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• VIDEO: Phoenix high schooler honors Kobe Bryant by hitting game-winning shot

  29-01-2020 23:51
  
  CHANDLER, Ariz. (KPNX) — It was an unreal moment during the final seconds of Basha High School's varsity basketball game against rival Perry High School on Tuesday night. With just four seconds left in the game, Basha's #24 Trenton McLaughlin took a page out of the Mamba's playbook.The 6'4" junior threw up a desperate three-pointer as the crowd chanted "Kobe" -- the legendary basketball player whose number McLaughlin wears. McLaughlin nailed the shot and won the game for his team
  
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• Weather IQ at Fruchtendler Elementary School

  29-01-2020 23:39
  
  News 4 Tucson Weather IQ with Matt Brode at Fruchtendler Elementary School.The post Weather IQ at Fruchtendler Elementary School appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Plane bringing back Britons from China delayed

  29-01-2020 23:25
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China that has sickened thousands of people and killed more than 100:6:30 a.m.A U.K. government-chartered flight that had been scheduled to bring 200 British citizens home from the Chinese city at the center of a new virus outbreak won’t fly as planned Thursday.Britain’s Foreign Office said late Wednesday that “a number of countries’ flights have been unable to take off as planned. We continue working urg
  
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• Oro Valley Announces Police Chief Decision

  29-01-2020 23:21
  
  Oro Valley Police Department Commander Kara M. Riley is slated to succeed Chief Daniel Sharp when he retires on Friday, Feb. 21.…
  
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• The Latest: Each early virus case led to just over 2 others

  29-01-2020 23:17
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China that has sickened thousands of people and killed more than 100:6:15 a.m.In a report published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine, Chinese scientists describe evidence that the new virus has spread person-to-person among close contacts since mid-December.Based on the first 425 confirmed cases, they estimate that each infection led to 2.2 others on average. That’s a bit more than ordinary flu but far less
  
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• PCSD identifies suspect killed in officer-involved shooting near Tucson Estates

  29-01-2020 23:05
  
  TUCSON - Pima County Sheriff's Department has identified the suspect who was shot and killed by law enforcement following a standoff on Ajo Way near Tucson Estates Tuesday.According to PCSD, 39-year-old Robert Cocio reportedly kidnapped a man from a residence near the 6500 block of South Interstate 19 Frontage Road at around 5 a.m. Tuesday. Cocio allegedly forced the victim into his vehicle and drove around the city.PCSD said the victim was eventually released west of Tucson and informed authori
  
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• Parents arrested after human remains found inside Phoenix home

  29-01-2020 22:50
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) - Two people were arrested after human skeletal remains were found at a home in west Phoenix when firefighters responded to a call of smoke on Tuesday. The Phoenix Police Department said 56-year-old Rafael Loera and 50-year-old Maribel Loera were arrested after the remains were found at the home near 59th Avenue and Camelback Road. Officers initially responded to the home on Jan. 20 to check the welfare of an 11-year-old girl who called the police saying she was home alo
  
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• The Latest: More airlines suspend flights to China

  29-01-2020 21:56
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China that has sickened thousands of people and killed more than 100:
  4:45 a.m.More airlines are suspending flights to China because of the virus outbreak that has sickened thousands and killed more than 100 and sharply lower passenger demand.Air Canada is suspending direct flights to Beijing and Shanghai. Canada’s country’s largest carrier said Wednesday that it took the action after Canada’s government advise
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Secretary Spanky

  29-01-2020 21:47
  
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• U.S. authorities find longest Southwest border smuggling tunnel stretching from Tijuana, Mexico, into San Diego area.

