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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020Monsoon storms dump rain, blow out power across Phoenix area
Monsoon storms that swept across metro Phoenix on Thursday flooded washes, knocked out power and triggered brush fires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2020I-10 closures, projects in East Valley, North Valley to affect weekend traffic
Weekend drivers will have to contend with multiple closures along the Interstate 10 and construction projects in the North Valley and East Valley, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020Flash flood, severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Maricopa County
A flash flood warning and a severe thunderstorm warning were issued for Maricopa County Thursday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020Phoenix police arrest stepfather in 2001 murder of 17-year-old girl
The Phoenix Police Department has arrested the stepfather of a 17-year-old girl in connection with her 2001 death.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020Border agents arrest Arizona woman, 19, for alleged smuggling operation
The U.S. Border Patrol arrested an American woman at a southern Arizona train station for her involvement an alleged smuggling operation, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020Martha McSally to give speech during Republican National Convention
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally of Arizona said she will have a speaking role at the Republican National Convention next week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020
Maricopa County within 1 week of hitting COVID-19 business benchmarks
Based on the latest county COVID-19 benchmark data, metro Phoenix businesses forced to close under state order are on track to start reopening en masse in one week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020Maricopa County meets 2 schools virus benchmarks for in-class learning
Maricopa County has met two of three coronavirus benchmarks recommended for safely starting in-person learning for a third straight week, Arizona health officials reported Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2020
Arizona reports 723 new coronavirus cases, 50 additional deaths
Arizona reported 723 new coronavirus cases and 50 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the state's documented totals to 196,280 COVID-19 infections and 4,684 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020J.O. Combs school district to resume virtual learning beginning Thursday
A southeast Valley school district will resume classes in a virtual-only setting beginning Thursday after attempts to resume in-person instruction were rebuked following health concerns from teachers and other staff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Gabby Giffords calls on voters to elect Joe Biden, end gun violence
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona called on voters to support Joe Biden as means of combating gun violence in America during the third night of the Democratic National Convention
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Suspect transported to hospital after being shot by Phoenix police
One suspect was transported to a local hospital Wednesday after being shot by Phoenix police, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020ZorroSign to bring headquarters, more than 300 jobs to Phoenix
A data security company specializing in online signatures and transaction management is moving its global headquarters from San Francisco to Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Phoenix endures fourth consecutive day with daily heat record
The city of Phoenix is in the midst of its fourth straight day with a daily heat record.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Arizona’s Gabby Giffords set to speak on 3rd night of Democratic convention
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona is scheduled to speak Wednesday at the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Arizona reports 637 new coronavirus cases, 105 more deaths
Arizona reported 637 new coronavirus cases and 105 more deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 195,557 COVID-19 infections and 4,634 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 19, 2020Steel manufacturer adding $300M micro mill to Mesa site
A steel and metal maker plans to invest $300 million in a micro mill that will expand its presence in Mesa and add nearly 200 jobs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2020Navajo president, Arizona teacher rally behind Joe Biden at convention
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Arizona teacher Marisol Garcia rallied behind Joe Biden during the second night of the Democratic National Convention
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2020Hear stories from 2020 Give-A-Thon for PCH with KTAR, Arizona Sports
Here are the stories of five kids from this year's Phoenix Children's Hospital Give-A-Thon that are living examples of the quality care provided at PCH.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2020Phoenix sets daily heat record for third consecutive day
The city of Phoenix continued its summer of scorching temperatures Tuesday with its third consecutive daily heat record.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2020Here’s what to expect from President Trump’s visit to Yuma
President Donald Trump headed back to Arizona on Tuesday, where he plans to deliver remarks on immigration in Yuma.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 18, 2020Arizona reports 915 new coronavirus cases, 23 additional deaths
Arizona reported 915 new coronavirus cases and 23 more deaths on Tuesday, bringing the state's documented totals to 194,920 COVID-19 infections and 4,529 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2020Severe thunderstorm warnings issued as storm moves across Valley
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning Monday night for Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 17, 2020Arizona woman blames Trump for dad’s virus death in convention speech
During the first night of the Democratic National Convention, an Arizona woman blamed President Donald Trump for her father's coronavirus death earlier this year.