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• 750 US soldiers deployed to Iraq after US embassy attack

  01-01-2020 23:08
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Charging that Iran was "fully responsible" for an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald Trump ordered about 750 U.S. soldiers deployed to the Middle East as about 3,000 more prepared for possible deployment in the next several days.No U.S. casualties or evacuations were reported after the attack Tuesday by dozens of Iran-supported militiamen. U.S. Marines were sent from Kuwait to reinforce the compound.
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• Family: Man wounded in NYC Hanukkah stabbings may have permanent brain damage

  01-01-2020 22:51
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A man wounded in the Hanukkah stabbings north of New York City may have permanent brain damage and be partially paralyzed for the rest of his life, his family said.The Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council released a statement from the family of Josef Neumann, 71, and a graphic photograph Wednesday showing severe head injuries he received Saturday at a rabbi’s home in Monsey, New York.Four other people were injured in the attack, which federal prosecutors say was a h
  
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• Former NBC commissioner David Stern dies at age 77

  01-01-2020 22:46
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern, the basketball-loving lawyer who took the NBA around the world during 30 years as its longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global powerhouse, died Wednesday. He was 77.Stern suffered a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 12 and underwent emergency surgery. The league said he died with his wife, Dianne, and their family at his bedside.Stern had been involved with the NBA for nearly two decades before he became its fourth commissioner on Feb. 1, 1984.
  
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• Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at age 77

  01-01-2020 22:46
  
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  NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern, the basketball-loving lawyer who took the NBA around the world during 30 years as its longest-serving commissioner and oversaw its growth into a global powerhouse, died Wednesday. He was 77.Stern suffered a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 12 and underwent emergency surgery. The league said he died with his wife, Dianne, and their family at his bedside.Stern had been involved with the NBA for nearly tw
  
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• Traffic restricted at Mount Lemmon due to high level of visitors

  01-01-2020 22:20
  
  TUCSON - With dozens of people heading up to Mount Lemmon for a day in the snow, Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that travel restrictions have been put in place on Catalina Highway Wednesday afternoon.According to PCSD, traffic will be controlled at the base of the mountain. Residents who are planning to head up to Mount Lemmon should expect delays and limited parking during this time.Drivers are advised to drive safely when traveling on Catalina Highway.Stay with News 4 Tucson for th
  
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• NBA says former commissioner David Stern has died at age 77 nearly 3 weeks after suffering brain hemorrhage

  01-01-2020 22:14
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — NBA says former commissioner David Stern has died at age 77 nearly 3 weeks after suffering brain hemorrhage.
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• 3 mountain lions lethally removed after feeding on human remains

  01-01-2020 21:44
  
  TUCSON – Three mountain lions were lethally removed by wildlife officials after feeding on human remains in Pima Canyon Trail on Monday.
  According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, the lions are
  not suspected of killing the victim.
  The lions are being preserved as potential evidence in the
  death investigation.
  An autopsy to examine the human remains is scheduled for Thursday.
  RELATED: Human remains discovered at Pima Canyon Trailhead“Mountain lions are not routinely scavengers. A
  
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• It’s a girl: New Year’s baby born at Banner – UMC

  01-01-2020 20:26
  
  TUCSON – Jan.1, 2020 is not only the beginning of a new year
  and a new decade for a Tucson family. For baby Amayah Santacruz, it’s the beginning
  of her life.
  Amayah was born at 6:05 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. and 12 ounces
  – she was the first baby delivered at Banner –University Medical Center Tucson
  in the new year.
  Jazmin Alvarez, Amayah’s mother, was presented with a special
  New Year baby gift basket to commemorate the birth.
  A spokesperson with Banner –UMC sa
  
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• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will seek immunity from corruption charges

  01-01-2020 19:14
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will seek immunity from corruption charges.
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• Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after US embassy attack

  01-01-2020 16:12
  
  By ROBERT BURNS and ELLEN KNICKMEYER
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Charging that Iran was "fully responsible" for an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald Trump ordered about 750 U.S. soldiers deployed to the Middle East as about 3,000 more prepared for possible deployment in the next several days.No U.S. casualties or evacuations were reported after the attack Tuesday by dozens of Iran-supported militiamen. U.S. Marines were sent from Kuwait to reinforce the compound.Defense Secretary Mark
  
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• Crash closes portion of northwest intersection

  01-01-2020 15:42
  
   TUCSON – A collision is causing traffic delays at a northwest intersection Wednesday morning.
  Pima County Sheriff’s Department says officers are investigating
  the collision south of Fountains Avenue in La Cholla Boulevard.
  Northbound La Cholla Boulevard is closed from Sunset Road to Fountains Avenue.Collision at La Cholla and Fountains https://t.co/mhZmtFrtTv pic.twitter.com/zWrx4uUcFp— Pima County Sheriff (@PimaSheriff) January 1, 2020
  Motorists are asked to take alterna
  
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• 1 dead, 1 arrested for DUI after northwest crash

