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• The Latest: WVA Guardsman to be disciplined for comments

  02-06-2020 23:48
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — West Virginia National Guard pursuing discipline after soldier threatened protesters.
  — Los Angeles police have arrested more than 2,700 during protests.
  — Minnesota files civil rights complaint against Minneapolis police.
  — President Trump ordered show of force on Monday night.
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued June 2 at 2:16PM MST until June 4 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  02-06-2020 23:16
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 103to 113 expected.
  * WHERE…New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, FountainHills/East Mesa, Globe/Miami, San Carlos, Dripping Springs,Northwest Pinal County, Tonto Basin, Apache Junction/GoldCanyon and West Pinal County.
  * WHEN…From noon Wednesday to 8 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…High HeatRisk. Overexposure can cause heat crampsand heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, canlead to heat stroke.An Ex
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued June 2 at 2:12PM MST until June 4 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  02-06-2020 23:12
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperaturesWednesday and Thursday mainly between 102 and 109. Lowtemperatures will 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 Wednesday to 9 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…Extreme heat
  
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• Tucson VA implements non-patient visitor policy

  02-06-2020 23:04
  
  TUCSON - The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) is limiting all non-patient visitors.
  Anyone who is not a direct caregiver for the veteran’s appointment will not be permitted entry.Virtual care will still be offered. The options include:Telephone or Video Appointments – To set up telephone or video appointments, veterans can send their provider a secure message on My HealtheVet by visiting myhealth.va.gov. To learn more about VA Video Connect, visit mobile
  
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• The Latest: Los Angeles police have arrested more than 2,700

  02-06-2020 23:01
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Los Angeles police have arrested more than 2,700 during protests.
  — Minnesota files civil rights complaint against Minneapolis police.
  — President Trump ordered show of force on Monday night.
  ___LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday more than 2,700 people have been arre
  
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• Police investigate homicide at Tucson southside’s home

  02-06-2020 22:52
  
  TUCSON - Tucson Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday night.
  Officials say a woman with obvious signs of gunshot trauma was located in a residence in the 700 block of W. Columbia Street, just after 10 p.m.
  TPD says Sabrina M. Arvizu, 20, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  In a news release, police say that prior to the shooting, Arvizu and several guests were at the residence.
  Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME. You can remain anonymous.The post Pol
  
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• The Latest: Late singer’s wife urges easier absentee voting

  02-06-2020 22:45
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic.COVID-19 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.
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  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The wife of celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, is urging lawmakers in Tennessee to expand absentee voting so people will not to risk their health exercising their right to vote.
  Fiona Whelan Prine also contr
  
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• New mural of George Floyd in Houston

  02-06-2020 22:33
  
  A wall in Houston that was once just red brick became a tribute to a life lost.With the face of George Floyd, angel wings on his back and a halo above his head set against a blue background.Alex Roman and his mom, artists who go by Donkeeboy and Donkeemom have painted murals all over town.But when they got a message on Instagram about honoring Floyd’s life in this way they knew it was something they needed to be part of.This building, Scott Food Mart, is just a few blocks from where Floyd
  
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• The Latest: State files complaint against Minneapolis police

  02-06-2020 22:26
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Minnesota files civil rights complaint against Minneapolis police.
  — President Trump ordered a show of force on Monday night.
  — District of Columbia mayor’s office says Trump administration pondered taking over Metropolitan Police Department.
  — Kennedy Center to dim lights for 9 nights to m
  
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• Police scanner apps soaring in popularity

  02-06-2020 22:18
  
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  Police scanner apps are surging in popularity after days of riots across the United States."5-0 Radio Police Scanner" is one of the most top downloaded apps for iPhones.It costs $5 to download - it’s the current top paid app in Apple's App Store.Apps such as "Zynn" give real-time information about incidents involving the deployment of police, fires, shootings and looting.Some scanner apps also let protesters listen to live police radio feeds.The developer for" 5-0 Radio Police
  
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• The Latest: President ordered show of force on Monday night

  02-06-2020 22:06
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — President Trump ordered a show of force on Monday night.
  — District of Columbia mayor’s office says Trump administration pondered taking over Metropolitan Police Department.
  — Kennedy Center to dim lights for 9 nights to mark final minutes of George Floyd’s life.
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• After days of rage, Arizonans speak of their frustrations, fears and hope

