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• The Latest: Tennessee’s Dollywood parks to open in mid-June

  03-06-2020 23:46
  
  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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  PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. __ The Dollywood Theme Park and Dollywood’s Splash Country Water Park in East Tennessee are preparing to open June 15 and June 16 for season pass guests and June 17 for the general public.Visitors will be required to reserve tickets by date to allow the
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued June 3 at 2:37PM MST until June 4 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  03-06-2020 23:37
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107to 112. Overnight temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
  * WHERE…The entire Phoenix Metro Area.
  * WHEN…Until 8 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…Very High HeatRisk. Increase in heat relatedillnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Heat stroke can lead to death.An Excessive Heat Warning means that a period of very hottemperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions shouldbe take
  
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• The Latest: Arizona reports nearly 1,000 new virus cases

  03-06-2020 23:30
  
  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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  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona officials are reporting nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases amid a recent surge in hospitalizations, a little over two weeks after Gov. Doug Ducey ended his stay-at-home order.The state has now tallied more than 22,000 cases and 981 deaths, includi
  
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• The Latest: California to send voters a mail-in ballot

  03-06-2020 23:17
  
  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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  LOS ANGELES — California is sending every registered voter a mail-in ballot for the November election, but the state will also establish hundreds of locations for people who want — or need — to vote in-person.The decision to send every voter a mail-in ballot wa
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued June 3 at 2:12PM MST until June 5 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  03-06-2020 23:12
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures throughFriday, mainly between 99 and 105. Low temperatures will bewarmer than normal during this time.
  * WHERE…Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet.
  * WHEN…From noon today to 8 PM MST Friday.
  * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantlyincrease the potential for heat related illnesses,particularly for those working or participating in outdooractivities.Keep in mind you may need to adjust your plans b
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning issued June 3 at 2:12PM MST until June 4 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  03-06-2020 23:12
  
  * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures againon Thursday mainly between 102 and 109. Low temperatures willbe 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 and Upper SanPedro River Valley.
  * WHEN…From noon today to 8 PM MST Thursday.
  * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantlyin
  
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• The Latest: West Virginia U. to require tests before return

  03-06-2020 23:01
  
  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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  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will require testing of all students, faculty and staff for the coronavirus before they can return to campus for the start of fall classes.
  The university said Wednesday that in setting Aug. 19 as the start of fall classes stude
  
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• Tribal leaders, advocates question reopening at Grand Canyon, other parks

  03-06-2020 23:00
  
  PHOENIX – Arizona tribal leaders told House lawmakers Tuesday that moves to reopen national parks are being made without needed health safety measures to protect tribal members or park visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.The comments by Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Havasupai Council Member Carletta Tilousi come as the Interior Department is moving to reopen parks.…
  
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• The Latest: UN, Red Cross call for ‘people’s vaccine’

  03-06-2020 22:51
  
  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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  UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are urging governments, the private sector, international organizations and civil society to unite to scale up efforts to develop, test and produce “a people’s vaccine
  
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• Germany’s governing parties agree on $146 billion stimulus package to revive economy hit by coronavirus pandemic

  03-06-2020 22:39
  
  BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s governing parties agree on $146 billion stimulus package to revive economy hit by coronavirus pandemic.The post Germany’s governing parties agree on $146 billion stimulus package to revive economy hit by coronavirus pandemic appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Senior British official tested for coronavirus

  03-06-2020 22:30
  
  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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  LONDON — A senior member of the British government is being tested for the coronavirus after falling ill in the House of Commons.
  Business Secretary Alok Sharma has been tested and is heading home to self-isolate after becoming unwell while delivering a speech on the Corpo
  
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• Mayor Ed Honea: Riots and financial strain a bigger concern than virus

  03-06-2020 22:30
  
  During Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, Marana Mayor Ed Honea said he recently spoke on the phone with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, who asked how the town was doing.Honea said he told Ducey that Marana used to have a problem “with that virus thing,” but now Marana is dealing with other issues: Potential protests and people losing their jobs due to financial strain during the stay-home order.
  “The bigger crisis now is riots,” Honea said during the June 2 council meeting.&
  
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• The Latest: North Macedonia reapplies movement restrictions

  03-06-2020 22:24
  
  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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  SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia has reintroduced stringent movement restrictions in the capital Skopje and another three parts of the country, after registering a record number of new COVID-19 infections.
  Health Minister Venko Filipce says an almost blanket curfe
  
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• Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says arrest warrants issued for 3 officers newly charged in George Floyd’s death

  03-06-2020 22:09
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says arrest warrants issued for 3 officers newly charged in George Floyd’s death.The post Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says arrest warrants issued for 3 officers newly charged in George Floyd’s death appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Los Angeles County shortens curfew

