Associated Press, the family members complained that the administration seemed to be […]
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North Carolina man identified as victim of John Wayne Gacy
CHICAGO (AP) — A North Carolina man who moved to Chicago was one of the victims of John Wayne Gacy, who was convicted of killing 33 young men and boys in the 1970s, authorities said Monday. Francis Wayne Alexander would have been 21 or 22 years old when Gacy killed him sometime between early 1976 […]
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US envoy: Patience with Iran 'wearing thin' on nuclear talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that diplomatic efforts to get Iran back to nuclear negotiations are at a “critical place” and that international patience with Iranian delays in returning to the talks is “wearing thin.” The U.S. special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, told reporters there is a “deep and growing” concern […]
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Boston joining other college towns with census challenge
Boston is joining other communities across the U.S. with large numbers of university students in planning to challenge the results of the once-a-decade head count, saying the 2020 census undercounted the city’s students as well as jail inmates and foreign-born residents. Mayor Kim Janey said in a letter to the U.S. Census Bureau this month […]Podcasts
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Griselda Zetino
Grand Canyon University offers new program for students with disabilities
Grand Canyon University is offering a new program meant to help students with disabilities develop social and job skills.
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Construction completed on new field house for Williams Field High School in Gilbert
Construction has wrapped up on a new field house for Williams Field High School sports teams, giving coaches and student-athletes at the Gilbert school updated amenities.
Kevin Stone
ASU, UArizona, NAU announce COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees
Arizona’s three public universities announced Friday they will be requiring most employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8.
Jim Cross
Tempe Union High School District to phase out resource officers
The Tempe Union High School District has voted to phase out the use of local police as school resource officers by next August.
Ali Vetnar
UArizona medical students to deliver healthy meals to cancer patients in Phoenix
University of Arizona medical students will soon deliver healthy meals to the homes of cancer patients in Phoenix as part of a partnership with a Valley-based nonprofit organization.
Griselda Zetino
New data shows student enrollment rebounding at Arizona’s public schools
Enrollment appears to be increasing for public schools across Arizona, according to the latest student count numbers by the state Department of Education.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
Black Friday shortages are real but these online shopping tips will help you out
Supply chain disruptions and chip shortages mean buying specific items will be more challenging and more expensive.
Ken Colburn, Data Doctors
Yes, you can take presentable astronomy photos on phone camera
While serious astrophotography requires a pile of expensive DSLR camera equipment, you can actually get decent images from your smartphone with a little work.
Kim Komando
9 photos you should always have at the ready on your phone
Your phone’s photo library is good for more than just selfies and pictures of food for Instagram. Snap and keep copies of important documents such as vaccination cards, driver's license and other forms of identification.
Ken Colburn, Data Doctors
This is what you need to know about security for Windows 11
Here's what you need to know about Windows 11 security on your device.
Danny Shapiro
Circle K introducing frictionless checkout at Tempe store, other Arizona locations
Circle K has introduced frictionless checkout at a Tempe store with plans to expand the technology to several Arizona locations in the coming weeks.
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ADOT begins project to bring broadband internet to rural Arizona communities
A new Arizona Department of Transportation project is underway to deliver broadband internet access to rural communities.
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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 […]
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Why fall maintenance is important for your heating system and A/C
It’s easy to ignore your heater and air conditioner when they’re working but the moment something breaks, you will likely regret not keeping up with maintenance. After all, if something goes wrong, you may be stuck with a repair that will take longer and be more expensive than simple maintenance.
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How to sharpen your vision with elective procedures
Imagine opening your eyes in the morning and being able to see clearly. You wouldn’t have to wait to put on glasses or contacts, and there would be no more blurry showers nor forgetting where your glasses are.
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3 cool tips to turn everyday moments into learning experiences for your child
Early brain development has a crucial impact on a child’s ability to learn and succeed in school and life. Research has shown that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age five.