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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 1, 2016Report: Arizona ranks among worst women-friendly states nationwide
The Valley of the Sun is considerably less sunny for women: the state ranked No. 36 in the nation for various women-related statistics, including median earnings for female workers and women’s preventive health care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2016Something’s fishy: Arizona environmental agency issues fish consumption advisories
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality said the Largemouth Bass from Apache Lake, Flathead Catfish from Bartlett Lake and Striped Bass from Lake Pleasant were all found to have higher than normal levels of mercury.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2016Happy birthday! Phoenix-area couple welcomes baby girl on Leap Day
Tiffany Gonzalez and Angel Castillo, both from Mesa, Arizona, welcomed their baby girl Kimberly to the world at 3:35 a.m. on Leap Day, according to Mountain Vista Medical Center.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 29, 2016Former ASU player Jaelen Strong arrested in Arizona on pot charges
Former Arizona State University wide receiver Jaelen Strong was arrested over the weekend for allegedly possessing marijuana, Scottsdale police said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 29, 2016Super Tuesday could be decisive for Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton
Super Tuesday will be a big day in deciding which two candidates will square off in November's presidential election.
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GENERAL NEWS | Feb 29, 2016You’re how old? Famous people who celebrate a birthday on Leap Day
Monday was a big day for some people, as those born on Leap Day finally got a chance to celebrate a birthday for the first time in four years.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 27, 2016Hillary Clinton edges closer to Democratic nomination with South Carolina primary win
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton moved one step closer to the party's nomination Saturday with a win in the South Carolina primary.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2016Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer endorses Donald Trump
Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has endorsed Donald Trump in his pursuit for the presidency. Brewer states Trump will secure our borders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 27, 2016Arizona gas prices are lowest in United States
Gas prices in Arizona continue to fall, and are the lowest in the United States. The average gas price in the state is $1.51 per gallon.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 27, 2016Antelope owns a nosy drone
Welcome to the open plains of Clarendon, Texas, where a single antelope is minding his own business when a drone comes upon him.
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SILENT WITNESS | Feb 27, 2016Silent Witness: Police searching for armed robbery suspect
The suspect's last two robberies occurred at the Credit Union West credit union at 350 E. Dunlap Ave. in Phoenix.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 26, 2016Man gives overwhelmingly interesting dance video to Alicia Keys’ ‘No One’
'No one' will be able to believe how amazing this dance video to Alicia Keys' hit song is. YouTube user Justin Lawrence Hoyt uploaded a video of him dancing to Alicia Keys' "No One" and it's....interesting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2016Forks Up, Bear Down: ASU rises, UA falls in national college rankings
In the second-annual American City Business Journals rankings, Arizona State University climbed the ranks while well-known rival school University of Arizona fell 20 spots.
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AP | Feb 26, 2016Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for crash that killed Phoenix Fire dispatcher
The wrong-way driver in a fatal crash on a Phoenix freeway last year that left a Phoenix Fire dispatcher dead has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2016Glendale police recommend charge for classmate who supplied murder-suicide gun
A teenager who supplied the gun used in a murder-suicide at Independence High School in Glendale, Arizona, could get charged in the case.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2016Former KTAR executive Jim Taszarek passes away
One of the biggest voices in news talk radio has been silenced: Former KTAR News Vice President and General Manager Jim Taszarek has died.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Feb 26, 2016Former Mexican president: Tell Donald Trump to pay for the border wall
A former Mexican president has said Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump should build the border wall because he's so wealthy.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2016Several Phoenix-area highways to be closed during weekend for pavement work
Parts of the Loop 202, Loop 101 and Interstate 17 in the Phoenix-area will be closed during the weekend for sign and pavement-marking work, widening projects and pavement repair.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 26, 2016Mormon Tabernacle Choir seeking online help for special Easter performance
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir announced it will accept online submissions from singers worldwide to add into its Easter performance.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2016Silver Alert cancelled after 91-year-old Gilbert, Ariz. man found safe near Quartzsite
Gilbert Police issued a Silver Alert for 91-year-old William Cies, who was last seen at his home on Thursday morning around 10 a.m.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2016Phoenix-area girl in critical condition after nearly drowning in backyard pool
A young Phoenix girl was in critical condition Thursday after nearly drowning at the bottom of a family pool, fire officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2016Survey: Two Arizona cities make list of nation’s best chili towns
Two Arizona cities have a good reason to celebrate National Chili Day on Thursday.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 25, 2016Blast off! Astronaut Scott Kelly dresses up as gorilla to celebrate year in space
In order to celebrate nearing the end of a more than year-long mission to study the long-term effects of spaceflight, astronaut Scott Kelly decided to break out a gorilla suit and have a little fun with zero gravity.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 25, 2016Report: Phoenix ranked among best cities to live, work nationwide
The Valley of the Sun has ranked among the best cities nationwide to live and work, according to a recent report from human resource consulting firm Robert Half.