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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Anti-abortion legislation introduced in Arizona as many rally to protect rights
Arizona Republicans introduced legislation this week that would put $7.5 million toward a "family health pilot program" that seeks to "support childbirth as an alternative to abortion," among other goals.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Phoenix Fan Fusion times, star guests, and other things to know
Here are the times, location and guests - including Jeff Goldblum and Elijah Wood - for Memorial Day Weekend's Phoenix Fan Fusion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Phoenix man, 20, accused of getting 11-year-old girl pregnant
A 20-year-old Phoenix man was arrested last week for allegedly getting an 11-year-old girl pregnant, according to court documents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Arizona’s Sinema, McSally introduce legislation to help fight Valley fever
Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally were among the representatives to introduce legislation aiming to eliminate Valley fever.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Arizona moves primary election to early August starting in 2020
Arizona voters will be heading to the polls for next year's primary earlier than usual, after Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019No more late fines at Maricopa County Library District locations
Late fees are a thing of the past at the Maricopa County Library District. In waiving fees, the library is confident fewer people will be afraid to return.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Heavy snow south of Flagstaff; I-40 westbound closed due to crash
As heavy snow fell in the Flagstaff area Thursday, Interstate 40 westbound was closed for several hours due to a crash and drivers were urged to slow down.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Health of Arizona seniors falls near middle of United States rankings
See the positives and negatives of the health of Arizona seniors and how it compares to the other 49 states in the country.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019I-10 restriction, I-17 ramp closure planned for Thursday night
A section of Interstate 10 will be narrowed and an Interstate 17 ramp will be closed Thursday night, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Phoenix firefighter who died of occupational cancer to be laid to rest
A Phoenix firefighter who died over the weekend will be laid to rest on Thursday, and part of a major freeway will be restricted for his procession.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Churroholic opens 2nd Arizona location in Tempe Marketplace
Churroholic, a Spanish-inspired dessert and coffee shop, opened Tuesday at Tempe Marketplace near Rio Salado Parkway and McClintock Drive.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Crayola Experience to open Thursday in Chandler Fashion Center
The 20,000-square-foot Crayola Experience is set to open in Chandler Fashion Center on Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 23, 2019Mesa foster parent accused of molesting 4 of his adopted daughters
A Mesa father who worked with a nonprofit to promote foster care was arrested earlier this month for molesting four of his adopted daughters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2019
Hacienda victim may have been pregnant before, legal claim says
The incapacitated woman who gave birth in December after being raped at a Phoenix long-term care facility may have been pregnant before, according to a legal claim.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2019Former Arizona congressman seeks Trump pardon in corruption case
A former U.S. representative from Arizona who was convicted in 2013 of extortion and racketeering is reportedly seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2019Phoenix City Council ordinance repeal could grease wheels for e-scooters
With no takers for the Phoenix City Council dockless bike program, the ordinance was recently revoked, possibly to make way for electric scooters.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2019Arizona congressman honors missing children with resolution
An Arizona lawmaker introduced a resolution Wednesday to recognize the anniversary of a nationally commemorated holiday that honors missing children.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2019Guardado, Garcia leading in Phoenix City Council special election
Betty Guardado in District 5 and Carlos Garcia in District 8 were leading their opponents in Tuesday's special election for Phoenix City Council seats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 22, 2019Gov. Ducey signs bill regulating short-term rental properties in Arizona
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday that adds limits to how short-term rentals can operate in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2019Arizona man sentenced to 12 years for possessing child pornography
A metro Phoenix man has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars after he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2019Dressbarn to close all US stores, including 9 in Arizona
Women's fashion retailer Dressbarn on Monday announced plans to close all of its 650 stores in the U.S., including nine in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2019Mac and Gaydos take raw eggs on the head for Crack Cancer challenge
After being called out by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, KTAR News' Mac Watson and Larry Gaydos took part in the Crack Cancer challenge.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2019Poll: Majority of Arizonans, even Republicans, believe in climate change
Regardless of political affiliation or age, a majority of Arizonans believe climate change is occurring, according to a new poll.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 21, 2019More than 200 families on Navajo Nation in Arizona get power
Hundreds of Native American families on the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona now have electricity for the first time.