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• Los Angeles prosecutors: ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged with rapes of three women

  17-06-2020 23:45
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors: ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged with rapes of three women.The post Los Angeles prosecutors: ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged with rapes of three women appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Kentucky governor moves to reinstate health insurance program his predecessor abolished

  17-06-2020 23:41
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky governor moves to reinstate health insurance program his predecessor abolished.The post Kentucky governor moves to reinstate health insurance program his predecessor abolished appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: 2 Florida cities tighten pandemic reopening

  17-06-2020 23:26
  
  ST. PETERSBERG, Florida — Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez says that due to a rise COVID-19 cases enforcement will be stepped up to shut down businesses not following rules put in place to safely reopen during the pandemic.St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, meanwhile, said Wednesday that all employees who have contact with the public will be required to wear masks. That is something that some South Florida cities hard hit by the virus have been doing for weeks.
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• College arms, bloodlines tell the story for Diamondbacks in MLB draft

  17-06-2020 23:00
  
  PHOENIX – The first time Deric Ladnier, the Diamondbacks’ director of amateur scouting, saw Bryce Jarvis, he knew he wasn’t ready for the big leagues.“The stuff that was coming out was very marginal. And I remember telling (his father Kevin Jarvis), I said, ‘I like him.…
  
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• Investigators: Just before crash, Kobe Bryant’s pilot reported he was climbing out of fog but actually was descending

  17-06-2020 22:49
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators: Just before crash, Kobe Bryant’s pilot reported he was climbing out of fog but actually was descending.The post Investigators: Just before crash, Kobe Bryant’s pilot reported he was climbing out of fog but actually was descending appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• The Latest: Portland, Oregon cutting police budget

  17-06-2020 22:48
  
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Atlanta police officer to be charged with felony murder.
  — Portland, Oregon cutting police budget by $16 million.
  — Massachusetts governor files bill to require certification of police.
  — Statue of African American tennis star Arthur Ashe vandalizd in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
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  PORTLAND, Ore. — City commissioners voted Wednesday to cut $16 million from the Portland Police Bureau’s budget in response to concerns about police brut
  
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• Emerge Tucson: ‘Abuse doesn’t stop during a pandemic,’ donations needed

  17-06-2020 22:47
  
  TUCSON - A local non-profit is calling on the community to help domestic violence survivors.
  Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse did not stop operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. And will not stop now.
  However, due to the pandemic, they've had to make significant adaptations.
  They ask the community to help them in assisting those in need.
  Here's the list of "Urgent Need: In-Kind Items":Face masks (both cloth and disposable)Disinfecting wipesDisinfecting spraySize 5 diapersHand sanitizer Rubb
  
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• The Latest: Atlanta officer to be charged with felony murder

  17-06-2020 22:11
  
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Massachusetts governor files bill to require certification of police.
  — Statue of African American tennis star Arthur Ashe vandalizd in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
  — New York Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday for state workers.
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  ATLANTA — The police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes.Fulton County Di
  
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• How — and When — Can the Coronavirus Vaccine Become a Reality?

  17-06-2020 22:00
  
  ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Click here to read their biggest stories as soon as they’re published.It’s been six months since researchers in China said they had identified a novel coronavirus spreading in the city of Wuhan.…
  
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• The Latest: Massachusetts aims to certify police

  17-06-2020 21:59
  
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Massachusetts governor files bill to require certification of police.
  — Statue of African American tennis star Arthur Ashe vandalizd in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
  — New York Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday for state workers.
  ___BOSTON — Police officers in Massachusetts would have to be certified by the state under a bill filed Wednesday by Gov. Charlie Baker.
  The bill would also allow for the decertification of officers who engage in e
  
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• Officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks to be charged

  17-06-2020 21:53
  
  NBC News ChannelATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged.
  Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard made the announcement about Garrett Rolfe during a news conference Wednesday.
  Rolfe had already been fired after he fatally shot the 27-year-old Brooks on Friday night. The shooting had sparked new demonstrations in Georgia’s capital against police brutality.
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• Prosecutor announces felony murder, 10 other charge against Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks

  17-06-2020 21:50
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Prosecutor announces felony murder, 10 othercharge against Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks.The post Prosecutor announces felony murder, 10 othercharge against Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Gov. Ducey to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday

  17-06-2020 21:46
  
  PHOENIX - Gov. Doug Ducey and other local officials are expected to give a COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon.
  He is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. at the Arizona Commerce Authority Conference Center in Phoenix.
  You can watch the conference on KVOA.com or News 4 Tucson's Facebook page.
  The conference comes after the state has been reporting a record number of COVID-19 cases.
  Arizona logged 2,392 new cases on Tuesday and 1,827 on Wednesday. Confirmed cases went up to 40,924. The death toll is 1,23
  
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• Gov. Ducey places decision to mandate face masks to local governments amid rising COVID-19 cases

  17-06-2020 21:46
  
  PHOENIX - Gov. Doug Ducey announced that he will allow local government to craft their own policies for face make requirments during a COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon.
  He held the briefing at 3 p.m. at the Arizona Commerce Authority Conference Center in Phoenix.
  You can watch the conference on KVOA.com or News 4 Tucson's Facebook page.WATCH LIVE: Gov. Doug Ducey shares an update after Arizona hits a daily record of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. https://bit.ly/2AOrYeDPosted by News 4 Tucson -
  
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• Prosecutor: Officers stood on Rayshard Brooks’ shoulder, kicked him while he lay on the ground struggling for life

  17-06-2020 21:41
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Prosecutor: Officers stood on Rayshard Brooks’ shoulder, kicked him while he lay on the ground struggling for life.The post Prosecutor: Officers stood on Rayshard Brooks’ shoulder, kicked him while he lay on the ground struggling for life appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Group of Seven leading economies calls on China to reconsider move to impose national security law in Hong Kong

  17-06-2020 21:39
  
  BERLIN (AP) — Group of Seven leading economies calls on China to reconsider move to impose national security law in Hong Kong.The post Group of Seven leading economies calls on China to reconsider move to impose national security law in Hong Kong appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Oxford University college’s governing body recommends removing statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes; decision not final

  17-06-2020 21:32
  
  LONDON (AP) — Oxford University college’s governing body recommends removing statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes; decision not final.The post Oxford University college’s governing body recommends removing statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes; decision not final appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Prosecutor announces charges against Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after confrontation

  17-06-2020 21:31
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Prosecutor announces charges against Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after confrontation.The post Prosecutor announces charges against Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after confrontation appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Portion of residents get OK to return home after evacuated due to Bighorn Fire

  17-06-2020 21:20
  
  Portion of the residents who evacuated due to the Bighorn Fire may return to their homes.
  The Oro Valley area from Catalina State Park south to Magee Road, and the Tucson foothills area from First Avenue east to Alvernon Way, formerly set to “SET - Be Alert “ have both been downgraded to " READY - Prepare Now”.Residents in these areas got the okay to return home. However, they are asked to remain vigilant.
  The MountLemmon and Mount Bigelow area remains under a "GO! - Evacuate"
  
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• Defying state law, officials say they will remove statue of slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from South Carolina square

  17-06-2020 21:10
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Defying state law, officials say they will remove statue of slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from South Carolina square.The post Defying state law, officials say they will remove statue of slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from South Carolina square appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• BK's Closes Dine-In Service Starting Tomorrow to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

  17-06-2020 21:03
  
  One of the Old Pueblo's most revered Sonoran hot dog institutions is temporarily shutting down dine-in service in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and is challenging other local restaurateurs to follow suit.
  BK Carne Asada and Hot Dog's is moving to delivery, carryout, and drive-through service only starting Thursday, June 18, at both their locations in response to the growing number of coronavirus cases in Pima County—and the state—each day.…
  
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• The Latest: Virus infections surge in US hot spot of Arizona

  17-06-2020 20:07
  
  PHOENIX — Arizona hospitals are treating a record number of coronavirus patients amid a surge of new cases that has made the state a U.S. virus hotspot.The state’s Health Services Department reported a record number of emergency room visits for the virus as well.The agency confirmed 1,827 new cases and 20 new deaths Wednesday, bringing the total confirmed cases to 40,924 and deaths to 1,239.Hospitals were treating 1,582 patients on Tuesday, an increase of more than 500 from two weeks
  
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• Uncle Ben’s to ‘evolve’ its brand identity due to racial stereotype