  03-06-2020 22:07
  
  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:
  — Minneapolis police officer to face charge of second-degree murder, other officers to be charged for first time.— Washington mayor preparing for legal challenge to President Trump over security operations in District of Columbia.
  — Los Angeles County curfew cut four hours.— National Guard probes l
  
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• Hundreds of protesters flow into downtown Phoenix

  03-06-2020 22:00
  
  PHOENIX – Waves of protests, rolling across Arizona in the last several days like a tributary in a national unleashing of fury and grief over the deaths of black people at the hands of police, kept flowing on Tuesday night.Hundreds gathered in downtown Phoenix in what has now become a familiar place — Phoenix police headquarters, according to local media reports.State Rep. Reginald Bolding, speaking of the family of Dion Johnson, who was killed in a Memorial Day encounter with an Ar
  
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• EU, China agree to postpone summit planned for September due to coronavirus pandemic

  03-06-2020 21:52
  
  BERLIN (AP) — EU, China agree to postpone summit planned for September due to coronavirus pandemic.The post EU, China agree to postpone summit planned for September due to coronavirus pandemic appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Minnesota AG charges 3 more cops in Floyd’s death, upgrades charge against 1st officer charged to 2nd-degree murder

  03-06-2020 21:41
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota AG charges 3 more cops in Floyd’s death, upgrades charge against 1st officer charged to 2nd-degree murder.The post Minnesota AG charges 3 more cops in Floyd’s death, upgrades charge against 1st officer charged to 2nd-degree murder appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: UN chief notes heroism, crises of refugees

  03-06-2020 21:40
  
  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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  UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief says the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the most vulnerable people the hardest, especially millions of people on the move such as migrants and refugees forced to flee their homes because of violence or disasters.
  Secretary-General An
  
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• Contractors for Trump’s Controversial $3 Billion Food Aid Program Have Hired a Longtime Lobbyist to Tout Their Work

  03-06-2020 21:30
  
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• MVD offering online access for 2019 vehicle fee, tax information

  03-06-2020 21:26
  
  TUCSON - Arizona Department Motor Vehicles Division is offering free online documents for 2019 vehicle fee and tax information as the federal and state income tax filing deadline closes in.After the income tax filing deadline was extended to July 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MVD decided to offer a document that allows residents to access their 2019 vehicle fee and tax information electronically.To get access to this service, visit the "Vehicles Fees/ Taxes Paid" link at ServiceArizona.c
  
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• The Latest: Charge upgraded against Minneapolis policeman

  03-06-2020 21:11
  
  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:
  — Minneapolis police officer to face charge of second-degree murder, other officers to be charged for first time.— Washington mayor preparing for legal challenge to President Trump over security operations in District of Columbia.
  — Oregon police chief pleads for a stop to the violence during demonstrati
  
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• May job losses in US could raise 3-month total to 30 million

  03-06-2020 21:07
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The epic damage to America’s job market from the viral outbreak will come into sharper focus Friday when the government releases the May employment report.Eight million more jobs are estimated to have been lost. Unemployment could top 20%. And potentially fewer than half of all adults may be working.Beneath the dismal figures will be signs that job cuts, severe as they are, are slowing as more businesses gradually or partially reopen. Still, the economy is mired in
  
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• The Latest: Tennessee county has highest virus caseload

  03-06-2020 20:57
  
  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, Tennessee — A small county in the northwest corner of Tennessee is once again leading the U.S. in active coronavirus cases per capita after an outbreak at a state prison.
  An analysis by The Associated Press on Wednesday shows Lake County, with a population of ju
  
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• The Latest: Florida theme parks, bowling alleys, bars reopen

  03-06-2020 20:44
  
  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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  TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida bars, bowling alleys and theme parks will be part of the next phase of reopening the state in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday.
  DeSantis made his announcement at Universal Parks and Resor
  
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• Charge upgraded to second-degree murder in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged

  03-06-2020 20:40
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against George Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder, and for the first time are leveling charges against three other officers.Bystander video showing Floyd’s May 25 death has sparked violent protests nationwide and around the world.The officer, Derek Chauvin, was fired May 26 and initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.Three other officers we
  
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• Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse is hiring

  03-06-2020 20:39
  
  TUCSON - Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse is hiring.
  The non-profit is interested in hiring people who understand and acknowledge the root cause of domestic abuse.
  Open positions include:AccountantClinical Case Coordinator Crisis ClinicianBilingual Case Coordinator - Housing ServicesBilingual Case Coordinator - Emergency Services LiaisonHotline Specialists
  Job seekers can learn more by visiting www.emergecenter.org.
  The post Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse is hiring appeared first on K
  
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• Free fishing in Arizona on June 6

  03-06-2020 20:25
  
  Arizonans can go fishing for free this Saturday.
  Arizona’s Free Fishing Day is celebrated as part of National Fishing and Boating Week.
  On Saturday, no fishing licenses are required for persons fishing any public waters in the state.
  Bag limits and other fishing regulations are in effect.
  If you’re not sure how to fish and would like to learn, check out AZGFD’s learn to fish video series.You can purchase your AZGFD fishing license here. It’s$37 for Arizona residents.
  
