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• FDA approves first treatment for kids with peanut allergy

  31-01-2020 23:58
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) —  The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment for children with peanut allergies.
   Allergy experts say Aimmune Therapeutics' Palforzia promises to lower the chances that an accidental bite of peanuts causes a severe reaction, but it's not a cure.
  Children and teens swallow the peanut powder in tiny but escalating doses, to train their bodies to better tolerate peanuts.
  The treatment can cause side effects, possibly serious reactions. So the
  
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• 1st case of coronavirus in Northern California confirmed

  31-01-2020 23:31
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Officials in the San Francisco Bay Area say a man has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first case in Northern California.
  The Santa Clara County Public Health Department says the CDC earlier today confirmed the man's test came back positive. Two cases in Los Angeles County and one in Orange County have already been confirmed. Santa Clara County health official Sara Cody says the man was likely exposed to the virus while traveling in Wuahn, the epicentr
  
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• Coast Guard officer suspected in terror plot is sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on firearms and drug charges

  31-01-2020 23:20
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Coast Guard officer suspected in terror plot is sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on firearms and drug charges.
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• PCSD identifies 2 men killed in crash near Arivaca

  31-01-2020 23:14
  
  ARIVACA, Ariz. — Pima County Sheriff’s Department has identified the two men killed in a crash near Arivaca Wednesday.
  Officials say a vehicle drove off after Tucson Sector
  Border Patrol agents attempted to stop it near Arivaca and crashed.The two occupants of the vehicle who were pronounced dead on
  scene have been identified as 37-year-old Constantino Bautista Cruz and 28-year-old
  Efrain Medrano-Morales. Both are citizens of Mexico.
  Three other occupants of the vehicle wer
  
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• PCSD names deputies involved in officer involved shooting near Tucson Estates

  31-01-2020 22:20
  
  TUCSON—Pima County Sheriff’s Department has named the deputies involved in a kidnapping investigation that lead to an officer involved shooting near Tucson Estates Tuesday.
  Officials say during negotiations with 39-year-old Robert Cocio, officers noticed he had a firearm, which he refused to put down. At one point, he aimed the firearm at officers, presenting a deadly threat.Officers and deputies were then involved in a shooting.The deputies that fired their weapons during this incid
  
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• US: Flights from China to go to 7 airports starting Sunday

  31-01-2020 22:11
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — US: Flights from China to go to 7 airports starting Sunday.
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• Be-leaf it: Downtown residents fill potholes with turf

  31-01-2020 22:06
  
  TUCSON - Tucson drivers are used to potholes, but two women who live downtown decided to have a little fun with the problem plaguing their streets.In early January, Elizabeth Garber and Janet Miller filled some potholes on the street with artificial grass. They said they didn’t do it in protest. They did it to make people smile and enjoy where they lived.Garber has lived in her Armory Park neighborhood for 25 years. She said she has seen her share of potholes.Garber
  said when she and Janet
  
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• Stocks plunge as fears spread that virus outbreak will dent the global economy; Dow industrials drop more than 600

  31-01-2020 22:03
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks plunge as fears spread that virus outbreak will dent the global economy; Dow industrials drop more than 600.
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• One critically injured after DPS shooting following robbery

  31-01-2020 21:55
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — An illegal weapons sale turned into a robbery that turned into a police shooting in suburban Phoenix on Thursday.That’s according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, which says one of its troopers shot and injured one of the suspects before two others fled.Authorities say the incident began as an illegal weapons transaction in Glendale that then turned into a robbery.Troopers who responded tried to arrest the suspects. The suspects then rammed their car
  
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• US declares public health emergency from new virus, Trump to bar entry of foreign nationals who pose transmission risk

  31-01-2020 21:54
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — US declares public health emergency from new virus, Trump to bar entry of foreign nationals who pose transmission risk.
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• The Latest: Autoworker’s child among Germany’s 7 virus cases

