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• Army reservist from Wisconsin dies of COVID-19

  26-05-2020 23:44
  
  WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says an Army reservist from Wisconsin has died of COVID-19.The name of the Army reservist and other details were not immediately released.He is the third member of the U.S. military to die of the virus, and the first since the death in mid-April of a crew member of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier.Officials said the reservist was not on active duty and not involved in coronavirus-related work for the military.A New Jersey Army National Guard soldier in
  
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• Heat wave could bring record-breaking temperatures to Southwest

  26-05-2020 23:39
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Southwest will experience a heat wave and possibly record-breaking temperatures starting Wednesday.The National Weather Service in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Albuquerque, New Mexico, predicts dangerously hot weather starting on Wednesday.In Arizona, the temperature on Wednesday could reach 109 degrees and hit 112 by Saturday. Albuquerque's weather will go from 80 degrees on Tuesday to 89 the next day, and Las Vegas will see triple-digit temperatures on Wednesday.The National
  
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• The Latest: Pentagon says Army reservist dies of COVID-19

  26-05-2020 23:33
  
  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:
  — Pentagon says Army reservist dies of COVID-19.
  — California gives the OK for hair salons in many areas to reopen.
  — Health workers dispute Russian coronavirus death toll of 101 medics.
  — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says it’
  
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• Pima County Issues Air Pollution Advisory

  26-05-2020 23:30
  
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• NASA prepares for first crewed flight in nearly a decade

  26-05-2020 23:24
  
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  (NBC News)  For the first time in almost a decade American astronauts are preparing to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.If all goes as planned it will be the first crewed flight in a U.S. spacecraft from U.S. soil since the end of the shuttle era.The Crew Dragon flight capsule atop the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket is set to blast off Wednesday afternoon.  "Everything is looking good. As of right now we are go for launch," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine confir
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 26 at 2:03PM MST until May 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  26-05-2020 23:03
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperaturesexpected between 103 and 107 Thursday, peaking between 104 and110 Friday, lowering slightly between 103 and 108 Saturday.Overnight low temperatures will be much warmer than normalduring this time.
  * WHERE…Western Pima County, Tohono O’odham Nation, UpperSanta Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Tucson Metro Area, SouthCentral Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Upper San PedroRiver Valley and Upper Gila River Valley.
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• Gaslight Music Hall hosting folk, blues and R&B drive-in concerts

  26-05-2020 23:00
  
  Just because venues are closed doesn’t mean live shows aren’t taking place, and The Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley is on a tear this summer, hosting several concerts a week in its parking lot.This week’s shows, featuring Mr. Boogie Woogie Trio and The Tributaries, are already sold out, so the Gaslight is already selling tickets to the next round of concerts: The Rillito River Band and the George Howard Motown & Soul Band."We at the Gaslight Music Hall are overwhelmed an
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 26 at 1:57PM MST until May 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  26-05-2020 22:57
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106to 112 expected.
  * WHERE…West Pinal County, Sonoran Desert National Monument, GilaBend and Tonopah Desert.
  * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Saturday.
  * 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. Action
  
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• Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of black man

  26-05-2020 22:52
  
  NBC News ChannelFour Minneapolis police officers who were involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four Minneapolis police officers who were involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday.
  The firings come a day after a bystander’s video showed the man pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck and kept his knee there for several minutes after the man stopp
  
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• Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoes GOP bill that would have limited her emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic

  26-05-2020 22:42
  
  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoes GOP bill that would have limited her emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic.The post Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoes GOP bill that would have limited her emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: California allows salons to reopen in many areas

  26-05-2020 22:30
  
  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:
  — California gives the OK for hair salons in many areas to reopen.
  — Health workers dispute Russian coronavirus death toll of 101 medics.
  — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says it’s time to relaunch New York City’s economy.
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  26-05-2020 22:21
  
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• Banner Health shifts to domestically-produced PPE

  26-05-2020 22:00
  
  Banner Health announced a move to begin purchasing masks for the next for its facilities from domestic manufacturer Prestige Ameritech, the healthcare system announced in a Tuesday press release.After partnering with Premier Inc, Banner acquired a minority stake in Prestige, which manufactures personal protective equipment, including the N95 respirator and surgical masks.…
  
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• Minneapolis mayor: 4 officers involved in restraint death of black man have been fired

  26-05-2020 21:44
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis mayor: 4 officers involved in restraint death of black man have been fired.The post Minneapolis mayor: 4 officers involved in restraint death of black man have been fired appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Russian health workers dispute medics death toll