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• Klipper Automotive

  03-06-2020 20:22
  
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• Arizona native identified as a victim killed in North Dakota airbase shooting

  03-06-2020 20:02
  
  TUCSON - One of the two active-duty members who were killed in a shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota on Tuesday was identified as an Arizona woman.
  At around 4:30 a.m., the base’s emergency services members responded to the shooting according to a report by Associated Press. The air base’s commander told reporters Tuesday that two airmen died while in a dormitory, but he did not initially give details about what led up to the shooting.One of the victims of the shoo
  
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• The Latest: Oregon police chief pleas for peaceful protests

  03-06-2020 19:48
  
  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:
  — Oregon police chief pleads for a stop to the violence during demonstrations over the death of George Floyd.
  — UN human rights chief says US must face racial issues.
  — National Guard probes low-flying helicopter during DC protests.
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  PORTLAND, Ore. — The police chief in Portland, Oregon issued a
  
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• UPDATE: Tangerine, First Ave now open after accident

  03-06-2020 19:37
  
  UPDATE: The intersection of Tangerine Road and First Avenue is now open. The scene has been cleared, according to Oro Valley Police Department.
  TUCSON - A vehicle accident is causing traffic restrictions on Tangerine Road and First Avenue.
  Oro Valley Police Department is currently on scene.
  Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
  Details are limited at this time.OVPD is currently working a vehicle accident blocking the intersection of Tangerine Road and First Avenue. Roadway is completely shut do
  
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• TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident shuts down Tangerine, First Ave

  03-06-2020 19:37
  
  TUCSON - A vehicle accident is causing traffic restrictions on Tangerine Road and First Avenue.
  Oro Valley Police Department is currently on scene.
  Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
  Details are limited at this time.OVPD is currently working a vehicle accident blocking the intersection of Tangerine Road and First Avenue. Roadway is completely shut down, try to stay away— Oro Valley Police (@OroValleyPD) June 3, 2020The post TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident shuts down Tangerine, First Ave appear
  
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• Current and former executives at chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride have been indicted on federal price-fixing charges

  03-06-2020 19:30
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Current and former executives at chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride have been indicted on federal price-fixing charges.The post Current and former executives at chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride have been indicted on federal price-fixing charges appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Going The Extra Mile: Singing Uber driver treats passengers to a song

  03-06-2020 19:28
  
  NBC News Channel
  (WBAL/NBC News)  A Baltimore Uber driver is doing more than taking passengers from one location to another.He's also lifting their spirits with a song along the way.“When I went full-time, I said, ‘What can I do to enhance the ridership of my people?’ I'd say about 65% of them did not want to engage in conversation,” Richard Szalecki says.“I constantly hear at least once a day, 'This is the best ride I've ever had,'” he adds.It makes the
  
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• The Latest: Spain extends emergency for 2 final weeks

  03-06-2020 19:26
  
  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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  MADRID — Spanish lawmakers have voted to extend for two additional weeks the state of emergency that allows the government to restrict movement and other rights as part of its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
  Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says Spain has &ldquo
  
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• Lea Michele apologizes for being ‘difficult’ on ‘Glee’ set

  03-06-2020 19:06
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Former “Glee” star Lea Michele has apologized for being “unnecessarily difficult” on the set of the musical TV show after a co-star accused Michele of making her time there “a living hell.”
  Michele issued a statement saying that while she didn’t recall any incident or judged anyone by their background, she was sorry and blamed her privilege and “immaturity.”
  The apology came two days after former co-star Samantha Marie W
  
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• The Latest: St Petersburg deaths up by a third in May

  03-06-2020 19:05
  
  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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  MOSCOW — Russia’s second-largest city, St. Petersburg, says the number of deaths there in May was about one-third higher than the same month last year.A city government website said there were 6,427 deaths in May; 4,875 deaths were reported in May 2019. It was not cl
  
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• Investigation underway after electrical fire ignites at midtown Days Inn