  17-06-2020 19:51
  
  Food manufacturer Mars Incorporated says it's going to make changes to the rice brand Uncle Ben's.The brand and logo have long been criticized for being based on racist stereotypes.Mars released a statement Wednesday saying it is time to "evolve the Uncle Ben's brand, including its visual brand identity."The company said it hasn't determined specific changes or the timeline for making those changes.Earlier on Wednesday, Quaker Oats moved to get rid of the Aunt Jemima pancake brand and logo.Calls
  
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• The Latest: Statue of Arthur Ashe vandalized in Virginia

  17-06-2020 19:44
  
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — Statue of African American tennis star Arthur Ashe vandalizd in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
  — New York Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday for state workers.
  — George Floyd’s brother speaks to UN Human Rights Council.
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  RICHMOND, Va. — A statue of African American tennis star Arthur Ashe has been vandalized.
  Photos show the base of the monument tagged with white spray paint and the words “white lives matter” as well as t
  
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• NY Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday

  17-06-2020 19:35
  
  NEW YORK — New York’s governor signed an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.Gov. Andrew Cuomo called it “a day we should all reflect upon” and “a day that is especially relevant in this moment in history.
  Cuomo said he’ll propose legislation next year making June 19 a permanent state holiday.President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was effective Ja
  
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• Bighorn Fire Spares Summerhaven Overnight but Now Covers More than 17,000 Acres; High Winds Expected To Make Trouble for Firefighters Today

  17-06-2020 19:35
  
  Mount Lemmon's community of Summerhaven was spared as the Bighorn Fire continued to rage in the Santa Catalina Mountains.The fire has now devoured 17,500 acres and is 40 percent contained, primarily on the eastern and southern edges of the blaze near Oro Valley and the Catalina Foothills. according to a morning incident report.…
  
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• Atlanta awaits decision on charges in black man’s killing

  17-06-2020 19:29
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is awaiting a decision on whether the district attorney will pursue charges against two police officers in the shooting death of a black man, Rayshard Brooks.
  Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard is expected to have a news conference at 3 p.m. Wednesday to announce whether he will pursue charges against Garrett Rolfe and Devin Brosnan.
  Rolfe fatally shot Brooks on Friday night. Rolfe has been fired, and Brosnan placed on administrative duty after the shooting.
  
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• BK’s shutting down dine-in services to stop spread of COVID-19

  17-06-2020 19:09
  
  TUCSON - BK’s Carne Asada & Hot Dogs is shutting down dine-in services starting Thursday.
  This is an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
  BK's will shift to delivery and drive-thru only at both restaurant locations.
  In a statement, BK's said: "Owner Benjamin Galaz feels a responsibility to keep his community safe and healthy and wants to share this message to challenge local restaurant owners to do the same."In April, Galaz also served free lunch to local medical professionals in wa
  
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• The Latest: WHO says more understanding needed on steroid

  17-06-2020 19:04
  
  LONDON — The emergencies chief of the World Health Organization welcomed the news this week that dexamethasone, a cheap steroid, was shown in a British trial to reduce deaths among patients critically ill with the coronavirus, but said it was too soon to change how patients are treated.
  “It’s one of the breakthroughs we’re going to need to effectively deal with COVID-19, but it’s still preliminary data,” said Dr. Michael Ryan at a press briefing on Wednesday.
  
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• Employee at Tucson Dutch Bros tests positive for COVID-19

  17-06-2020 18:58
  
  TUCSON - A Dutch Bros Tucson employee tested positive for COVID-19.
  The coffee company says an employee at the shop located at 5690 W. Cortaro Farms Road took a COVID-19 test on June 14. The positive COVID-19 result came in on June 16.
  The employee has been advised to self-isolate for 14 days, Dutch Bros says.
  Prior to the positive test, the employee reportedly worked a morning shift on June 9 and an evening shift on June 10.
  As a result, the shop was closed.The store will undergo a third-party
  
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• The Latest: NY Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday

  17-06-2020 18:54
  
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — New York Gov. Cuomo recognizes Juneteenth holiday for state workers.
  — George Floyd’s brother speaks to UN Human Rights Council.
  — Two Portland reporters injured by police at protests.
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  NEW YORK — New York’s governor signed an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.Gov. Andrew Cuomo called it “a day we should all reflect upon” and &ldquo
  
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• Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour

  17-06-2020 18:47
  
  Target is upping its minimum wage from 13 to 15 dollars an hour next month.The change will take effect on July 5.That's a few months ahead of the deadline target set for itself when it pledged three years ago to implement the raise by December 2020.The new rate applies to 275,000 part-time and full-time workers at Target's discount stores, distribution centers and headquarters.The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour and it hasn't gone up in more than ten years.
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• Special prosecutor charges Missouri officer accused of hitting black man with SUV with assault and armed criminal action

