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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Arizona reports 24 more coronavirus deaths, 238 additional cases
Arizona health officials reported 24 new coronavirus deaths Thursday morning with 238 additional positive tests.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020Subject of East Valley Silver Alert found dead of apparent bike crash
The subject of an East Valley Silver Alert was found dead Wednesday, apparently having crashed on his mountain bike, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 7, 2020ASU economist calls for 2-pronged strategy to overcome virus outbreak
Dennis L. Hoffman believes that sequestering at-risk populations and embracing herd immunity are both crucial for Arizona's recovery.
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UNCATEGORIZED | May 6, 2020A look at the meaning behind the full moons in 2020
The full moon in May is called the Flower Moon because flowers dot the landscape in most regions of the United States this time of year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Arizona retail analyst says in-store experience is ‘not going to be fun’
While retail stores will be allowed to reopen across the state on Friday, one Phoenix-area retail analyst says that "it's not going to be fun."
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Maricopa County considers new model for August primary amid coronavirus
With the August primary election coming up, Maricopa County is looking at alternatives for voters, including ramping up mail-in ballots.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020
Arizona reports more than 30 coronavirus deaths for 2nd day in row
With Arizona days away from letting some businesses reopen, the state reported more than 30 coronavirus deaths for the second consecutive day Wednesday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020
2 kids rescued from scene of Phoenix murder-suicide, police say
A suspect allegedly fatally shot a woman and barricaded himself inside a Phoenix apartment Tuesday night before taking his own life, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Arcadia High School senior wins Valley Metro wrap design contest
An Arcadia High School student will soon have her artwork portrayed across the Valley on a Valley Metro bus and light rail train for a full year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 6, 2020Recreational shooting ban in Arizona national forests starts Wednesday
The National Forest Service is prohibiting the use of recreational shooting in three national forests in an effort to minimize fire risk.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Amber Alert teen boy has been found safe in Phoenix
A 16-year-old Arizona boy who went missing Tuesday has been found safe in Phoenix, canceling an Amber Alert.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020
Phoenix media groups sue Arizona over nursing home COVID-19 records
A group of Phoenix-area media organizations sued the state of Arizona for records detailing coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Border Patrol agents intercept 2 drones carrying narcotics in Arizona
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents recovered two drones used for delivering narcotics over the Mexico border last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020KTAR News wins 3 awards, including 1 first-place finish, at AP awards
The KTAR Newsroom collected three awards, including one first-place finish, from the Associated Press Television and Radio Association, it was announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020With Phoenix temperatures soaring to 107 this week, heat warning issued
The Phoenix area is heading back to the 100s this week, with an excessive heat warning going into effect Wednesday-Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Trump signs proclamation in Arizona against Native American violence
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Tuesday in Arizona that aims to bring awareness to ongoing violence in Native American communities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020
President Trump spends day in Phoenix, tours plant making masks
President Donald Trump spent Tuesday in Phoenix to discuss Native American affairs and visit an aerospace facility that started making protective equipment for health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Show the love during Teacher Appreciation Week in Arizona
As schools across Arizona and the country closed down because of coronavirus, educators thought of their students. Teacher Appreciation Week is a good time to think of the educators.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Gallego: More flexibility needed for frontline worker pay during COVID-19
While the state has received some funding from the federal government to aid its first responders, Gallego believes more can be done for first responders.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020
Arizona’s coronavirus death count climbs by 33 to 395
The Arizona health department reported 33 new deaths from coronavirus Tuesday morning, a day after the state reported zero fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020Here’s what we know about President Trump’s trip to Arizona on Tuesday
In his first major trip since the spread of COVID-19 became a national crisis, President Donald Trump is coming to Arizona on Tuesday. Here's what we know about the visit.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 20201 killed, 2 hurt in fiery truck rollover on Phoenix freeway
One person was killed and two others were seriously injured Monday when an armored truck rolled over on a Phoenix freeway and began to burn.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020
Task force talks reopening plan for Arizona schools after COVID-19 closure
The task force will meet to determine procedures and what is needed to safely reopen Arizona schools after closing to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 5, 2020
Here’s how Phoenix Zoo’s Fernando the sloth became star fundraiser
In a world turned upside-down, perhaps it’s only appropriate that the Phoenix Zoo’s newest star fundraiser is a sloth named Fernando.