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• Anchored in Tradition: John Overall’s Corn Casserole

  16-12-2019 23:59
  
  Corn Casserole1 16 oz. can whole corn - drained1 16 oz. can cream style corn2 eggs beaten1 cup sour cream or plain Greek style yogurt1 stick melted butter½ cup sugar1 box Jiffy corn muffin mixCombine 1st six items.Mix well.Add Jiffy Mix.Pour into greased 2 qt. casserole dish.Cook for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
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• PACC: Bring pets indoors, safe during Monday’s freezing temperatures

  16-12-2019 23:12
  
  TUCSON - While your pet's fur may feel warm and comfortable, that does not mean they are nice and cozy when the temperatures drop to the 20s.
  With a freeze warning expected to hit Monday night, Pima Animal Care Center is advising owners to bring their furry friends inside during the cold temperatures.In addition, pet owners are encouraged to dress their pets up in warm clothing when they are outside.“Think of it like this, if you feel too cold to be outside, it’s too cold for them,&r
  
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• Boeing will halt production in January of its 737 Max airliner that has crashed twice and has been grounded since March

  16-12-2019 23:12
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Boeing will halt production in January of its 737 Max airliner that has crashed twice and has been grounded since March.
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• Mississippi man freed months after US Supreme Court overturns conviction; prosecutors could try him for 7th time

  16-12-2019 23:03
  
  LOUISVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi man freed months after US Supreme Court overturns conviction; prosecutors could try him for 7th time.
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• Man killed after struck by vehicle at bar on southwest side

  16-12-2019 22:42
  
  TUCSON - A man has died after he was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of a bar on the southwest side of Tucson Sunday.According to Pima County Sheriff's Department, an altercation occurred at Brat's Bar at 5975 S. Western Way Circle near Kinney Road at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. When deputies responded to the scene, they found the man who was struck by the vehicle.
  The injured man was transported to the hospital for further treatment. He later died from his injuries.PCSD is curre
  
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• Help homeless pets at PACC this holiday season!

  16-12-2019 22:34
  
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• Babies needed for annual diaper derby at UArizona basketball game

  16-12-2019 22:31
  
  TUCSON - Any parent would attest that fast-crawling babies typically set themselves up for trouble. But come Jan. 18, it may payoff to encourage these speedy rugrats to show off their crawling skills.During halftime of the Unversity of Arizona's basketball game on Jan. 18, six tiny tikes will hit the hardwood for the Arizona 529 Family College Saving Program's annual "Race for College Diaper Derby."During the annual event, the participating local babies will crawl across a baby-size race track o
  
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• 4 Your Health: Adding chili peppers to diet could help prevent heart attack

  16-12-2019 21:58
  
  NBC News- Eating a heart healthy diet can help keep our cholesterol in check, according to a new advisory from the American Heart Association.Scientists found diets that emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, and low-fat dairy are naturally low in cholesterol.While there is no recommended limit on dietary cholesterol, lower is better.Too much cholesterol in the blood can cause thick, hard deposits in the arteries and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.Helping preventing
  
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• Barrio Brewing Announces Move to Employee-Owned, new COO

  16-12-2019 21:55
  
  Arizona’s oldest craft brewer is transferring ownership of the business to its employees in a historic move for the Christmas spirit.Barrio Brewing today announced the move via an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which begins in January 2020.…
  
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• Crews prepare roads ahead of freeze warning

  16-12-2019 21:52
  
  TUCSON – In preparation for freezing overnight temperatures “Operation Freeze” will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday.
  Crews will spray over 60 bridge decks with magnesium chloride,
  which lowers the freezing temperature of water and prevents ice from forming on
  a bridge, according to the City of Tucson.
  Motorists should be aware of crews working around the bridge
  deck crossings and drive with caution.
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• Freeze Warning issued December 16 at 1:30PM MST until December 17 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  16-12-2019 21:30
  
  * WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures between 30 and 32 degreespossible, although locations near washes and favored drainageareas could briefly dip into the upper 20s.* WHERE…Tohono O’odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, SouthCentral Pinal County and Southeast Pinal County.* WHEN…From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. Coldesttemperatures around and shortly after daybreak.* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, othersensitive vegetation and possibl
  
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• Movie Reviews: Bombshell

  16-12-2019 21:00
  
  Rating: Good #3Charlize Theron is uncanny as Megyn Kelly in this hit and miss take on the sexual harassment scandals that plagued Fox News thanks to the deplorable Roger Ailes, played here by John Lithgow under LOTS of makeup. The movie is propped up by terrific work from Theron, Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson and Margot Robbie as a composite character representing the many women who were assaulted by the likes of Ailes and Bill O’Reilly.…
  
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• House vote, and on to the Senate: What’s next in impeachment