  29-01-2020 21:31
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. authorities find longest Southwest border smuggling tunnel stretching from Tijuana, Mexico, into San Diego area.
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• Celebrating 13 Years, Gem & Jam Festival Is Back

  29-01-2020 21:29
  
  Extending out over 600 acres of the century old Pima County Fairgrounds, taking place over the course of three days—filled with art, gemstones, camping, live painting, music and a shared sense of community to create a truly unique festival experience—it is a small wonder that the Huffington Post has dubbed this destination festival “The Crown Jewel of the Southwest Festival Scene.”
  After a year hiatus, the epic synthesis of jam bands, EDM, cutting edge sound and lighting
  
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• The Latest: Americans evacuated from China to be monitored

  29-01-2020 21:11
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China that has sickened thousands of people and killed more than 100:
  4:10 a.m.Officials say 201 Americans evacuated from the Chinese city at the center of a new virus outbreak are undergoing three days of monitoring at a California military base to ensure they show no signs of the illness.Dr. Chris Braden of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told reporters Wednesday that they aren’t being quarantined.
  If any
  
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• Arizona Oncology

  29-01-2020 21:07
  
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• UPDATE: Cochise County man located

  29-01-2020 21:03
  
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  UPDATE: Jack W. Voris, 48, was located atUnited States Penitentiary, Victorville, CA.Wanted Wednesday ProfileUpdate (1325 hours)Located at: Victorville USPRelease Date: 09/24/2143(Thanks...Posted by Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Mark J. Dannels Sheriff on Wednesday, January 29, 2020
  The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s
  help in locating a man.
  CCSO has an outstanding warrant for Jack W. Voris, 48. His
  
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• Police: Man with outstanding warrants wanted in Cochise County

  29-01-2020 21:03
  
  The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s
  help in locating a man.
  CCSO has an outstanding warrant for Jack W. Voris, 48. His last known address is in Cottonwood, Ariz.
  Police say the suspect has an outstanding felony warrant with
  charges of Failure to Appear on Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon (x9),
  Disorderly Conduct, and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.The warrant was issued through the Cochise County Superior
  Court in December 2016 and has a $300,000.
  
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• The Latest: 1st French evacuation flight heading to China

  29-01-2020 20:54
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China that has sickened thousands of people and killed more than 100:3:50 a.m.French officials say a military aircraft with a medical team is leaving Wednesday night to evacuate some 200 citizens from the Chinese city where a new virus originated.French Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said at a news conference that the first flight was expected to arrive home Friday from Wuhan, China, and those on it will be confined.
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• The Latest: Russia takes new steps to stop virus’ spread

  29-01-2020 20:40
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China that has sickened thousands of people and killed more than 100:3:40 a.m.Russia has announced measures to prevent a new virus from China from spreading there.Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said Wednesday that the land border with China will remain closed to car traffic until March 1.She said all train connections except for one train from Moscow to Beijing will be halted starting at midnight Thursday.Golikova said a
  
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• Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged at low level amid global risks

  29-01-2020 20:02
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged at low level amid global risks.
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• Sofa Surprise: Kansas man finds huge snake under couch cushions

  29-01-2020 19:56
  
  (KSNW/NBC News)  A Kansas man is still baffled after discovering a huge snake...in his couch. Justin Bailey’s Monday morning got off to a rough start. He was getting ready for work and couldn’t find his keys. He checked his couch thinking they may have slipped down in there.“So, I reach into the right side, and I feel something. That doesn’t feel right,” Bailey recalls.He pulled back the cushion to find a six-foot boa constrictor.“Thankfully, I did n
  
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• New bill looks to lift children’s lemonade stand ban in Maryland

  29-01-2020 19:50
  
  (WBAL)  In Maryland, you can't set up a lemonade stand even if it's on your own property.  Now, legislation in Annapolis could keep kids who want to sell lemonade in business.Lemonade stands are often a child's first business venture, but in 2011, citing Maryland law, Montgomery County inspectors put the squeeze on Xander Alpier, who was 6 at the time. They shut him down, and Xander, who's now an eighth-grade student, never forgot the experience."I just felt a little discouraged, as we
  
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• Phoenix PD: Remains found at home involved in child abuse investigation

  29-01-2020 19:26
  
  Phoenix Police Department via 12 News
  PHOENIX (KPNX) - Human skeletal remains were found at a home in west Phoenix after firefighters responded to a call of smoke on Tuesday, police announced Wednesday. The Phoenix Police Department said homicide detectives are investigating the remains found at the home near 59th Avenue and Camelback Road. Officers responded to that home on Jan. 20 to check the welfare of an 11-year-old girl who called the police saying she was home alone. Offic
  
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• Los Angeles firefighters knock down high-rise fire, 1 person critically injured

