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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2017Nearly 200 possible opioid overdoses reported in Arizona last week
Arizona health officials reported nearly 200 suspected opioid-related overdoses in the last week, according to the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2017Arizona monsoon still at least a week away as heat lingers
Extreme heat typically precedes the Arizona monsoon, but the National Weather Service said Monday it appears storms are still at least a week away.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2017Joe Arpaio’s request for trial by jury is rejected by high court
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's request for trial by jury as a criminal-contempt case against him begins Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2017Thrillist names Arizona Biltmore the most iconic hotel in the state
The Arizona Biltmore was named by Thrillist as the most iconic hotel in the state.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 26, 2017
Unique all-female mariachi band coming to Phoenix
A unique all-female mariachi band is coming to the Valley this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2017Phoenix metro area sees increase in car thefts from a year ago
The number of car thefts in 2016 in the Phoenix metro area is up from the previous year, according to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2017Anyone can beat the heat on a budget with these clever tips for cooling down
There are some clever ways to beat the heat without a pool or a big budget and that's very useful in the Valley this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 25, 2017Magazine calls Mexican eatery the “best 24-hour restaurant” in Arizona
A restaurant in Tucson was Arizona's representative on Cosmopolitan's list of "the best 24-hour restaurant in your state."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2017Forbes has the richest person in Arizona worth over $5 billion
The richest person in all of Arizona, according to Forbes, is Bruce Halle. As of Saturday, he is worth $5.8 billion thanks to Discount Tire.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2017Sky Harbor’s Sky Train gets approval for $100 million extension
The city of Phoenix has approved a project to extend the Sky Train at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for nearly $100 million, according to KJZZ.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2017Interstate 10 reopens in eastern Arizona after blowing dust causes closure
The Interstate 10 near the Arizona-New Mexico border has reopened after closing due to blowing dust, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 24, 2017Arizona congresswoman hopes VA bill is start to bipartisan work in DC
An Arizona congresswoman is hoping a bill to make changes to the nation's VA is the first step toward more bipartisan work in Washington, D.C.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Sen. Jeff Flake calls for ‘zero tolerance’ of illegal border crossing
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) advocated for the restoration of a "zero tolerance" approach to illegal border crossings as part of Operation Streamline.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Ducey declares state of emergency as wildfires burn in Arizona
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon so his state could send more resources to battle a number of wildfires.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Arizona congresswoman praises bill that will bring changes to VA
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema praised a bill designed to bring about changes at the VA, including protecting whistleblowers, that was signed by Trump on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Almost there: Arizona in the homestretch of brutal heat wave
Arizona is just days away from escaping a brutal heat wave that has sent afternoon temperatures as high as 119 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017McCain: Report shows Obama wasn’t tough enough on Russia
Sen. John McCain said a Washington Post report proved Barack Obama failed to crack down on Russia after learning it was interfering with U.S. elections.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Interstates 10, 17 among Phoenix freeways to have weekend closures
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced multiple freeway closures in the Phoenix area for the upcoming weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Joe Arpaio criminal contempt trial set to get underway next week in Phoenix
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was scheduled to appear in a Phoenix court next week when his criminal contempt-of-court trial begins.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Arizona man successfully bakes cookies in hot car during heatwave
Though a June heatwave has brought blistering hot temperatures to the Phoenix area, some are taking advantage of the heat for baking purposes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017Animal expert handles black widow spider on video
The on-camera host of a YouTube channel called "Brave Wilderness" went outside his Tucson home and willingly handled a black widow spider in his hands.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 23, 2017YouTube TV expanding to new markets, including Phoenix
YouTube announced Thursday that its live television streaming service, YouTube TV, will be available in the Phoenix market "in a couple of weeks."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2017Arizona AG warns of air conditioning scams during record heat
The attorney general's office is warning Arizona residents to keep an eye out for air conditioning repair scams as the state endures record temperatures.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 22, 2017Freeways re-open after brush fire torches 1,200 acres in north Phoenix
Crews are battling a rapidly growing brush fire along the Loop 303 freeway in north Phoenix that began around 12:45 p.m. Thursday west of Interstate 17.