  02-06-2020 22:00
  
  PHOENIX – A cry of “I can’t breathe” in Minneapolis has reverberated thousands of miles away in Arizona, where protesters for several days have marched in sorrow and rage – peacefully for the most part, but sometimes clashing with police and looting and vandalizing several businesses in Phoenix and Scottsdale.Arizonans are reacting to and taking action following the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, 46, and Dion Johnson, 28, who was killed by an Arizona s
  
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• Benson little league coach tests positive for COVID-19

  02-06-2020 21:55
  
  BENSON, Ariz. - A little league coach in Benson tested positive for COVID-19, San Pedro Valley Little League announced Monday evening.
  As a result, the SPVLL will remain in non-practice status.Another coach will also be tested for the virus.
  In a Facebook post, the team said all parties involved have been notified.
  The team will not play any games for at least two weeks.Today SPVLL was informed that a coach tested positive for covid-19. The team has not been practicing at park since the...Posted
  
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• RoadHouse Cinema plans to reopen June 10

  02-06-2020 21:46
  
  TUCSON - Craving to catch a movie in a theater? The wait is almost over.After temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions, RoadHouse Cinemas announced Monday that it plans to reopen in June.According to a post shared on its Facebook page Monday, RoadHouse Cinemas located at 4811 E. Grant Rd. near Swan Road will reopen for business June 10.
  This may just be the news you've been waiting for... WE'LL BE RE-OPENING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH! Please note, that due to...Posted by RoadHouse Cinemas
  
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• Paris riot officers fire tear gas during unauthorized protest against police violence and racial injustice

  02-06-2020 21:19
  
  PARIS (AP) — Paris riot officers fire tear gas during unauthorized protest against police violence and racial injustice.The post Paris riot officers fire tear gas during unauthorized protest against police violence and racial injustice appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Social media, music goes black in support of Black Lives Matter movement

  02-06-2020 21:10
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Though Black Out Tuesday was originally organized by the music community, the social media world also went dark in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, joining voices around the world outraged by the killings of black people in the U.S. Instagram and Twitter accounts, from record labels to everyday people, were full of black squares posted in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Most of the captions were blank, though some posted
  
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• State of Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Department in George Floyd’s death

  02-06-2020 21:09
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State of Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Department in George Floyd’s death.The post State of Minnesota files civil rights charge against Minneapolis Police Department in George Floyd’s death appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Salvation Army activates heat-relief stations in Phoenix amid excessive heat warnings

  02-06-2020 21:01
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Salvation Army activated 12 heat-relief stations across metro Phoenix on Tuesday as forecasters warned of excessive heat that could be dangerous.The Salvation Army said the relief stations would be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service issued an excessive warning for metro Phoenix and other desert areas from Tuesday morning to Thursday evening.The warning said afternoon temperatures of 105 to 113 degrees are expected
  
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• Night of relative calm follows curfew order; enforcement uncertain

  02-06-2020 21:00
  
  After days of clashes between protesters and police, Arizona spent a relatively quiet night Sunday under a statewide dusk-to-dawn curfew that was ordered Sunday afternoon by Gov. Doug Ducey.It’s unclear how much impact the 8 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew had on the situation – and it’s unclear how strictly it will be enforced.Response from law enforcement agencies around the state ranged from departments that said they do not expect to enforce the curfew to others that said they would if
  
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• The Latest: White House pondered taking control of DC police

  02-06-2020 20:59
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — District of Columbia mayor’s office says Trump administration pondered taking over Metropolitan Police Department.
  — Rhode Island governor activates National Guard, considers curfew after violent night in Providence.
  — Family attorney calls drugs in George Floyd’s system irrelevant to his d
  
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• FBI seek identities of individuals who incite violence during George Floyd protests

  02-06-2020 20:54
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. - The FBI launched an investigation that aims to identify individuals who incite violence during demonstrations related to the death of George Floyd.According to a press release shared Monday, the FBI announced that it plans to crack down on individuals who reportedly exploiting the nationwide protests to incite violence and criminal damage.In the release, the FBI requested the public to share any information related to their investigation with the agency."We are committed to app
  
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• List: Tucson Restaurants Reopening For Dine-In Services

  02-06-2020 20:30
  
  We've checked in with more than 100 local restaurants to find out which are now open for dine-in service, which are still only offering take-out, and which are planning on opening in the near future. As plans are rapidly updating, email [email protected] or comment on this article if you'd like your restaurant added to the list or if you know of a change in information. Support local business!…
  
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• President Trump pushes governors to crack down on ‘lowlifes, losers’ after George Floyd’s death prompts unrest across US

