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• Winds dialing back tonight

  18-12-2019 23:32
  
  TUCSON - As of 3 p.m. Wednesday Tucson has seen wind gusts between 30 and 50 mph.The worst of the winds are now behind us and we will settle into a calm, but cool night.Look for calmer winds Thursday and cool morning temperatures.
  Highs Thursday will be in the lower 60's - a few degrees below average.The post Winds dialing back tonight appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• US Court: ‘Obamacare’ individual mandate unconstitutional; other parts of law need further review

  18-12-2019 23:22
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — US Court: ‘Obamacare’ individual mandate unconstitutional; other parts of law need further review.
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• 4 Your Health: CDC says pet store puppies may be linked to outbreak of multidrug-resistant infection

  18-12-2019 22:20
  
  NBC News- The Trump administration is moving forward with a rule to allow Americans to import prescription medication from Canada.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says one plan would allow states to work with pharmacies and wholesalers to import brand name drugs from Canada.However, biologic drugs, intravenous drugs and controlled substances would be excluded.A second pathway would allow drug manufacturers to import their own drugs from any country.However, it is unknown when the pl
  
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• Police, protesters clash outside Barcelona-Real Madrid game

  18-12-2019 22:11
  
  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — One of the world’s most-watched soccer matches was played Wednesday night amid heavy security as authorities sought to keep Catalonia’s separatist movement from disrupting the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid.While the game in Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium began without incident, some riot police clashed with protesters in the streets outside, and plastic trash cans were set on fire.The match, which drew nearly 100,000 spectators, was halted b
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Trump, Slow Your Roll

  18-12-2019 22:00
  
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• PCSD on the lookout for missing vulnerable 18-year-old

  18-12-2019 21:20
  
  TUCSON - Pima County Sheriff's Department is on the lookout for an 18-year-old woman after she was reported missing Wednesday afternoon.According to PCSD, Grace Russell was last seen in the 800 block of West Safari Drive near Orange Grove and La Canada Drive at around 12 a.m. Wednesday. Officials say she is possibly traveling on foot.Russell was described as a five-foot-tall woman who weighs 180 pounds. Officials say she has hazel eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a dark hooded swea
  
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• Federal judge orders ailing former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers released from prison

  18-12-2019 21:07
  
  Federal judge orders ailing former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers released from prison.
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• WATCH: Dog rescued after chasing cat into tree

  18-12-2019 20:47
  
  Firefighters are known to rescue cats stuck in trees, but
  what about German Shepherds?Last week, firefighters in California were called to do
  exactly that."That's the tree right there!"It’s the type of 9-1-1 call dog owner, Sharon Thurston says
  she never expected to make.“I was so scared like that dog is my baby like she's
  everything to me,” Thurston said.
  Thurston says took her two-year-old German Shepherd
  "baby" off her leash for just a few minutes.“And she has an obses
  
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• Barcelona-Real Madrid soccer game begins amid heavy security

  18-12-2019 20:42
  
  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — One of the world’s most-watched soccer matches began amid a heavy security presence Wednesday night as authorities sought to ensure that Catalonia’s separatist movement did not disrupt the game between Barcelona and Real Madrid.Thousands of police and private security guards were deployed in and around Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium as nearly 100,000 fans attended.The game between Spanish league leader Barcelona and its fierce rival Real Madrid start
  
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• Celebrate Ugly Sweater Night this Friday at Reid Park Zoo

  18-12-2019 20:34
  
  It’s a holiday tradition to don an ugly sweater this time of year, but did you know you can enjoy the art of the ugly attire while enjoying a night at the zoo?In honor of National Ugly Sweater Day, the Reid Park Zoo is hosting a special night of its zoo lights celebration on Friday.…
  
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• Mother pleads guilty in death of 8-month-old

  18-12-2019 19:10
  
  TUCSON – The mother of the child who was found dead at their
  Tucson home in January was in court on Wednesday.
  Breanna Henson pleaded guilty to endangerment and to an undesignated
  class six felony.  Back in January, Henson was arrested at her home in the 7700
  block of East Apple Tree near Irvington and Pantano roads after her 8-month-old
  daughter was found unresponsive with a dog nearby.The autopsy of the 8-month-old child
  revealed some gruesome details about the incide
  