  29-01-2020 19:12
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles firefighters knock down high-rise fire, 1 person critically injured.
  The post Los Angeles firefighters knock down high-rise fire, 1 person critically injured appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Florida daycare worker fired after writing on baby’s stomach with marker

  29-01-2020 18:42
  
  (WBBH) A Florida daycare provider has been fired after writing on a child's stomach with marker.According to the child's mother, Heather Chisum, "Mom I'm out of diapers pls read my report" was written on the stomach of Milo, her 1-year-old son.Chisum said her kids go to Children's Education Center of the Islands in Sanibel.In a Facebook post, Chisum explained that every day they put a "daily report" paper in her son's lunch box.Chisum said these reports update parents on their child's day, inclu
  
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• AZ Daily Star Parent Buys Buffett's Rags

  29-01-2020 18:41
  
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• The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the departure terms of the United Kingdom from the European Union

  29-01-2020 18:38
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved the departure terms of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
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• The Latest: Finland reports 1st case of new virus from China

  29-01-2020 18:36
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China that has sickened thousands of people and killed more than 100:1:30 a.m.Officials say Finland has its first case of a person who has tested positive for the new virus from China.The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare said Wednesday that The 32-year-old woman was being treated at an isolation ward at a hospital in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland.
  It is the first case in the Nordic region.Thousands of people have been sic
  
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• Forbes names UArizona among the best employers for diversity in US

  29-01-2020 18:36
  
  TUCSON - The University of Arizona was named among the best employers in the nation for diversity by Forbes.The university based in Tucson was ranked no. 241 out of 500 businesses with at least 1,000 employees in Forbes' third annual Best Employers For Diversity list.According to the list, UArizona was the only employer listed in the Tucson area. Three other Arizona employers made the list, GoDaddy based in Scottsdale, Freeport-McMoRan based in Phoenix and Salt River Project based in Tempe.UAriz
  
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• GOP lacks votes to block Bolton, other impeachment witnesses

  29-01-2020 18:25
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's impeachment trial is shifting to questions from senators, a pivotal juncture as Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses and face a potential setback in their hope of ending the trial with a quick acquittal.
  After Trump's defense team rested Tuesday with a plea to "end now," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell privately told senators he doesn't yet have the votes to brush back Democratic demands for witnesses now that revelations from John Bolto
  
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• Arizona history for week of Feb. 2-8

  29-01-2020 18:05
  
  Sunday, Feb. 2On this date in 1871, the name of the military post originally established as Camp Ord, and later called Camp Magellan, was changed to Camp Apache.On this date in 1896, the Graham County Guardian began publication in Safford.Monday, Feb. 3On this date in 1876, an expedition of 50 men and their families left Salt Lake City and found the first four Mormon settlements along the Little Colorado River.On this date in 1913, the Arizona Daily Star announced the entire 5th U.S. Cavalry had
  
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• Trump: New trade deal with Canada, Mexico to boost US growth

  29-01-2020 18:03
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a major rewrite of the rules of trade with Canada and Mexico that he said replaces the "nightmare" of a Clinton-era agreement and will keep jobs, wealth and growth in America.Trump made renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement a priority during his 2016 campaign, although trade experts say the impact of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be modest.
  "This is a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art agreement that pr
  
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• The Latest: WHO says virus death rate is about 2 percent

  29-01-2020 18:03
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:12:45 a.m.The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief says China is taking “extraordinary measures in the face of an extraordinary challenge” because of the virus outbreak
  Dr. Michael Ryan made the comments to reporters Wednesday after returning from a trip to Beijing to discuss the new virus with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior government leaders.Ryan says the epidemic remains centere
  
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• Barbie launches new dolls with hairloss, vitiligo skin condition

  29-01-2020 18:00
  
  Barbie dolls are known for getting makeovers. But, this time, the toys are evolving to better reflect the children who play with them.Barbie says a new release of toys is the brand's "most
  diverse doll line" yet.
  What makes us different makes us beautiful!Introducing 6 new, unique dolls to the #Barbie #Fashionistas line!
  Shop now: https://t.co/zTVjMZJUN6. #WeAreBarbie pic.twitter.com/V6yCFnexgr— Barbie (@Barbie) January 28, 2020
  Some of the new Barbies have rainbow-colored hair or no hair
  