  17-06-2020 18:46
  
  ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Special prosecutor charges Missouri officer accused of hitting black man with SUV with assault and armed criminal action.The post Special prosecutor charges Missouri officer accused of hitting black man with SUV with assault and armed criminal action appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Regional officials in Germany say the number of COVID-19 cases linked to a meatpacking plant is up to 657

  17-06-2020 18:25
  
  BERLIN (AP) — Regional officials in Germany say the number of COVID-19 cases linked to a meatpacking plant is up to 657.The post Regional officials in Germany say the number of COVID-19 cases linked to a meatpacking plant is up to 657 appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 Roundup for Wednesday, June 17: Total Confirmed Cases Nearly at 41K, with More Than 1800 New Cases Today; Record Numbers of People in Hospital Beds, ERs, ICU Units; Local Officials Ask Ducey To Give Them Power To Slow the Spread

  17-06-2020 18:13
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona jumped to nearly 41,000 as of Wednesday, June 17, after the state reported 1,827 new cases reported this morning, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.…
  
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• New York governor signs order making Juneteenth a paid holiday for state employees

  17-06-2020 18:13
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York governor signs order making Juneteenth a paid holiday for state employees.The post New York governor signs order making Juneteenth a paid holiday for state employees appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Arizona sees 1,827 new coronavirus cases; now reporting 40,924 statewide

  17-06-2020 18:02
  
  PHOENIX — State health officials reported 1,827 new cases Wednesday morning. Confirmed cases went up to 40,924.Arizona also reported an additional 20 COVID-19-related deaths. The statewide death toll is now 1,239.Deaths are not recorded until the health department receives a death certificate naming COVID-19 as the cause of death.The data includes people who have recovered.Arizona Department of Health Services reporteda record number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday; 25 deaths and 2,392 n
  
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• The Latest: Virus pandemic changes shape of UN elections

  17-06-2020 17:56
  
  UNITED NATIONS — The president of the United Nations General Assembly has banged his gavel to open U.N. elections under dramatically different voting procedures because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  The U.N. headquarters complex in New York remains open for essential workers, but Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ordered staff members to work from home until July 31 as a health precaution.So instead of ambassadors from the 193 U.N. member nations gathering in the horseshoe-shaped General A
  
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• Davis-Monthan training may cause explosive noises Wednesday

  17-06-2020 17:48
  
  Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is telling residents that if they hear an explosion, it's probably from training at the base.
  According to officials, airmen with the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron will be performing controlled demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
  They say the demonstration may be heard in the community.UpdateToday, June 17, 2020, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron will be performing controlled demonstrations from 9am to 3pm. Explo
  
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• The Latest: George Floyd’s brother speaks to UN council

  17-06-2020 17:42
  
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — George Floyd’s brother speaks to UN Human Rights Council.
  — U.S. ambassador: Nation addressing ‘shortcomings’ on race, injustice.
  — A slave-owner’s bust missing in New Orleans; another statue topples in Virginia.
  — Two Portland reporters injured by police at protests.
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  GENEVA — The brother of George Floyd has made a heartfelt plea the U.N.’s top human rights body to launch intense international scrutiny of systemic
  
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• Garth Brooks concert coming to Tucson drive-in theaters

  17-06-2020 17:24
  
  Donn Jones / CMAGarth Brooks wins Entertainer of the Year at The 51st Annual CMA Awards, Photo Date: 11/8/17
  TUCSON - The Old Pueblo will be getting a little more country. Garth Brooks is set to perform at a drive-in theater on June 27.
  Four drive-in theaters in the Tucson-area will air his performance.
  El Toro Flicks Carpool Cinema: 12155 N. Oracle RoadEl Toro Flicks Carpool Cinema: 198 S. GranadaPima County Fairgrounds: 11300 S. Houghton RoadTucson Dragway Drive-In: Sds, 12000 S Houghton Road
  
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• Crews continue to battle the Bighorn Fire; more than 17,500 acres burned

