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• Satanists appeal ruling against right to give invocation

  29-02-2020 23:16
  
  PHOENIX (AP) - The Satanic Temple has appealed a judge decision ruling the city of Scottsdale did not discriminate against the temple when city officials blocked the group from giving an invocation before a council meeting in 2016.U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell ruled earlier this month that the city did not deny the temple's request because of its religious beliefs, the Arizona Republic reported. The city spent much of the trial arguing that the temple could not have experienced religi
  
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• 2 homicide suspects arrested in Arizona after chase, gunfire

  29-02-2020 21:47
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Two homicide suspects sought in Los Angeles were arrested following a chase and gunfire on Interstate 40 in rural northeastern Arizona, the state Department of Public Safety said.No one was injured in the gunfire Friday that began when the suspects in a westbound stolen pickup shot at pursuing Arizona and New Mexico state troopers, the Arizona DPS said in a statement.“Due to the immediate danger the suspects displayed,” additional Arizona troopers deployed ahead
  
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• Funeral held for survivor of attack on USS Arizona

  29-02-2020 21:33
  
  A memorial service was held Saturday for a former USS Arizona crew member who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.The memorial service for Donald Stratton was held in Colorado Springs Saturday morning.Stratton was one of three known survivors of the attack on the USS Arizona in 1941.His family says the 97-year-old veteran passed away in his sleep at his home February 15th.Stratton is survived by his wife Velma, their four children and 13 grandchildren.Following Saturday's memorial service Stratt
  
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• Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe’s market dies

  29-02-2020 21:08
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Joe Coulombe envisioned a new generation of young grocery shoppers emerging in the 1960s, one that wanted healthy, tasty, high-quality food they couldn't find in most supermarkets and couldn't afford to buy in the few high-end gourmet outlets.
  So he found a new way to bring everything from a then-exotic snack food called granola to the California-produced wines that for flavor compared with anything from France. And he made shopping for them almost as much fun as sailing the h
  
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• Trump says he is ‘thinking about’ possibly closing US border with Mexico to guard against COVID-19 spread

  29-02-2020 20:23
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he is ‘thinking about’ possibly closing US border with Mexico to guard against COVID-19 spread.
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• Pence says some COVID-19 patients in US are in intensive care units, but says overall infection risk to Americans is low

  29-02-2020 20:13
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Pence says some COVID-19 patients in US are in intensive care units, but says overall infection risk to Americans is low.
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• Trump bans travel to US from Iran; urges Americans not to travel to areas in Italy and South Korea hit by COVID-19

  29-02-2020 20:09
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump bans travel to US from Iran; urges Americans not to travel to areas in Italy and South Korea hit by COVID-19.
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• Trump says 22 patients in United States have coronavirus and more are likely

  29-02-2020 20:02
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says 22 patients in United States have coronavirus and more are likely.
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• Person in Washington state first in US to die from new virus

  29-02-2020 19:10
  
  Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States.
  The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past.
   It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
  Health officials think it spreads mainly from droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how the flu spreads.
  The outbreak began in China but has infected tens of thous
  
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• Washington state health officials say 1 person has died from new virus; first person to die from disease in US

  29-02-2020 19:00
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials say 1 person has died from new virus; first person to die from disease in US.
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• Italian authorities report coronavirus cases are up to 1,128, including eight more deaths for a total of 29

  29-02-2020 18:23
  
  MILAN (AP) — Italian authorities report coronavirus cases are up to 1,128, including eight more deaths for a total of 29.
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• TPD investigating fatal collision on eastside

  29-02-2020 16:51
  
  TUCSON— Tucson Police Department is investigating a fatal
  crash on Tucson’s eastside.
  On Feb. 28, officers responded to the area of south Kolb
  Road and east Century Park Drive for a report of a serious injury crash involving
  one vehicle.
  Tucson Fire personnel transported the driver to the
  Northwest Emergency Center in Rita Ranch. Shortly after arrival, the driver passed
  away.
  Officials have identified the driver as 53-year-old Hector
  Montaño.
  Tucson Police Traffic Detectives r
  
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• US officials say complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan not contingent on specific outcome of intra-Afghan talks

