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• DeKalb County pair charged with sex crimes involving child, animals

  02-11-2017 23:27
  
  Two people out of DeKalb County were arrested on sex crime charges involving children and animals.
  
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• THINK ABOUT IT EDITORIAL: AMAZON/Pima County

  02-11-2017 23:26
  
  This segment is called Think About It.  This week, it ought to be called THINKING REALLY BIG ABOUT IT! 
  
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• Music video shoot ends with 8 arrests, dozens detained

  02-11-2017 23:10
  
  Dozens of police swarmed a Memphis basketball court, detaining 38 teens and arrested eight. 
  
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• 9 arrested, dozens detained after music video shoot

  02-11-2017 23:10
  
  Dozens of police swarmed a Memphis basketball court, detaining 38 teens and arrested eight. 
  
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• Tucson area officials offer land, tax breaks for Amazon HQ

  02-11-2017 23:08
  Officials in the Tucson area offered up large parcels of land and tax breaks for inclusion into Arizona's bid for Amazon's second headquarters. Pima County officials proposed a 120-acre parcel of land, dubbed the Sunset Innovation Campus, outside Tucson for the bid.
  
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• Grandmother accidentally shot and killed by teenage grandson; dog also hit

  02-11-2017 23:02
  
  Emergency officials responded to the scene of a reportedly accidental fatal shooting Thursday afternoon.
  
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• 4 police officers charged after kicking burning bystander

  02-11-2017 23:00
  
  Four New Jersey police officers are facing criminal charges over a car chase that ended with officers kicking and dragging a burning bystander.
  
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• Saints respond to veteran who turns down award over flag controversy

  02-11-2017 22:57
  
  A retired Navy commander declined to accept a Peoples Health Champion Award that was to have been presented during this Sunday's New Orleans Saints game in the Superdome. .
  
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• Quick Bites: Maize, Murder Mysteries and Meatballs

  02-11-2017 22:30
  Get to tastin', Tucsonans!Gelato Festival Tucson 2017. Get ready for a lot o’ gelato, and a lot o’ authentic Italian artisanal gelato to boot.…
  
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• Idaho looking to cash in on starry skies with more tourists

  02-11-2017 20:55
  The International Dark-Sky Association this week named the central Idaho city of Ketchum an International Dark Sky Community, only the 16th in the world, after years of efforts to limit excess artificial light. It comes as bigger parts of the state received or are seeking rare dark-sky designations that can attract stargazers and boost home values.
  
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• 63 Sears, Kmart stores to close by early 2018

  02-11-2017 20:40
  
  A total of 63 Kmart and Sears stores will be closing by early 2018.
  
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• 3 missing Marshall County children found in Texas; mother arrested

  02-11-2017 20:24
  
  Marshall County authorities say three young children who went missing are now safe.
  
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• The Koch Brothers Are Spending Money To Make Arizona's Education More To Their Liking

  02-11-2017 20:22
  Grit and determination. They can go a long way if you hope to change the world.…
  
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• The McRib is back, but you need to start checking flights to get one

  02-11-2017 19:44
  
  Just in time for the holidays, the McRib is coming back to McDonald's restaurants.
  
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• Whale that washed up off Oak Island coast is euthanized

  02-11-2017 18:28
  
  Hundreds of people flocked to the beach in Oak Island Thursday morning to catch a glimpse of a whale that had washed close to shore.
  
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• UPS drivers show off adorable pets they meet with social media accounts

  02-11-2017 17:38
  
  UPS drivers deliver packages all day long, and during their daily routes they encounter many adorable and friendly pets.
  
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• The Weekly List: 29 Things To Do in Tucson This Week

  02-11-2017 17:37
  Your Weekly guide to keeping busy in the Old Pueblo.
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• Little girls shot to death in Henderson County identified

  02-11-2017 16:54
  
  The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Mabank woman accused in connection to the death of two children.
  
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• The Latest: Walmart suspect left work early before shooting

  02-11-2017 14:10
  
  Colorado authorities have identified a man who they say nonchalantly walked into a Walmart and immediately opened fire, killing two men and a woman Wednesday night.
  
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• The Latest: Police name suspect in Colorado Walmart shooting

  02-11-2017 14:10
  
  Colorado authorities have identified a man who they say nonchalantly walked into a Walmart and immediately opened fire, killing two men and a woman Wednesday night.
  