  31-01-2020 21:44
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):4:40 a.m.Germany has confirmed its sixth and seventh cases of the virus that is spreading from central China — and one new patient is a child of an employee who was previously infected by a work colleague.The other new case includes another employee of the auto parts company that was visited last week by a Chinese colleague. Bavaria’s state health ministry announced the new cases on Friday.
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• Charges not filed against Tempe police officer accused of shooting, killing 14-year-old

  31-01-2020 21:26
  
  Editor's note: The above video is from an earlier newscast. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said Friday that it would not file charges against a former Tempe police officer who is accused of shooting and killing a 14-year-old last year.Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said her office would not seek charges against Joseph Jaen, who allegedly shot and killed Antonio Arce last January.Adel announced her decision during a press conference on Friday, saying the evidence in the case d
  
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• Family claims premature newborn burned by incubator at Phoenix hospital

  31-01-2020 21:17
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) — A family claims their baby, born premature, was burned by the incubator lights at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. The family Saturday said their daughter started showing signs of the burns days after her birth before Banner hospital put the baby back under the lights of the incubator."I don’t know what's going to be wrong with her,” Yessica Rodriguez said Thursday, concerned about the long-term effects of alleged burns on her baby daughter Anna
  
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• The Latest: Canada virus patient released from hospital

  31-01-2020 21:01
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):4:00 a.m.The man who contracted Canada’s first case of the new virus from China has been discharged from a Toronto hospital.Sunnybrook hospital said in a release Friday that his condition improved to the point where he no longer required in-patient care. The man in his 50’s had recently traveled to Wuhan, China, with his wife. She became Canada’s second case. She stayed at home and was n
  
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• Watermelon eegee’s available now through Sunday

  31-01-2020 20:23
  
  TUCSON— Watermelon eegee's are here!
  eegee's announced on Twitter Friday that they will be offering their popular watermelon flavor at all locations starting Jan.31 until Feb. 2.Summer came early! From today until this Sunday, 2/2 you can get a taste of Watermelon at any eegee's location. What're you waiting for? Come on by. #SurpriseFlavor https://t.co/NKDMpJo2ue pic.twitter.com/sRRvUv4pPf— eegee's (@eegees) January 31, 2020
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• Tucson Mall is Getting a Harkins

  31-01-2020 20:04
  
  A new Harkins Theatre will be coming to the Tucson Mall, located at Oracle and Wetmore Roads, in the near future.…
  
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• Navajo Nation: Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. dies at age 96

  31-01-2020 19:26
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) - A Navajo Code Talker died on Friday morning in New Mexico, the Navajo Nation announced. Joe Vandever, Sr. died in Haystack, New Mexico, on Friday. He was 96. He died from health complications, according to his family. “The Navajo people have lost another great warrior who sacrificed more than we’ll ever know to defend our country," Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in a statement."On behalf of the Navajo Nation, we offer our prayers and heartfelt co
  
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• US health officials issue quarantine order for all 195 American evacuees from China for two weeks.

  31-01-2020 19:17
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — US health officials issue quarantine order for all 195 American evacuees from China for two weeks.
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• Authorities fire shots at intruder vehicle outside Mar-a-Lago ahead of President Trump’s arrival; 2 people in custody

  31-01-2020 19:01
  
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities fire shots at intruder vehicle outside Mar-a-Lago ahead of President Trump’s arrival; 2 people in custody.
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• Phoenix PD: Man dies after run over by car of woman who was trying to help

  31-01-2020 18:50
  
  PHOENIX (KPNX) — Police say a man died after an incident on a Phoenix sidewalk Thursday afternoon.Police say a woman driving by saw 34-year-old Micheal Phillips having a medical issue. Phillips was standing on the sidewalk near 43rd Avenue and Bell Road 2:02 p.m.The woman pulled her sedan over, but in her haste to help him, she failed to put the car in park, police say.The car rolled over Phillips. He was taken to the hospital where he died.The 55-year-old woman remained on the scene. Poli
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Inappropriate

  31-01-2020 18:46
  
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• The Latest: Delta, American suspend U.S.-China flights