  02-06-2020 20:27
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is stepping up the pressure on governors to crack down after a week of unrest set off by the death of George Floyd, demanding New York call in the National Guard to stop the “lowlifes and losers.”As cities around the U.S. witnessed a seventh straight night of both peaceful demonstrations and bursts of theft, vandalism and attacks on police, the president amplified his hard-line calls of a day earlier, in which he threatened to send in th
  
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• The Latest: Court invalidates South Africa’s virus measures

  02-06-2020 20:16
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic.COVID-19 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:
  — Court invalidates South Africa’s virus lockdown rules, say they violate rights
  — Protest of police use-of-force held in Paris despite virus ban
  — Kenya prosecutor orders arrest of officer in death of boy shot during curfew
  — Mayor say
  
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• The Latest: Attorney says drugs in Floyd’s system irrelevant

  02-06-2020 20:02
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Family attorney calls drugs in George Floyd’s system irrelevant to his death.
  — Kennedy Center to dim lights for 9 nights to mark final minutes of George Floyd’s life.
  — National Guard from several states in Washington to help.
  — Family members of George Floyd expected to attend memor
  
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• Investigative Reporter – Alexis Berdine

  02-06-2020 20:02
  
  Alexis BerdineAlexis is a proud Sun Devil who is thrilled to be back reporting in the desert as an Investigative Multi-Media Journalist.
  She graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and Political Science from Arizona State University. Before returning to Arizona, Alexis worked as a General Assignment Multi-Media Journalist for CBS’ affiliate station in Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids, Mic
  
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• This Treasury Official Is Running the Bailout. It’s Been Great for His Family.

  02-06-2020 20:00
  
  ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.…
  
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• Reporter – Frankie McLister

  02-06-2020 19:59
  
  Frankie McListerFrankie McLister is the morning MMJ for News 4 Tucson Today.
  His roots began in the small town of Middletown, Maryland, and transplanted to the Grand Canyon State as a freshman at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
  Since then, Frankie has never looked back. Now, he’s proud to almost be a 2x Sun Devil, as he is currently working on finishing his master’s in Mass Communication.His interest in entering the journ
  
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• The Latest: Paris protesters defy ban, oppose arrest deaths

  02-06-2020 19:56
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic.COVID-19 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:
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  — Protest of police use-of-force held in Paris despite virus ban
  — Kenya prosecutor orders arrest of officer in death of boy shot during curfew
  — Mayor says Chicago will proceed with easing lockdown despite vandalism, protests
  — Iraq
  
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• Reporter – Austin Walker

  02-06-2020 19:53
  
  Austin WalkerAustin Walker is no stranger to the heat because he joins News 4 Tucson all the way from Dallas, Texas! He is a Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan at heart but is excited to be in Wildcat country!Austin is from the small town of Prosper, just north of Dallas but moved to the Midwest to be a Missouri Tiger. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a minor in Multicultural Diversity as well as Political Science in May of 2020 #mizzoumade. He is so exci
  
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• PACC: Keeping pets cool and safe during excessive heat

  02-06-2020 19:30
  
  TUCSON - It's heating up! Pima Animal Care Center encourages pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe and cool.
  An Excessive Heat Warning will go into effect Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures may potentially reach 108 degrees.
  “If it’s too hot for you, then it is too hot for your pet,” said Kristen Hassen, Director of Animal Services.The shelter says they respond to hundreds of calls involving pets suffering from heat-related illness and death each year.
  
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• The Latest: Guard from several states in D.C. to help

  02-06-2020 19:05
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Virginia governor won’t send national guard to Washington
  — Minnesota prosecutors still working on Floyd case
  — Streets around White House sealed off and fence put up
  — Family members of George Floyd expected to attend memorial service
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  WASHINGTON — The nearly 1,300 D.C. National G
  
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• Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in southern Gulf of Mexico, threat of dangerous flooding

  02-06-2020 19:00
  
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in southern Gulf of Mexico, threat of dangerous flooding.The post Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in southern Gulf of Mexico, threat of dangerous flooding appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• OSIRIS-REx: New Information On Asteroids' Shapes, Formation

  02-06-2020 19:00
  
  Scientists from the University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx space mission have released new findings about the origins of small astronomical bodies based on observation of the asteroid Bennu.…
  
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• Police say video shows Louisville shooting victim fired a gun as police officers approached his business during protests

  02-06-2020 18:59
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police say video shows Louisville shooting victim fired a gun as police officers approached his business during protests.The post Police say video shows Louisville shooting victim fired a gun as police officers approached his business during protests appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• VIDEO: Man drinks liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds

