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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020Newly opened pizza shop in Surprise serving up free pies on Friday
A newly opened pizza place in Surprise is handing out free cheese pies as part of its grand opening celebration on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2020St. Mary’s Food Bank to donate record amount of food to Navajo Nation
St. Mary's Food Bank will be making the largest single-day distribution in its history on Friday to aid the Navajo Nation during the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Suspect in Phoenix double-homicide booked on murder charges
A suspect in a Phoenix double-homicide has been arrested, police said Wednesday. Estevanico Palmares, 37, was booked on two counts of first-degree murder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Teenage boy dead, 2 others injured in shooting outside Phoenix store
Police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting outside a Phoenix convenience store that left one teenage boy dead and two others injured.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Proclamation by Gov. Doug Ducey celebrates Arizona’s 2020 graduates
In a year lacking traditional ceremonies, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey proclaimed Wednesday as Class of 2020 Celebration Day in honor of the state’s graduates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to implement mandatory mask policy
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced Wednesday it will be implementing a mandatory face mask policy next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Arizona reports 43 additional coronavirus deaths, 331 new cases
The Arizona health department reported 43 new coronavirus deaths Wednesday morning along with 331 additional cases of COVID-19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020
Woman crossing street in Phoenix hit by car, killed
A woman crossing a street in Phoenix early Wednesday was hit by a car and has died, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 20, 2020Penzone: Public safety remains MCSO’s top priority during virus outbreak
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone described how he and his department balance policing crimes and managing public health amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 202069-year-old man found dead near pool at home in Surprise
A 69-year-old man was found dead near a pool at a residence in Surprise, authorities said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020
AZDES disperses $355M in first week of coronavirus unemployment benefits
After a delayed launch, the Arizona Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program paid out over $355 million in claims in the first week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020With fire northeast of Phoenix under control, evacuation order lifted
With the wildfire burning northeast of Phoenix since Sunday night mostly contained, authorities lifted evacuation orders Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Crews successfully control brush fire in northeast Scottsdale
Crews successfully controlled a brush fire that ignited Tuesday morning in northeast Scottsdale and threatened several buildings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Arizona firefighters face social-distancing test in Cave Creek blaze
Firefighters battling a blaze north of Phoenix are facing their first big test in social distancing during a sizable assignment.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020
Arizona reports 18 new coronavirus deaths, pushing total above 700
The Arizona health department reported 18 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday morning and 396 additional cases of the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Joe Biden stays ahead of Donald Trump in new Arizona poll
Even after a visit to Arizona, President Donald Trump continues to trail Democrat Joe Biden in a poll of likely state voters released Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Chandler police arrest repeat sex offender for child sex trafficking
Chandler detectives arrested 24-year-old Travis Salmon for two counts of child sex trafficking and attempted sexual conduct with a minor.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Rage Against the Machine, Eagles among Arizona concerts rescheduled
Two of Arizona's most anticipated concert appearances of 2020 -- two shows each from the Eagles and Rage Against the Machine -- have been rescheduled for 2021.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 19, 2020Phoenix man sets world record for fastest 100-mile treadmill run
A new world record was set in Phoenix over the weekend when resident Zach Bitter completed a 100-mile run on a treadmill.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Silver Alert canceled after Arizona man with dementia found safe
Police in Surprise said an 81-year-old man who was the subject of a Silver Alert was found safe Monday evening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 20201,500-acre Cave Creek fire reaches 50% containment
The East Desert Fire burning near Cave Creek Regional Park spread to about 1,500 acres Monday, as firefighters worked to contain it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Creighton University Phoenix campus to add 2 health programs for 2021
Creighton University Phoenix will add two programs to its offerings at the health sciences campus starting in fall 2021, the school announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Arizona House to consider bill enticing unemployed to return to work
The Arizona House Majority Leader said Monday a bill will be under consideration that would entice available workers away from bloated unemployment benefits and back into the workforce.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 18, 2020Silver Alert canceled for 18-year-old Phoenix man with medical condition
Authorities issued a Silver Alert on Monday for an 18-year-old Phoenix man with a medical condition that may cause him to seem confused or disoriented.