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• Get a free bowl of menudo from Food City on New Year’s Day

  31-12-2019 23:53
  
  TUCSON - After a long night of celebrating, Tucson residents may be looking for something hearty and warm to help start the new year right.To help, Food City grocery stores across Tucson are giving all visitors who dine-in a free small bowl of menudo between 9 to 11 a.m. New Year's Day.According to Food City officials, as the rich, spicy soup features tasty ingredients such as lime, onion, cilantro, oregano and red peppers, "many people believe that menudo alleviates the symptoms of a hangover."
  
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• Phoenix PD: 3 arrested in kidnapping, shooting

  31-12-2019 23:37
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) - A man is recovering after he was kidnapped, robbed and shot in Phoenix on Sunday, police say.Court documents say a man was sleeping in his Jeep Wrangler parked at an apartment complex near Baseline Road and 44th Street early Sunday morning after having an argument with his girlfriend. The victim, identified in court records as Anthony, says a man wearing a ski mask knocked on the window and said Anthony was parked in his parking space. The victim partially rolled down the w
  
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• Tucson weather: a year-in-review

  31-12-2019 23:32
  
  TUCSON - We saw intense heat and the frigid cold. A lackluster monsoon yet surplus annual rain.
  It was a wild ride for the weather in 2019.
  We'll have to wait and see what 2020 may bring.
  To see the highlights, or lowlights, depending on your perspective check out the video below.From sun to snow, from hot to cold, we saw it all in 2019. What was your favorite of 2019? Posted by Matt Brode on Tuesday, December 31, 2019The post Tucson weather: a year-in-review appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• US Embassy in Baghdad attacked by protesters after deadly airstrikes

  31-12-2019 22:59
  
  BAGHDAD (AP) - Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.American guards fired tear gas, and palls of smoke rose over the embassy grounds.An Associated Press reporter at the scene saw flames rising from inside the compound and U.S. soldiers on th
  
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• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says world will witness the North’s new strategic weapon soon

  31-12-2019 22:46
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Unsays world will witness the North’s new strategic weapon soon.
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• Defense attorneys: Real estate heir Robert Durst wrote note about where to find body of friend he’s accused of killing

  31-12-2019 22:46
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defense attorneys: Real estate heir Robert Durst wrote note about where to find body of friend he’s accused of killing.
  The post Defense attorneys: Real estate heir Robert Durst wrote note about where to find body of friend he’s accused of killing appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Minister: Texas gunman given food, got angry over cash requests in previous congregation visits

  31-12-2019 22:42
  
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  DALLAS (AP) - The man who fatally shot two people at a Texas church was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial in 2012 and was repeatedly fed by the congregation but got angry when church officials refused to give him money, according to court records and the pastor.It's unclear whether Keith Thomas Kinnunen's extensive criminal record andpsychological historywould have barred him from legally buying the shotgun he used during Sunday's attack at the West
  
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• Stocks close out their best year since 2013; S&P 500 index gains 28.9%, led by huge gains in technology companies

  31-12-2019 22:03
  
  Stocks close out their best year since 2013; S&P 500 index gains 28.9%, led by huge gains in technology companies.
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• Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican

  31-12-2019 21:12
  
  EXETER, N.H. (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden entertained the idea of choosing a Republican as a 2020 running mate as he campaigned Monday - though he conceded he didn't have anyone specific in mind.
  A voter told Biden during an event Monday afternoon in Exeter, New Hampshire, that her son had wondered if the Democratic presidential contender would consider choosing a Republican as a running mate.
  "The answer is, I would, but I can't think of one now," Biden said as the crowd laughed.
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• Police: 6 suspected gang members arrested in shooting deaths of 4 men at a California backyard party in November

  31-12-2019 20:18
  
  FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Police: 6 suspected gang members arrested in shooting deaths of 4 men at a California backyard party in November.
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• State Dept says all US personnel safe at Iraq embassy, no plans to evacuate

  31-12-2019 17:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — State Dept says all US personnel safe at Iraq embassy, no plans to evacuate.
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• Claytoon of the Day: Putin Calling

  31-12-2019 17:29
  
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• Top baby names for 2019 in Arizona announced

  31-12-2019 17:18
  
  Baby's hand / PixabayArizona Department of Health ServicesArizona Department of Health ServicesArizona Department of Health ServicesThe Arizona Department of Health Services released its
  preliminary list of the top 100 names of babies born in the state in 2019.
  Olivia is the top name for girls, and Liam is the top name
  for boys. This is the fourth year in a row that Liam has been the top name for
  boys born in Arizona.The top five girls' names for 2019 are Olivia, Emma, Isabella, Sofia and Mia.
  