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• Bolivia prosecutors issue arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales on sedition, terrorism charges

  18-12-2019 19:08
  
  Bolivia prosecutors issue arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales on sedition, terrorism charges.
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• Judge sentences rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine to 2 years in racketeering case, citing his cooperation with prosecutors

  18-12-2019 18:46
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Judge sentences rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine to 2 years in racketeering case, citing his cooperation with prosecutors.
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• Armless pilot Jessica Cox of Tucson honored by Egypt’s president

  18-12-2019 18:15
  
  TUCSON – A Tucson native and the world’s first and only
  armless pilot was honored by Egypt’s president on Tuesday.
  President Abdelfattah El-Sisi recognized Jessica Cox for her
  inspiring achievements during the World Youth Forum in Sharm El-Shiekh, Egypt.
  Jessica Cox was honored by President Abdelfattah El-Sisi in Egypt.
   Cox was born in 1983
  and graduated from Flowing Wells High School. She attended the University of
  Arizona, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in P
  
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• Federal judge approves nearly $25 billion for PG&E fire victims and insurers

  18-12-2019 17:38
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved two Pacific Gas & Electric settlements totaling $24.5 billion to help pay the losses suffered by homeowners, businesses and insurers in the aftermath of catastrophic Northern California wildfires that sent the nation’s largest utility into a financial crisis.The decision by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali at the end of a five-hour court hearing bolsters PG&E’s chances of following its preferred pat
  
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• Sex offender expert who consulted in AZ now accused of sex crimes against children

  18-12-2019 16:39
  
  PHOENIX — A nationally recognized expert on sex offenders who recently consulted in Arizona is now facing sex crime charges of his own.Kurt Bumby, a consultant who works with different courts, is accused of molesting children.Bumby is a forensic psychologist and expert in sex offender management. According to internal Arizona courts emails, Bumby consulted Arizona's Juvenile Courts Division for the past two years. He released a report in June recommending a number of changes
  
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• Police gird for separatist protest at Barcelona soccer match

  18-12-2019 16:21
  
  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — More than 1,000 police and private security personnel were deployed Wednesday outside Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium to ensure that a protest over Catalonia’s separatist movement does not interrupt one of the world’s most-watched soccer matches.Spanish league leader Barcelona hosts its fierce rival, No. 2 Real Madrid, and the separatists want to take advantage of the global media coverage to promote their bid for independence from Spain.The game, kno
  
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• New York judge tosses state charges against ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who remains in federal prison

  18-12-2019 16:06
  
  New York judge tosses state charges against ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who remains in federal prison.
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• GOP Sen. Collins of Maine launches reelection bid for 2020

  18-12-2019 13:59
  
  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins officially launched her bid for reelection Wednesday, setting up an expensive and closely watched battle that’s starting against the backdrop of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
  Collins made her formal announcement in an email to supporters, saying her “bipartisan commonsense approach” has been key to many legislative successes and will be important in an era of bitter partisanship.“The fund
  
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• Trump on brink of impeachment as House readies historic vote

  18-12-2019 13:53
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is on the cusp of being impeached by the House, with a historic debate set Wednesday on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress ahead of votes that will leave a defining mark on his tenure at the White House.Trump, who would bejust the third U.S. president to be impeached, on Tuesday fired off afurious letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosidenouncing the "vicious crusade" against him, but he also acknowledged he was powerless to stop the expected
  
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• House votes on impeachment of President Trump

  18-12-2019 13:53
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is on the cusp of being impeached by the House, with a historic debate set Wednesday on charges that he abused his power and obstructed Congress ahead of votes that will leave a defining mark on his tenure at the White House.WATCH: House set to take historic impeachment voteTrump, who would be just the third U.S. president to be impeached, on Tuesday fired off afurious letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing the "vicious crusade" against him, but he als
  
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• Former Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos announces 2020 sheriff run

  18-12-2019 13:28
  
  TUCSON - Former Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos announced he's running for sheriff again in 2020.Nanos announced his candidacy on his Facebook page on
  Tuesday.Earlier this month, a billboard encouraging Nanos to run popped up near the sheriff's office. Photo: Chris Nanos Facebook
  In his post, he says he plans to file paperwork Wednesday
  morning with the Pima County Recorder's Office.According to Nanos, he decided to run again after current Sheriff Mark Napier recently received a vote of "no conf
  
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• Windy Wednesday!

