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• Police: Miami officer handcuffed black doctor outside home

  11-04-2020 23:56
  
  MIAMI (AP) - An internal investigation has been launched into why an African American doctor known for testing the homeless for the coronavirus was handcuffed outside his home by a police sergeant, Miami's police chief said Saturday.Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina said in a video posted to social media Saturday that his agency doesn't condone or accept profiling of any kind. The chief made his remarks after video surfaced of Dr. Armen Henderson being handcuffed Friday outside his Miami home.Hend
  
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• Nurses, lauded for virus efforts, find their tires slashed

  11-04-2020 23:48
  
  CORTLANDT, N.Y. (AP) - Some nurses at a New York hospital who had just been lauded for their work during the coronavirus pandemic ended their stress-filled overnight shifts to find their tires had been slashed while they worked.New York state police reported that the tires of 22 vehicles were found slashed Friday morning outside New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt.Daniel R. Hall, 29, was arrested on charges including criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substanc
  
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• Melania Trump is having a moment during coronavirus pandemic

  11-04-2020 23:37
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Melania Trump is having a moment in the midst of a pandemic.After catching some criticism for not mentioning the coronavirus in a March speech to a parent-teacher group, the first lady has increased her engagement on the issue, mostly through social media since she is staying home like most Americans.This week, she posted a photo of herself wearing a white face mask - something her husband, President Donald Trump, has said he will not do. It was her way of reinforcing the Cente
  
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• Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside

  11-04-2020 22:32
  
  CHICAGO (AP) - The coronavirus pandemic crippling big-box retailers as well as mom and pop shops may be making a dent in illicit business.In Chicago, one of America's most violent cities, drug arrests have plummeted 42% in the weeks since the city shut down, compared with the same period last year. Part of that decrease, some criminal lawyers say, is that drug dealers have no choice but to wait out the economic slump."The feedback I'm getting is that they aren't able to move, to sell anything an
  
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• The Latest: Federal judge OKs drive-in Easter service

  11-04-2020 22:11
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR—White House approves production of N95 masks.— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home
  
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• Arizona cities restricting park access Easter weekend as coronavirus cases grow

  11-04-2020 21:40
  
  PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona's coronavirus death toll doubled in a week to top 100, according to data released Saturday, as the state's most populous cities imposed restrictions on use of parks over the Easter weekend to try to combat the spread of the disease.The state Department of Health Services reported 3,393 coronavirus cases statewide with 108 deaths as of Saturday.The state reported 52 deaths statewide as of April 4 after reporting its first on March 20 in Maricopa County, which includes most
  
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• The Latest: Queen stresses importance of restrictions

  11-04-2020 20:58
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR—White House approves production of N95 masks.— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home
  
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• The Latest: White House approves production of N95 masks

  11-04-2020 20:42
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR—White House approves production of N95 masks.— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home
  
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• The Latest: Italy’s president marking Easter in solitude

  11-04-2020 20:15
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home over Easter weekend.___ROME — Italy’s p
  
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• The Latest: UN envoys looking for cease-fires to fight virus

  11-04-2020 19:56
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home over Easter weekend.___UNITED NATIONS — Unite
  
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• Higher wildfire activity expected in areas with grass growth

  11-04-2020 19:32
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Officials say conditions in Arizona this year point toward a potential for high wildfire activity in the central part of the state and southward into desert areas where moist conditions during the winter and early spring promoted growth of grasses.The state Department of Forestry and Fire Management said that outlook is based on conditions very similar to those of 2019 when 1,827 wildland fires burned nearly 625 square miles (1,619 square kilometers) of private, state, feder
  
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• The Latest: Turkey reports more than 5,000 new virus cases

  11-04-2020 19:29
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home over Easter weekend.
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• The Latest: Britain concerned about domestic abuse victims

  11-04-2020 19:03
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Italy tops 19,000 deaths, 150,000 coronavirus cases.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—French security forces ensuring people stay home over Easter weekend.
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• The Latest: Italy tops 19,000 coronavirus deaths

  11-04-2020 18:20
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR—New York schools to close for remaining academic year.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—Italy plans increased testing, voluntary contact tracing.___MILAN, Italy — Italy has topped 1
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Saturday, April 11: Deaths Top 100, Number of Confirmed Cases Rises to Nearly 3400

  11-04-2020 18:08
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona had reached 3,393 as of Saturday, April 10, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had seen 591 of the state’s confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 108 people statewide, including 29 in Pima County, according to the state and county health departments.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 1,891, including 47 deaths.…
  