  26-05-2020 21:40
  
  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:
  — Russian health official says more than 100 medics have died of coronavirus.
  — Tanzania expresses displeasure over U.S. embassy statements suggesting the African nation is hiding the true number of virus cases.
  — New York Gov. Andrew C
  
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• Caught On Camera: Texas hotel clerk set on fire

  26-05-2020 21:40
  
  (NBC News)  A Texas hotel clerk is recovering after being set on fire by a would-be robber.Security footage released by the Fort Worth Fire Department shows the terrifying attack that took place Sunday night at the Budget Host Inn. Investigators say a man entered and made robbery demands before throwing a flammable liquid on the front counter and the clerk. The man then used a cigarette lighter to ignite the liquid, which burned the clerk. The man then ran out the front door. He
  
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• Help Wanted: Amphitheater to host weekly job fair to hire bus drivers

  26-05-2020 21:39
  
  TUCSON - Amphitheater Public School District is looking to hire several bus drivers. To help fill this need, the district will weekly job fairs starting Wednesday.According to officials, the job fairs will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Transportation Department located at 200 E. Roger Road. It will reportedly be held every Wednesday through the end of June."Bus drivers are often the first and last school employees to see children on a regular school day. They are an important part of our st
  
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• ‘I think it was a racial thing’: Mesa man accused of pointing gun at DoorDash driver

  26-05-2020 21:16
  
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  MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa man is facing assault and weapons charges after allegedly holding a delivery driver at gunpoint Sunday.According to Mesa police, Valentino Tejeda pulled a gun on 24-year-old Dimitri Mills in the parking lot of Tejeda's apartment complex. Video of the incident taken from two different people shows Tejeda with what appears to be a gun in his hand, confronting Mills. The video does not show Tejeda pointing the gun at Mills, but court paperwork showed multipl
  
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• Pima County’s Dr. Bob England: Next Few Weeks Key In Knowing COVID-19’s Future

  26-05-2020 21:00
  
  If you’re one of those people who never get a flu shot, make sure you do this year.…
  
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• The Latest: Focus turns to relaunching New York City economy

  26-05-2020 20:43
  
  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:
  — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says it’s time to relaunch New York City’s economy.
  — Rome’s Colosseum to open after three-month shutdown.
  — British PM Johnson invites Putin to online vaccine summit.
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• Studio Ghibli films ‘My Neighbor Totoro’, ‘Spirited Away’ make US streaming debut on HBO Max

  26-05-2020 20:25
  
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  WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - Coming soon to a device near you: Steve Carell returns to television screens, Lady Gaga drops her latest album and a beloved Japanese anime franchise finally arrives on a U.S. streaming service.Gaga leads the way of this week’s new releases with “Chromatica,” which returns the pop queen to making music that makes people want to dance.
  Carell plays the leader of a new military branch devoted to dominating the stars in Netflix’s “S
  
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• Playtime during the pandemic: Toy sales surge

  26-05-2020 20:15
  
  (NBC News)  Despite the downturn of American retail in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families hunkered down at home have splurged to stay entertained.The toy industry saw a 22-percent spike in sales in April, driven by demand for family-friendly toys such as craft kits, puzzles and board games.Hasbro, which saw an overall loss this quarter, said its game sales still surged more than 40 percent."We're seeing it across every category from preschool gaming to kid gaming, adult ga
  
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• New York Stock Exchange reopens trading floor with COVID-19 death toll closing in on 100K in US

  26-05-2020 20:10
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Stock Exchange's trading floor has reopened for the first time since mid-March _ a largely symbolic move but an important one as the world strives to kick-start the economy. And stocks are rallying on Wall Street on rising hopes for an economic recovery.Still, Dr. Mike Ryan of the World Health Organization is warning that the coronavirus continues to rage around the globe. The virus has infected a confirmed 5.5 million people around the world, killing over 346,
  
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• Coronavirus Relief Fund Allocates $500,000 For Expanded Child Care

  26-05-2020 20:00
  
  Last week, Governor Doug Ducey announced that $500,000 from Arizona's Coronavirus Relief Fund had been allocated to 10 organizations providing out-of-school child care in the state.
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• Video shows officer kneeling on neck of black man who died

  26-05-2020 19:54
  
  NBC News Channel
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis was seen on a bystander’s video pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck.The officer kept his kept his knee on the man for several minutes after the man stopped moving. The death Monday night was under investigation by the FBI and state law enforcement authorities.It drew comparisons to the case of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man who died in 2014 in New York aft
  
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• The Latest: Rome Colosseum to open after 3-month shutdown