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• The Latest: Jet evacuating Americans lands in California

  29-01-2020 17:21
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:12:10 a.m. ThursdayA plane evacuating 201 Americans from the Chinese city at the center of the virus outbreak has arrived in California.
  The jet landed Wednesday morning at March Air Reserve Base east of Los Angeles after all passengers passed health screenings during a refueling stop in Anchorage, Alaska.
  The passengers will undergo additional screenings in California and be placed in temporary housing. Officials have not
  
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• The Latest: Two hospitals didn’t test Chinese with virus

  29-01-2020 17:17
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:11:45 p.m.An 80-year-old Chinese tourist is on artificial respiration in a Paris hospital with a new virus that is rapidly spreading, after two French hospitals initially declined to test him for the sickness.France has four confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus, including two people in intensive care, and is seeking to repatriate hundreds of people from China.The 80-year-old arrived in France last Thursday and went to
  
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• The Latest: Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss suspend China flights

  29-01-2020 16:42
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:11 p.m.Germany’s Lufthansa and its subsidiaries Austrian Airlines and Swiss are suspending flights to mainland China through Feb. 9 as fears spread about a new virus that has killed more than 130 people.Lufthansa said in a statement Wednesday that the airlines will fly one last time to their destinations in China, giving passengers a chance to catch their flights and bringing crews back to Germany, Switzerland and Au
  
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• 737 Max costs double, Boeing posts first loss in two decades

  29-01-2020 15:55
  
  (AP) - Boeing, an icon in American manufacturing, suffered its first annual financial loss in more than two decades as the costs related to its marquee aircraft doubled to more than $18 billion after a pair of deadly crashes.
  New CEO David Calhoun on Wednesday
  stood by his estimate that regulators will certify changes Boeing is making to
  the 737 Max by mid-year. And he criticized the company's prior leadership for
  not immediately disclosing a trove of damning internal communications.Boeing repor
  
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• Coronavirus cases in China top SARS as evacuations begin

  29-01-2020 15:31
  
  BEIJING (AP) - Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
  The number of confirmed cases jumped to 5,974, surpassing the 5,327 in mainland China during the SARS outbreak in 2002-2003.
  The death toll rose to 132, which is still lower than the 348 people who were killed in China by SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome. Scientists say there are still m
  
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• The Latest: Putin tells officials to prepare for new virus

  29-01-2020 15:00
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:8:30 p.m.Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the country’s government to be prepared to deal with a possible outbreak of a new virus from China.“It is a new phenomenon, and the question is how well we are prepared for this challenge,” Putin said during a meeting with several Cabinet members.Russia shares a long border with China. Up to 2 million tourists from China visit Russia every year, with abo
  
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• The Latest: German company shuts headquarters over virus

  29-01-2020 14:45
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:8 p.m.German auto parts maker Webasto said Wednesday it has temporarily shut its headquarters near Munich after four members of its staff were confirmed to have been infected with a new virus earlier this week.
  The infections are believed to have occurred following contact with a Chinese employee from Wuhan who had traveled to Germany to lead a training session.
  The company said most of the 1,000 staff at the site in Stock
  
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• Public weighs in on TEP rate increase proposal

  29-01-2020 14:43
  
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  TUCSON - Tucson Electric Power wants to raise its rates and customers were given the opportunity to share their thoughts about that proposal.
  TEP's proposal would raise the average users' bill about $10 per month, and while the increase is a concern there was a resounding message about the environmental impact of re-investing in fossil fuels verse renewable energy."They have no excuse for not transitioning to renewable energies and ask the Arizona Corporatio
  
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• Remains of US soldier killed in Syria return

  29-01-2020 14:26
  
  The remains of a U.S. soldier killed in Syria have returned
  to Dover Air Force Base.
  Army Specialist Antonio Moore of Wilmington, North Carolina
  died last week during a rollover accident while conducting route clearing
  operations.
  Moore was 22 years old and on his first deployment.
  He is survived by his mother, stepfather, three brothers and
  one sister.
  Moore was assigned to the 363rd Engineer Battalion, 411th
  Engineer Brigade, in Knightdale, North.The incident is under investigation.The post Re
  