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• The U.S. has overtaken Italy for the highest death toll in the world from the coronavirus, Johns Hopkins University says

  11-04-2020 18:08
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. has overtaken Italy for the highest death toll in the world from the coronavirus, Johns Hopkins University says.
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• LATEST: 3,393 COVID-19 cases in Arizona, 108 deaths

  11-04-2020 18:06
  
  PHOENIX - Arizona health officials reported 3,393 COVID-19 cases Saturday morning.According to newly released data, 108 deaths in connection to the virus have been reported.In Pima County, there are 591 cases, 29 people have died.State health officials say 40,530 people have been tested for COVID-19. The majority of the people that have been tested are between 20-44 years of age.On March 31, Gov. Doug Ducey's 'Stay-at-Home' order went into effect at 5 p.m. The governor wants Arizonans to st
  
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• The Latest: Spain to hand out face masks at subway stations

  11-04-2020 17:49
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR—New York schools to close for remaining academic year.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—Italy plans increased testing, voluntary contact tracing.___MADRID — Spanish authorities say
  
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• The Latest: New York schools close for rest of academic year

  11-04-2020 16:37
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—New York schools to close for remaining academic year.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—Italy plans increased testing, voluntary cont
  
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• The Latest: Italy plans more virus testing, contact tracing

  11-04-2020 15:44
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—Italy plans increased testing, voluntary contact tracing
  —Spain reports lowest daily death count in
  
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• The Latest: Britain’s Johnson making progress in hospital

  11-04-2020 14:43
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—British PM Boris Johnson makes ‘very good progress’ in London hospital.—Italy urges people to stay at home for Easter and Easter Monday.—Spain reports lowest daily death co
  
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• The Latest: Italy urges people to stay at home for Easter

  11-04-2020 13:44
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—Italy urges people to stay at home for Easter and Easter Monday.—Spain reports lowest daily death count in nearly 3 weeks, with rise in number infected.—Britain’s Health Secretar
  
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• The Latest: China to inspect shipments of masks, ventilators

  11-04-2020 12:51
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—Spain reports lowest daily death count in nearly three weeks, with rise in number of people infected—Britain’s Health Secretary says it’s too early to tell whether the peak of in
  
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• The Latest: Spain reports drop in daily virus death count

  11-04-2020 12:05
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—Spain reports lowest daily death count in nearly three weeks, with rise in number of people infected—Britain’s Health Secretary says it’s too early to tell whether the peak of in
  
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• The Latest: Britain says too early to tell if virus peaked

  11-04-2020 11:07
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—Britain’s Health Secretary says it’s too early to tell whether the peak of infections there has passed.—Japan broadens request for people to stay away from bars and restaurants n
  
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• The Latest: Japan asks people not to visit bars, restaurants

  11-04-2020 10:14
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—Japan broadens request for people to stay away from bars and restaurants nationwide.—South Korea government says it will put electronic wristbands on those who defy self-quarantine.TOKYO &md
  
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• The Latest: 1,300 Australians end two weeks in quarantine

  11-04-2020 08:13
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—1,300 Australians end two weeks in quarantine—South Korea government says it will put electronic wristbands on those who defy self-quarantine.SYDNEY — About 1,300 Australian travelers
  
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• Hundreds come out for car rally to release detained migrants at Eloy Detention Center

  11-04-2020 07:47
  
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  ELOY, Ariz. - Hundreds of cars lined up outside the Eloy Detention Center Friday night.Hundreds of cars rallying tonight just outside the Eloy Detention Center. These people honking, sending a message to ⁦@ICEgov⁩, demanding ICE officials release migrants from detention to help stop the spread of #COVID__19 pic.twitter.com/plMqOpgAEZ— Eric Fink (@EricMillerFink) April 11, 2020
  With honk after honk, activists sent a loud message to the feder
  
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• PCSO informs public how deputy routines have changed amid COVID-19 pandemic

  11-04-2020 06:04
  
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  TUCSON - The Pinal County Sheriff's Office recently released a video on Twitter, detailing how their routines have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic.PCSO deputies are now equipped with more gloves and protective face masks in case they respond to a call with a potentially infected person.“I just touched driver's licenses and all kinds of paperwork so normally what I'll do before I get back in the car, I’ll get some hand sanitizer, said PCSO D
  
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• The Latest: Electric bands for Koreans who break quarantine

  11-04-2020 05:58
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—WHO leader concerned about plans to lift restrictions.—South Korea government says it will put electronic wristbands on those who defy self-quarantine.SEOUL, South Korea — In a controv
  
