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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Even after election, Sinema resisted backing Schumer for Senate leader
Kyrsten Sinema continued to resist fully backing New York Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday, even after he was re-elected as Senate minority leader.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Arizona Christian University relocating from Phoenix to Glendale
Arizona Christian University announced Wednesday it was moving from Phoenix into a Glendale campus that formerly housed an Arizona State University business college.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Waymo close to debuting paid driverless car service in Phoenix area
Waymo's paid driverless car service will likely make its debut in metro Phoenix within the next two months, a company official said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Arizona aerospace company plans commercial rocket launch for 2019
Tucson-based Vector Launch has told the government it has planned a launch to test its orbital rocket for the first time next spring.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Arizona schools chief says student safety goes beyond armed officers
Kathy Hoffman, Arizona's newly elected superintendent of public instruction, said she believes keeping students safe goes beyond having armed officers present in schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Multiple people injured in school bus rollover crash in West Valley
Eight people, including six children, suffered minor injuries after a school bus was involved in a rollover crash in the West Valley on Wednesday morning.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 14, 2018‘Stop Phx Police Violence’ banner removed from Phoenix overpass
A banner reading "STOP PHX POLICE VIOLENCE" on an overpass over State Route 51 in Phoenix turned some heads during rush hour on Wednesday, but it was quickly taken down.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake calls troops’ border deployment a ‘stunt’
Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said deploying troops to the U.S. border with Mexico to await a caravan of migrants was a "stunt" and he would tell soldiers who asked why they were there that they shouldn't be.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Arizona wildlife officials bring bighorn sheep back to historic habitats
Arizona's Game and Fish Department have released 60 bighorn sheep to re-establish the animal to two historic state habitats.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 14, 2018Study: Phoenix second-best spot for retirees with wanderlust
If you're a retiree looking to travel on a responsible budget, Phoenix is the place for you. Smart Advisor ranked Phoenix as the second-best city for retirees with wanderlust, losing out to only Las Vegas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Penzone: Campaigns should focus on what candidates stand for
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone won't endorse any political candidates, but he will endorse a certain campaign style. Penzone told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Mac & Gaydos on Tuesday he'd like to see more candidates campaign on their personal merits rather than their opponent's misgivings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Hobbs maintains lead in secretary of state race as counting continues
There was little change Tuesday in the last major statewide race yet to be called in Arizona, as Democrat Katie Hobbs maintained her lead over Republican Steve Gaynor in the secretary of state contest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Phoenix man sentenced for $1.1M cryptocurrency fraud
A Phoenix man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for misappropriating $1.1 million in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018
Police fatally shoot suspect after car chase from Phoenix to Glendale
An armed robbery suspect was shot and killed by Phoenix Police after a car chase across town that ended in Glendale on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Suns to welcome 40 millionth Talking Stick Resort Arena guest Wednesday
One lucky fan at Wednesday's Suns-Spurs game will be feted as the 40 millionth guest to attend an event at the downtown Phoenix venue now known as Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Arizona schools chief says she will address teacher shortage, workload
Kathy Hoffman, Arizona's new superintendent of public instruction, won't be in office until January, but she is already making a list of what she will address once she gets there.
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GENERAL NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Grab the popcorn: ‘Toy Story 4’ teaser trailer drops ahead of June premiere
The beloved Disney-Pixar series "Toy Story" will return to the big screen next year, it was announced this week. That's right, "Toy Story 4" will premiere on June 21.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Illumination light show returns to Phoenix, adds Tempe location
The Illumination: Symphony of Light drive-thru holiday light show is returning to north Phoenix, where it debuted last year, and a second location in the East Valley has been added for 2018.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018McSally campaign CEO: ‘Purposeful misconduct’ in Senate race
Shortly after the Senate race was called, Martha McSally's campaign CEO Jim Bognet took to Twitter to highlight the "multiple instances of electoral irregularities in Arizona."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018McSally’s concession video starts online rush of support, dismay
Senate hopeful Martha McSally's Twitter speech conceding the race to Kyrsten Sinema has been lighting up social media, with comments applauding her civility and others upset with her decision.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Meghan McCain ‘touched’ that Sinema used father in acceptance speech
Meghan McCain, the daughter of Sen. John McCain, said she was honored that Arizona's newly elected senator, Kyrsten Sinema, used her late father in her acceptance speech.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Silver Alert canceled after ailing 85-year-old Surprise man found safe
A Silver Alert has been canceled after an 85-year-old man who was last seen at his Phoenix-area home early Tuesday was found safe shortly after.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Kyrsten Sinema returns to DC for Senate job after defeating McSally
Kyrsten Sinema returned to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday -- but under a new title. The Senator-elect tweeted she was back in the nation's capital to attend "Senate school."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 13, 2018Sen. Flake congratulates Sinema, praises McSally in race to replace him
Outgoing Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona sent out words of support to both his Democratic successor and the woman she defeated after a long-delayed winner was finally determined Monday.