  18-12-2019 13:12
  
  TUCSON - Another cold start this morning and WINDY! The strongest wind continues into the early afternoon before dying down this evening. Today: Strong wind at times with a mix of sun and clouds. High: 62°Tonight: Cold and mostly clear! Low: 36°Tomorrow: Cool but beautiful with tons of sunshine. High: 61°Sustained wind from 15-25 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH will be possible. It will begin to die down during the afternoon and evening. High tempe
  
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• Winter Solstice this Saturday!

  18-12-2019 13:00
  
  TUCSON - Winter officially begins this Saturday at exactly 9:19 PM! It is also the shortest day of the year clocking in only 10 hours, 2 minutes, and 17 seconds.
  The Winter Solstice marks the beginning of winter but what is it exactly? It all stems from Earth's 23.5° tilt on its axis. That tilt is the cause of our four seasons!
  During the Winter Solstice the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, hence shorter days and longer nights. It's the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere whe
  
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• GOP Sen. Collins of Maine launches reelection bid

  18-12-2019 11:55
  
  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins officially launched her bid for a reelection Wednesday, setting up an expensive and closely watched battle for the seat the moderate Republican from Maine has held for nearly 24 years.
  Collins made her formal announcement in an email to supporters, saying her “bipartisan commonsense approach” has been key to many legislative successes and will be important in an era of bitter partisanship.The fundamental question I had to ask mysel
  
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• India’s top court rejects final death sentence appeal in 2012 fatal gang rape, paving the way for 4 to be hanged

  18-12-2019 09:45
  
  NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court rejects final death sentence appeal in 2012 fatal gang rape, paving the way for 4 to be hanged.
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• George, Leonard team to help Clippers overpower Suns 120-99

  18-12-2019 09:02
  
  By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 24 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers returned home after two weeks away to beat the Phoenix Suns 120-99 on Tuesday night.The Clippers went 4-2 on their recent road trip, matching their longest of the season. Leonard didn’t play in the finale, a loss Saturday at Chicago.But he came back strong at Staples Center, teaming with George in a dominant third quarter that saw the Clippers stretch their lead from fiv
  
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• Ayton returns; Suns lose 4th in a row

  18-12-2019 09:02
  
  By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 24 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers returned home after two weeks away to beat the Phoenix Suns 120-99 on Tuesday night.The Clippers went 4-2 on their recent road trip, matching their longest of the season. Leonard didn’t play in the finale, a loss Saturday at Chicago.But he came back strong at Staples Center, teaming with George in a dominant third quarter that saw the Clippers stretch their lead from fiv
  
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• Things to Do, Wednesday, Dec. 18

  18-12-2019 09:00
  
  The Star Wars Holiday Special.…
  
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• Countdown to the Arizona Bowl

  18-12-2019 08:50
  
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  By The Associated PressWyoming (7-5, Mountain West) vs Georgia State (7-5, Sun Belt), Dec. 31, 4:30 p.m. ETLOCATION: Tucson, ArizonaTOP PLAYERSWyoming: RB Xazavian Valladay, 1,061 yards and five TDs rushing; LB Logan Wilson, four interceptions and a TD.Georgia State: QB Dan Ellington, 2,291 yards passing, 26 total TDs; RB Tra Barnett, school-record 1,389 yards rushing and 12 TDs.NOTABLEWyoming: The Cowboys were left out of the postseason last season despite wi
  
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• Ekman-Larsson’s late goal leads Coyotes past Sharks, 3-2

  18-12-2019 08:16
  
  By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) — Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Tuesday night.Ekman-Larson’s shot from the heart of the left circle went wide right of the goal but ricocheted off Sharks defenseman Brendan Dillon’s shin and in with 2:37 left in regulation.Carl Soderberg and Derek Stepan also scored for the Coyotes, who improved to 12-4-3 on the road. They’ve won five of the
  
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• Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot finalize terms of 50-50 merger, creating 4th largest automaker with sales of 8.7 million

  18-12-2019 07:46
  
  Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot finalize terms of 50-50 merger, creating 4th largest automaker with sales of 8.7 million.
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• India’s Supreme Court postpones hearing a challenge to new citizenship law as protests grow across the country