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• Lowe’s Home Improvement southwest Tucson location donates household items to local first responders

  11-04-2020 05:15
  
  TUCSON - The Tucson Police Department posted a tweet thanking Lowe's Home Improvement, specifically the southwest Tucson location, for donating various items to first responders throughout Tucson.
  The "generous," as TPD described it, donations from Lowe's on W. Valencia Road were given to several police and fire stations within the Tucson area.
  "These items will keep our first responders healthy & safe. You guys are the best!!!," TPD tweeted Friday.Huge THANK YOU to @Lowes(1800 W. Valencia)
  
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• Northwest Fire: River Rd, Shannon Rd intersection closed following head-on collision

  11-04-2020 04:48
  
  TUCSON - Northwest Fire reported that a head-on collision involving two vehicles has shutdown the northbound lane of River Road at Shannon Road Friday evening.
  NWF reported four patients with serious injuries are involved in this incident.Authorities ask that the area be avoided.
  Pima County Sheriff's Department and Tucson Police Department are also responding to this incident, according to the tweet posted by NWF.
  Details on this incident are limited at this time.
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• Southern Arizona churches thinking outside the box for Easter services amidst COVID-19 pandemic

  11-04-2020 04:28
  
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  BENSON, Ariz. - With social distancing and large groups being unable to gather, local churches are thinking outside the box for Easter Sunday this year.The traditional service is held inside a sanctuary.
  However, this year, church goers will worship from unusual places, such as their cars."We have been given an opportunity like never before to truly share the gospel and to shine the light," said Pastor Dan King of Calvary Baptist Church in Benson, Ariz.Easte
  
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• Coronavirus: Grieving Tucson father’s death with stress of funeral restrictions and social distancing

  11-04-2020 03:33
  
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  TUCSON - The Center for Disease Control has issued guidelines for public events, and continues to maintain that there should be ten people or less at any public gathering.-Those rules also apply to funerals.This regulation has been particularly difficult for a Tucson and Douglas, Arizona family dealing with the death of their father.
  Remembering the life of Jose Guadalupe Valenzuela."Most of the family that we have here in Arizona, they cannot be here with u
  
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• The Latest: Nevada to get $241.5M in health care aid

  11-04-2020 03:26
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—WHO leader concerned about plans to lift to lift restrictions.—Britain reports 980 new coronavirus deaths.LAS VEGAS — Federal elected officials say more than 2,500 health care provider
  
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• Your Southern AZ Coronavirus PM Roundup for Friday, April 10: The Good, The Bad, The Unfortunate

  11-04-2020 02:30
  
  It's been a week, huh? We hope you're staying safe out there.…
  
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• The Latest: California papers ask for financial help

  11-04-2020 02:29
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—WHO leader concerned about plans to lift to lift restrictions.—Britain reports 980 new coronavirus deaths.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California newspapers are asking the state to help rescue
  
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• UArizona moves Spring Commencement Ceremony online

  11-04-2020 02:01
  
  TUCSON - The University of Arizona has moved its spring commencement ceremony online after COVID-19 forced the in-person ceremony to be canceled.On March 20, UArizona announced Friday it will cancel its 2020 Convocation and Commencement ceremonies in Tucson, Phoenix, Yuma and Sierra Vista due to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to UArizona, the online ceremony will be held May 15 at 6 p.m. An in-person ceremony has also been scheduled to Oct. 30.For the latest information about UArizona's graduat
  
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• UArizona moves spring Commencement Ceremony 2020 online

  11-04-2020 02:01
  
  TUCSON - The University of Arizona announced that its spring commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 will now be held online after COVID-19 forced the in-person ceremony, typically held at Arizona Stadium, to be canceled.According to UArizona, the online ceremony will be held Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. MST.
  The countdown to Commencement starts today…only 35 days before we celebrate you! Congratulations, Class of 2020. We can't wait to bring the celebration to you! Watch the update from
  
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• The Latest: Officials investigating Colorado beef plant

  11-04-2020 01:58
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—WHO leader concerned about plans to lift to lift restrictions.—Britain reports 980 new coronavirus deaths.___GREELEY, Colo. — Health officials are investigating working conditions at a
  
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• Easter weekend is looking both wet and most egg-cellent

  11-04-2020 01:42
  
  TUCSON - An area of low pressure that brought heavy rain to southern California all week long will finally move to the east, and give us rain chances and much cooler air temperatures for at least the first half of the holiday weekend.
  Skies will remain mostly clear tonight but clouds will be moving in early Saturday morning.
  Prime time for rain will be late morning and into the afternoon hours for most of the area on Saturday.
  Rainfall amounts will be light, but the system is cool enough where a
  