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• Governor fires 34 prison guard trainees who gave Nazi salute

  31-12-2019 16:42
  
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  West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety via NBC NewsCHARLESTON, W. Va. (AP) - West Virginia's governor has fired 34 correction officer trainees who were photographed giving a Nazi salute, and he fired their instructor. He also says four instructors are being suspended without pay.Republican Gov. Jim Justice announced his decision Monday after receiving a report from state investigators that the trainees regularly gave the Nazi sa
  
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• Trump signs law to reduce robocalls, though they won’t end

  31-12-2019 16:22
  
  NEW YORK (AP) - An anti-robocalls measure signed into law Monday by President Donald Trump should help reduce the torrent of unwanted calls promising lower interest rates or pretending to be the IRS, though it won't make all such calls disappear.The new law gives authorities more enforcement powers and could speed up measures the industry is already taking to identify robocalls. And when phone companies block robocalls, they must do so without charging consumers. This should help Americans dodge
  
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• Police: Human remains found in Pima Canyon Trail

  31-12-2019 15:37
  
  TUCSON –  Human remains were discovered in Pima Canyon Trail Monday night, according to Pima County Sheriff’s Department.  The department is now investigating the scene, near First Avenue and Magee Road.
  PCSD says the trail will be closed at the trailhead until further notice.PCSD is conducting an investigation at Pima County Trail near First Ave. & Magee Rd. Details are limited at this time. pic.twitter.com/sHHlfi5zwI— AndrewKVOA (@AndrewKVOA) December 31, 2019
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• Police activity in Pima Canyon Trail

  31-12-2019 15:37
  
  TUCSON – Pima County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an investigation at Pima Canyon Trail Tuesday morning.
  Police activity is reported near First Avenue and Magee
  Road.
  PCSD says the trail will be closed at the trailhead until
  further notice.
  The public is asked to avoid the area.
  Officials say that "there is no danger to the public" at this time.
  No further details have been released at this time.
  Stay with News 4 Tucson for the latest updates.The post Police activity in Pima Ca
  
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• Cloudy start to the last day of 2019!

  31-12-2019 13:04
  
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  TUCSON - Cloudy and not as cold this morning with a stray shower or two possible near the International Border. Clouds decrease this afternoon with a mainly clear night ahead, perfect for watching the fireworks!Today: A.M. Clouds with P.M. sunshine. High: 60°Tonight: Mostly clear and cold. Low: 37°Tomorrow: Cold start, then warm and mostly sunny. High: 61°The weather system that has clouded us up is to the SW this morning near B
  
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• Iraqi Shiite militia supporters break down US embassy gate door, storm inside compound as gunshots, sirens ring out

  31-12-2019 10:52
  
  BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi Shiite militia supporters break down US embassy gate door, storm inside compound as gunshots, sirens ring out.
  The post Iraqi Shiite militia supporters break down US embassy gate door, storm inside compound as gunshots, sirens ring out appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• 3 displaced after RV fire Monday night

  31-12-2019 10:32
  
  Courtesy: Rural Metro FireTUCSON – Three people were displaced Monday night after an RV fire.   At around 9:30 p.m., Rural Metro Fire crews were dispatched to Bonney Avenue and Drexel Road, where they found the trailer fully engulfed in flames.Firefighters worked quickly to gain control of the fire to prevent it from damaging adjoining homes.One dog was found dead inside the home, three remain missing.The cause of the fire is under investigation. No other injuries were reported.
  
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• Booker, Oubre rally Suns from 19 down past Blazers

  31-12-2019 10:05
  
  HIGHLIGHTS: Phoenix 122, Portland 116PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 33 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 29 and the Phoenix Suns rallied past the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Monday night.After trailing by 19, the Suns roared back to win their second consecutive game and hand Portland its fourth straight defeat.A 3-pointer by Oubre gave Phoenix a 120-114 lead with 43.8 seconds left. After the shot, Oubre blew kisses to the Blazers crowd.Ricky Rubio added 18 points and 13 assists
  
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• Aztec report: December 30

  31-12-2019 09:43
  
  TUCSON - The No. 9 Pima Women's Basketball team opened play in the ninth annual Bruce Fleck Classic on Monday with a dominating 103-48 win over the Arizona Christian JV team.The Aztecs (8-3) played 14 players and they all scored a basket. Freshman Sierra Mich’l led the way with 14 points. Freshman Justine Cooper (Chandler Prep) scored 13 points off the bench as she hit three 3-pointers.
  During halftime, sophomores Haile Gleason and Hallie Lawson (Campo Verde HS) became the 10th and 11th re
  
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• Things to Do, New Years Eve

  31-12-2019 09:00
  
  New Year’s Eve at Hacienda del Sol. Not sure where you want to eat for New Year’s, but know you want to eat a lot?…
  
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