  31-01-2020 18:42
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):1:40 a.m.Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are suspending all flights between the U.S. and China as an outbreak of a new virus spreads.American Airlines says it’s suspending flights beginning Friday through March 27. The company cited the U.S. State Department’s decision to advise against all travel to China. The decision also comes a day after the pilots’ union at American Airlines
  
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• Kansas man played video games after ‘squeezing head’ of 2-month-old son who died

  31-01-2020 18:23
  
  WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas father charged with killing his 2-month-old son told authorities he repeatedly told the crying baby to "shut up" and squeezed his head "extra hard," but didn't notice he was seriously hurt for 30 minutes because he was playing video games, court records say.According to an affidavit released Thursday, Marlin Williams Jr. told authorities that he invited a friend "to a party on the Xbox" so he could talk about his son, Marrell, after the baby started vomiting on Jan.
  
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• Water truck struck by train in Sahuarita

  31-01-2020 18:03
  
  SAHUARITA, Ariz. - First responders have been dispatched to a crash involving a truck and a train Friday morning.According to Green Valley Fire District, a Union Pacific train struck the backside of a Pecan Grove Farm water truck, causing the truck to spin. Authorities said the driver reportedly attempted "beat a train" when it was crossing the railroad at 18120 S. Old Nogales Highway near Pima Mine Road.GVFD said the train was reportedly traveling 30 miles per hour during the incident. Union Pa
  
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• Crash involving truck, train reported in Sahuarita

  31-01-2020 18:03
  
  SAHUARITA, Ariz. - First responders have been dispatched to a crash involving a truck and a train Friday morning.According to officials, the incident occurred near Nogales Highway and Pima Mine Road.Motorists are advised to avoid the area.Details are limited at this time.Stay with News 4 Tucson for the latest details.
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• Just Najima Drops Queenie

  31-01-2020 17:54
  
  On Queenie, songstress Just Najima’s debut album, her impassioned voice simmers and seethes. Her prose dripping with ‘tude—“I Ain’t Got Time (For That Shit)”—can impale a stake straight into the gut.…
  
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• In Advance Of Honeyden, The Rifle Asks "Are We Having Fun Yet?"

  31-01-2020 17:44
  
  With a salvo, in advance of a new album, Honeyden (Burger Records, 2020), scheduled to drop on Jan. 31, gunsmoke-diffused indie rockers The Rifle are breadcrumbing fans with a trail of singles.
  Nelene Deguzman reflects on the backstory to “Are We Having Fun Yet?", revisiting a difficult time in her life in hindsight.…
  
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• American Airlines and Delta Air Lines suspend all flights to and from China as virus spreads

  31-01-2020 17:33
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — American Airlines and Delta Air Lines suspend all flights to and from China as virus spreads.
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• Arizona county to vote on whether to declare itself a ‘2nd Amendment Sanctuary County’

  31-01-2020 17:13
  
  PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) - The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors plans to vote Wednesday on whether to join Mohave County in declaring itself a sanctuary county in support of gun rights.The Daily Courier reports that the Yavapai County board in December and January heard hours of testimony from dozens of people on the proposal.The Yavapai County resolution pledges the supervisors to defend state and federal constitutional rights, including the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment.The measure also
  
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• 5-year-old badly burned during school science experiment

  31-01-2020 16:33
  
  PITTSBURGH - A five-year-old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania girl is recovering from severe burns following a science experiment in school.According to the child's family, she was burned by boiling water.Todd Hollis, the attorney for the family, said the family found
  out about the child's burns through a phone call from someone at the school
  saying the girl had sustained "minor burns.”The teacher who oversaw the experiment has resigned.Read more: http://bit.ly/36GowwB">http://bit.ly/
  
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• American Airlines pilots sue to halt flights to China

  31-01-2020 16:16
  
  DALLAS (AP) - The pilots' union at
  American Airlines sued on Thursday to stop the carrier from flying to China and
  told members not to operate flights there because of the spreading coronavirus
  outbreak.The Allied Pilots Association, which
  represents American's 15,000 pilots, asked a state district court in Dallas for
  an injunction to halt the flights immediately. The union cited declarations by
  international health experts that the virus is a public health emergency.
  "The safety and well-being
  
