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UNITED STATES NEWS | Oct 6, 2020Rock guitar legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at age 65
Influential rock guitar legend Eddie Van Halen has died of cancer at age 65, his son announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2020Tree trimmer dies in Phoenix after being trapped under palm fronds
Phoenix firefighters say a professional tree trimmer was found dead after he was trapped underneath the fronds of a palm tree.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2020Senate opponents McSally, Kelly take to stage Tuesday for debate
Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Martha McSally and challenger Mark Kelly will finally meet in person to debate Tuesday after months of swinging at each other in campaign ads.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2020Arizona reports 864 new coronavirus cases, 6 more deaths
Arizona health officials reported 864 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths on Tuesday, putting the state's totals at 221,934 COVID-19 infections and 5,713 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2020US Border Patrol seizes record amount of methamphetamine at Nogales port
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently discovered 800 pounds of methamphetamine in a trailer at the Port of Nogales.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2020Arizona tourism industry reports $1 billion decrease in August
The Arizona Office of Tourism reported visitors spent $641 million in August, which is down approximately 60% from the same time last year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 6, 2020
US Attorney seeks death penalty in slaying of Tucson US Marshal
U.S. Attorney Michael Bailey is seeking the death penalty for Ryan Phillip Schlesinger, who is accused of killing a Deputy U.S. Marshal in 2018.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020
Federal judge grants extension for Arizona voter registration deadline
A federal judge ruled Monday that Arizona’s voter registration deadline could be extended to allow additional residents to register to vote.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Closures modified as firefighters near full containment of Sears Fire
Fire crews continue to control the Sears Fire, which has burned 14,476 acres northeast of Phoenix. The fire remains 60% contained.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Company that owns Regal Gilbert closing all movie theaters for now
The company that owns Regal Cinemas, which operates one movie theater in metro Phoenix, is dropping the curtain indefinitely at its 600-plus venues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Arizona reports 316 new coronavirus cases, 1 additional death
Arizona health officials reported 316 new coronavirus cases and one more death on Monday, putting the state's totals at 221,070 COVID-19 infections and 5,707 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Arizona state Rep. Sierra hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19
Democratic Arizona state Rep. Lorenzo Sierra has been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus, it was announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Arizona House Democrats urge Gov. Ducey to provide more coronavirus aid
Arizona House Democrats are urging Governor Ducey to provide more coronavirus relief by utilizing $1.6 billion the state received from the CARES Act.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2020Monday is Arizona voter registration deadline for 2020 elections
Last chance: The Arizona voter registration deadline for the 2020 election for president, Senate and other races is Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 2-4
From updates on President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis to safely trick-or-treating this year, here are some of the biggest stories from this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020
Phoenix police arrest 7 people following Black Lives Matter protest
Seven people were arrested following protests in downtown Phoenix Saturday night, including leaders of Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Oct 4, 2020
President Donald Trump briefly leaves hospital to thank supporters
President Donald Trump briefly left the Walter Reed Medical Center to drive past supporters where he is being monitored after his coronavirus diagnosis.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020Maricopa County deputy arrested for unlawful sexual contact
Maricopa County deputy Gary Kaplan was arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful sexual conduct on Sunday, according to a department release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020ASU scientists warn plastic pollution will only increase
A new study by ASU's School of Life Sciences</a> found that the amount of plastic pollution will continue to outpace its reduction well into the future.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020Arizona reports 355 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
Arizona health authorities reported 355 new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Sunday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2020Pinal County Sheriff’s Office introduces text-to-911 system
Pinal County residents will be able to text their emergency to 9-1-1 during instances in which they cannot speak due to safety concerns or medical reasons.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 68-year-old Phoenix woman
A Silver Alert was canceled Saturday for a missing 68-year-old Phoenix woman who suffers from a medical condition which may cause her to be confused.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020Surprise police seek public’s help in locating runaway teen
The Surprise police department is asking for assistance in locating 14-year-old runaway Madisyn Roske, last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and black shorts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2020Mesa police make arrests in 2 fatal hit-and-run cases
The Mesa Police Department made arrests in two separate hit-and-run cases, one from earlier in 2020 and another from Tuesday, according to a press release.