  17-06-2020 16:09
  
  TUCSON – More than 720 firefighters continue battling the Bighorn Fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains Wednesday morning.
  The wildfire has burned more than 17,500 acres of land since it was ignited by lightning on June 5. It is 40% contained.UPDATE: Here’s what @KVOA learned from the #BighornFire press conference this morning:
  -40% contained
  -17,500+ acres burned
  -Red flag warning will grow fire
  -Fire will be seen in Esperero Canyon
  -Aviation might be grounded due to winds
  -Retardant
  
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• Crews continue to battle the Bighorn Fire; 17,492 acres burned

  17-06-2020 16:09
  
  TUCSON – More than 720 firefighters continue battling the Bighorn Fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains Wednesday morning.
  The wildfire has burned 17,492 acres of land since it was ignited by lightning on June 5. It is 40% contained.UPDATE: Here’s what @KVOA learned from the #BighornFire press conference this morning:
  -40% contained
  -17,500+ acres burned
  -Red flag warning will grow fire
  -Fire will be seen in Esperero Canyon
  -Aviation might be grounded due to winds
  -Retardant was able
  
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• The Latest: Germany sees huge outbreak at slaughterhouse

  17-06-2020 16:00
  
  BERLIN — Authorities in the western German region of Guetersloh have ordered the closure of all schools and childcare centers after hundreds of workers at Germany’s biggest slaughterhouse tested positive for COVID-19.
  Regional daily Westfalen-Blatt reported Wednesday that some 475 people tested positive for the new coronavirus, adding to 128 cases already known. A further 400 test results were still pending.
  The outbreak at the Toennies slaughterhouse in Rheda-Wiedenbrueck has pushed
  
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• Aunt Jemima to change name, remove image from packaging

  17-06-2020 15:56
  
  FDAAunt Jemima French Toast 12.5oz, Photo Date: undated
  Quaker Oats is getting rid of the Aunt Jemima pancake brand and logo.The cancelation of the brand, which is more than 130 years old, comes as an acknowledgment that its origins are based on a derogatory racial stereotype.It's another sign that corporations and society as a whole may be starting to really listen to long standing calls for racial equality.Those calls have reached a fever pitch in recent weeks following the death of George Flo
  
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• Consumer Alert: What you post on social media puts you at risk for unemployment fraud claims

  17-06-2020 15:26
  
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  Be careful when posting to social media.
  Government agencies are warning what you put online could put you at risk for scams and identity theft.
  Officials in Mississippi say the state continues to investigate at least 100 cases of false unemployment benefit claims.
  The Secret Service told those officials scammers are getting personal information from social media to pose as the victims and file the claims.
  Investigators report that fraudsters get your addres
  
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• The Latest: U.S. ambassador: Nation addresses ‘shortcomings’

  17-06-2020 14:41
  
  TOP OF THE HOUR:
  — U.S. ambassador: Nation addressing ‘shortcomings’ on race, injustice.
  — A slave-owner’s bust missing in New Orleans; another statue topples in Virginia.
  — Two Portland reporters injured by police at protests.
  — FBI director visits Minneapolis, briefed on Floyd investigation.
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  GENEVA – A U.S. ambassador says the United States is committed to addressing its “shortcomings,” ahead of the U.N. human rights body’s
  
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• The Latest: Honduran president confirmed to have coronavirus

  17-06-2020 14:41
  
  MEXICO CITY — Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office said.
  A statement issued by the presidency late Tuesday said Hernández had followed recommended health precautions but “because of the nature of his work, it wasn’t possible to remain in total isolation.”
  His office said Hernández began to feel ill over the weekend and his viral infection was confirmed on Tuesday. The statement said he was
  
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• China foreign minister demands India punish those behind clashes, warns not to underestimate China’s determination

  17-06-2020 14:17
  
  BEIJING (AP) — China foreign minister demands India punish those behind clashes, warns not to underestimate China’s determination.The post China foreign minister demands India punish those behind clashes, warns not to underestimate China’s determination appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Wind gusts could reach 30 mph Wednesday afternoon, Red Flag Warning issued

  17-06-2020 13:27
  
  TUCSON - Strong winds will take over all of Southern Arizona with consistent winds ranging between 10-20 mph and gusting as high as 30 mph.
  Wednesday: Sunny, Hot, Windy. High: 102°Wednesday Night: Clear, Mild. Low: 69°Thursday: Sunny, Hot. High: 101°A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of Southern Arizona through sunset due to the high winds and dry air that could lead to additional fires.
  A weak cold front moved through Southern Arizona late Tuesd
  
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