  26-05-2020 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:
  — Rome’s Colosseum to open after three-month shutdown.
  — British PM Johnson invites Putin to online vaccine summit.
  — Spain reports slight increase in national death toll.
  — WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over; damp
  
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• Caught on Cam: Bear follows boy through mountains in Italy

  26-05-2020 19:27
  
  You've got to see this.A 12-year-old boy in Italy stayed calm and slowly walked away when a bear started following him.The family says Alessandro was walking ahead of them when he told his dad to start recording.His mom says the bear was not aggressive.It eventually ran off.The family says their son has been learning how to behave around bears if he ever encountered one.Alessandro says he did not look the bear in the eyes to show he didn't mean any harm.At the end, he says they struck gold by c
  
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• It's FINE FREE time at the Library!

  26-05-2020 19:00
  
  Pima County Public Library has some great news to share!WE'RE GOING FINE FREE!If you have overdue fines on your account, they'll be cleared on July 1, 2020.…
  
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• The Latest: Spain reports slight increase in deaths

  26-05-2020 18:46
  
  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:
  — British PM Johnson invites Putin to online vaccine summit.
  — Spain reports slight increase in national death toll.
  — Britain’s medicines agency OKs use of remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
  — WHO warns that 1st wave of pand
  
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• Oro Valley to distribute sandbags for its residents

  26-05-2020 18:25
  
  ORO VALLEY, Ariz. –The Town of Oro Valley is providing free sandbags to its residents to prepare for monsoon.
  Residents may pick up sandbags beginning June 15 at Naranja Park, 810 W. Naranja Drive.
   Due to a limited number of supplies, only Town of Oro Valley residents are eligible. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.
  Sandbags are self-service; you will need to bag and load your own sand.Residents who require assistance may make an appointment with Town Staff to pick up pre-b
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 Roundup for Tuesday, May 26: Southern AZ Steadily Reopening; Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Climb to 16,783; 807 Now Dead After Contracting Virus;

  26-05-2020 18:08
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 16,783 as of Tuesday, May 26, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.Pima County had 2,075 confirmed cases.…
  
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• Arizona has 222 new coronavirus cases; death toll up to 807

  26-05-2020 18:08
  
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  PHOENIX— The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 222 additional COVID-19 cases and one more known death as of Tuesday.
  There are now 16,783 cases and 807 known deaths.
  Deaths are not recorded until the state health department receives a death certificate naming COVID-19 as the cause of death.According to the state's data dashboard, 273,070 people have been tested for the virus. Of those that have been processed, 5.6% have come back positiv
  
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• The Latest: Italy’s Red Cross calling for antibody tests

  26-05-2020 18:05
  
  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:
  — British PM Johnson invites Putin to online vaccine summit.
  — Spain declares 10-day mourning period for for nearly 27,000 dead.
  — Britain’s medicines agency OKs use of remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
  — WHO warns that 1st
  
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• Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

  26-05-2020 17:42
  
  First came a high fever, drenching sweats and muscle aches. Then, almost a month later, a weird numbness that spread down the right side of her body.
  Darlene Gildersleeve thought she had recovered from COVID-19. Doctors said she just needed rest. And for several days, no one suspected her worsening symptoms were related — until a May 4 video call, when her physician heard her slurred speech and consulted a specialist.
  “You’ve had two strokes,’’ a neurologist told he
  
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• French president announces $8.8 billion plan for virus-hit car industry, boost for electric vehicles

  26-05-2020 17:38
  
  PARIS (AP) — French president announces $8.8 billion plan for virus-hit car industry, boost for electric vehicles.The post French president announces $8.8 billion plan for virus-hit car industry, boost for electric vehicles appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Claytoonz: Skanks For The Memories

  26-05-2020 17:30
  
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• John Henry's Bar Pays Hommage to Beloved Gordo's Commercial

  26-05-2020 17:12
  
  Do you love chimichangas? I mean do you really love chimichangas?If you grew up in Tucson during the late ’80s to early ’90s, there's no doubt you saw commercials for the beloved all-you-can-eat Mexican restaurant of yesteryear: Gordo's Mexicateria.…
  
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• The Latest: Britain’s Johnson invites Putin to online summit

  26-05-2020 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:
  — British PM Johnson invites Putin to online vaccine summit.
  — Spain declares 10-day mourning period for for nearly 27,000 dead.
  — Britain’s medicines agency OKs use of remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
  — WHO warns that 1st
  
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• Pizza Hut giving 2020 grads half a million free pizzas