  18-12-2019 07:18
  
  NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court postpones hearing a challenge to new citizenship law as protests grow across the country.
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• TUSD hoping to reopen Wakefield Middle School

  18-12-2019 06:55
  
  TUCSON - After seven years, the Tucson Unified School District is looking at re-opening Wakefield Middle School on the southside.The district has high hopes for Wakefield, saying they want it to perform like Dodge Traditional Magnet Middle School in midtown, as well as use it as a training ground for new teachers.Wakefield Middle School has been closed since 2013 and to those in the surrounding community, it's full of memories."For me and a lot of people in my neighborhood it was because a lot o
  
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• Ronald McDonald House promotes “Roundup Program”

  18-12-2019 06:42
  
  TUCSON - The Ronald McDonald House of Tucson promoted their new donation program on Tuesday.Community members were invited to a local McDonald's to participate in activities like painting and dancing, while also learning more about the new program.The Roundup Program rounds your bill up to the nearest dollar and the leftover change goes towards the local Ronald McDonald House.The Ronald McDonald House helps millions of families with sick children find comfort and support during hospital stays. T
  
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• Thousands rally in downtown on eve of historic impeachment vote

  18-12-2019 06:34
  
  TUCSON - On the eve of the historic House of Representatives vote on Capitol Hill, more than one thousand people who support impeachment, and a handful defending President Donald Trump, rallied on the streets of downtown Tucson Tuesday night.
  "Our constitution is slipping away," impeachment supporter Molly Atkins said. "It's getting chipped at one criminal act at a time. I just hope Republican senators find their heart and stand behind what we put them in office for and they listen to the facts.
  
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• PCSD arrests suspect involved with UArizona legend Terry Francona burglary

  18-12-2019 05:22
  
  TUCSON - Pima County Sheriff's Department deputies arrested 33-year-old Jamey Estep on Tuesday evening.Authorities issued a search warrant in connection to a burglary case in Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona’s Tucson home.
  According to documents, police received a tip on July 19 about a possible burglary of Francona’s residence. The tip said Francona’s $245, 830 tax return check was stolen and was deposited into a Wells Fargo checking account.On Nov. 7, Francona issued
  
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• PCSD collects food donations at Winterhaven Festival of Lights

  18-12-2019 05:13
  
  Pima County Sheriff's Department Deputies collected food donations at the Winterhaven Festival of Lights on Tuesday, December 17.The donations benefited the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.Deputies, Correctional Officers, and Administrative staff members collected the donations, including money, while welcoming guests to the event.This is the first year the Pima County Sheriff's Department has partnered with the food bank.
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• Border agents in Texas allow sick 7-year-old to enter U.S.

  18-12-2019 04:38
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — A 7-year-old child who is unable to contain her own waste due to a congenital illness and who had been refused entry to the United States three times was finally allowed into the country Tuesday, after U.S. border agents exempted her and her mother from the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy.The reversal came after U.S. Customs and Border Protection received inquiries from The Associated Press and other media about the case.Federal authorities
  
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• House nears impeachment, Trump denounces ‘vicious crusade’

  18-12-2019 04:19
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — On the eve of almost-certain impeachment, President Donald Trump fired off a furious letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing the “vicious crusade” against him, while Democrats amassed the votes they needed and Republicans looked ahead, vowing to defend Trump at next month’s Senate trial.Trump, who would be just the third U.S. president to be impeached, acknowledged he was powerless to stop Wednesday’s vote. He appeared to inten
  
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• Bank of America joins TPD’s Safe Place initiative, to be a safe harbor for anti-LGBTQ violence

  18-12-2019 04:03
  
  TUCSON - The Tucson Police Department will announce its largest Tucson Safe Place initiative partner to date with Bank of America on Thursday morning at the BofA Financial Center.Thirteen of BofA's retail locations will open their doors to be a safe harbor for anti-LGBTQ+ violence.The bank's participation will expand TPD's Safe Place impact beyond the downtown area into more parts of the city.
  TPD's Safe Place Program helps the safety of all members of LGBTQ+.
  BofA is the first major chain retai
  
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• Off-duty Phoenix police officer killed in motorcycle accident