  29-02-2020 15:07
  
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — US officials say complete troop withdrawal from Afghanistan not contingent on specific outcome of intra-Afghan talks.
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• Pompeo says US is ‘realistic,’ but ‘seizing the best opportunity for peace in a generation’ in Afghanistan

  29-02-2020 14:49
  
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Pompeo says US is ‘realistic,’ but ‘seizing the best opportunity for peace in a generation’ in Afghanistan.
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• US, Taliban sign peace agreement aimed at ending 18 years of conflict in Afghanistan, America’s longest-running war

  29-02-2020 14:15
  
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — US, Taliban sign peace agreement aimed at ending 18 years of conflict in Afghanistan, America’s longest-running war.
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• US to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meet commitments to prevent terrorism

  29-02-2020 14:09
  
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — US to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meet commitments to prevent terrorism.
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• Health Ministry spokesman says Iran preparing for possibility of ‘tens of thousands’ coming to test for new coronavirus.

  29-02-2020 11:31
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Health Ministry spokesman says Iran preparing for possibility of ‘tens of thousands’ coming to test for new coronavirus.
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• Iran Health Ministry spokesman says 43 dead amid 593 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the Islamic Republic

  29-02-2020 10:59
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran Health Ministry spokesman says 43 dead amid 593 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the Islamic Republic.
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• Turkey’s Erdogan says borders with Europe are open to migrants; 1,000s of refugees gather along Turkish-Greek frontier.

  29-02-2020 10:36
  
  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s Erdogan says borders with Europe are open to migrants; 1,000s of refugees gather along Turkish-Greek frontier.
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• Malaysia king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister, trumping Mahathir Mohamad’s bid to return to power

  29-02-2020 09:45
  
  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister, trumping Mahathir Mohamad’s bid to return to power.
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• Family says Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe’s grocery chain, has died at age 89

  29-02-2020 08:30
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Family says Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe’s grocery chain, has died at age 89.
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• WOMEN: No. 13 UA pulls off biggest victory in program history

  29-02-2020 06:36
  
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  TUCSON - The University of Arizona Women's Basketball team defeated Stanford University 73-72 in overtime on Friday night at McKale Center, earning the Wildcats its first top-five victory in program history.
  With eight seconds to go in overtime, junior guard Aari McDonald hit the game-winning shot.
  McDonald returned to the court since she missed the last two games, scoring 20 points, 13 of which came in the fourth quarter and overtime.Five of the lady Wildca
  
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• UArizona Women’s Basketball ranked No. 13 defeats No. 4 Stanford at McKale Center

  29-02-2020 06:36
  
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  TUCSON - The University of Arizona Women's Basketball team defeated Stanford University in overtime on Friday night at McKale Center, earning the Wildcats its first top-five victory in program history.
  With eight seconds to go in overtime, junior guard Aari McDonald hit the game-winning shot.
  McDonald returned to the court since she missed the last two games, scoring 20 points.
  Five of the lady Wildcats scored in double-figures, following McDonald's lead.Jun
  
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• AZ Public Health System prepares to respond to additional coronavirus cases

  29-02-2020 05:37
  
  PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Health Services has been meticulously observing the coronavirus, or COVID-19, at an international, national and local level.
  It is a high priority of AZDHS to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a respiratory disease with symptoms ranging from mild cold-like illness to sever pneumonia, the department says.They are saying that even though the one case of an individual that was reported in Arizona has since recovered, AZDHS expects more cases will occur in the state
  
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• Sabino High grad in hunt for title at Cologuard Classic after Rd. 1

  29-02-2020 05:29
  
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  TUCSON - Sabino High School grad Willie Wood finished round 1 of the 2020 Cologuard Classic at 3 under par. He trails the leader Brett Quigley by 6 strokes and is in contention heading into round 2.News 4 Tucson caught up with the Sabino High School alum and former Arizona state champ.
  Willie Wood was a state champ golfer at Sabino High School.News 4 Tucson's Priscilla Casper tosses from the anchor desk to Paul Cicala who was reporting live from the 2020 Col
  
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• Cologuard Classic “Volunteer of Year” with big accomplishment