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• Baseball coach killed with Bryant honored at team’s opener

  29-01-2020 14:14
  
  COSTA MESA, Calif.- A college baseball team in California is honoring its coach who died in the same helicopter crash as Kobe Bryant.The Orange Coast Pirates played a season opener Tuesday –their
  first game since losing Coach John Altobelli.
  He died in Sunday’s crash, along with his wife Keri and youngest daughter Alyssa.RELATED:Wildcats baseball coach remembers longtime friend who died in helicopter crash alongside Kobe Bryant
  There was a 14-second moment of silence before the game
  
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• The Latest: Chinese cases of new virus exceed SARS

  29-01-2020 13:40
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:7:45 p.m.China has reported more infections from a new virus than it had from an outbreak of SARS in 2002-2003, although the death toll is still lower.China said it has confirmed 5,974 cases of the new virus, compared to 5,327 cases of SARS.
  It also reported another large jump in cases on Wednesday and a rise in the death toll to 132. That compares to 348 people killed in China during SARS. Severe acute respiratory syndrom
  
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• Light rain and snow this afternoon and tonight!

  29-01-2020 13:10
  
  TUCSON - Partly cloudy with highs in the 60s this afternoon! A system passing through tonight will bring some light rain and snow, especially to the north and east of Tucson. Today: Mix of sun and clouds. High: 64°Tonight: Isolated showers otherwise mostly clear (10%). Low: 38°Tomorrow: Tons of sunshine and cooler. High: 64°A storm system will bring some isolated, light rain and snow showers especially this evening. The bulk of the activity is expected t
  
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• Several inches of rain and snow for the Pacific Northwest!

  29-01-2020 13:00
  
  Pacific Northwest - A few systems will pass through Oregon and Washington before the weekend bringing several inches of rain and snow!River flooding and landslides will be possible especially on Friday and Saturday with 1" to 3" of rain possible including the cities of Seattle and Tacoma.Mountain snow is also expected with up to 18" possible for the high elevations! Hazardous road conditions caused by blowing snow and ice will make travel difficult. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 4
  
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• The Latest: Britain flying back citizens from Wuhan

  29-01-2020 12:39
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:7:30 p.m.The British government is preparing to fly citizens back from the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak of a new virus, and will put them in quarantine for two weeks.Health Secretary Matt Hancock tweeted Wednesday that “anyone who returns from Wuhan will be safely isolated for 14 days, with all necessary medical attention.”Britain’s Press Association news agency reported that the returning B
  
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• The Latest: Kazakhstan suspends travel links with China

  29-01-2020 12:02
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:7 p.m.
  Kazakhstan has suspended all flights, train and bus services to neighboring China and stopped issuing visas to Chinese nationals due to the outbreak of a new virus.The government announced halting all flights to China starting Monday and all trains as of Saturday. Passenger bus service was suspended earlier Wednesday. Kazakhstan, a vast nation in Central Asia, shares a long border with China.Kazakh authorities have
  
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• China, with 5,974 cases of new virus, has more infections than it did during the SARS outbreak; death toll still lower

  29-01-2020 11:38
  
  BEIJING (AP) — China, with 5,974 cases of new virus, has more infections than it did during the SARS outbreak; death toll still lower.
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• The Latest: 4 China family members treated for virus in UAE

  29-01-2020 11:17
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China:6:15 p.m.
  Four members of a Chinese family who traveled to the United Arab Emirates are being treated for a new virus.The statement from health officials, carried by the state-run WAM news agency, comes after authorities earlier acknowledged the first cases Wednesday in the country that’s home to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Earlier, it said the family came from Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak.It did not explain how or w
  
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• British Airways, Lion Air and Seoul Air suspend all flights to China; others cut back service as virus fears grow

  29-01-2020 10:43
  
  BANGKOK (AP) — British Airways, Lion Air and Seoul Air suspend all flights to China; others cut back service as virus fears grow.
  The post British Airways, Lion Air and Seoul Air suspend all flights to China; others cut back service as virus fears grow appeared first on KVOA.
  
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