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Gladiator Fire jumps to 8,166 acres Video included

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Gusty winds have been pushing the blaze faster and farther out. Crews worry this is just a preview of what is coming on Friday. More>>

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Ex-Phoenix cop caught making porn movies Video included

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He's been stripped of his badge for stripping down. Police say former Sgt. Michael Zeller, a 23-year veteran of the department, not only starred in two adult films, but also ran a porn website with his wife. More>>

BREAKING

Man's body found in car in Avondale canal

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An anonymous 911 call was received at 3:11 a.m. about a car at 99th Avenue and Thomas Road, police said. More>>

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The Oregon Zoo temporarily houses a cub at its veterinary medical center. The cub is still of nursing age and required around-the-clock care, but what a cutie.
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More firefighters heading to Colorado

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More firefighters are on their way to a fire that has burned across more than 11 square miles in northern Colorado and is approaching a reservoir for the city of Greeley. More>>

Questions and answers on blockbuster Facebook IPO

Taking a company public isn't as simple as collecting Facebook friends. More>>

UPDATE

Sunflower Fire grows to 14,465 acres Video included

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Tonto National Forest officials said the 14,465-acre fire is expected to continue its growth until it reaches the fire lines at the perimeter of the 2004 Willow Fire. More>>

Autopsy: Trayvon Martin had drugs in his system Video included

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Medical examiners found the drug THC in the blood of Trayvon Martin, the teen who was shot and killed by the volunteer neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in a Florida gated community. More>>

ADOT to hold public meeting on I-15, bridges study

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The Arizona Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting in northern Arizona next Wednesday night on the Interstate 15 and Virgin River bridges feasibility study. More>>

Police arrest man in MS highway killings

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Authorities have arrested a suspect in two fatal highway shootings early Friday morning. More>>

China rejects US ruling in solar dumping case

China's government on Friday rejected a U.S. antidumping ruling against its makers of solar power equipment and Chinese manufacturers warned possible higher tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean energy. More>>

iPhone records doctor's questionable behavior Video included

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A Valley dental patient used his smartphone to record surgery, but what he heard in the recording prompted him to file a complaint.
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Mayer graduation moved due to fire

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It was standing room only in the Mayer Elementary School Gym Thursday night because the high school graduation ceremony had to be relocated due to the Gladiator Fire.

 
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Fires, forest thinning put caves at risk Video included

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A group of cavers is worried that efforts to thin the forest near Payson may have a catastrophic effect on a system of caves that leads to the region's aquifer. More>>

LA Kings move to brink of Cup final

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The Los Angeles Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Coyotes on Thursday night. More>>

Winds challenge crews fighting Gladiator Fire

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At the base camp for fire crews the whipping winds are a challenge as tarps and tents fight to stay in place. But up on the Bradshaw Mountains the winds are also creating havoc as they carry the Gladiator Fire across acres, helping it grow even faster. More>>

Police warn of 3 stranger danger incidents

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Phoenix police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person or persons behind three recent stranger danger incidents. More>>

California lawyer accused in Arizona murder case

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A California divorce attorney accused in the 2010 death of a Phoenix-area man has been extradited to Arizona. More>>

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Jury finds Tammi Smith guilty of forgery, conspiracy Video included

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The jury also decided there were aggravating circumstances in the case. The jury determined emotional harm and accomplice involvement existed. More>>

Woman held on suspicion of molesting teen

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A woman is in jail on suspicion of molesting a 15-year-old boy after his uncle discovered messages from the woman on the boy's cell phone, Surprise police said. More>>

Dirty Dining, May 17: Worst violator has 7 violations Video included

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Every week, CBS 5 News is sent a list of restaurants that have been recently inspected by Maricopa County's Environmental Services Department. More>>

Ozone levels seen dropping somewhat on Friday

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A stronger, dry low-pressure system will generate brisk winds on Friday, easing ozone levels in Valley at least for one day, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality said. More>>

Bill passed to combat border tunnels

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The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation Thursday that will combat illegal tunnel activity along the southwest border of the United States. More>>

Illinois couple indicted after 12 years on run

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A federal grand jury has indicted a Peoria couple captured after spending 12 years on the run from accusations they bilked investors out of about $1.7 million. More>>

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Phoenix Police Chief Garcia gives first one-on-one with CBS 5 News

The new Phoenix Police Chief sits down with Catherine Anaya first his first one-on-one interview.  (05/16/2012) More>>

More than 2K pounds of marijuana seized in Vekol Valley

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More than 2,000 pounds of marijuana was found abandoned in the Vekol Valley on Wednesday, according to authorities. More>>

UPDATE

Mitchell wins Tempe mayor's election in nailbiter

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Unofficial updated results in Tuesday's Tempe mayor's race shows Mark Mitchell has defeated Michael Monti by 139 votes, according to the Tempe city clerk. More>>

Police search for missing 79-year-old

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An elderly man has been missing from his home since Thursday morning. More>>

Arizona gasoline prices remain steady this week

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Gasoline prices in Arizona are lower at the pumps for the seventh consecutive week but just barely. More>>

PD: Isabel's family had previous contact with CPS Video included

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Sgt. Maria Hawke would not get specific about the details, but said CPS had been involved with the family months before Isabel Celis disappeared. More>>

Report: Arizona jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent

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Arizona's unemployment rate is down slightly due to growth and a drop in people looking for work. More>>

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Read CBS 5 News exclusive stories, watch video and see images of three large wildfires that crews are battling across Arizona. More>>

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