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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 20198 dogs adopted from Mesa shelter, avoid being euthanized
Eight dogs who needed to be adopted from a Mesa shelter by the end of Thursday to avoid being euthanized all have new homes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2019Arizona Democrats celebrate Supreme Court decision on census question
Arizona Democrats celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Thursday to put a hold on the Trump administration’s effort to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2019Waymo, Lyft partnership to offer self-driving rides in Phoenix area debuts
A partnership between autonomous vehicle company Waymo and ride-sharing company Lyft launched in the Phoenix area Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2019Arizona rideshare driver charged with sexual assault of passenger
Police in a city just outside of Phoenix have arrested a rideshare driver on charges of sexual assault and kidnapping of a female passenger in his car, according to records.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 27, 2019Scottsdale, Mesa among Allstate’s top 20 safest driving cities
Two Arizona cities -- Scottsdale and Mesa -- made the top 20 of an insurance company's list of the safest driving cities for 2019.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Castro mentions 14-year-old boy killed by Tempe police during debate
Candidate Julian Castro referenced a 14-year-old boy shot and killed by a Tempe police officer earlier this year as part of response about police violence.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Chandler signs up city workers for Waymo pilot program
Chandler and self-driving vehicle developer Waymo have taken their relationship to the next level, committing to a yearlong program involving dozens of city employees and the ride-hailing service.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Arizona DPS to give 7,500 flyers about new law to distracted drivers
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers will soon begin handing out flyers to those pulled over in violation of the state's new distracted driving law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Report gives new details about crash that killed Valley police officer
A report released by the Arizona Department of Public Safety on Wednesday gives new details about the January crash that killed a Valley police officer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Woman arrested after 6 dead dogs found in Phoenix home, police say
Police said a woman was arrested this week after they found six dead dogs and nine malnourished dogs in her Phoenix home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Rep. David Schweikert is confident House ethics probe nearing end
It's been nearly a year since a House Ethics panel subcommittee launched an investigation into U.S. Rep. David Schweikert and his former chief of staff over possible misuse of funds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Interviews set for Arizona Supreme Court, Court of Appeals vacancies
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is among nine candidates who remain under consideration for an Arizona Supreme Court opening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Custom apparel store Indochino relocates to Scottsdale Fashion Square
Vancouver, Canada-based Indochino relocated its only Arizona store on Tuesday from Scottsdale Quarter to Scottsdale Fashion Square.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Arizona State Fair announces Chase Rice as first musical guest
There are still more than 100 days until the Arizona State Fair returns, but its first musical guest was announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2019Arizona Gov. Ducey hopes to keep Hacienda patients from relocating
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is hoping a swift solution to ongoing problems at Hacienda HealthCare will allow the facility to remain open.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Woodbury Fire passes Willow to become state’s 5th largest fire
The Woodbury Fire burning east of Phoenix grew to more than 120,000 acres on Tuesday evening, becoming the fifth-largest fire in Arizona history.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Bayless Healthcare to open South Mountain clinic expansion
Bayless Integrated Healthcare announced plans last week to open its 6,000-square-foot South Mountain clinic expansion next month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019President Trump endorses McSally for 2020 Senate race
President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Republican Sen. Martha McSally, who is seeking a second term in the 2020 election.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Woman with Arizona ties to become White House press secretary
Melania Trump's spokeswoman, who has Arizona ties, will replace Sarah Sanders as the White House press secretary, the first lady announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Restrictions lifted, evacuees near Woodbury Fire can return home
Evacuees who have been displaced by the Woodbury Fire received good news late Tuesday morning: They can go home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Phoenix Police say officer in body cavity search claim already punished
Police in Phoenix said the officer who conducted a body search of woman that has led to a $12.5 million claim was suspended months ago after an internal investigation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Firefighters gain ground on Woodbury Fire as it nears 116,000 acres
Crews battling the Woodbury Fire are gaining the upper hand, slowing the spread and increasing containment to nearly 50% going into Tuesday, giving evacuees hope of returning home soon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Ariana Grande to make additional tour stop in Phoenix
The pop star announced last week that Phoenix would be among the cities to receive an additional tour date as part of her ongoing Sweetener World Tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2019Glendale Police joins Neighbors app by Ring for real-time safety
The Glendale Police Department is the latest metropolitan area agency to join the Neighbors app by Ring to collaborate with residents for real-time safety.