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GOP debate may mark turning point in campaign Video included

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Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have traded verbal punches about health care, spending earmarks and federal bailouts in Wednesday night's Republican presidential debate in Mesa. More>>

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MCSO: Suspicious device found at Palo Verde

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A suspicious device was found by security officials at the Palo Verde nuclear plant Wednesday night. More>>

Solicitor General and task force investigate Babeu

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne
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Attorney General Tom Horne has chosen Solicitor General Dave Cole to head up an investigation into abuse of power allegations against Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu. Horne recused himself from the investigation. More>>

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CNN's John King moderating debate. CNN's John King moderating debate.

Each of the four Republican presidential candidates spent the day trying to gain momentum in Arizona going into Wednesday night's highly-anticipated debate. More>>

Study: Some scented cleaning products can harm health

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If you take a look underneath your sink, chances are you'll find scented products you use for cleaning. A new study says some of the chemicals in those cleaners can actually make you sick. More>>

Fiery charges: Romney, Santorum assail each other

Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum traded fiery accusations about health care, spending earmarks and federal bailouts Wednesday night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the... More>>

Tucson police seek 2 in McDonald's robbery

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Tucson Police are looking for two men in connection with a robbery at a McDonalds Monday morning. More>>

CBS News political correspondent discusses AZ big GOP debate

CBS News chief legal and political correspondent Jan Crawford talks to CBS 5 news about how the Arizona GOP debate could shake up the race for the White House. More>>

New arrest made in Tucson murder

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A second suspect is in custody in connection with the killing of a Tucson man whose remains were found in Pinal County last month. More>>

Parents organize motivational campaign to encourage school Video included

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West Valley school is that close to achieving an "A." More>>

Mesa ready to host GOP presidential debate Video included

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The national spotlight is on Mesa. The final four Republican presidential candidates will take center stage Wednesday night for a high stakes debate that could re-shape the race for the White House.
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Solicitor general to handle probe of Ariz. sheriff

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The Arizona attorney general's office has designated Solicitor General Dave Cole to head an investigation into allegations that Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu abused his power. More>>

Dolan Springs man jailed in son's shooting death

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A Dolan Springs man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the shooting death of his son over the weekend, Mohave County sheriff's detectives said. More>>

Grand Canyon district signs donation agreement

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An Italian real estate group has pledged to donate money and technology to the Grand Canyon school district if its development plans for a tiny town outside the national park move forward. More>>

Asst. band teacher arrested on sex charges

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An assistant band teacher at Tempe High School was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual misconduct involving a 16-year-old student, police said. More>>

Brewer halts aides' budget talks with Legislature

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Gov. Jan Brewer is suspending budget talks between her staff and aides to Republican legislative leaders. A source reports that the halt comes in the wake of a legislative budget proposal that omits or More>>

Nevada man pleads guilty to kidnapping 7-year-old

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A 29-year-old Henderson man accused of kidnapping a 7-year-old girl and forcing a cab driver at knifepoint to drive them to California has pleaded guilty to charges against him. Matthew Charles Hayward More>>

Nearly $168K cash seized at border

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Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Tucson Field Office seized nearly $168,000 in unreported U.S. currency Tuesday from a man headed for Mexico through the Dennis DeConcini Port. More>>

New Arizona job website is now online

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The Arizona Job Connection website was launched by the Arizona Department of Economic Security and is being touted as a more efficient search engine for people looking for work, according to DES. More>>

No foul play found in death of Dewey man

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Authorities in Prescott Valley say a man whose body was found last fall in the Agua Fria wash died of natural causes. More>>

AZ fugitive captured in Canada after decade on run Video included

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A U.S. citizen convicted of child molestation has been captured in Canada after a decade on the run. More>>

Comatose patient to be sent to Mexico because he can't pay bills

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According to Lydia Guzman of Respect-Respecto, a patient in a coma will be sent to Mexico on Thursday to continue his care. More>>

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Group launches ad calling for Arpaio to resign Video included

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio
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While most Republican eyes will be glued to tonight's GOP Presidential debate in Mesa, Citizens for a Better Arizona will take advantage of that captivated audience to air a new ad calling for Sheriff Joe Arpaio to resign. More>>

Crews to bury Litchfield Park mulch fire

Aerials of Litchfield Park mulch fire taken February 21, 2012. Aerials of Litchfield Park mulch fire taken February 21, 2012.
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Firefighters plan to extinguish a mulch fire on the corner of Camelback Road and Sarival Road. More>>

DPS: Teacher found transporting meth, cocaine

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Arizona authorities have arrested a Nogales teacher on drug charges after they found nearly 20 pounds of methamphetamine and 12 pounds of cocaine in his car. More>>

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Grass fire grows to 150 acres in Kaibab National Forest