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• New Amphi district leader wants feedback from community

  02-11-2017 14:06
  The new leader of the Amphitheater School District wants feedback from the community about how the district can improve. Superintendent Todd Jaeger plans to hold a “Listen and Learn” session Thursday night. This comes as the district was handed down a “C” grade from the State Board of Educat
  
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• Number of reported gas skimmers in Tucson has decreased

  02-11-2017 13:51
  
  The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures reports only two gas skimmers were found in Tucson so far this year. In 2016, 25 gas skimmers were reported. Sgt. Rick Radinsky with Tucson Police’s Financial Crimes Unit believes the reason for the decrease is due to increased awareness. He stressed
  
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• 37 million fire extinguishers recalled

  02-11-2017 13:35
  
  The Kidde fire extinguishers can become clogged or require a lot of force to use and can fail during a fire emergency. The nozzle also can detach with enough force to be dangerous. 
  
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• One injured, two detained after east-side shooting

  02-11-2017 12:35
  Police believe this was a targeted attack and not a random home invasion.
  
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• One injured in east side shooting

  02-11-2017 12:35
  
  One person is hospitalized after a shooting in the early morning hours of Nov. 1 in the 5800 block of East 28th Street, according to TPD Sgt. Pete Dugan. Dugan said the victim's injuries are non life-threatening. No other information was immediately available. Stay with Tucson News Now for updates. MOBILE USERS: Download our Tucson News Now app for Apple and Android devices. Copyright 2017 Tucson News Now. All rights reserved.
  
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• Boy pepper-sprayed after opening door for trick-or-treaters

  02-11-2017 12:34
  
  Two teenagers wearing “Scream” masks pepper-sprayed the 11-year-old in the face.
  
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• School apologizes for 'disrespectful' 9/11 math problem

  02-11-2017 10:12
  
  Parents say the issue is made worse by the fact that a school alumnus died in the Sept. 11 attack.
  
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• Is it OK for restaurants to ban kids?

  02-11-2017 09:55
  
  Everyone knows how tough it can be to take the kids out to dinner, especially when you have toddlers that just can't sit still. So how about restaurants banning children altogether? 
  
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• GOP tax plan would slash corporate rate, help wealthiest

  02-11-2017 09:40
  
  The legislation is a longstanding goal for Capitol Hill Republicans who see a once-in-a-generation opportunity to clean up an inefficient, loophole-cluttered tax code.
  
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• Venerating Veterans

  02-11-2017 09:00
  An active U.S. Air Force member kneels to hand a burial flag to Patricia Clark, quietly saying the honorary words, "We offer this flag for the faithful and dedicated service."An active U.S. Air Force member kneels to hand a burial flag to Patricia Clark, quietly saying the honorary words, "We offer this flag for the faithful and dedicated service." William Wallace Clark fought in Vietnam.…
  
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• Satanic Majesty

  02-11-2017 09:00
  The glorious dichotomy to The Devil Makes Three is that the music is a seamless combination soaked in rootsy authenticity.The glorious dichotomy to The Devil Makes Three is that the music, a seamless combination of bluegrass, ragtime, folk, blues and country, is soaked in rootsy authenticity—it reeks of old timey storytelling and an overt respect for America's musical history—but there's a hard edge that keeps the band well away from "quaint" territory. Of course, the concept of outl
  
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• Retrospective at Etherton

  02-11-2017 09:00
  The sprawling painting "Tower Bar," its 11-foot expanse painted blood red, is as big and as complicated as a Renaissance painting.The sprawling painting "Tower Bar," its 11-foot expanse painted blood red, is as big and as complicated as a Renaissance painting. Created by the late James G. Davis in 1997, when he was 66 years old and at the height of his powers, this monumental narrative work is a highlight of Etherton's Davis retrospective, a comprehensive collection of 44 works, both paintings a
  
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• Nerds, Natives & Noam

  02-11-2017 09:00
  When you bring your expectations to the Loft Film Fest, it should be safe to keep them pretty high.Usually, it's not a good idea to have expectations that are too lofty. But when you bring your expectations to the Loft Film Fest, it should be safe to keep them pretty high.…
  
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• Magical Matrimony

  02-11-2017 09:00
  You may not be aware that Arizona Theatre Company has sponsored a nationwide playwriting contest since 1993.You may not be aware that Arizona Theatre Company has sponsored a nationwide playwriting contest since 1993. The National Latino Playwriting Contest solicits Latino playwrights residing in the United States, its territories or in Mexico.…
  
