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• Nearly 70 dead from ‘horrific’ COVID-19 outbreak at vet home in Massachusetts

  28-04-2020 23:28
  
  HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) - Nearly 70 residents sickened with the coronavirus have died at a Massachusetts home for aging veterans, as state and federal officials try to figure out what went wrong in the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.While the death toll at the state-run Holyoke Soldiers’ Home continues to climb, federal officials are investigating whether residents were denied proper medical care and the state’s top prosecutor is deciding whether to brin
  
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• President Trump to sign order keeping meat processing plants open

  28-04-2020 23:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will take executive action Tuesday to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation’s food supply.The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open and prevent a shortage of chicken, pork, and other meat on American supermarket shelves.The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
  
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• The Latest: LA County reaches 1,000 COVID-19-related deaths

  28-04-2020 23:18
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued April 28 at 2:17PM MST until April 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  28-04-2020 23:17
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 100to 107.
  * WHERE…Western Pima County, Tohono O’odham Nation, TucsonMetro Area, South Central Pinal County and Upper Gila RiverValley.
  * WHEN…From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…High Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and can lead to heat stroke.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbo
  
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• COVID-19: One million US cases, death toll reaches 57,000

  28-04-2020 23:15
  
  (NBC News)  The battle against the coronavirus pandemic has passed another sobering milestone.  More than one million cases have now been confirmed in the United States, along with more than 57,000 deaths.As states begin reopening, many without following White House guidelines, an influential model is increasing its projected death toll, saying 74,000 Americans may die by August.With broad agreement more testing is crucial, the Trump administration is rolling out a blueprint that calls
  
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• 8 Ways to Teach Kids to Manage Money as Coronavirus Keeps Families at Home

  28-04-2020 23:00
  
  With Arizona schools closed indefinitely, children have plenty of time on their hands – and parents are looking for teachable moments.…
  
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• AZGFD: Two javelina, shrew rescued after trapped in trench

  28-04-2020 22:49
  
  Arizona Game and Fish Department
  TUCSON - Three desert dwellers were rescued Monday after they trapped in an eight-foot trench in Patagonia on Monday.According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, a cowboy and crews with AZGFD found the two javelina and a shrew in the trench.AZGFD said one of the javelina was extracted with a catch-pole. The other hoofed mammal was able to climb out itself.
  @azgfdTucson & a cowboy with a big heart rescued two javelina and a tiny shrew from an eight foot tre
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued April 28 at 1:46PM MST until April 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  28-04-2020 22:46
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 97 to 107.
  * WHERE…Portions of south central Arizona.
  * WHEN…Until 8 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.
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• The Latest: Veterans facility hit hard by coronavirus crisis

  28-04-2020 22:36
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• COVID-19 in Arizona: ‘Testing blitz’ announced to check 60,000 more Arizonans

  28-04-2020 22:16
  
  PHOENIX – To increase statewide testing for COVID-19, Gov. Doug Ducey announced a plan Monday to test up to 60,000 Arizonans over the course of three weekends.Starting May 2, the state and its health partners plan to mount an Arizona Testing Blitz, with onsite and drive-thru testing. Testing sites include some Banner Health facilities and Walgreens stores, and criteria will be set by each individual location.…
  
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• The Latest: California kids could return to classrooms early

  28-04-2020 21:50
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• AP PHOTOS: Surfers catch waves again in New Zealand, Sydney

  28-04-2020 20:48
  
  At Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach, hundreds of swimmers and surfers braved cool autumn weather to return to the water.
  Police had closed the beach five weeks ago because of thousands of people congregating there in defiance of social distancing regulations to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The beach was reopened for exercise only. Visitors were being counted to ensure social distancing and they couldn’t linger on the sand. A virus testing tent is nearby since the local municipality h
  
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• The Latest: Czech house agrees to extend state of emergency

  28-04-2020 20:40
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• North Carolina pug tests positive for COVID-19