  02-06-2020 18:58
  
  One Idaho man has a sour taste in his mouth. He drank an entire liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds!Why would anyone do such a thing?David Rush is a senior product manager at a tech company, but he's also somewhat of a professional Guinness world record breaker.He holds 149 of them!To get this one, he had to drink a liter of 100 percent lemon juice through a straw in less than 17.12 seconds.He did it in 16.53.Rush says he does these stunts to encourage students to pursue science, math and
  
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• The Latest: 2 more lawmakers with virus die in Pakistan

  02-06-2020 18:49
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic.COVID-19 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:
  — Two more lawmakers with virus die in Pakistan as new cases spike
  — Spain reports zero COVID-19 deaths for second straight day
  — Dubai to let shopping malls, private sector, operate at full capacity
  — Greece temporarily suspends flights from
  
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• PHOTOS: George Floyd protest in Tucson

  02-06-2020 18:43
  
  Candlelight vigil in honor of George Floyd on Monday, June 1, 2020. Hundreds of people at the Dunbar Pavilion in Tucson raised their fists into the air for eight minutes and 44 seconds in memory of George Floyd George Floyd protest in Tucson, Ariz.Trash cans on fire.Edgar Ybarra Mark MinguraCandlelight vigil in honor of George Floyd at Dunbar Pavilion in Tucson on Monday, June 1, 2020.Mark MinguraCandlelight vigil. Photo: Monday, June 1, 2020.Mark MinguraProtestors telling stories at Old Main a
  
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• The Latest: $3 million raised for Minneapolis businesses

  02-06-2020 18:31
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Virginia governor won’t send national guard to Washington
  — Minnesota prosecutors still working on Floyd case
  — Streets around White House sealed off and fence put up
  — Family members of George Floyd expected to attend memorial service
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  MINNEAPOLIS — More than $3 million has been r
  
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• Afghan official says bombing of mosque in capital Kabul kills one, wounds three, including prayer leader

  02-06-2020 18:26
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan official says bombing of mosque in capital Kabul kills one, wounds three, including prayer leader.The post Afghan official says bombing of mosque in capital Kabul kills one, wounds three, including prayer leader appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Hundreds march peacefully in Albuquerque

  02-06-2020 18:10
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Virginia governor won’t send national guard to Washington
  — Minnesota prosecutors still working on Floyd case
  — Streets around White House sealed off and fence put up
  — Family members of George Floyd expected to attend memorial service
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  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hundreds of people marche
  
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• Arizona reports 1,127 new coronavirus cases Tuesday

  02-06-2020 18:08
  
  PHOENIX — Arizona reported an additional 24 COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday. The statewide total is now 941.
  Deaths are not recorded until the health department receives a death certificate naming COVID-19 as the cause of death.Confirmed cases went up to 21, 250 with 1, 127 new cases. That's 940 more cases than Monday.
  The data includes people who have recovered.According to the state's data dashboard, 336,589 people have been tested for the virus. Of those that have been pr
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Tuesday, June 2: Confirmed Cases Rise to 21K; 941 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; State Under Curfew (But You Can Still Go Out); Courts Reopening

  02-06-2020 18:06
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 21,250 as of Tuesday, June 2, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.…
  
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• Prosecutor says he’s charging 6 Atlanta police officers after 2 college students were pulled from car during protests

  02-06-2020 17:52
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Prosecutor says he’s charging 6 Atlanta police officers after 2 college students were pulled from car during protests.The post Prosecutor says he’s charging 6 Atlanta police officers after 2 college students were pulled from car during protests appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Claytoonz: Trump Is A Gas Gas Gas

  02-06-2020 17:40
  
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• Suspect vehicle sought in hit-and-run on Tucson’s south side

  02-06-2020 17:38
  
  Tucson Police Department The vehicle sought is similar to the one on the photo.TUCSON - Tucson Police Department seeks information regarding a suspect vehicle involved in a pedestrian collision Tuesday morning.
  Police say the incident happened near Drexel Road and Park Avenue.
  The vehicle is said to be a silver 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla. It is missing a driver's side mirror. The fog light may be damaged, according to TPD.
  Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME.BE ON THE LOOK OU
  
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• The Latest: Virginia governor rejects national guard request

  02-06-2020 17:37
  
  The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Virginia governor won’t send national guard to Washington
  — Minnesota prosecutors still working on Floyd case
  — Streets around White House sealed off and fence put up
  — Family members of George Floyd expected to attend memorial service
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  RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam r
  
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