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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2017Arizona’s first sea lion born at West Valley zoo
The Wildlife World Zoo Aquarium & Safari Park welcomed the state's first baby sea lion to its family and visitors can now get a first-hand look at the pup.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2017Arizona congressman blasts ‘culture warrior’ Chief of Staff John Kelly
Rep. Ruben Gallego blasted White House Chief of Staff John Kelly on Wednesday, calling the retired Marine general a traditionalist who has taken his new role by storm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 2, 2017Flake takes on President Donald Trump over immigration comments
Sen. Jeff Flake took on Donald Trump over the president's comments that advocated for comprehensive immigration reform after the New York City terror incident.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Phoenix City Council votes to support law that would ban bump stocks
The Phoenix City Council voted to support future legislation Wednesday that would ban the sale of bump stocks, a month after the Las Vegas shooting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Phoenix street closed after pedestrian struck by vehicle dies
A male pedestrian was killed near 7th Street and Jones Avenue in Phoenix after a vehicle struck him on Wednesday night.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 1, 2017Watch as speeders from ‘Star Wars’ cruise through New York City
YouTube personality Jesse Wellens built replicas of speeders flown in a classic "Star Wars" film, mounted them on bikes and drove them around New York City.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017McCain calls for new regulations amid Russian political influence
In the wake of Russian influence during the presidential election, Sen. John McCain has called for new regulations for the purchase of online political ads.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Top Clicks of October 2017
October's headlines on our site were dominated by our coverage of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Nearly 400 employees to be laid off from UnitedHealthcare in Phoenix
Nearly 400 people will be laid off from UnitedHealthcare in Phoenix starting on Thursday, according to a company spokesperson.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Maricopa County elections head apologizes for vulgar Facebook post
The Maricopa County elections chief has issued an apology for insulting a constituent who complained about a voting ballot on Facebook.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Terror charges filed in New York City truck attack
Prosecutors filed terrorism charges Wednesday against a man suspected of driving a truck down a New York City bike path and killing eight people.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Nearly two dozen inmates go on hunger strike in Maricopa County jails
Nearly two dozen inmates in Maricopa County jails have gone on a hunger strike in an effort to get better food behind bars, Sheriff Paul Penzone said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017New app geared to steer Arizona motorists out of trouble
ADOT has announced it has launched a free app, called ADOT Alerts, designed to send drivers notifications of crashes and other road hazards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport removes 3 padded benches due to bedbugs
Several padded benches near a security checkpoint in the largest terminal of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport have been removed due to bedbugs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017McCain pushes for NYC terror suspect to be interrogated as enemy soldier
U.S. Sen. John McCain has advocated for the suspect in a deadly terror incident in New York City to be held and interrogated as an enemy soldier.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Sen. Rand Paul endorses Dr. Kelli Ward’s Arizona run for Senate
The upcoming Republican primary is still months away, but that didn't stop Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) from endorsing Dr. Kelli Ward's Senate run on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Nov 1, 2017Phoenix still in the running but down the list for Amazon HQ2
Two reports suggest the new Amazon headquarters, HQ2, will be built in Washington D.C., not Phoenix when the company decides on a location.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Nov 1, 2017November skies offer a rich harvest of events to view
With great weather returning to Arizona, there is a wealth of objects that we can look forward to in our November skies, including the Leonids!
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2017Flake again defends newly-confirmed appellate judge amid criticism
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said Monday that a judge nominated to an appellate court should be evaluated based on her career, not her religious beliefs.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Oct 31, 2017Mean streak: Celebrate Halloween with some scary prank videos
Celebrate Halloween with a few of the funniest scare prank videos from the past year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2017Phoenix Suns hotel just blocks from New York City attack
The Phoenix Suns were staying just blocks from the area where a man allegedly drove down a protected bike lane and slammed into cyclists, killing eight.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2017I-17 reopens after Phoenix police closed freeway for hostage situation
Phoenix police reopened the I-17 near Peoria Avenue after closing the freeway because of a hostage situation at a nearby hotel Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2017Arizona commuters should expect heavy afternoon traffic on Halloween
Arizona drivers heading home Tuesday afternoon should plan ahead for heavy traffic and roads lined with Halloween trick-or-treaters, officials said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 31, 2017Apple Maps update includes public transit directions in Phoenix
Thanks to Apple Maps' new update, including public transit information, it's a whole easier to find the best means of transportation for your day.