  28-04-2020 20:09
  
  NBC News Channel
  (WRAL/NBC News)  A North Carolina family's dog has tested positive for coronavirus.The Chapel Hill family was involved in a study at Duke in which the mother, father and son tested positive for COVID-19. During this study, the family had their pets tested and found out their pug, Winston, had coronavirus.Dr. Chris Woods, the principal investigator of the Duke study, said, "The virus that causes COVID-19 was detected," and he believes it's the first known positive case in a
  
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• US reopening nears, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off

  28-04-2020 20:00
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Everyone wants to know when it will go back to normal. As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.But the plans emerging in many states indicate that “normal” is still a long way off. White House adviser Dr. Deborah Birx says social distancing will be with us through the summer.Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards warns of a &l
  
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• The Latest: Group concerned about COVID-19 aid for Syria

  28-04-2020 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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• 18-year-old arrested after grandparents found dead in Arizona home

  28-04-2020 19:53
  
  CLAYPOOL, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities in east-central Arizona say the victims in a double homicide were the grandparents of the 18-year-man who lived with them and who was arrested in the case on suspicion of murder and other crimes.The Gila County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday identified the victims as 67-year-old Jose Oropeza and 70-year-old Katherine Oropeza and the arrested grandson as 18-year-old Abram Oropeza.The Sheriff's Office says the victims were apparently shot and that their bodies
  
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• AP Source: Hillary Clinton expected to endorse Joe Biden for president Tuesday

  28-04-2020 19:49
  
  WASHINGTON DC (AP) - Hillary Clinton will endorse Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy on Tuesday.That's according to a Democrat familiar with the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.Clinton, the former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, is expected to announce her support in a virtual town hall with Biden later Tuesday.  Clinton teased the announcement by tweeting a picture of her, Biden and President Barack Obama laughing in the
  
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• The Latest: Spain’s Sánchez outlines road to ‘new normal’

  28-04-2020 19:44
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• Pima County officially hires new public health director, shares transition plan amid COVID-19 pandemic

  28-04-2020 19:31
  
  Pima CountyDr. Theresa CullenTUCSON - Dr. Theresa Cullen was named as the new Pima County Public Health Director after the county officially announced her hiring Tuesday morning.According officials, Cullen will officially take over the position from interim director Dr. Bob England on June 1. Pima County said Cullen was previouslyPublic Health Service Officer from the federal government with the rank of Rear Admiral and Assistant U.S. Surgeon General.She also graduated from the University of Ar
  
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• The Latest: Business groups concerned about health insurance

  28-04-2020 19:20
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• Suspect wanted after caught on camera attacking elderly woman with metal pipe on south side

  28-04-2020 19:11
  
  Tucson Police Department
  DISCLAIMER: This story contains graphic video that may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.TUCSON - Tucson Police Department is on the lookout for a man after he was caught on camera allegedly attacking an elderly woman as she exited a business on the south side.According to a Twitter post shared by TPD Tuesday morning, a 77-year-old woman was attacked by an individual with a metal pipe. TPD said she was exiting a business in the area of 12th
  
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• The Latest: Britain ramping up coronavirus testing efforts

  28-04-2020 18:52
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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  LONDON — Britain is ramping u
  
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• The Latest: Airlines could begin testing for coronavirus

  28-04-2020 18:36
  
  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:
  —Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.—Britain working on virus contact tracing app.—France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  —France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• Two injured in explosion at gas station in Iowa

  28-04-2020 18:35
  
  NBC News Channel
  (WOWT/NBC News)  Two people were injured when an explosion ripped apart a gas station in Earling, Iowa Monday morning.Station owner Dan Grote was one of the people taken to the hospital. He thought at first it was a tire exploding, but he knew that wouldn't have caused this.He crawled back into the building to get his brother-in-law, who was trapped in the debris.The cause of the blast is still under investigation.Read more: https://bit.ly/2SdRrDy
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• Pima County Hires New Health Director, Dr. Theresa Cullen

  28-04-2020 18:32
  
  The Pima County Health Department will be led by former Assistant U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Theresa Cullen on June 7 after county administrator Chuck Huckelberry announced the hiring on Monday.Cullen will replace interim health director Dr. Bob England, who came out of retirement to fill the role until the county replaced Marcy Flanagan, PhD.…
  