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• Arizona to receive 100 ventilators from national stockpile after lowering request from 5,000 to 500

  11-04-2020 01:16
  
  TUCSON - One hundred ventilators from the Strategic National Stockpile are on their way to Arizona after President Donald Trump approved Gov. Doug Ducey and Sen. Martha McSally's request Friday afternoon.Back on Monday, the Associated Press reported that "Arizona has revised its request down to fewer than the 500" after the state officials received word that the national stockpile supply was dwindling.The state originally requested for about 5,000.“I want to thank President Trump for his l
  
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• First Coronavirus patient released from hospital in Southern Arizona speaks

  11-04-2020 01:09
  
  TUCSON - About a month ago, Beverly Reed's husband of 38 years, Glen, was feeling ill with what he described as flu-like symptoms that were getting worse.
  Reed said she new something wasn't right. "As time went, he was getting worse and I took him to urgent care on a Sunday it was like the 8th I think and they ruled out flu and all that and they did not have Corona test and I was thinking this is not good."Beverly, a nurse herself, had learned what to watch out for in this pandemic.She had a fee
  
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• Investigation underway after single-vehicle rollover reported near Camino de la Tierra, Valencia Rd

  11-04-2020 01:04
  
  TUCSON - An investigation is underway after a single-vehicle rollover collision restricted the intersection of Camino de la Tierra and Valencia Road Friday afternoon.According to officials, westbound Valencia Road at Camino de la Tierra was shut down in connection to the incident.
  Collision Valencia & Camino de la Tierra https://t.co/72wHhmC9Vf pic.twitter.com/BwSZolVKHe— [email protected] (@PimaSheriff) April 10, 2020
  Pima County Sheriff's Department has not yet released if any
  
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• BK Tacos delivers free Sonoran Dogs to staff at St. Mary’s Hospital

  11-04-2020 00:56
  
  TUCSON - After a stressful day, a hot dog wrapped in bacon can be exactly what one needs to put a smile on their face.But lately, healthcare workers will probably attest that these last few days have not be a ride in the park thanks to COVID-19.Luckily for these essential workers, BK's Carne Asada & Hot Dogs is here to help.Friday afternoon, BK’s Carne Asada & Hot Dogs served free lunch to 400 medical professionals at St. Mary’s Hospital to show their gratitude for thei
  
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• The ‘Friends’ reunion will not release at launch of HBO Max due to COVID-19 delays

  11-04-2020 00:40
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Friends” reunion won’t be here for us as soon as expected. Production on the special has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic that’s brought movie and TV making to a standstill.The special with the original “Friends” cast was to be part of the May launch of the new HBO Max streaming service.The company said Friday that no taping was done before the crisis hit. The Emmy-winning sitcom aired for 10 years.It made Jennifer Aniston
  
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• President Trump eager to get US back to work amid COVID-19 pandemic

  11-04-2020 00:27
  
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  (NBC News)  President Trump said again Friday he is eager to get America back to work, and that he has a target date in mind."We hope we're going to be able to fulfill a certain date, but we're not going to do anything until we know this country's going to he healthy," Mr. Trump said.It's a life or death balance.  Medical experts are starkly warning returning too soon could lead to a deadly second wave of COVID-19 cases.That outcome is predicted to be even worse for t
  
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• Local 4-H and Future Farmers members move livestock auction online after fair closure

  11-04-2020 00:10
  
  A local charity is helping youth members of Pima County 4-H and Future Farmers of America after their annual livestock auction moved online when this year’s Pima County Fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
  
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• The Latest: Turkish stores jammed after curfew announced

  11-04-2020 00:03
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR— Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits 100,000.—WHO leader concerned about plans to lift to lift restrictions.—Britain reports 980 new coronavirus deaths.___ANKARA, Turkey — People rushed into the streets in parts of Turkey, forming
  
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• Border Patrol agent arrested on child sex charges after police standoff in Sierra Vista

  11-04-2020 00:03
  
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  SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - A special agent with the U.S. Border Patrol was taken into custody Thursday for sexual conduct with a minor and sexual assault following a standoff at a church just outside of Sierra Vista.According to officials, Sierra Vista Police Department and Homeland Security were investigating 49-year-old Dana Thornhill in connection to multiple ongoing incidents of sexual abuse involving children.Police said while investigators were surveilling Tho
  
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