KJZZ's "Policing the Police" series examines the U.S. Department of Justice civil rights investigation of Phoenix by section, as well as the city's efforts to self-impose reforms.
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To talk about the push to let 100,000 voters a full ballot in November, an open primaries initiative and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and former state Rep. Reginald Bolding.
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No building implosions will take place at the 80-acre site off Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue. Crews are removing asbestos before they tear down walls.
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A new study found wildlife DNA in samples collected from stalls in the Huanan Seafood Market that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The study’s findings were consistent with the hypothesis that COVID-19 emerged from the market.
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Arizona’s unemployment rate remained stable from July into August, staying at 3.4%. The latest report from the state Office of Economic Opportunity were released Thursday.
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Democrats are accusing Republican state Sen. Wendy Rogers of breaking a state law barring the use of state resources to influence an election.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport ranks third in overall consumer satisfaction among North American mega airports, up 10 spots from just a year ago.
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A new exhibit at at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West explores the connection between basketball and the American West. "American Backcourts" is a collection of photos by Rob Hammer that shows improvised courts and hoops in places that would seem like unlikely spots for a pickup game.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened a section of State Route 88 known as the Apache Trail, after severe flooding in 2019 shut down the largely unpaved roadway.
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If you go to the store to buy a bouquet of flowers in Arizona, you’re probably buying daisies or roses from out of the country. But a local group of flower growers is working to change that.
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Grandparents encounter barriers to education because they are not the legal guardian or foster parent.National nonprofit Generations United came out with its 2024 State of Grandfamilies report highlighting some of these challenges — and opportunities.
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Regina Revazova worked as a journalist under Vladimir Putin’s regime reporting from the North Caucasus for the BBC and other media outlets. In 2008, she had to flee Russia and seek asylum in the United States. But, Revazova still keeps in touch with old friends, and one in particular has been on her mind.
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Diana Taurasi tried to address the Phoenix Mercury crowd, but was interrupted. They wanted her to play one more year. Taurasi hasn't announced whether she will or not, marking Thursday night's game against Seattle as the potential final at home of her 20-year career.
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Speaking in Atlanta Friday, Vice President Harris called tougher abortion laws “immoral” and slammed Republicans for what she called “longstanding neglect” around maternal mortality.
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Three years ago, the cigarette giant acquired Vectura, a British pharmaceutical firm that makes asthma inhalers, raising health groups’ ire. Now, it’s selling the business for almost $200 million.
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The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu.
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The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning.
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Republicans advanced the ballot hand-counting measure over the opposition of Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and attorney general and dozens of local election officials.