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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2020Arizona group says in-person learning should depend on virus metrics
The head of a Phoenix-based education nonprofit said Monday that reopening Arizona schools for in-person learning should rely on multiple coronavirus public health metrics.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2020Arizona to extend unemployment benefits for 13 weeks
Some Arizonans who have used up their regular unemployment benefits can get more relief through a 13-week extension, the state Department of Economic Security said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 20, 2020Arizona reports 1,559 new coronavirus cases, 23 additional deaths
Arizona reported 1,559 new coronavirus cases and 23 more deaths Monday, bringing the state's totals to 145,183 cases and 2,784 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from July 17-19
From the COVID-19 pandemic to arrests made in the metro Phoenix area, here are some of the stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 20201-year-old boy dead following drowning in Buckeye
A 1-year-old Buckeye boy who was rushed to a local hospital last week following a drowning has died, authorities said Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2020Interstate 17 right lane reopens near Black Canyon City after fire closure
The right lane has reopened on Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City following a closure due to a brush fire, according to ADOT.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2020Phoenix detectives seeking public’s help following fatal hit-and-run
The Phoenix Police Department has asked for the public's help following a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred Saturday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2020Phoenix Police Department arrests 4 following protest activity downtown
Phoenix police have arrested four individuals following protest activity that occurred over the weekend in the downtown area, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2020Arizona reports 2,359 new coronavirus cases, 31 more deaths
The Arizona health department reported 2,359 new coronavirus cases and 31 deaths Sunday. The state has reported 143,624 COVID-19 cases and 2,761 deaths.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Jul 19, 2020House panel told deaths of children in CBP custody were preventable
Medical experts told members of Congress Wednesday that the deaths of two children in Customs and Border Protection custody could have been prevented.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2020Report: White House document shows Arizona in coronavirus “red zone”
Arizona was one of 18 states in the red zone for coronavirus cases and one of 11 for test positivity, according to a White House document obtained by the CPI.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 19, 2020Lesko, Biggs, Gosar call for protections of monuments in United States
As activists call for the removal of Confederate and slaveholder monuments, three Arizona congress members sponsored a bill calling for better protections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Phoenix FD: 6-year-old boy hit by car, airlifted to hospital
A six-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle in northwest Phoenix on Saturday night, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Scottsdale PD arrests 3 more suspects linked to riots at Fashion Square
Three men were arrested by Scottsdale police on charges relating to the riots at Fashion Square. Two are accused of theft and one for driving recklessly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Ducey orders flags at half-staff to honor John Lewis, Bryan Boatman
Congressman John Lewis is being honored through Saturday, while pilot Bryan Boatman will be honored from sunrise to sunset on Sunday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Phoenix PD: Man arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor
The Phoenix Police Department arrested a 43-year-old Valley man on 10 charges of sexual misconduct with a minor on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Silver Alert canceled after Gold Canyon man found safe
A Silver Alert has been canceled for 88-year-old Gold Canyon man Donald Cline after authorities located him in good health Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Arizona reports 2,742 new coronavirus cases, 147 more deaths
The Arizona health department reported a daily high of 147 new coronavirus deaths plus 2,742 additional cases on Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020High temperatures bring excessive heat warning for Phoenix Sunday
The extreme heat warning will be in effect Sunday for metro Phoenix as temperatures are expected to reach upwards of 110 to 114 degrees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Tempe man arrested on suspicion of sexual conduct, molestation of minor
20-year-old Michael William Spatz was charged with sexual expatiation of a minor, sexual conduct with a minor and molestation of a child.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 18, 2020Thunderbirds Charities donates $50K for foster care during COVID-19
The donation to Arizona Helping Hands will help provide basic essentials to the more than 14,000 kids that the organization helps.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2020Scottsdale extends mandate to wear face masks in public through Aug. 20
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane extended the order to wear masks in public in an attempt to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2020Arizona Dems call for mask mandate, ‘more aggressive’ COVID-19 measures
The Arizona State Senate Democrats criticized Gov. Doug Ducey's handling of the coronavirus, saying he took a ""fragmented strategy."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 17, 2020Report expands on history of DPS trooper involved in fatal shooting
An internal affairs report on the Arizona state trooper who fatally shot Dion Johnson cataloged a series of reprimands for offenses that include harassment and using a stun gun on a dog.