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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2018The freeze is on: Get a free Slurpee on 7-Eleven Day
Clouds and humidity may keep the high heat at bay in Arizona on Wednesday, but it's 7-Eleven Day and a free small Slurpee could be just the reward for slogging through this week's monsoon storms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2018Fire closures at 4 national forests in Arizona to be lifted this week
Fire restrictions in place at four national forests in Arizona were being lifted this week after the onset of monsoon activity raised humidity levels enough to make for safer conditions.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 11, 2018Westbound US 60 closing for weekend from Loop 101 to I-10
Westbound U.S. 60 will be closed from Friday evening until Monday morning so crews can replace signs and restripe lanes between Loop 101 and Interstate 10 in Tempe.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Gov. Doug Ducey says calls to abolish ICE are ‘election year rallying cry’
Gov. Doug Ducey pushed back on his fellow politicians who have called to abolish the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, calling the move an "election year rallying cry."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Phoenix area hit with another round of dust storms Tuesday
Just one day after a massive monsoon engulfed the Valley in wind, rain and dust in the first major storm of the season, officials in Phoenix warned residents that another major weather event would take place on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Former NAZ Suns assistant found dead in Phoenix, posted farewell video
A former UCLA basketball player who once worked in the Suns' organization was found dead early Sunday in downtown Phoenix after posting an apparent farewell video online.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Democratic Arizona gubernatorial candidates to debate Tuesday night
The three Democratic candidates for Arizona governor -- Steve Farley, Kelly Fryer and David Garcia -- were scheduled to take part in a debate Tuesday night in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Arizona MMA fighter gets 7-year prison sentence for sexual assault
A former pro MMA fighter accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in Scottsdale was sentenced to seven years in prison Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018See spectacular images of enormous dust walls in Arizona
A Phoenix photographer captured spectacular images of giant walls of dust, known as haboobs, on Monday as monsoon storms wreaked havoc across Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Cardinals GM Steve Keim refused field sobriety tests before DUI arrest
Cardinals general manager Steve Keim refused to participate in several field sobriety tests, including a breath test, before he was arrested for suspicion of DUI on July 4.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jul 10, 2018
FOMO
Happy hour. Yoga in the park. Beach vacay. What are you missing? And what aren’t you?
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Analyst: McCain could resign to push Kavanaugh confirmation
Ailing Arizona Sen. John McCain may be willing to give up his seat if it would help Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed, a national political analyst said Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Phoenix Biltmore Fashion Park making changes, lining up tenants
Biltmore Fashion Park's transition from shopping mall to lifestyle center will feature new tenants and upgrades over the next three years.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 10, 2018Phoenix Zoo is hosting its ‘Winter in July’ event this weekend
The zoo will create a winter environment with snow-themed games and snacks for both the animals and patrons as snow machines will produce blizzard like conditions every hour for those who attend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018SRP initiates free ice distribution program following Valley storms
The Salt River Project has initiated its free ice distribution program after a severe thunderstorm made its way through the Valley Monday, leaving thousands without power.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018Arizonans react to Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court
Several political leaders from Arizona released statements shortly after President Donald Trump nominated nominated U.S. appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace retiring justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018Silver Alert canceled for previously missing 81-year-old man
A Silver Alert has been canceled after a previously missing 81-year-old man with dementia was found safe and returned to his family.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Jul 9, 2018Trump picks Brett Kavanaugh to replace Kennedy on Supreme Court
President Donald Trump announced Monday night he would nominate U.S. appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018Videos show severe thunderstorm making its way across the Valley
A strong storm system rolled through the Valley on Monday afternoon, prompting severe thunderstorm, dust and flash flood warnings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018Monday storms bring blowing dust, strong winds, rain to Valley
Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings were issued for Maricopa County as a storm system rolled through much of the Valley Monday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018Gov. Doug Ducey slightly behind Democrat David Garcia in new poll
A new poll shows Arizona’s gubernatorial race to be a tossup, with Democratic front-runner David Garcia holding an extremely slim edge over Republican incumbent Doug Ducey.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018Suspect down after officer-involved shooting in Phoenix
One suspect was down after an officer-involved shooting in Phoenix on Monday afternoon, authorities said. No officers were hurt during the incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018
Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl to guide Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Jon Kyl, who served three terms as a U.S. Senator from Arizona, will be deeply involved in the confirmation process of whomever President Donald Trump nominates to the Supreme Court.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 9, 2018K-9 units enlisted to sniff out drug smugglers and human traffickers
Two Arizona Department of Transportation K-9 units have been sniffing out drug smugglers and human traffickers at two ports of entry between states.