  03-06-2020 18:47
  
  TUCSON - A electrical fire is under control after it ignited at a midtown hotel Wednesday morning.According to Tucson Fire Department, emergency crews were dispatched to the Days Inn located at 1440 S. Craycroft Rd. near 22nd Street after they received a report of a small electrical fire in a first room floor.
  ELECTRICAL FIRE#TucsonFire is at the Days Inn on S. Craycroft assessing a small electrical fire in a first floor room - crews are checking for hot spots, fire is under control #TFD—
  
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• The Latest: 2 more Pakistani lawmakers with COVID-19 die

  03-06-2020 18:33
  
  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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  ISLAMABAD — Health officials say two more Pakistani lawmakers have died after testing positive for the coronavirus amid an alarming spike in infections.
  Mian Jamshed Kakakhel, a member of a provincial assembly in the northwest, and Shaukat Manzoor Cheema, who was a member
  
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• TPD: Suspect vehicle involved in Tuesday’s hit-and-run located

  03-06-2020 18:18
  
  TUCSON - Police say the suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident on Tucson's south side has been located.
  The pedestrian collision happened Tuesday morning near Drexel Road and Park Avenue, according to Tucson Police Department.
  On Tuesday, police said they were looking for a silver 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla.
  They said the vehicle was missing a driver's side mirror and that the fog light may be damaged.The vehicle involved in this Hit & Run has been located. Detectives are still act
  
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• TPD: Suspect vehicle involved in hit-and-run located

  03-06-2020 18:18
  
  TUCSON - Police say the suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident on Tucson's south side has been located.
  The pedestrian collision happened Tuesday morning near Drexel Road and Park Avenue, according to Tucson Police Department.
  On Tuesday, police said they were looking for a silver 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla.
  They said the vehicle was missing a driver's side mirror and that the fog light may be damaged.The vehicle involved in this Hit & Run has been located. Detectives are still act
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Wednesday, June 3: Confirmed Cases Hit 22K; 981 Now Dead After Contracting Virus; AZ Under Curfew To Prevent More Protests, Riots; Virus Is Spreading Through ICE Detention Facilities

  03-06-2020 18:10
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona reached 22,223 as of Wednesday, June 3, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. That's a jump of 973 from yesterday and a total of 2,100 new cases in the last two days. Pima County had 2,627 confirmed cases.…
  
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• Arizona sees 973 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 22,223 statewide

  03-06-2020 18:07
  
  PHOENIX — Arizona reported an additional 40 COVID-19-related deaths Wednesday. The statewide total is now 981.
  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 22, 223 with 973new cases.
  The data includes people who have recovered.According to the state's data dashboard, 345,044 people have been tested for the virus. Of those that have been processed, 5.7 percent have come back p
  
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• The Latest: Senegal research institute workers test positive

  03-06-2020 18:04
  
  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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  DAKAR, Senegal — A nonprofit biomedical research institute in Senegal that has been working on a rapid coronavirus testing kit says a number of its personnel have tested positive for the virus, including one who died.Pasteur Institute of Dakar Assistant Director Camille Ab
  
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• The Latest: Belgium to reopen bars, restaurants next week

  03-06-2020 17:31
  
  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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  BRUSSELS — Bars and restaurants in Belgium will be allowed to reopen starting Monday after more than two months of closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic as the country enters a new phase in its lockdown exit plan.
  Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes said Wednesday that cin
  
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• Claytoonz: Another Antifa Terrorist

  03-06-2020 17:30
  
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• The Latest: Largely peaceful protests in Atlanta, 52 arrests

  03-06-2020 17:22
  
  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:
  — National Guard probes low-flying helicopter during DC protests.
  — Thousands gathered peacefully in St. Paul, Minn.
  — Pope says world cannot turn “a blind eye to racism.”— US arrests at least 9,300 at protests since George Floyd’s death.
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  ATLANTA — Large, peaceful protes
  
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• Pocketbook Protesting: Donations surge amid George Floyd protests

  03-06-2020 17:16
  
  (NBC News)  As protests in the wake of George Floyd’S death continue amid the coronavirus outbreak, many are looking for ways to support the call for justice while still staying at home.It's led to an outpouring of millions of dollars in financial contributions.A Go Fund Me set up by Floyd's family has raised six times more than its initial fundraising goal of $1.5 million dollars.The Minnesota Freedom Fund has been flooded with so many donations over the past week, they’ve stop
  
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• Donations surge amid George Floyd protests

  03-06-2020 17:16
  
  (NBC News)  As protests in the wake of George Floyd’S death continue amid the coronavirus outbreak, many are looking for ways to support the call for justice while still staying at home.It's led to an outpouring of millions of dollars in financial contributions.A Go Fund Me set up by Floyd's family has raised six times more than its initial fundraising goal of $1.5 million dollars.The Minnesota Freedom Fund has been flooded with so many donations over the past week, they’ve stop
  
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