  29-02-2020 05:19
  
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  TUCSON - The Cologuard Classic is hosted by the Tucson Conquistadores, a volunteer group of business men & women who donate their time and resources to help local charities.However, there are also a number of volunteers that work alongside the Conquistadores to make the Cologuard Classic run smoothly. News 4 Tucson's Paul Cicala caught up with the "Volunteer of the Year" (Dodie Smith) and Tucson Conquistador Chris Edwards, who shed light on how valuable
  
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• Roger Clemens excited about Saturday’s Celebrity Challenge at Omni Tucson

  29-02-2020 05:15
  
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  TUCSON - The Cologuard Classic Round 2 is on Saturday.However, many fans are looking forward -more- to the Celebrity Challenge – A nine-hole exhibition match following the final group of PGA TOUR Champions professionals at 2:30 p.m. off the 10th tee. Celebrities include country singer Lee Brice, Larry The Cable Guy,  MLB great Roger Clemens and NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace.News 4 Tucson's Paul Cicala would go in-depth with Roger Clemens as he compa
  
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• NewsAlert: Federal appeals court suspends order halting policy returning asylum-seekers to Mexico

  29-02-2020 04:58
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — NewsAlert: Federal appeals court suspends order halting policy returning asylum-seekers to Mexico.
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• Country music fans mistake singer’s football jersey for Bernie Sanders 2020 endorsement

  29-02-2020 04:46
  
  DETROIT - Throughout the nation, many conservative fans of country music singer Garth Brooks reacted negatively online after Brooks wore a jersey, in honor of Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, at his concert in the Motor City earlier this week.Backlash was prompted from fans who misinterpreted the jersey, thinking Brooks was in support of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
  Barry Sanders wore No. 20 on his jersey when he played for the Lions.View this post on Instagram
  
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• Country music fans mistake singer’s Detroit Lions jersey for Bernie Sanders 2020 endorsement

  29-02-2020 04:46
  
  DETROIT - Throughout the nation, many conservative fans of country music singer Garth Brooks reacted negatively online after Brooks wore a jersey, in honor of Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, at his concert in the Motor City earlier this week.Backlash was prompted from fans who misinterpreted the jersey, thinking Brooks was in support of 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
  Barry Sanders wore No. 20 on his jersey when he played for the Lions.View this post on Instagram
  
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• Threatening graffiti found at Marana HS, extra security called in

  29-02-2020 04:04
  
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  MARANA, Ariz. - Extra
  security was called in at Marana High School on Friday.
  The precautionary measures were a result of graffiti referencing a school shooting that was found in one of the boys bathrooms.Marana Police investigated
  and found there is no credible threat against the school; however, the school
  is taking every precaution possible.Marana High carried on
  with their regular Friday schedule the rest of the day.The post Threatening graffiti found at
  
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• Man found guilty in 2018 deadly shooting on northwest side, convicted of second degree murder

  29-02-2020 03:10
  
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  TUCSON - James Daniel Candelaria was found guilty on Friday of second degree murder in the death of Prentice Reid.Authorities said Candelaria and Reid got into an altercation at the Denny's on River and Oracle roads back in November of 2018.They also said Candelaria
  told police he was attempting to defend his family and was trying to detain Reid
  for police to make a citizen's arrest.Candelaria will be sentenced in April.
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• PCSD: Fatal pedestrian hit-and-run collision near Green Valley

  29-02-2020 03:03
  
  PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. - Pima County Sheriff's Department responded to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on Magee Ranch Road on Friday evening.
  PCSD deputies responded to the scene about three miles west of Mission Road at approximately 5:30 p.m.
  Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male that was deceased from the collision.
  The vehicle that collided with the victim, described as a white Dodge truck, left the area with multiple occupants.
  Authorities are still searching for the vehicle.
  
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• TPD: Southeast side roadway reopened following crash

  29-02-2020 02:47
  
  TUCSON - The Tucson Police Department has reported that Kolb Road is now open again for traffic after it was closed due to a vehicle collision earlier on Friday.
  Details regarding the single-vehicle crash and the reported life-threatening injuries are still limited at this time.
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• U.S. government drops plan to move virus-quarantined cruise ship passengers to Southern California city.