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• Luke Air Force Base plans flyover to honor COVID-19 frontline workers

  28-04-2020 18:28
  
  Luke Air Force Base,
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPNX) — Luke Air Force Base, along with the Arizona Air National Guard, will honor frontline coronavirus workers with a flyover planned for May 1. Luke AFB says its 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing and Arizona Air National Guard 161st Refueling Wing will participate in the community flyover.The flyover will consist of a formation of 15 aircraft including seven F-35A Lightning IIs and seven F-16 Fighting Falcons flying out of Luke Air
  
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• COVID-19 death toll rises by 18 in Arizona, one day removed from reporting no new deaths

  28-04-2020 18:10
  
  TUCSON - The COVID-19 death toll has risen by 18, one day after the state reported no new deaths.In the latest update released at 9 a.m. Tuesday, ADHS reported Arizona has now confirmed 6,948 - a 232 increase from Monday's data. In addition, the state reported 293 deaths.On Monday, Arizona Department of Health Services reported no new deaths related to COVID-19, keeping the overall total to 275. This was the first time this happened in the month of April.The number of positive cases also grew by
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Tuesday, April 28: State's Confirmed Cases Rise To 6,900; Death Toll Rises to 293

  28-04-2020 18:04
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 6,948 as of Tuesday, April 28, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Pima County had 1,188 confirmed cases.The coronavirus had killed 293 people statewide, including 76 in Pima County, according to the report.In Maricopa County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had risen to 3,578.…
  
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• Air Quality Alert until WED 9:45 PM MST

  28-04-2020 18:03
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZ
  Pinal County
  …HIGH POLLUTION ADVISORY FOR PINAL COUNTY WEDNESDAY…
  The Pinal County Department of Air Quality has issued an Ozone HighPollution Advisory for Pinal County including Apache Junction, CasaGrande, Coolidge, and Florence for Wednesday.
  This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existingozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozoneconcentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health
  
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• The Latest: Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11

  28-04-2020 18:00
  
  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:
  — Putin extends Russia’s shutdown to May 11.— Britain working on virus contact tracing app.— France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  — France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• Claytoonz: Damn Yankees

  28-04-2020 17:30
  
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• The Latest: France aims for 700,000 tests each week in May

  28-04-2020 17:00
  
  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:
  — Britain working on virus contact tracing app.— France aims for 700,000 tests each week starting May 11.
  — Slight uptick of Germany infections; deaths remain relatively low.
  — France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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• Turkish state media says 20 civilians killed in attack on Syrian town controlled by Turkey-backed rebels

  28-04-2020 16:39
  
  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish state media says 20 civilians killed in attack on Syrian town controlled by Turkey-backed rebels.The post Turkish state media says 20 civilians killed in attack on Syrian town controlled by Turkey-backed rebels appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Conference Board: US consumer confidence tumbles in April

  28-04-2020 16:10
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Conference Board: US consumer confidence tumbles in April.The post Conference Board: US consumer confidence tumbles in April appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Britain working on virus contact tracing app

  28-04-2020 16:00
  
  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:
  — Britain working on virus contact tracing app.— Slight uptick of Germany infections; deaths remain relatively low.
  — France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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  LONDON — An official says the British government’s virus contact
  
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• The Latest: Ukraine to ease lockdown restrictions

  28-04-2020 15:00
  
  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:
  — Slight uptick of Germany infections, deaths remain relatively low.
  — India cancels testing kit order from China; embassy defends quality.
  — France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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  KYIV, Ukraine — Authorities in Ukraine have sta
  
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• Triple digit heat on the way!