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Crews battling a grass fire about three miles northeast of Parks on the Williams District of the Kaibab National Forest in northern Arizona say the fire is now at 150 acres. More>>

ASU accepts $2 million cash bid for Sundome

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New shopping center going up in performing arts center's place. More>>

Country duo Sugarland partially blames fans for stage collapse

The country duo Sugarland says some fans are partialy responsible for their injuries from last year's stage collapse in Indiana. More>>

Ex-Tucson loan officer indicted in fraud scheme

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Court paperwork says a former loan officer committed mortgage fraud in 2006. More>>

Phoenix woman pleads not guilty in Paradise Valley murder case

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Glenna and Lawrence Shapiro were found dead in their home last month.  Six face charges. More>>

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FBI raids Oregon home in Arpaio death threat Video included

Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Clifton Brooks (r) Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Clifton Brooks (r)
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FBI agents raided a Portland, OR, home Monday morning looking for evidence to tie a suspect to death threats against Sheriff Joe Arpaio on the blog website TargetingCops.com. More>>

House committee approves minimum tuition bill

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A state House committee has approved a bill requiring full-time students pay generally $2,000 annually toward their tuition at a state university. More>>

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Injured hiker rescued after trapped in canyon

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An injured hiker from Switzerland was rescued Monday after spending two and half days trapped in a Flagstaff canyon, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said. More>>

AG Horne takes on investigation into Babeu allegations Video included

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Four days after the story broke about allegations that Sheriff Paul Babeu may have threatened an ex-lover with deportation if he didn't keep their affair secret, the Pinal County sheriff publicly asked outside agencies to help investigate. More>>

MCSO nabs 7 suspected illegal immigrants

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Seven suspected illegal immigrants were arrested by Maricopa County sheriff's detectives in northwestern Maricopa County on Tuesday night. More>>

Pro wrestler to Chris Brown: 'I don't hit women'

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Professional wrestler CM Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, tweeted, "I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves" on his Twitter account. More>>

Panel picked to select Rep. Miranda replacement

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Richard Miranda, a Democrat from Tolleson, resigned from the House of Representatives in District 13 on Feb. 16 because of health reasons. More>>

Tucson teacher rescues students during robbery

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A high school teacher is credited with quick thinking as she quickly escorted her students out of a South Tucson McDonalds as it was being robbed. More>>

Ex-husband of slain Mont. woman arrested in Ariz.

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Montana authorities say a man suspected in the 2008 death of his ex-wife has been arrested in Phoenix. More>>

Suspect arrested in Tempe armed robberies

Marcus Brantley Marcus Brantley
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Police said Marcus G. Brantley and another man are suspected of robbing a man on Feb. 4 and two people on Feb. 16 in Tempe. More>>

Unusual plot to rob a woman ends with suspect in custody

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A bizarre attempted robbery ended with the alleged suspect in custody. More>>

Man shot by Phoenix officer out of hospital, jailed

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Jeff Lusk, 26, a Phoenix arson suspect, was booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail on two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer. More>>

Mesa traffic restrictions in place for GOP debate

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While many streets near the Mesa Arts Center will be closed, shops will still be open and there will be plenty of free parking nearby. More>>

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Chris Brown and Rihanna reunite — for a song collaboration

It's been just over three years since singer Chris Brown attacked then-girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammy Awards party in 2009, but it seems the former couple has reconciled. More>>

5 costly first year baby expenses

Raising a child is expensive, and it requires a lot of planning. Here are some unexpected ways your money is going to be used when you have a baby.



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How to have a friend officiate your wedding

You may find that a close friend or family member is best fit for the job. Here are answers to some often-asked marriage ordination questions. More>>

Mammograms can save lives of women in their 40s

Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. More>>

Judge to Lohan: 'You're on the home stretch'

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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge told Lindsay Lohan she was "on the home stretch" Wednesday, as the troubled actress received glowing marks in her penultimate probation progress hearing. More>>

Airbag backpack saves skier’s life in deadly avalanche

Pro-skier Elyse Saugstad had to react quickly when she found herself caught in an avalanche at the weekend. She was saved by activating her special airbag backpack which helped to keep her close to the surface of the tumbling snow. Unfortunately her three friends were not so lucky. More>>

Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem split

Nick Jonas is back on the market. The youngest Jonas brother has split from his girlfriend of nine months, Australian pop star Delta Goodrem. More>>

Should you roll over your 401(k)?

Before moving your retirement funds into another account, consider your options. More>>

Tax Tip: 4 things to know about bartering

Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another and the fair market value of the trade must be reported as income by both parties. More>>

Former Real Housewife Bethenny Frankel: I suffered a miscarriage

Bethenny Frankel has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage. More>>


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