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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2017McCain puts Trump’s deputy defense secretary pick on notice in hearing
Sen. John McCain could be the biggest roadblock for the confirmation of Patrick Shanahan, President Donald Trump's pick for deputy secretary of defense.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2017Allegiant Airlines adding eight new routes from Mesa airport
Travelers departing from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will soon have eight new destinations to fly to, Allegiant Airlines announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2017Ben Carson worries patriotism has taken ‘back seat’ to politics
A ranking member of the White House Administration said national politics had to find a way out of its usual degree of party rancor to protect its citizens and move forward.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 20176 killed in dust storm wreck on Interstate 10 near Arizona
Authorities said six people, including an infant from Phoenix, died in a dusty multivehicle wreck on Interstate 10 near the Arizona-New Mexico border.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2017Tesla gets approval to have Arizona car dealerships
Tesla Motors, the maker of the luxury hybrid cars founded by Elon Musk, has received approval to sell cars in Arizona after winning its court battle.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 20, 2017Arizona town names that inspire cool thoughts amid heat wave
In the middle of the heat wave hitting Arizona, we're searching for anything that can keep us cool, including some town names that inspire cooler thoughts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Officials approve $26 million in spending in profiling case
Officials gave approval to $26 million in spending to cover the costs of a racial profiling lawsuit that discredited Sheriff Arpaio's immigration patrols.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017McCain says released US student was murdered by North Korea regime
U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said an American student who was taken prisoner in North Korea was killed by the nation's dictatorial regime.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Could impending monsoon block all-time high record in Phoenix?
The impending monsoon season could prove to be an insurmountable roadblock to setting a record for an all-time high temperature in Phoenix on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Phoenix ties daily heat record of 118 degrees for June 19
The National Weather Service said Monday the temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was 118 degrees, tying the record for June 19.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Phoenix woman to appear on 19th season of CBS’ ‘Big Brother’
A Phoenix woman will be on the 19th season of "Big Brother" when it airs on CBS later this month. Megan Lowder is one of 16 contestants.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Phoenix serial street shootings suspect faces Dec. 14 trial
A December trial date has been set in Phoenix for the man accused of one murder but was suspected of several other fatal street shootings.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Phoenix heat wave forces American Airlines to cancel at least 50 flights
At least 50 American Airlines flights were canceled until the weather cools off just a bit in Phoenix, the company said in an email.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Fire temporarily closes popular Tempe water park Big Surf
A fire shut down a popular suburban Phoenix water park Monday, expected to be one of the hottest days of the year. Tempe's Big Surf could reopen Tuesday
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017U2 to bring world tour to Phoenix area in late summer
Rock band U2 will brings its Joshua Tree world tour to metro Phoenix in late summer, it was announced Monday.
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GENERAL NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Driver crashes into Paris police car, dies of injuries
Authorities in Paris said a driver who rammed his car into a police vehicle Monday on the famed Champs-Elysees has died.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 19, 2017Arizona workers are more likely to use vacation days, per survey
Research by the U.S. Travel Association showed that Arizona and Phoenix are among the most likely locations in the country to use up vacation time at work.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2017Naked man attacks trooper on I-17 with 4-year-old son in car
Police say a naked man attacked an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper's car with his 4-year-old son in his own car.
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GENERAL NEWS | Jun 18, 2017Van runs down worshippers near London mosque, suspect arrested
Police say a vehicle struck pedestrians on a road in north London, leaving several casualties and one person has been arrested.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2017Scottsdale’s Sweet Republic the perfect place to beat the heat wave
Temperatures are expected to be about 120 degrees soon. According to one website, the perfect place to cool off is at Sweet Republic in Scottsdale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 18, 2017Highline Fire near Payson has consumed over 6,000 acres
One of the largest wildfires of the season in Arizona has grown even larger, but is becoming more controlled. On Sunday morning it was 60 percent contained.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 17, 2017Grand Canyon Railway among best scenic train rides in the world
In a list ranking the most scenic train rides available in the world, Arizona's own Grand Canyon Railway came in at No. 7.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Jun 17, 2017Keeping yourself, vehicle functioning in extreme heat
With temperatures pushing the extremes this weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take extra precautions when traveling on Arizona highways.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jun 16, 2017Tom, James Franco to bring ceramic pipe exhibit to ASU Art Museum
Movie star James Franco and his brother Tom are a part of a new project to bring giant ceramic pipes to a unique ASU Art Museum exhibit.