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• It's Here! Vote Now in the Final Round of Best of Tucson

  27-06-2019 21:12
  Our annual competition seeking to find the best of the best in the Old Pueblo is at it again. The first round of voting closed last week, a huge thank you to the almost 3,000 people who voted, and the finalist round is live now.So, if you voted in the first round, check in to see if your favorites made the finalist cut and if you haven't voted yet this year, this is your chance!…
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Soc It To Him

  27-06-2019 20:21
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• Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Thursday, June 27

  27-06-2019 10:30
  Monsoon Gardening Workshop. Did you know some gardeners call monsoon season "second spring" because it's a traditional time to plant many veggies in the desert? Well, now you do!…
  
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• Toy Wonder

  27-06-2019 10:00
  Pixar and director Josh Cooley have chosen to mess with perfection and extend the story of Woody and friends.No one would blame you for thinking Toy Story 3 was a definitive end to the story of Woody the Cowboy (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear the Space Ranger (Tim Allen) and company. That movie was, in a word, perfect in the way it tied up the story of Andy and his lifelong toy companions.…
  
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• Test Case Scenario

  27-06-2019 10:00
  After eight years, big changes are coming to Arizona’s medical marijuana program because of SB 1494, a new law signed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey earlier this month.After eight years, big changes are coming to Arizona's medical marijuana program because of SB 1494, a new law signed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey earlier this month. The 200,000-plus patients, caregivers and dispensary agents in the state now have new rights to safer medicine, and will get a new patient registration system that's
  
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• Remastering the Tucson Sound

  27-06-2019 10:00
  Ever since locals began fusing folk, mariachi, rock and Tejano music onto tapes and vinyl records, that same dust has had the chance to (quite literally) become part of the music. Long before musicians recorded in Tucson, the dust was here.…
  
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• Meet and Greet

  27-06-2019 10:00
  Divine Bovine is a local joint launched by chef and owner Benjamin Rine, who launched Brushfire BBQ in 2007 and ran it for a decade before selling it.Tucson certainly has its share of spots to get a burger, be it meaty or vegan-y. From upscale takes starting at $20 because of the truffle shavings and the chef's pedigree to low-down dive bar options and everything in-between, Tucson has a wide variety of the all-American staple.…
  
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• Know Your Product: La Mera Candelaria

  27-06-2019 10:00
  La Mera Candelaria, seeks to bring the sounds of cumbia and son music to whoever will listen (and hopefully dance along).Stephani Candelaria, through her music project La Mera Candelaria, seeks to bring the sounds of cumbia and son music to whoever will listen (and hopefully dance along). This passion for authentic Latin music goes beyond her gorgeous vocals and full backing instrumentals of congas, tambora, guira, bass and more.…
  
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• Galactic Goofballs

  27-06-2019 10:00
  Gaslight Theatre writer/director Peter Van Slyke found plenty of inspiration in the adventures of James Tiberius Kirk when he wrote Space Trek.Captain's Log, Star Date 22.63: The crew of the Spaceship Excelsior is traveling through the outer asteroid belt of the Forbidden Zone, a hostile sector of space that's long been the site of a brutal war between the intergalactic civilizations of Mylanta and Zantac. Though the crew is normally off exploring the last uncharted dimensions of the galaxy and
  
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• Corn and Cacao

  27-06-2019 10:00
  All it took to inspire Tucson’s newest distillery was an attorney who “flamed out brilliantly” and an archeologist whose passion for craft practices was ignited while on assignment in Madagascar.All it took to inspire Tucson's newest distillery was an attorney who "flamed out brilliantly" and an archeologist whose passion for craft practices was ignited while on assignment in Madagascar. This seemingly random collision of life-altering moments ultimately resulted in a whiskey m
  
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• Childcare crisis

  27-06-2019 10:00
  Arizona scrapes along the bottom of the nation in children’s wellbeing, ranking 46th in 2019 Kids Count data released last week.Arizona scrapes along the bottom of the nation in children's wellbeing, ranking 46th in 2019 Kids Count data released last week. Lack of affordable housing emerged as a pressure point.…
  
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• Escobar, Dyson power Diamondbacks past Dodgers , 8-2

