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SILENT WITNESS | May 14, 2018Phoenix police looking for suspect in Subway store robbery
Police are looking for a suspect who ordered a Subway sandwich, then threw a bank bag on the counter and demanded money when the employee rang up the order.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2018Weekend wrap-up: Biggest Arizona stories during Mother’s Day weekend
This Mother's Day weekend was a busy one, news-wise. Here are some of the biggest news stories that happened this weekend, both in Arizona and across the nation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2018White House official who mocked McCain’s health still employed
An official who reportedly mocked U.S. Sen. John McCain during an internal meeting last week still holds her position, the White House confirmed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2018Former Arizona senator enlisted by Facebook to examine alleged bias
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) was recently enlisted by Facebook to examine whether the social media site has a liberal bias.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2018Hornacek’s House of Golf opening a new store in Chandler
The successful Hornacek's House of Golf in Scottsdale is expanding to a new location in Chandler and is expected to open in October.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2018We’ll drink to that: American Craft Beer Week to celebrate local breweries
The 13th annual American Craft Beer Week kicks off on Monday, giving beer lovers across the nation the chance to celebrate their favorite small and independent craft breweries.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2018
21 percent of Phoenix millennials live at home due to high living costs
If you are a young adult who is still living at home, you are not alone: A recent study from Zillow found that 21 percent of millennials in the Phoenix area are still living at home.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 13, 2018How valuable is Arizona? Experts estimate cost of states in U.S.
24/7 Wall Street found the value of the 48 contiguous states by comparing the use of the land. Values ranged from $1,558 to $196,410 per acre.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2018Two men in stable condition after multi-vehicle Phoenix crash
Around 5:30 p.m., the department responded to the accident on 42nd Avenue and Camelback Road, the Phoenix Fire Department said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2018Phoenix makes Airbnb top 10 most hospitable cities list
The largest city in Arizona just added another notch to its credential belt by making Airbnb's list of top 10 most hospitable cities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2018Raytheon, the world’s largest missile producer, is expanding in Tucson
The world's largest missile maker, Raytheon Missile Systems, cut the ribbon on new facilities in Tucson, Ariz. that are expected to house some 2,000 new employees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 12, 2018Arizona group aims to give free meals to more low-income students
An organization in Arizona is working to expand a free breakfast and lunch program to students at more than 140 school districts across the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018ADOT turns to wildlife center to save owls from construction
The Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) will add 22 miles to the Valley's highway system, but it's taking away the homes of burrowing owls. That's why the Wild at Heart wildlife rehabilitation center came to the rescue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Phoenix man sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing friend to death
A Phoenix man was sentenced to more than 35 years in prison on Friday for the murder of his longtime friend, who was found dead in 2015 after being stabbed more than 70 times.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Arizona’s volcanoes have potential to erupt, but don’t be afraid
Not only does Arizona have volcanoes, but it's likely that some day the state will see eruptions similar to what Hawaii has been experiencing. But a Flagstaff volcanologist says not to worry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Airman at Phoenix-area base charged with second-degree murder of his baby
An airman at Luke Air Force near Phoenix has been arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of his infant son, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Arizona woman indicted for trying to lure teen for sex via Xbox
Lisa Corn, 33, is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly sending pornographic pictures of herself to a 14-year-old boy and attempting to lure him into a sexual relationship. She first met the teen while playing online Xbox games.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Phoenix-area school district warns staff against wearing Red for Ed shirts
Teachers in a Phoenix-area school district have been warned they could be fined if they wear Red for Ed or Save our Schools T-shirts to work, citing rules against political advocacy on campuses.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | May 11, 2018Teen suspect detained, 1 injured in shooting at California high school
Authorities said a teen suspect was in custody after shooting a fellow student in the arm Friday morning at a Los Angeles-area high school.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Arizona arts groups awarded $1.2 million in federal grants
Twelve arts organizations across Arizona recently received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts that totaled more than $1 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 11, 2018Portions of Loop 202 in Phoenix area to be closed during May 11 weekend
Two different sections of one Phoenix-area highway will be closed overnight during the weekend of May 11, according to The Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2018Mormon church announces closure date of Mesa Temple for renovation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a date that a temple in Mesa, Arizona, will close for "major renovations."
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2018Southern Arizona park to receive $4M upgrade to stay open overnight
Oracle State Park will officially undergo a $4 million renovation that would allow the park to stay open overnight and help keep it economically sustainable.
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ARIZONA NEWS | May 10, 2018White House official reportedly mocks McCain’s brain cancer diagnosis
A White House official allegedly mocked U.S. Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) brain cancer diagnosis at an internal meeting on Thursday, The Hill reported.