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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2017Olivia Newton-John makes her return to the Valley
It's going to be "An Evening with Olivia Newton-John" when she takes the stage in Arizona Saturday night at Talking Stick Resort.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 1, 2017Reuters ranks ASU 85th for innovation, far from the top spot
Reuters released its top 100 list of the world's most innovative universities, and Arizona State University is 85th, making the rankings for the first time.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2017Grand Canyon National Park to begin seasonal closures
Park officials announced that North Rim operations will begin closing down as part of its seasonal shutdown process on Sunday, Oct. 15.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2017Mesa police locate missing 8-year-old girl Leilani Miller
The Mesa Police Department announced it has located Leilani Miller Saturday after the 8-year-old girl went missing Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2017Arizonans who graduate college earn 82% more versus high school grads
Arizona residents who obtain an undergraduate degree earn a median wage that is 82 percent more than individuals with a high school diploma, according to new data from the Arizona Board of Regents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2017Flake calling on US Supreme Court to overturn prisoners’ restraints ruling
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court's ruling that involved prisoners' rights in courtrooms, his office announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 30, 2017Arizona Snowbowl is first US ski resort to begin making snow this year
Arizona Snowbowl began making snow for the upcoming season this week, making it the first resort in the U.S. to start creating the white stuff this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Arizona National Guard to travel to Puerto Rico for hurricane relief efforts
Several members from the Arizona National Guard traveled to Puerto Rico on Friday to help with cleanup and relief efforts from Hurricane Maria.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Arizona congressman: Trump leading way in officials’ abuse of tax dollars
An Arizona congressman said Friday that members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet abusing taxpayer money are following the president's lead.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Arizona DPS trooper injured in crash that may involve carjacking suspect
An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper was injured in a multi-car crash on Friday that may have involved a suspect in a carjacking from earlier in the day.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Total construction costs for ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium top $300M
The Arizona Board of Regents approved the third and final phase of construction on Sun Devil Stadium, bringing the total cost to more than $300 million.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Arizona group offering free help for DACA recipients before renewal date
The deadline for DACA renewals is around the corner and one Arizona group is offering free assistance to help DREAMers fill out their applications.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Regents approve construction of honors college complex in Tucson
The University of Arizona will start construction on a $137 million honors college complex at the end of this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Off-duty Phoenix police officer leaves gun in high school bathroom
An off-duty Phoenix police officer left a handgun inside of a high school bathroom on Friday, police said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Phoenix native, radio host announces bid for Sinema’s congressional seat
One day after U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema announced she will run for Senate, a radio host from Phoenix announced his bid for the congresswoman's seat.
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UNITED STATES NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Health Secretary Tom Price resigns amid scandal over private flights
Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price officially resigned on Friday, the White House announced in a statement.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Arpaio plans to continue investigation into Obama birth certificate
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he planned to continue his investigation into former President Barack Obama's birth certificate.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Red-light runner killed in wreck near northwest Phoenix
One person died and three others were hospitalized in serious condition after a driver ran a red light at a West Valley intersection.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Best Phoenix places for a coffee on National Coffee Day
Friday is a big day for all of us who need caffeine to start our day -- it's National Coffee Day! Here are some of Phoenix's best coffee joints.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Arizona native, lawyer Mark Gordon to run for secretary of state
A behind-the-scenes force in state and national politics is stepping front and center. Mark Robert Gordon has filed to run for Arizona secretary of state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Officials seize 16 neglected animals from New River youth rehab facility
More than a dozen neglected animals from a youth rehabilitation facility in New River were seized by Maricopa County officials, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Arizona man arrested after officers discover $10K drug operation in home
Officers in an eastern Arizona city arrested a man who was found to be running a $10,000 drug lab out of his home, the Pinal County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017McCain introduces bill that could allow Puerto Rico to accept foreign aid
Sen. John McCain introduced a bill on Thursday that would permanently exempt Puerto Rico from an act that prevents the island from accepting foreign aid.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 29, 2017Gold star: Five Arizona schools awarded federal Blue Ribbon Award
Five Arizona schools were given the National Blue Ribbon Award, a prestigious award from the U.S. Department of Education, it was announced Thursday.