  27-06-2019 00:54
  PHOENIX (AP) — Eduardo Escobar’s three-run home gave Arizona a four-run lead before Los Angeles recorded an out, and the Diamondbacks cruised to an 8-2 victory over the National League West-leading Dodgers on Wednesday.
  The Dodgers, with the best record in the majors at 55-27, lost for just the second time — both to Arizona in the three-game series — in nine games, while Arizona finished a nine-game homestand 3-6.
  Jarrod Dyson had three hits, an RBI and swiped two bases t
  
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• Angels’ Ohtani throws off mound for 1st time since surgery

  27-06-2019 00:54
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has thrown off a mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, taking another significant step in his return to pitching for the Los Angeles Angels next season.
  About four hours after Ohtani threw 40 pitches off a mound and made 70 additional throws on flat ground Wednesday at Angel Stadium, he was in Los Angeles’ lineup as the designated hitter against Cincinnati.
  Ohtani had elbow ligament replacement surgery Oct. 1, and his rehab
  
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• The Latest: Police ID victims, shooter in Ford killings

  27-06-2019 00:51
  MORGAN HILL, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a shooting that killed 3 people at a Northern California car dealership (all times local):
  3:50 p.m.
  Police have released the names of three people killed in a shooting at a Northern California car dealership, including the gunman.
  Morgan Hill police say 60-year-old Steven Leet of San Jose had been fired less than two hours before he took a gun from his car Tuesday evening and shot his boss in the Ford Store parts department.
  Police say Leet killed
  
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• From sizzling to soaking?

  27-06-2019 00:47
  TUCSON – Let’s look at the bright side of the coin, if we look at history we’re through the hottest part of the year.
  The hottest day ever recorded in the City of Tucson occurred on this date back in 1990 a whopping 117 degrees – so it looks like we’re beyond that point now.Welp, this date has fortunately come and gone. Here's to cooler highs in July with much more rain. #AZwx #KVOAwx pic.twitter.com/84Ijuc8S7n
  — Matt Brode (@mattbrode) June 26, 2019Looking ah
  
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• Company pays off medical bill of TPD K9 who was stabbed twice in neck

  27-06-2019 00:44
  TUCSON – Every time an officer goes out on duty, they risk paying the ultimate price. This is no different for the K9 officers. But when they injured, who picks up the medical bills?
  In K9 Blitz’s case, an international K9 consulting agency decided to foot the bill.Back in May, Tucson Police K9 Blitz was stabbed twice in the neck with a homemade knife while he was apprehending a robbery suspect. According to TPD, the K9 officer required an emergency veterinary visit.
  On Wednesday, Tu
  
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• Reyes hits 2 of Padres’ 5 HRs in 10-5 rout of Orioles

  27-06-2019 00:43
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Franmil Reyes hit two of San Diego’s five homers, Eric Hosmer drove in four runs and the Padres pounded the skidding Baltimore Orioles 10-5 on Wednesday for a two-game sweep.
  Greg Garcia got the long ball barrage started with a two-run drive in the second inning off Dylan Bundy (3-10). After Reyes hit a solo shot in the third and a two-run drive in the fifth to make it 6-3, Hosmer went deep with a runner on in the sixth and Hunter Renfroe connected leading off the se
  
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• Stepping Up: Breakdancing Considered for 2024 Olympics

  27-06-2019 00:41
  Fans of kickass dance moves are in luck (possibly), as the International Olympic Committee endorsed a measure to provisionally include the sport of breakdancing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.…
  
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• Lawsuit filed challenging Arkansas’ 18-week abortion ban

  27-06-2019 00:40
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Abortion rights supporters are challenging three new Arkansas restrictions on the procedure, including one that bans abortions 18 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy.
  The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday and are asking a judge to block the restrictions before they take effect July 24.
  Arkansas currently bans abortion 20 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy. The restrictions challenged are among severa
  
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• Jury convicts man in death of missing Wisconsin wife

