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Dec 2, 2022

Population increase for endangered red squirrels in Arizona

The latest survey shows another increase in the population of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel in the Pinaleno Mountains of southeastern Arizona, according to authorities.

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Dec 2, 2022

Donations to nonprofits drop, economy a factor

Donations to nonprofit organizations in Arizona are becoming scarce as fears of an oncoming economic recession rise.  

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Dec 1, 2022

County opposes Lake’s expedited public records request

Lawyers for Maricopa County say a judge shouldn’t force the county to expedite a records request filed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s team.  

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Dec 1, 2022

University researchers seek Valley fever vaccine 

A new research program combining the efforts of Northern Arizona University and the University of Washington aims to create a vaccine for Valley fever, an infectious fungal disease that poses an increasing threat as the climate continues to warm and become drier. 

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Dec 1, 2022

Regents provide $4M to study cancer in firefighters

“Cancer has silently overtaken the fire service as the number one issue,” Buckeye Fire Chief Jake Rhoades said. “Here in the state of Arizona, we're pushing upwards of 100 firefighters who are battling some type of cancer.

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Dec 1, 2022

Arizona lawmakers vote to impose contract on rail workers, fend off strike

Most members of Arizona’s congressional delegation joined the rest of the House Wednesday to give overwhelming bipartisan approval to a bill that would head off a national rail strike by imposing contract terms on rail workers’ unions.

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Nov 30, 2022

UofA to study cost of Telegraph Fire damages

In partnership with a legislative committee, the University of Arizona will conduct a comprehensive study to estimate the total costs of damage to communities, businesses and residents affected by the 2021 Telegraph Fire.

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Nov 30, 2022

Biden pledges new commitments, respect for tribal nations

President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to give Native Americans a stronger voice in federal affairs, promising at the first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years that he would foster "respect for Indigenous knowledge and tribal consultations" in government decision-making.

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Nov 29, 2022

Man indicted in fatal shooting of girl in Phoenix road rage incident

A Maricopa County grand jury has indicted a man accused of fatally shooting a young girl during a road rage incident in north Phoenix last month, authorities said Tuesday.

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Nov 29, 2022

Russian diplomat says prisoner swap with US remains possible

Russia and the United States have repeatedly been on the verge of agreement on a prisoner exchange, a senior Russian diplomat said Tuesday, adding that a deal is still possible before the year's end.

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Nov 29, 2022

High court to hear arguments over Biden’s deportation policy

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute over a blocked Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.

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Nov 28, 2022

Losing GOP candidates seek evidence to turn election

Lawsuits don't match political rhetoric on election.

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