  18-12-2019 03:14
  
  PHOENIX - Glendale Police officers responded to a 25-year-old male motorcyclist suffering life-threatening injuries in the Glendale area on Monday night.
  Authorities transported the male victim to a local valley hospital where he died later on.
  The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Blake Newman.
  During the investigation, the responding officers learned that Newman was an off-duty Phoenix Police officer.Details surrounding the accident are still under investigation and have yet to be rele
  
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• Board of Supervisors approve resolution on gun sale background checks

  18-12-2019 02:52
  
  TUCSON - The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to pass a resolution calling for the Senate and President Trump to approve a House bill requiring background checks on private firearm sales, including at gun shows, on Tuesday.“It's been sitting on Mitch McConnell's desk since January,” said a survivor of the January 8th shooting, Nancy Bowman. “So we need them to get that moving. If universal background checks go through, then that solves the gun show loophole.”Bowman
  
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• Anchored in Tradition: Matt Brode’s Baked Brie

  18-12-2019 02:36
  
  How To Make Brode's Baked Brie· Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400° F· Place the round of brie in the middle of the pastry. Top with apricot jelly (or with any optional extra toppings - see below). Place the second pie crust on top. Use your hand to gently press the edges and neaten up the sides.· Bake until the pastry is golden-brown, 35 to 40 minutes.· Set aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. This gives the hot cheese time to firm up a little
  
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• Anchored in Tradition: Stephanie Weaver’s Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

  18-12-2019 02:07
  
  Ingredients:3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons baking powder2 teaspoons kosher salt2 cups milk3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan8 ounces aged extra-sharp Cheddar, grated, divided1/3 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts, plus extra for garnish, 3 scallions3 tablespoons seeded and minced fresh jalapeno peppersSteps:Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a l
  
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• Suspects sought in vandalism of Veteran’s Memorial Plaza

  18-12-2019 01:41
  
  TUCSON - The American Patriot Memorial is on the lookout for vandals after the Veteran's Memorial Plaza at the Veteran's Memorial Overpass was found vandalized, the group announced Tuesday.Officials say the memorial, located near Richey Boulevard and Aviation Parkway was recently covered in graffiti. APM members are asking members of the community to reach out with any information about the incident."This desecration of the park by those bent on destroying the memory of those who served this nat
  
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• Woman arrested after domestic violence incident left 1 dead on south side

  18-12-2019 01:28
  
  TUCSON - A man died in connection to a domestic violence incident that occurred Friday evening on Tucson's south side.According to Pima County Sheriff's Department, deputies found 56-year-old Arnold Kurowski with obvious signs of trauma near the 5700 block of south Rex Stravenue near Drexel Road and Alvernon Way.PCSD said Kurowski passed away after he was transported to a hospital for further treatment of his injuries.Christina Lopez, 41, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in connection to
  
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• 4 Your Health: Research shows moderate weight loss could help prevent risk of breast cancer

  18-12-2019 01:24
  
  NBC News- There may be another reason to shed a few pounds in 2020.New research shows that even moderate weight loss can go a long way in preventing breast cancer.A new Harvard University study tracked 180,000 postmenopausal women for a decade.Those who were able to lose just four and a half pounds and keep it off reduced their risk of breast cancer by 13 percent.Larger amounts of weight loss had an even greater impact.Women who dropped and kept off at least 20 pounds cut their breast cancer ris
  
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• Leader of human smuggling ring sentenced to 10 years in prison

  18-12-2019 01:09
  
  TUCSON - The leader of a human smuggling ring was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for charges including conspiracy to transport illegal aliens for profit and illegal reentry into the United States of a removed alien.According to U.S. Department of Justice, Audias Sanchez-Colin was the leader of numerous, large scale operations that dealt in smuggling undocumented immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico Border.
  Authorities say Sanchez-Colin and 26 others reportedly illegally smuggled an estim
  
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• Lost dog returns home after found in prison

  18-12-2019 00:48
  
  (WSFA)  A Montgomery, Alabama couple has been reunited with their family dog after he was missing for three days...and turned up in an unusual place.Leigh and Michael Parker have owned their dog, Soup, for three-and-a-half years. He’s named after Leigh’s dad who was also nicknamed “Soup.” The Parkers say that Soup is like a son to them.“He and I have been working together for the past three years,” Michael Parker says.“He was actually born on my bir
  
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