  16-12-2019 20:55
  
  House leaders are preparing for the final impeachment vote just as lawmakers are about to leave for the holiday break. Approval would set up a 2020 trial in the Senate.
  A vote could come as soon as Wednesday, with a meeting to set debate rules already scheduled for Tuesday.
  Floor consideration is expected to be much like that of a regular bill. Meanwhile, Senate leaders are considering how to structure a trial for President Donald Trump.
  In a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Minority
  
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• ‘Obamacare’ tax repeal added to $1.4T wrap-up spending bill

  16-12-2019 20:25
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Retired coal miners and longtime opponents of Obama-era taxes on high-cost health plans are eyeing big wins as top congressional leaders and the Trump White House close in on a deal on a government-wide spending bill. The bill would also increase the age nationwide for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21.
  The legislation would forestall a government shutdown this weekend and give President Donald Trump steady funding for his U.S.-Mexico border fence.
  The year-end pac
  
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• Freeze Warning issued December 16 at 12:19PM MST until December 17 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  16-12-2019 20:19
  
  * WHAT…Temperatures in the lower 30s expected.* WHERE…Central La Paz County, Aguila Valley, Tonto Basin,Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains and DrippingSprings.* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Tuesday.* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, othersensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoorplumbing.Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To preventfreezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes th
  
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• Supreme Court will not review ruling against anti-homeless law

  16-12-2019 19:46
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court will not review an appellate decision that makes it harder for cities to keep homeless people from sleeping on the streets.The justices on Monday did not comment as they left in place a ruling that struck down a Boise, Idaho, ordinance. The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals applies across several Western states where cities are struggling with homelessness brought on by rising housing costs and income inequality. Many have similar restrictions th
  
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• Litter of puppies rescued after left for dead at New Mexico gas station

  16-12-2019 19:25
  
  (KOB) A litter of Catahoula puppies left for dead near a gas station in Socorro, New Mexico Friday are now in the care of an animal foster group.Marie Privett, founder of Bridges to Home said it’s not uncommon for them to care for abandoned litters.“I always feel bad for the ones we don't get because for every one we get there's probably ten of them that we don't,” she said.Privett said puppies can’t survive long when they’re facing the elements.“They need a h
  
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• Israeli politician Gideon Saar launches primary bid to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu as head of ruling Likud party.

  16-12-2019 19:16
  
  Israeli politician Gideon Saar launches primary bid to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu as head of ruling Likud party.
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• A federal judge puts a pause on Georgia’s planned mass purge of its voting rolls.

  16-12-2019 19:08
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge puts a pause on Georgia’s planned mass purge of its voting rolls.
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• Party of former Central African President Francois Bozize says he has returned home after nearly 7 years in exile

  16-12-2019 19:02
  
  BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Party of former Central African President Francois Bozize says he has returned home after nearly 7 years in exile.
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• Claytoon of the Day: Premature Republicans

  16-12-2019 18:34
  
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• Bond granted for Mississippi man tried 6 times in 4 killings

  16-12-2019 18:31
  
  WINONA, Miss. (AP) — Bond granted for Mississippi man tried 6 times in 4 killings.
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• Still time for last minute holiday deals

  16-12-2019 18:29
  
  We're in the final stretch for holiday shopping and retailers are still trying to entice you to spend money with them and it appears to be working. And there are still plenty of deals to be had if you know where to look.
  Caleb Silver, with Investopedia, says holiday shopping is even better than predicted this year.."People are spending money", said Silver, "Looks like they are spending it 14% more than last year"And according to Sara Skirboll, from RetailMeNot.com, retailers are still dishing ou
  
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• Adoptable Pets: Beatrice Needs a Home

  16-12-2019 18:14
  
  “Hello, my name is Beatrice.…
  
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• Prosecutors to reduce murder charge in NAU Shooting

  16-12-2019 17:20
  
  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Prosecutors said they will reduce the charge against a former Northern Arizona University student in a fatal 2015 shooting on campus from first-degree to second-degree murder.A court filing Thursday by the Coconino County Attorney's Office says appeals on behalf of Steven Jones otherwise would result in further delays of a retrial that "would be detrimental to the interests of justice," including the victims' rights to a speedy trial. Jones also is charged with aggr
  
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• Bolstering impeachment case, Dems say Trump betrayed nation

  16-12-2019 17:02
  
  By LISA MASCARO and JONATHAN LEMIREHouse Democrats have released a Judiciary Committee report detailing the rationale for impeaching President Donald Trump.
  The 650-page report says Trump "betrayed the nation by abusing his high office to enlist a foreign power in corrupting democratic elections."
  Trump faces two articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
  They stem from Trump's pressure on Ukraine to investigate 2020 political rival Joe Biden while withholding as lever
  
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• In reversal, Hallmark will reinstate same-sex marriage ads

