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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2018Using a space heater or fireplace this winter? Here are some safety tips
After a summer of seemingly unending desert heat, it's now chilly enough to fire up your heater. Before you plug it in, though, you should take some time to review safety precautions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2018Bank of America in Phoenix evacuated after suspicious substance found
Phoenix Fire evacuated a Bank of America corporate office Friday afternoon after a suspicious substance was found in the mailroom.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2018ADOT: Highway construction closures will be limited through holidays
Holiday travelers, rejoice! Highway closures for construction and maintenance will be limited through the end of the year, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2018Man rescued after Thanksgiving hike mishap on South Mountain
A Thanksgiving hike went awry Thursday when a man became pinned between two boulders on South Mountain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2018Merry Main Street festival opens in downtown Mesa
Downtown Mesa is transforming into a winter wonderland during the Merry Main Street festival. The event kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2018Holiday shopping can be fun, but don’t blow the bank on gift purchases
Getting into the holiday spirit is easy for some with visions of family, food and presents; others are blinded by visions of dollar signs sinking down the drain.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 23, 2018Alzheimer’s research funding reaches $1.9B, experts say it’s still not enough
Federal research funds that could prevent or lead to the cure for Alzheimer’s disease have reached $1.9 billion annually but still lag far behind research money for cancer and HIV/AIDS, experts said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2018Study: Phoenix lands in top 20 for metropolitan retirement areas
The sunshine, thriving job market and retirement areas in Phoenix make it one of the most desirable places to retire, according to a study.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 22, 2018Border officers save Arizona woman’s choking baby, man who overdosed
PHOENIX -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were credited with saving two lives last week, the agency…
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Phoenix animal shelter has volunteer camps on Thanksgiving, Black Friday
The Arizona Animal Welfare League, a Phoenix no-kill animal shelter, is offering junior and family volunteer camps on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Phoenix’s UMOM homeless shelter receives $5M gift from Bezos fund
UMOM New Day Centers, a Phoenix shelter that serves homeless families, received a transformative gift just in time for the holiday season: $5 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Thanksgiving comes early for adorable monkeys at Phoenix Zoo
Thanksgiving "dinner" was served early at the the Phoenix Zoo's Monkey Village, giving squirrel monkeys a chance to join in on the holiday fun.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Salvation Army to host Thanksgiving dinner at Phoenix Convention Center
The Salvation Army will host a free dinner on Thanksgiving Day for Phoenix-area residents in need of a warm meal, shelter or other services.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018City of Surprise picks longtime councilman as new mayor
The West Valley suburb of Surprise turned to a familiar face, longtime Councilman Skip Hall, to serve as mayor for the next two years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Thanksgiving forecast calls for chilly mornings, pleasant days in Valley
Pull on your favorite Christmas sweater if you’re going out early over Thanksgiving weekend in the Valley, but you might end up tying it around your waist.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Cindy McCain may never get over Trump insults of her husband
Cindy McCain, widow of Arizona Sen. John McCain, said she may never get over President Donald Trump's insults of her husband's war record made three years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018American Airlines’ computer system up at Sky Harbor after short crash
As Arizonans flooded Phoenix's largest airport on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, some travelers saw some hiccups with a major airline's computer system.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Arizona crews to help restore power to Camp Fire survivors in California
More than a dozen people with an Arizona public utility will head to Northern California to help restore power to the residents affected by the Camp Fire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018$6.5M safety project completed on Arizona highway after year of work
Drivers heading east out of Phoenix toward Roosevelt Dam will have a smooth ride on the highway now that a yearlong, $6.5 million road project has been completed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018West Valley police department mourning death of retired, heroic K9
The Buckeye Police Department is mourning the death of Ivan, a retired K9 unit known for his heroism. The Belgian Malinois was 14.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018New development bringing ‘live, work and play environment’ to Mesa
A new mixed-use development called Gallery Park -- with office space, two hotels, luxury apartments, restaurants and retail -- is coming to Mesa.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Arizona drivers can get home for Thanksgiving with AAA’s Tipsy Tow
Thanksgiving is just one day away, and Arizona drivers who toast a little too much to what they are thankful for can get a free tow home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 21, 2018Jake’s Unlimited in Mesa named top family entertainment center in world
Jake’s Unlimited in Mesa was named the world’s top family entertainment center for 2018 by a global industry trade association.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 20, 2018Arizona group’s report shows many toys could be harmful to children
According to Arizona Public Interest Research Group, slime, balloons and makeup are just some of the potentially dangerous toys on the market.