  26-05-2020 16:32
  
  Pizza Hut is celebrating 2020 graduates by giving away free pizza!The pizza chain posted on Twitter that it is giving away half a million medium one-topping pizzas.To claim one, the company says visit the website www.pizzahit.com/gradparty.Once there, you can sign up for a hut rewards account and receive a coupon.
  Congratulations Class of 2020, you did it! Together with America’s dairy farmers, we want to celebrate all your accomplishments with half a million FREE pizzas. Visit https://t.c
  
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• 13-year-old in California earns his fourth associate’s degree

  26-05-2020 16:23
  
  Graduating from college is a big deal. But it's an even bigger deal for Jack Rico, he's only 13 years old!Which makes him the youngest graduate of Fullerton College in California.And get this: he now has four associate's degrees under his belt!But he's not stopping there.He's headed to the University of Nevada on a full scholarship to get a B.S. in history.So what does he want to do with all his degrees?"Well, I mean, I’m 13, so I don't want to rush everything,” said Rico. “I'
  
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• US consumer confidence up slightly but remains at roughly 6-year low in face of business shutdowns from coronavirus

  26-05-2020 16:11
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer confidence up slightly but remains at roughly 6-year low in face of business shutdowns from coronavirus.The post US consumer confidence up slightly but remains at roughly 6-year low in face of business shutdowns from coronavirus appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 26 at 6:51AM MST until May 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  26-05-2020 15:51
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with High temperaturesexpected to range from 103 to 108 Thursday and Saturday andpeaking at 104 to 110 on Friday. Overnight low temperatureswill also be much warmer than normal during this time.
  * WHERE…Western Pima County, Tohono O’odham Nation, UpperSanta Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Tucson Metro Area, SouthCentral Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Upper San PedroRiver Valley and Upper Gila River Valley.
  * WHEN…From noon Thurs
  
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• Wall Street up as recovery hopes overshadow virus worries

  26-05-2020 15:43
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is opening sharply higher as hopes for economic recovery overshadow worries over the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P 500 jumped to nearly a 3-month high, recovering much of its post-pandemic losses. Investors are shifting their focus to how various nations are adapting to getting back to business, while striving to keep new COVID-19 cases in check. Reassuring comments by the head of China’s central bank also helped spur buying. Benchmarks in Paris, Londo
  
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• The Latest: Spain declares 10-day mourning period for dead

  26-05-2020 15:29
  
  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:
  — Spain declares 10-day mourning period for for nearly 27,000 dead.
  — WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over; dampens hopes.
  — Britain’s medicines agency authorizes use of remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
  — Kremlin sp
  
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• Deadline for small business loan program is Tuesday

  26-05-2020 14:29
  
  TUCSON - If you own a small business in Tucson, this is for you.
  Tuesday is the last day you can sign up for the City's We Are One/Somos Uno program.
  Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and City Council authorized $1 million for small businesses loans to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  The program started in April. Local businesses have been granted more than $300,000.
  To submit an application, visit www.bdfc.com.  For more information about the program, click here.The post Deadline for smal
  
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• The Latest: Kremlin spokesman with virus home from hospital

  26-05-2020 14:18
  
  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:
  — WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over; dampens hopes.
  — Britain’s medicines agency authorizes the use of remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
  — Kremlin spokesman positive for virus returns home from hospital.
  — Czech R
  
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• Turning up the heat this week!

  26-05-2020 14:04
  
  TUCSON - Temperatures will only get hotter from here with upper 90s today and triple digit heat the rest of the week!Today: Sunny and getting warmer! High: 99°Tonight: Clear and comfortable: Low: 65°Tomorrow: Hot and sunny! High: 102°This afternoon will be the last day in the 90s for the rest of the week! Temperatures warm into the triple digits starting tomorrow and will stick around through the weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect on Thursday a
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued May 26 at 4:40AM MST until May 30 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  26-05-2020 13:40
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 106to 113 expected.
  * WHERE…North Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley,Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, The EastValley of the Phoenix Metro Area, Northwest Pinal County,Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, South Mountain/Ahwatukee and TheNorthwest Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area.
  * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM MST Saturday.
  * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand hea
  
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• The Latest: British agency allows experimental virus drug

  26-05-2020 13:00
  
  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:
  — WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over; dampens hopes.
  — Britain’s medicines agency authorizes the use of remdesivir for COVID-19 patients.
  — Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovokia agree to reopen their shared borders.
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• The Latest: Broadcasters highlight their role in pandemic

  26-05-2020 11:35
  
  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:
  — Risks complicate reopenings as WHO warns 1st wave not over.
  — International public broadcasters highlight their role in the pandemic.
  — Official resigns over nonremoval of Boris Johnson aid who traveled during lockdown orders.
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