  01-01-2020 15:42
  
  TUCSON – Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a
  fatal pedestrian collision Wednesday.
  Deputies were dispatched to La Cholla Boulevard, south of
  Fountains Avenue for reports of a collision involving a pedestrian at
  approximately 6:15 a.m.
  Upon arrival, deputies learned that a pedestrian, later identified as Geoffrey Velez, 20, had been struck by a vehicle.
  The victim was pronounced dead on scene after lifesaving efforts were made, according to PCSD.
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• Two hospitalized after midtown shooting

  01-01-2020 13:46
  
  TUCSON – Two men are in the hospital after a shooting at a
  midtown home.
  Tucson Police Department says the incident happened during a
  party on North Tyndall Avenue.
  One of the men suffered non-life threatening injuries. The other
  man involved is in critical condition, police say.Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME.The post Two hospitalized after midtown shooting appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Beautiful start to the new year!

  01-01-2020 12:58
  
  TUCSON - It's a cold start to the new year but we'll rebound into the low 60s with tons of sunshine this afternoon!New Year's Day: Cold and smokey start (thanks to last night's fireworks!), then cool and mostly sunny. High: 61°Tonight: Mostly clear and cold. Low: 37°Tomorrow: Another cold start and slightly cooler this afternoon. High: 58°The first day of 2020 is starting off cold and smokey in spots due to the fireworks last night. The smoke will clear mid mornin
  
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• US troops fire tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters gathered outside US Embassy compound in Baghdad for second day

  01-01-2020 09:47
  
  BAGHDAD (AP) — US troops fire tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters gathered outside US Embassy compound in Baghdad for second day.
  The post US troops fire tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters gathered outside US Embassy compound in Baghdad for second day appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Things to Do, Wednesday, Jan. 1

  01-01-2020 09:00
  
  Wednesday Night Cruise-in. Looking for something laid back to do now that the holiday season is winding down (and if you’re perhaps nursing a hangover from New Year’s Eve celebrations)?…
  
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• Green Shirt Guy reflects on year that changed his life

  01-01-2020 06:31
  
  TUCSON - "I planned on waking up, having a bit of yogurt and going out to talk about the Sanctuary City Initiative, same as we had been," Alex Kack, the Green Shirt Guy said on New Year's Eve.Kack reflected Tuesday on the day back in August that changed his life.
  He and other supporters of the Sanctuary City campaign in Tucson attended a city council meeting that officially put the initiative on the November ballot.
  A woman got up in the audience and started protesting and Kack's reaction to wha
  
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• Looking Back: Top stories of 2019

  01-01-2020 06:24
  
  TUCSON - From escaped fugitives to the deadly ambush in Mexico, News 4 Tucson took a look back at the major stories covered in 2019.To see News 4 Tucson's top stories covered this year, watch the video above.The post Looking Back: Top stories of 2019 appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Fireworks pop and confetti drops as throngs of revelers cheer the start of 2020 in New York City’s Times Square

  01-01-2020 06:00
  
  Fireworks pop and confetti drops as throngs of revelers cheer the start of 2020 in New York City’s Times Square.
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• Addison Rerecich, beloved Tucsonan passes away at age 20

  01-01-2020 05:39
  
  TUCSON - A young 20-year-old who captured the hearts of thousands across the community passed away on Monday.Addison Rerecich contracted an antibiotic-resistant staph infection and underwent a double lung transplant when she was 11 years old. She spent three months in the hospital, where her nurses gave her the nickname "Pink Ninja."Earlier this year, Addie's body started to reject her lungs. She told her mother and doctors she did not want another transplant. 
  PBS featured Addie in an
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• Wyoming rolls over Georgia State 38-17 in Arizona Bowl

  01-01-2020 05:21
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Wyoming wanted to make the most of its bowl game after being passed over in the postseason last year. Giving a freshman quarterback his first career start didn’t seem like the best approach to accomplishing that goal.Levi Williams handled it just fine and the Cowboys are riding off from the 2019 season with a bowl victory.Williams accounted for four scores, Xazavian Valladay ran for 204 yards and scored two touchdowns, and Wyoming rolled over Georgia State 38-17
  
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• Trump suggests some flavored vapes may be pulled from market

  01-01-2020 05:11
  
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the federal government will soon announce a new strategy to tackle underage vaping, promising, “We’re going to protect our families, we’re going to protect our children, and we’re going to protect the industry.”Trump was vague about what the plan would entail, but suggested “certain flavors” in cartridge-based e-cigarettes would be taken off the market “for a period of time.&rdq
  
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• N4T Investigators: Year-In-Review

  01-01-2020 04:25
  
  TUCSON - From NCAA corruption scandals to bullying in schools, 2019 was a busy year for the News 4 Tucson Investigators.To see the N4T Investigators' top stories covered this year, watch the video above.
  The post N4T Investigators: Year-In-Review appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Human remains discovered at Pima Canyon Trailhead

  01-01-2020 03:52
  
  TUCSON - A mile into the Pima Canyon Trailhead,as human remains were discovered Monday evening.At around 7:30 p.m. that night, Pima County Sheriff's Department was called out to the Pima Canyon Trailhead. Police were on scene all night as detectives arrived Tuesday morning.
  PCSD said they are still in the early stages of their investigation.
  "We do not know who it is. We do not know the circumstances or why they are here,"said Pima County Sheriff's Department Deputy James Allerton."That is why w
  