  28-04-2020 14:04
  
  TUCSON - More of the same today with highs back in the upper 90s for the hottest places. Our first triple digit day looks likely tomorrow afternoon and on Thursday, we could tie with the all time record high for the month of April!Today: Tons of sunshine and hot. High: 97°Tonight: Clear and comfortable. Low: 64°Tomorrow: Hot with highs in the triple digits! High: 102° (R: 102 in 1992)Tons of sunshine today with highs in the upper 90s. Getting even hotter tomo
  
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• The Latest: Germany cases uptick after lockdown easing

  28-04-2020 13:57
  
  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:
  — Slight uptick of Germany infections, deaths remain relatively low.
  — India cancels testing kit order from China; embassy defends quality.
  — France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
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  BERLIN — Germany’s disease control center
  
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• The Latest: India cancels testing kit order from China

  28-04-2020 12:58
  
  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:
  — New Zealand tames virus; France, Spain reveal lockdown exits.
  — India cancels testing kit order from China; embassy spokesperson defends quality.
  — Official figures in the United Kingdom shows the scale of the human cost of the corona
  
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• The Latest: Serbia to retroactively approve lockdown

  28-04-2020 11:25
  
  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:
  — Virus tamed in New Zealand, while Brazil emerges as hot spot.
  — Serbia’s parliament meets for first time since virus outbreak.
  — Spain reports new virus deaths; looks at ways to reactivate its economy.
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued April 28 at 2:09AM MST until April 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  28-04-2020 11:09
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 91 to 110.
  * WHERE…Portions of south central Arizona.
  * WHEN…Until 8 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat.
  Stay indoors and seek
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued April 28 at 2:06AM MST until April 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  28-04-2020 11:06
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 100 to107.
  * WHERE…Western Pima County, Tohono O’odham Nation, TucsonMetro Area, South Central Pinal County and Upper Gila RiverValley.
  * WHEN…From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…High Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps andheat exhaustion to develop and can lead to heat stroke.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbo
  
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• The Latest: Afghanistan officials urged to work together

  28-04-2020 10:58
  
  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:
  — Virus tamed in New Zealand, while Brazil emerges as hot spot.
  — Afghanistan officials urged to work together against the virus.
  — Italian bishops say that the schedule to reopen the country didn’t include rules for Mass.
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• The Latest: SKorea calls for joint efforts with North Korea

  28-04-2020 10:33
  
  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:
  — Virus tamed in New Zealand, while Brazil emerges as hot spot.
  — South Korea repeats calls for joint efforts against the virus with North Korea.
  — Japan says it will approve remdesivir, developed by Gilead Sciences Inc., to threat the
  
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• The Latest: Turkey sends protective equipment to the US

  28-04-2020 09:56
  
  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:
  — Virus tamed in New Zealand, while Brazil emerges as hot spot.
  — Planeload of supplies leaves Turkey for the United States.
  — Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer.
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• The Latest: Trump urges states to consider opening schools

  28-04-2020 09:20
  
  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:
  — Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer.
  — Doubts about testing remain in spite of Trump’s assurances.
  — Head of Japan’s medical association: Olympics difficult without vaccine.
  — Airline to requ
  
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• New ordinance aims to aid law enforcement

  28-04-2020 08:10
  
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  TUCSON - After increasing videos of Tucson "cop watchers" have hit the web, a new ordinance has now gone into effect allowing police officers to set up a police line preventing citizens from getting too close.Failure to do so could result in an arrest for a class two misdemeanor which carries a fine of up to $750 in fines and up to four months in jail.The people behind these videos say they're doing it for the public good and that nothing they do is actually
  
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• AP PHOTOS: Surfers catch waves again in New Zealand, Bondi

  28-04-2020 07:42
  
  At Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach, hundreds of swimmers and surfers braved cool autumn weather to return to the water.
  Police had closed the beach five weeks ago because of thousands of people congregating there in defiance of social distancing regulations to stop the spread of the coronavirus.The beach was reopened for exercise only. Visitors were being counted to ensure social distancing and they couldn’t linger on the sand. A virus testing tent is nearby since the local municipality h
  
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• April 28th is National Superhero Day

  28-04-2020 06:59
  
  TUCSON - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... National Superhero Day!Superman, Ironman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Thor and Hulk...They may be fictional characters, but they are great role models for our children.Also, National Superhero Day doesn't just recognize fictional superheroes.It honors real superheroes, too!So take time to celebrate everyone you know who is serving and protecting us each day.Whether they're in the military, police officers, firefighters, doctors or nurses.Thank them for all t
  
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