  16-12-2019 14:04
  
  This image made from undated video provided by Zola shows a scene of its advertisement. Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled the ads for wedding-planning website Zola that featured same-sex couples, including two brides kissing. The family-friendly network, which is in the midst of its heavily watched holiday programming, removed the ads because the controversy was a distraction, a spokesperson said in an interview on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Zola v
  
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• Wes Moore writing a book on the death of Freddie Gray

  16-12-2019 14:00
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The killing of Freddie Gray and the protests that followed in Baltimore are the subjects of Wes Moore’s next book.Moore and former Baltimore Sun reporter Erica L. Green have collaborated on “Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City.” One World, a Penguin Random House imprint, announced Monday that it will release the book on April 14.A Baltimore native, Moore is a best-selling author and anti-poverty advocate who began thinking about the book aft
  
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• Temperatures closer to freezing Tuesday morning!

  16-12-2019 13:55
  
  TUCSON - COLD start this morning with temperatures in the 20's and 30's! Afternoon highs only rebound into the upper 50's for the warmest spots. Freeze Warning, for some, overnight into Tuesday morning!Today: Cold morning and stay cool this afternoon with tons of sunshine! High: 59°Tonight: Getting even colder tonight! Low: 32°Tomorrow: Cold start with another cool day. Breezy at times more sunshine. High: 60°The BIG story today and tomorrow morning will be t
  
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• Wallace’s pick seals playoff trip for Bills

  16-12-2019 10:40
  
  The @BuffaloBills defense seals the win! #BUFvsPIT #GoBills pic.twitter.com/hptprq1tgy— NFL (@NFL) December 16, 2019
  TUCSON - Tucson's Levi Wallace recorded the first interception of his NFL career Sunday night as his Buffalo Bills clinched a playoff spot with a 17-10 road run over the Pittsburgh Steelers.Wallace's pick came in the end zone with six seconds remaining in the game as the Steelers were driving to try and tie the game and force overtime.The 24-year old is in second season wit
  
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• Freeze Warning issued December 16 at 2:30AM MST until December 17 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  16-12-2019 10:30
  
  * WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures between 30 and 32 degreespossible, although locations near washes and favored drainageareas could briefly dip into the upper 20s.* WHERE…Tohono O’odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, SouthCentral Pinal County and Southeast Pinal County.* WHEN…From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. Coldesttemperatures around and shortly after daybreak.* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, othersensitive vegetation and possibl
  
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• Longtime Giants ace Bumgarner, D-backs reach $85M, 5-yr deal

  16-12-2019 09:45
  
  By JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Longtime Giants ace Madison Bumgarner has reached agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on an $85 million, five-year contract that ends his run of success in San Francisco, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 2014 World Series MVP still needed to pass a physical to complete the contract.Bumgarner pitched 11 seasons for the Giants but knew his time likely
  
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• Drake scores 4 TDs, Cardinals roll past Browns 38-24

  16-12-2019 09:25
  
  By DAVID BRANDT
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kenyan Drake was almost embarrassed by his four-touchdown day for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, saying that two of the scores came when he essentially fell forward on 1-yard runs. The other two were so easy, he strolled into the end zone untouched after great blocking.Yes, there was certainly some good fortune involved.But after a year of frustrating losses, Drake probably deserved it.The Cardinals snapped their losing streak at six games — a
  
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• Things to Do: Monday, Dec. 16

  16-12-2019 09:00
  
  Noche de Penca.…
  
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• South Carolina man who inspired the movie ‘Radio’ dies at 73

  16-12-2019 00:29
  
  ANDERSON, S.C.— James “Radio” Kennedy, the man who was a fixture on the sidelines of a South Carolina high school's football games for decades and whose life inspired a Hollywood movie, has died. He was 73.T.L. Hanna High School Athletic Director John Cann confirmed Kennedy's death Sunday morning on the school's sports website. The cause of death wasn't immediately released.“Please keep his family in your prayers in this difficult time,” Cann said in the statement.N
  
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• AP source: NJ Dem lawmaker plans to become a Republican

  16-12-2019 00:16
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A House freshman from New Jersey who was planning to break with his party and vote against impeaching President Donald Trump will become a Republican, a GOP official said Saturday.Top House Republicans have been told of Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s decision, according to a GOP official familiar with the conversations. The lawmaker had discussed switching parties in a meeting with Trump at the White House on Friday, an administration official said Saturday.Van Drew’s d
  
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• Cool temperatures continue into the work week

  16-12-2019 00:00
  
  TUCSON - Low temperatures late Sunday night will continue to drop into the 30's.
  This has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Freeze Watch for Pinal and Pima counties.
  A cold front moved through Southern Arizona early Sunday morning allowing our temperatures to fall into the 30's.
  These cold temperatures will last through the Wednesday morning.High temperatures will stick between the upper 50's and mid 60's Monday through Thursday.
  Another front will be moving through the area durin
  
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