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• US citizen evacuated from China still wary of deadly virus

  31-01-2020 16:13
  
  RIVERSIDE, Calif (AP) - A U.S. citizen evacuated from China because of a deadly viral outbreak says he's taking special precautions while staying at a California airbase.Jarred Evans is one of nearly 200 Americans who were flown out of the city of Wuhan because of the new virus outbreak.Evans says he's wearing a mask and medical gloves at March Air Reserve Base east of Los Angeles until tests determine that nobody contracted the virus.Evans plays football in a Chinese pro league and says he hole
  
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• 21 UArizona medicine students get free tuition in exchange for practicing in underserved AZ communities

  31-01-2020 15:52
  
  TUCSON - To help underserved communities in Arizona receive necessary care, the University of Arizona has awarded 21 students from its College of Medicine free tuitionAccording to UArizona officials, this scholarship, which is funded by the State of Arizona, was created to help remove "financial and geographical barriers to education and health-care access" for healthcare students and underserved communities alike. Under this scholarship, the recipients must practice in a rural or urban communit
  
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• The Latest: WHO: Virus could overwhelm Africa health systems

  31-01-2020 15:27
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):10 p.m.A World Health Organization official in Africa says the new virus “could overwhelm health systems we have in Africa.”
  Dr. Michel Yao, emergency operations program manager in Africa, spoke to The Associated Press on Friday after WHO declared the new coronavirus a global health emergency and cited “countries with weaker health systems which are ill-prepared to deal with it.”
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• Free income tax preparation services offered through United Way

  31-01-2020 15:05
  
  TUCSON - Tax season is officially here. But don't worry, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is here to help.On Thursday, United Way launched its United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program which offers families and individuals earning up to $66,000 annually free and professional assistance in filing their 2019 taxes.According to officials, seven preparation sites have been set up across southern Arizona to help people file their taxes. With IRS-certified volunteers on hand, United
  
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• US consumer spending slows to 0.3% gain in December

  31-01-2020 14:37
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer spending slowed in December as Americans spent more on prescription drugs and health care services but those gains did not offset a sharp slowdown in spending on new cars.The Commerce Department said Friday that consumer spending rose a moderate 0.3% after a stronger 0.4% gain in November. Income growth also slowed in December, rising by 0.2%, just half the 0.4% increase in November.Inflation as measured by a price gauge preferred by the Federal Reserve was
  
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• US consumer spending slows to 0.3% gain in December as auto sales weaken

  31-01-2020 14:33
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer spending slows to 0.3% gain in December as auto sales weaken.
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• The Latest: Russia has 2 cases, halting most China flights

  31-01-2020 14:15
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):9 p.m.Russia has reported the first two cases of a new virus in the country.
  Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said Friday that two Chinese nationals in Russia’s Siberian regions of Zabaykalye and Tyumen tested positive for the new coronavirus.The two men are in isolation and haven’t been in contact with anyone, so there is no risk of the virus spreading further, added Anna Popova, head o
  
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• Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

  31-01-2020 14:13
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and pushing the Senate toward a quick vote to acquit Trump.A vote on witnesses, expected Friday, could lead to an abrupt end and assured acquittal in only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history. Trump was pressing for action in time for his State of the
  
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• Friday could be final day of Trump trial as key GOP senators projected to vote ‘no’ on witnesses

  31-01-2020 14:13
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and pushing the Senate toward a quick vote to acquit Trump.A vote on witnesses, expected Friday, could lead to an abrupt end and assured acquittal in only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history. Trump was pressing for action in time for his State of the
  
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• Final Day of Business: Bedroxx Bowling opens for the last time

  31-01-2020 13:47
  
  TUCSON - Seventeen years ago, the Tucson area was introduced to a new business that combined its love for dinosaurs with cosmic bowling and unique arcade games.Over the years, Bedroxx became a Marana staple for dino-mite parties, after school hangout sessions and family night-outs. But at 9 p.m. Friday, southern Arizona will have to say goodbye to the alley when it closes shop for the final time.
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• Final Day of Business: Bedroxx Bowling officially closed