  29-02-2020 02:11
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. government drops plan to move virus-quarantined cruise ship passengers to Southern California city.
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• Cologuard Classic proceeds support local youth charities and colon cancer awareness

  29-02-2020 02:02
  
  TUCSON- The Cologuard Classic is not just about golf this weekend at the Omni Tucson National Resort, but is it about giving back to local youth charities and raising awareness for colon cancer screenings.
  Since the beginning of the Tucson Conquistadores in 1962, the group has contributed about $30 million to youth athletic programs.Net proceeds from the tournament go back into youth charities in southern Arizona.
  Some of the charities include The First Tee of Tucson, Boys and Girls Clubs and Sp
  
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• Respiratory infection outbreak suspends cat adoptions, intake at Sierra Vista shelter

  29-02-2020 01:57
  
  SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - A recent outbreak of an upper respiratory infection has prompted an animal shelter in Sierra Vista to stop cat adoptions, viewing and intakes.According to city officials, the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center suspended rental of traps to capture stray cats and asked residents to postpone surrendering their felines to the shelter on Feb. 13 after more than a dozen cats with respiratory infections were dropped off at the shelter.Despite shelter staff putting the affected cats
  
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• Health officials confirm a 2nd case of novel coronavirus in CA

  29-02-2020 01:36
  
  SAN JOSE (AP) — THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’S EARLIER STORY IS BELOW:Health officials have confirmed the second case of novel coronavirus in the United States believed to have been transmitted to a person who didn’t travel internationally or come in close contact with anyone who had it.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that officials are “aware of a second possible instance of community spread of COVID-19 in California.” The CDC
  
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• Health officials confirm a 2nd case of coronavirus with unknown origin in CA

  29-02-2020 01:36
  
  SAN JOSE (AP) — THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’S EARLIER STORY IS BELOW:Health officials have confirmed the second case of novel coronavirus in the United States believed to have been transmitted to a person who didn’t travel internationally or come in close contact with anyone who had it.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that officials are “aware of a second possible instance of community spread of COVID-19 in California.” The CDC
  
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• Woman wanted after allegedly stealing $750 from Oro Valley Ulta

  29-02-2020 01:32
  
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  TUCSON - A woman is sought in connection to a theft that occurred Tuesday evening at a store in the Oro Valley Marketplace.According to OVDP, a Hispanic woman entered the Ulta Store located at 11875 N. Oracle Rd. near Tangerine Road at around 8:10 p.m. Tuesday. She reportedly put more than $700 worth of makeup in a large purse and fled the store.The woman was described to be in her late teens to early 20s. Police said she has a medium to heavy build and has curly, d
  
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• Health officials confirm second case of novel coronavirus in person not known to have previous contact.

  29-02-2020 00:48
  
  SAN JOSE (AP) — Health officials confirm second case of novel coronavirus in person not known to have previous contact.
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• New baby elephant expected to join to Reid Park Zoo in March, April

  29-02-2020 00:23
  
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  TUCSON - Get ready to celebrate, Nandi's new baby brother or sister is coming soon!On Friday, Reid Park Zoo announced that Nandi's mother, Semba is expected to give birth to an elephant calf in March or April.After the zoo officially broke the news on News 4 Tucson back on Feb. 19, community members have been itching to know when Semba will give birth to Reid Park Zoo's newest, and possibly cutest, member of its family.While zoo staff officially on baby watch, offi
  
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• New baby elephant expected to join Reid Park Zoo in March, April

  29-02-2020 00:23
  
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  TUCSON - Get ready to celebrate, Nandi's new baby brother or sister is coming soon!On Friday, Reid Park Zoo announced that Nandi's mother, Semba is expected to give birth to an elephant calf in March or April.After the zoo officially broke the news on News 4 Tucson back on Feb. 19, community members have been itching to know when Semba will give birth to Reid Park Zoo's newest, and possibly cutest, member of its family.While zoo staff officially on baby watch, offi
  
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• Double-murder suspect attempted to escape during hearing

  29-02-2020 00:01
  
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  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (NBC) - A man accused of murdering two people in December tried to make a run for it during a court hearing in Chattanooga, Tenn.The suspect, Mark Caslin, sprinted away from law enforcement
  right in front of the judge.But he didn't make it far, as the bailiffs caught up to him
  and escorted him back into the room.The wild runaway was all caught on courtroom surveillance
  video.Police believe Caslin is responsible for killing 23-year-old
  Hollis Malone and 22-yea
  
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