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Sen. Jeff Flake in Zimbabwe as official observer of historic elections

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona was in Zimbabwe on Monday to serve as an official observer of the country’s historic elections.
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US Senate candidate Dr. Kelli Ward comes to President Trump’s defense

Senate hopeful Dr. Kelli Ward of Arizona came to President Donald Trump's defense hours after the he was ripped by politicians on both sides of the aisle for his performance in Helsinki.
6 years ago
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Arizona Sens. Flake, McCain rip Trump’s performance alongside Putin

John McCain and Jeff Flake, Arizona's U.S. senators, called President Donald Trump's performance alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin "disgraceful" and "shameful."
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Sen. John McCain criticizes Donald Trump for ending Korean war games

Sen. John McCain of Arizona said it was a mistake for the United States to suspend joint military exercises with South Korea as concession to North Korea after President Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un.
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Weekend wrap-up: The biggest Arizona stories from past weekend

If you were too preoccupied with staying cool over the weekend to pay attention to the news, we've got you covered. Here are some of the biggest news stories that happened over the weekend, both in Arizona and nationwide.
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Business group ‘very concerned’ that Trump’s tariffs will harm Arizonans

President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada from didn’t go over well with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
6 years ago
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Car crashes into crowd in Muenster leaving 2 dead, 20 injured

A German police spokesman said two people were killed and 20 injured when a van crashed into a crowd in front of a popular bar in downtown Muenster.
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Gunman in France takes hostages in supermarket, suspect among dead

A gunman took hostages and killed three people Friday inside a supermarket in southern France before he was shot to death by police.
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The top 10 ads on YouTube in 2017

The year is coming to a close and YouTube ads leaderboard has published the top 10 advertisements for 2017.
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Google’s new headquarters could be the next trend in architecture

Experts believe that Google's new London headquarters could start the next big trend in architecture and say the style is a perfect fit for Phoenix.
6 years ago
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Royal wedding announcement poses religious questions

First comes love, then comes ... baptism? Meghan Markle has a few faith-related hurdles to clear before her royal wedding next year to Prince Harry.
6 years ago
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Volunteers no longer heading to Hawaii as Hurricane Lester changes course

As Hurricane Lester has swung north of Hawaii, two Red Cross volunteers in Arizona have seen their travel plans be canceled.
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Italy hit by large-scale earthquake, at least 247 dead

At least 247 people have been killed in a sizable earthquake in central Italy.
8 years ago
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Fire erupts in Dubai residential tower, officials report no injuries

Fire engulfed part of a residential tower in Dubai on Wednesday, as flames "spread like wildfire," according to a witness.
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Senator John McCain celebrates Independence Day with US service members

Senator John McCain travels to Afghanistan to celebrate Independence Day with American service members.
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Gun violence survivor Daniel Hernandez speaks out about Orlando club shooting

As a member of the LGBT community and survivor of the Gabby Giffords shooting, Daniel Hernandez said the United States needs to stay strong.
8 years ago
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Japan’s black hole satellite reappears out of nowhere

The satellite that Japan launched last month has reappeared. Astronomers are not sure what caused the disappearance, or if they will recover the satellite.
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Police release surveillance photo of Brussels bombing suspects

Police in Belgium have released a surveillance photo of the men suspected men suspected of detonating bombs that killed 31 and injured nearly 200 at a European airport Tuesday morning.
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ISIS claims responsibility for Brussels airport, subway attacks that killed 31

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks in Brussels, saying its extremists opened fire and "several of them" detonated suicide belts.
8 years ago
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Wal-Mart set to open more Arizona stores despite closures elsewhere

Wal-Mart is closing 269 stores worldwide, but luckily none of those will be in Arizona.
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Cindy McCain talks Syrians refugees’ plight, trafficking in Arizona

In an interview with Mac and Gaydos, Cindy McCain opened up about a recent trip to Turkey and her thoughts about trafficking in Arizona.
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White House releases full text of the State of the Union

The White House has released the full version of President Obama’s State of the Union address. The text is available online on Medium, Facebook notes and go.wh.gov/SOTUremarks as the White House attempts to make the speech as accessible as possible. There’s also the hope that through digital platforms, people can follow along with the speech […]
8 years ago
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From Syria to Phoenix: Syrian family shares harrowing story about coming to US

Abdulrafae Alsorani, his wife Rana Albitar and their six children took refuge in Jordan before coming to Phoenix in search of peace and prosperity away from the horrors of war.
9 years ago
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Arizona senator’s bill would require screenings for those who went to Syria, Iraq

A bill backed by Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) would require some people who have been to Syria or Iraq to pass an application process before entering the U.S.
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