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• New Year’s Eve fireworks safety tips

  01-01-2020 03:24
  
  TUCSON - 2020 is almost here, and officials want to make sure you bring in the New Year safely. If you’re planning on using fireworks or sparklers, you’ll definitely want to be careful.
  “There are still many injuries that occur,especially burn-related injuries ” said Rural Metro Fire Battalion Chief John Walka. “These fireworks, sparklers, they can burn very hot. We really don't want people turning celebrations into a tragedy.”While consumer-grade fireworks
  ar
  
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• 4 Your Health: New saliva test could help detect autism early

  01-01-2020 02:06
  
  NBC News- There could be a new way to detect autism earlier.A group of researchers in Upstate New York is hopeful a new saliva test aimed at toddlers will be able to help with early diagnosis and intervention.This research started six years ago and is still ongoing, but the need was so high that the company Quadrant Biosciences released the test last month to give more children a chance to try it.The research is in its final stage of development right now.What to do with unused medicationPharmac
  
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• Cheers, tears, prayers for 2020: World welcomes new decade

  01-01-2020 02:02
  
  Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, President Donald Trump.A look at how the world is ushering in 2020:___PARISA joyful crowd of Parisians and tourists walked, biked and used scooters to reach the Champs-Elysees for the new year celebrations, in a city with almost no public transport amid massive strikes.Revelers converged at the famous avenue to watch a light show at
  
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• TPD: Celebratory gunfire extremely dangerous, illegal in city limits

  01-01-2020 01:54
  
  TUCSON - While it may be a New Year tradition for some in Tucson, law enforcement is reminding residents to not fire guns into the air in celebration of 2020 Tuesday night.On Tuesday, Tucson Police Department went to social media to share the dangers of celebratory gunfire.According to the post, people who are caught discharging a firearm in city limits can be charged with a felony.
  REMEMBER TUCSON, CELEBRATORY GUNFIRE IS NOT ONLY EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL!Celebratory gunfire conti
  
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• Mountain lion activity prompts temporary closure of Pima County Trail

  01-01-2020 01:41
  
  TUCSON - A high level of mountain lion activity has temporarily closed Pima Canyon Trail,United States Department of Agriculture reported Tuesday.According to officials, mountain lions that have recently interacted with humans were reported at the trail and the areas adjacent to the park. To protect the public, park officials have put in place this closure until Jan. 14. Arizona Game and Fish Department crews are currently working on trapping the cougars.USDA said the restricted area is "within
  
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• Residents hit the slopes with Mount Lemmon Ski Valley open for business

  01-01-2020 01:19
  
  TUCSON - Get your skis ready, Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is officially open!On Tuesday, several residents headed up the mountain for a New Year's Eve ski session to finish off 2019. While the Ski Valley officially opened Saturday, organizers said skiers were not allowed up the mountain due to weather conditions.
  We are ready and open! 20”-30” of snow.Call Pima county road conditions for updates on road conditions and opening.520-547-7510Posted by Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley on Saturday,
  
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• Phoenix man charged with murder after death of 2-year-old ruled a homicide

  01-01-2020 01:02
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) — Editor's Note: The above video is a report from December 23, 2019 prior to news of the man's arrest.The man arrested following the death of a 2-year-old boy last Monday now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to court documents.Rickey Lockwood was arrested after his girlfriend's son had to be rushed to hospital suffering from traumatic brain and spinal injuries. The boy later died from those injuries. Court documents show police responded to a call rega
  
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• A New You for the New Year: Get Up an Hour Earlier

  01-01-2020 00:48
  
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  As outdoor temperatures and humidity rise, running can actually become dangerous. “Your core body temperature increases in the heat and, as a result, blood and oxygen moves to the skin to try and cool you down,” said Anne Stancil.
  
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• Greyhound helps runaways return home by offering free bus tickets

  01-01-2020 00:24
  
  TUCSON - Greyhound is offering free bus tickets to runaway kids who want to go home.The bus line has provided more than 16,000 free bus tickets to runaways since it began working with the National Runaway Safeline in 1995.People interested in getting a free ticket must call 1-800-RUNAWAY.They must be listed on a runaway report and their family has to
  be willing to receive them.National Runaway Safeline also helps connect families to resources to provide support once a child returns home.The orga
  
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• Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Phoenix closes its doors for good in February

  01-01-2020 00:13
  
  PHOENIX — The Hard Rock Cafe -- which was one of the first major restaurants in Phoenix's ballpark area redevelopment -- will soon be closing its doors for good.The Hard Rock Cafe is near 2nd and Jefferson streets is expected to close on Feb. 28, 2020.The restaurant opened in 1995, which means it predates the Diamondbacks and then-Bank One Ballpark. Its development was one of the first steps in a rehabilitation of the Skid Row area of Phoenix known as "The Deuce."Hard Rock International re
  
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