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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Scottsdale Fashion Square closed after night of protests, criminal activity
Following the third consecutive night of protests in the Valley, Scottsdale's Fashion Square is closed today, according to authorities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020
Live updates: Latest on coronavirus in Arizona, which has 19,936 cases
Here's an updated list of Arizona cases by county as reported by the state, along with the latest developments from around the state, country and world.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020
Arizona reports 681 new coronavirus cases, 3 additional deaths
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 681 new coronavirus cases on Sunday morning with 3 more deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020Bills seek to limit puberty blockers, other treatment for transgender youth
In what advocates call an unprecedented attack on transgender people, bills proposed aim to restrict medical treatment to transgender youth.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 31, 2020U2 drummer donates $100K to Navajo and Hopi coronavirus relief fund
U2 drummer and Ireland-born Larry Mullen Jr. donated $100,000 to the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Protest in downtown Phoenix Saturday night declared unlawful assembly
Protesters returned to the streets of downtown Phoenix on Saturday for a third consecutive night in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Dion Johnson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Dust storm rolls through East Valley on Saturday evening
A dust storm hit the East Valley on Saturday evening, toppling trees in some areas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Phoenix buildings, police vehicles damaged during George Floyd protests
Protesters took to the streets of Phoenix on Friday in response to the killing of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis earlier this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Phoenix police involved in shooting with fleeing suspect
Two officers responded to a call Friday where there was a man making threats with a gun. The suspect later fired a round towards police.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020
Arizona reports second consecutive day of record coronavirus numbers
After reporting 702 new cases on Friday, the state added 790 coronavirus cases on Saturday. The state's total cases reached 19,255 with 903 deaths.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 30, 2020Yuma corrections facility marks 1st stage of new coronavirus testing plan
The first part of a new COVID-19 testing plan designed for correctional facility employees took place at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Yuma this week.
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CORONAVIRUS NEWS | May 30, 2020ASU develops state’s 1st saliva-based coronavirus test for faster results
Arizona State researchers have developed a new saliva-based coronavirus test that is expected to provide quick and accurate results.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Phoenix police chief apologizes after unlawful assembly statement
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams apologized to local media Friday after a statement made by the Public Affairs Bureau regarding unlawful assembly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Maricopa County Superior Court to resume in-person operations Monday
The Maricopa County Superior Court announced on Friday that it will be resuming in-person operations under new health screening protocols effective June 1.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Westbound Interstate 10 in Buckeye reopened following crash
A crash closed westbound Interstate 10 in Buckeye on Friday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Valley doctor: Coronavirus outbreak causing missed child vaccinations
Since President Donald Trump cleared a national state of emergency on March 13, pediatric vaccines have declined greatly.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Brush fire causes backup of I-17 traffic heading north from Phoenix
A contained brush fire near Interstate 17 backed up traffic heading north out of Phoenix for miles Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Arizona adds 702 cases, 28 deaths to coronavirus totals
The Arizona health department reported 702 new coronavirus cases and 28 additional deaths Friday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Confrontation at Arizona State Capitol between officers, protesters
Protesters marching through downtown Phoenix on Thursday over the death of George Floyd smashed windows with rocks and bottles at the Arizona State Capitol and police headquarters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020Weekend restrictions resume with closures on 4 metro Phoenix freeways
After a weekend off for the Memorial Day holiday, weekend restrictions will resume with closures on four metro Phoenix freeways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 29, 2020
Final round of Arizona Testing Blitz to take place Saturday for COVID-19
People who feel they’ve been exposed to or infected with the coronavirus can receive a test on Saturday as the Arizona Testing Blitz continues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Report shows MCSO displaying signs of racial bias during traffic stops
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office continues to display signs of racial bias during traffic stops, according to a recent report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020Westgate shooting suspect indicted on 39 charges by grand jury
The suspect in a May 20 shooting at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale was indicted by a grand jury on 39 charges, according to court documents released Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 28, 2020
Arizona tribes receive $1.2 million in grants as part of virus relief package
Fort Defiance, Hopi Tribe, Tohono O’odham Nation and the White Mountain Apache Tribe received a portion of the coronavirus aid awarded.