  31-01-2020 13:47
  
  TUCSON - Seventeen years ago, the Tucson area was introduced to a new business that combined its love for dinosaurs with cosmic bowling and unique arcade games.Over the years, Bedroxx became a Marana staple for dino-mite parties, after school hangout sessions and family night-outs. But Thursday night, southern Arizona said goodbye to the alley when it closed shop for the final time.
  It’s our last day to bowl at this business which has served Tucson for 17 years, we are open from 4-9 tonigh
  
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• The Latest: Lam resists pressure to close border with China

  31-01-2020 13:44
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):8 p.m.Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has resisted pressure to complete shut down the border with mainland China, saying it was not the answer to stem the spread of a virus.Medical workers have threatened to strike if the government refuses to do so, and some restaurant owners have also echoed calls to bar all mainland visitors.Lam said the number of mainland arrivals has shrunk since Hong Kong this week susp
  
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• Newspaper heiress, diplomat and philanthropist Anne Cox Chambers dies at 100, family says

  31-01-2020 13:27
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Newspaper heiress, diplomat and philanthropist Anne Cox Chambers dies at 100, family says.
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• Hittin’ the Trails 4 You – Brown Mountain Trail

  31-01-2020 13:25
  
  TUCSON - We’re Hittin’ the Trails today in the Tucson Mountains at the Brown Mountain Trail!
  The trail starts at the Juan Santa Cruz picnic area. You can expect a well-maintained trail, which features several switchbacks.
  This hike is a 4 mile round trip trek, and surprisingly its not very strenuous. It’s rated easy to moderate in skill level.
  As a bonus, you will encounter spectacular saguaros and desert flora. Also, you’ll have great panoramic views of Tucson Mountain
  
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• Warm weekend with more rain and snow early next week!

  31-01-2020 13:23
  
  TUCSON - Beautiful end to the work week with highs in the mid to upper 60s! The 70s take over this weekend for the warmest spots with BIG changes by early next week including rain, snow, and colder temperatures. Today: Sunny and seasonable. High: 68°Tonight: Clear and cold. Low: 38°Tomorrow: Above average with tons of sunshine. High: 74°Another beautiful day with highs warming into the 60s this afternoon! Tons of sunshine and warm this weekend with highs in the up
  
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• Hittin’ the Trails 4 You – Brown Mountain

  31-01-2020 13:00
  
  TUCSON - We’re Hittin’ the Trails today in the Tucson Mountains at the Brown Mountain Trail!The trail starts at the Juan Santa Cruz picnic area. You can expect a well-maintained trail, which features several switchbacks.This hike is a 4 mile round trip trek, and surprisingly its not very strenuous. It’s rated easy to moderate in skill level.As a bonus, you will encounter spectacular saguaros and desert flora. Also, you’ll have great panoramic views of Tucson Mountain Park
  
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• The Latest: Singapore to bar all visitors from China

  31-01-2020 12:12
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):7 p.m.Singapore will bar all visitors from China, becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to tighten border controls to stop the spread of a new virus.The health ministry says from Saturday, all Chinese travelers as well as foreigners who have visited China in the past two weeks will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore. It says short-term and multiple-visit visas previously issued to th
  
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• The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus

  31-01-2020 11:32
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):6:15 p.m.England has confirmed its first cases of a new virus that has sickened thousands in China.England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty said Friday that two members of the same family tested positive and the National Health Service was working to identify their contacts with others.Whitty’s statement said. “The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried an
  
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• The Latest: Thailand confirms case of local spread of virus

  31-01-2020 11:17
  
  BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the outbreak of a new virus from China (all times local):6 p.m.Thai health authorities have confirmed five more cases of a new type of virus and say one of them is a taxi driver who is the country’s first to become ill through human-to-human contact.
  The new cases reported Friday bring Thailand’s total to 19 cases. All of the others are Chinese visitors or people who traveled to Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak.
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