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• Honor Rolls

  02-11-2017 09:00
  In the long sweep of SOUTH Sixth Avenue, most folks are on the lookout for an amazing taco house, perhaps a hidden hut where the best tortillas are made.In the long sweep of SOUTH Sixth Avenue, most folks are on the lookout for an amazing taco house, perhaps a hidden hut where the best tortillas are made. But nestled somewhere among the Mexican fare and western heritage is an unassuming Asian restaurant called Sushi Lounge.…
  
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• Fulfillment After Illness

  02-11-2017 09:00
  Meredith Mitstifer spent years struggling with infertility issues, only to find she was naturally pregnant right when she needed to have a cancerous mass removed from one of her ovaries.Meredith Mitstifer spent years struggling with infertility issues, only to find she was naturally pregnant right when she needed to have a cancerous mass removed from one of her ovaries. She could either abort the baby and have the growing mass removed immediately, or wait four months.…
  
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• Fit For a King

  02-11-2017 09:00
  On a sunny afternoon, the light hits just right and the Royal Room is made into a kaleidoscope by the rainbow-stained glass windows.On a sunny afternoon, the light hits just right and the Royal Room, a new downtown wine bar, is made into a kaleidoscope by the rainbow-stained glass windows that line the building. Sparking in the colorful light are a myriad of wine bottles reflected in the diamond-shaped mirrors behind the bar.…
  
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• Extract Excitement

  02-11-2017 09:00
  Once again, the Arizona courts have it out for medical marijuana patients.Once again, the Arizona courts have it out for medical marijuana patients. In a curious case of cannabis concentrates, Navajo County Superior Court Judge Dale Nielson has declared extracts illegal.…
  
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• Best in the West

  02-11-2017 09:00
  Tables in Old Tucson's Grand Palace were covered in items to memorialize Mick Willoughby...Tables in Old Tucson's Grand Palace were covered in items to memorialize Mick Willoughby: a certificate that declared him a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians, photos of him with enormous snakes draped around his shoulders, his very first pair of child-sized cowboy boots. Barb Freese, an old coworker of Mick's, picked up a small figurine of a wizard and said she couldn't get over how much
  
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• Suspect walked off job hours before Colorado Walmart attack

  02-11-2017 08:10
  
  Two men and a woman were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Denver Walmart on Wednesday night that forced customers to either hide in the store or frantically run for the doors.
  
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• Suspect in Colorado Walmart killings called hostile loner

  02-11-2017 08:10
  
  Two men and a woman were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Denver Walmart on Wednesday night that forced customers to either hide in the store or frantically run for the doors.
  
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• Police arrest man suspected of killing 3 at Colorado Walmart

  02-11-2017 08:10
  
  Two men and a woman were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Denver Walmart on Wednesday night that forced customers to either hide in the store or frantically run for the doors.
  
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• 3 killed in Colorado Walmart shooting; police seek suspect

  02-11-2017 08:10
  
  Two men and a woman were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Denver Walmart on Wednesday night that forced customers to either hide in the store or frantically run for the doors.
  
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• 3 killed in Colorado Walmart shooting; police name suspect

  02-11-2017 08:10
  
  Two men and a woman were killed in a shooting inside a suburban Denver Walmart on Wednesday night that forced customers to either hide in the store or frantically run for the doors.
  
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• FIRST LOOK: Interrogation tapes released for investigation into Jayden Glomb's death

  02-11-2017 06:43
  
  On Wednesday, Nov. 1, authorities released the interrogation tapes from the investigation into the death of Vail teen Jayden Glomb.
  
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• Needles found in Halloween candy in WI

  02-11-2017 06:27
  
  When a child bit into a KitKat collected while trick-or-treating, there was a needle embedded in the candy. The incident caused panic throughout the community.  
  
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• Complaint: Truck attack suspect plotted rampage for 2 months

  02-11-2017 06:10
  
  The attack killed five people from Argentina, one from Belgium and two Americans, authorities said. Twelve people were injured.
  
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• Woman caught on camera stealing donations meant for veterans

  02-11-2017 05:30
  
  A home surveillance system was rolling as a woman grabbed a bag full of donations meant for the Vietnam Veterans of America. It happened in front of a home near grant and Silverbell early Wednesday morning. 
  
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