  27-06-2019 00:38
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A Florida man has been convicted in the death of his wife, whose body has never been found since her disappearance 40 years ago in Wisconsin.
  Jurors in Waukesha County found 79-year-old John Bayerl guilty on Wednesday after hearing closing arguments. Bayerl was arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, in February and was extradited to Waukesha, Wisconsin, to stand trial in the death of 38-year-old Dona Mae Bayerl.
  WITI-TV reports John Bayerl declined to take the stand, and th
  
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• Victims call for Phoenix diocese to reveal all sex abusers

  27-06-2019 00:26
  PHOENIX (AP) — Victims of sexual abuse and attorneys representing them want the Phoenix Diocese of the Roman Catholic church to disclose the names of all priests who have been accused of child sex crimes.
  Wednesday’s demand came at a news conference where Minnesota-based attorney and longtime clergy abuse victim advocate Jeff Anderson released the names of 109 local clerics he says have been accused of crimes against children.
  The Phoenix Diocese has publicly released a list of 43 cl
  
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• New torture claims in US case against ex-Sri Lankan official

  27-06-2019 00:25
  WASHINGTON (AP) — New claims of abuse and torture have been made in an American court against military and police forces led by Sri Lanka’s former defense secretary.
  The lawsuit says government officials repeatedly tortured and raped political opponents, in some cases branding them with hot metal rods and lashing them with electrical cables.
  The claims against Gotabaya Rajapaksa add harrowing details to allegations of abuse that surfaced in an April lawsuit in California. The case de
  
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• MMA fighter Desmond Green charged in crash that killed 2

  27-06-2019 00:22
  PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — Mixed martial arts fighter Desmond Green is facing DUI manslaughter and other charges for a South Florida crash that killed two women last year.
  Court records show that Green, who competes as a lightweight for Ultimate Fighting Championship, was arrested Tuesday in Broward County.
  Florida Highway Patrol says Green lost control of his SUV while driving on Interstate 75 near Pembroke Pines in August 2018. It started a chain reaction crash involving five vehicles.
  
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• UA Hockey team votes Bayley Marshall team MVP

  27-06-2019 00:21
  TUCSON – Arizona Wildcats hockey star Bayley Marshall was named the team’s Most Valuable Player.
  Marshall earned that honor after a team vote.
  The Wildcats forward had one of the most impressive seasons in Wildcat hockey history, scoring 27 goals, with 47 assists for a total of 74 points.
  Courtesy: Arizona Athletics.
  In addition to his team MVP award, Marshall finished the 2018/19 season with the following awards:ACHA Player of the Year Finalist.
  ACHA Honorable Mention All-Tourn
  
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• Arizona soccer to play ten televised matches

  27-06-2019 00:17
  TUCSON – Arizona soccer fans will be able to catch the Cats on TV in most of their Pac-12 matches this year.
  UA will be playing nine of their 11 Pac-12 matches on the Pac-12 Networks.
  The Cats open the regular season at home on Thursday, Aug. 22 in a non-conference match against Long Beach State.
  That game will also be broadcast on the Pac-12 Networks.
  2019 ScheduleSaturday, Aug. 16 at San Diego (Exhibition)
  Thursday, Aug. 22 vs. Long Beach State (Pac-12 Networks)
  Friday, Aug. 30 vs. Tenne
  
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• Customs: More cocaine seized on ship than estimated

  27-06-2019 00:08
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Customs authorities say even more cocaine was seized in a ship in Philadelphia last week than was originally estimated.
  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Wednesday that the final weight of the 15,000-plus bricks of cocaine seized from the Swiss-owned MSC Gayane was more than 39,500 pounds, or almost 18,000 kilograms, with a street value estimated at nearly $1.3 billion.
  Officials originally estimated the weight of the drugs as over 35,000 pounds, or
  
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• Germans get chance to kill virtual Nazis after rule change

  27-06-2019 00:03
  BERLIN (AP) — Germans itching to shoot virtual Nazis will soon get a chance to do so, after a change in the rules concerning the use of forbidden symbols in video games.
  U.S. games publisher Bethesda Softworks said Wednesday that the international version of its upcoming first-person shooter “Wolfenstein: Youngblood” will be available in Germany, complete with swastikas and other Nazi symbols, for over-18s.
  Public displays of Nazi symbols are illegal in Germany, except for arti
  
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