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Museum welcomes its 1 millionth visitor

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After just about 3 1/2 years, the Children's Museum of Phoenix welcomed its 1 millionth visitor Monday. More>>

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Teen works to bring awareness about heart disease

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A valley teen is working hard to bring awareness about heart disease. More>>

New emergency operations center opens

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Arizona State University is now better equipped to handle an emergency situation.   Today the alternate emergency operations center officially opened at ASU. More>>

County Attorney addresses police shootings

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Following several police shootings in the valley over the last couple of weeks Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery explained today that we can't judge an officer's decision by previous incidents.  More>>

Sky Harbor installs solar power system

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Sky Harbor Airport is going green.  Today community leaders dedicated a high efficiency solar power system. More>>

C-SPAN'S Campaign 2012 bus rolls through the Valley

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As Arizona gets set to host the Republican debate on Wednesday, C-SPAN's 2012 Campaign bus will also be making appearances around the valley to teach students about local politics. More>>

Clark County Commissioners reject Laughlin cityhood

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Residents of Laughlin are turning to Nevada legislators after Clark County Commission members rejected a proposed election that could establish the community's cityhood. More>>

Santorum visits Phoenix ahead of next week's primary Video included

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The national spotlight stayed on Phoenix another day as GOP Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum spoke at a Maricopa County Republican Party event to honor precinct committeemen at El-Zarirbah Shrine Auditorium. More>>

13-year-old valley boy to discuss heart disease at White House

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A 13-year-old Valley boy is scheduled to discuss the impact of heart disease with President Obama's top Administration officials. More>>

Got ink? Tattoo convention makes a mark Video included

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More than 200 tattoo artists, vendors and body piercers are at the Arizona State Fairgrounds this weekend for a tattoo convention. More>>

Festival shows off some of Arizona's best beers

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Beer lovers unite for the 24th Annual Arizona Beer Festival in Tempe. More>>

Tolls not part of the plan for I-15

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Long-term needs for Interstate 15 in the northwest corner of Arizona go unfunded. More>>

U of A selects next president

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The University of Arizona has selected Ann Weaver Hart, Ph.D., as its new president. More>>

AZ marshmallow kid shows off invention

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Joey Hudy showed off his invention at the microchip technology open house in Chandler. More>>

100 years of Arizona music celebrated

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A new exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum takes a look back at the music that has shaped Arizona. More>>

Hospital uses drum therapy to help relieve stress

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Being cooped up in a hospital can be stressful. Today pediatric patients at Phoenix Children's hospital got to let all that stress out in a drum circle. More>>

It's Girl Scout Cookie time

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Valley Girl Scouts want your help sending hundreds of boxes of cookies to our soldiers. More>>

Valley Islamic group: Punish young Iraqi woman's family members Video included

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There are alarming new details in the case of a young Iraqi woman who police say was beaten by family members. Court documents show the young woman endured several assaults. More>>

Should guns be allowed on school campuses? Video included

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In light of recent campus shooting situations, the Arizona University System chiefs of police gathered today at ASU to update the State Board of Regents about campus safety. More>>

Pro-life demonstrators protest outside Planned Parenthood

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Dozens of pro-life demonstrators protest outside Planned Parenthood in Glendale. More>>

Task force busts, deports smuggling scout Video included

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The West Desert Task Force identified and successfully removed an advance scout in a smuggling operation who was in the country illegally from Mexico, according to Pinal County Sheriff's Office. More>>

57th Annual Arabian Horse Show is under way at Westworld Video included

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Arabian Horse Show makes its way into Scottsdale. More>>

Arizona Humane Society makes spaying affordable

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Arizona Humane Society lowers their prices for spaying cats. More>>

Arizona celebrates 100-year-old people, non-profits and companies

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A brunch at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Phoenix was the setting for a brunch honoring residents celebrating their 100th birthdays as well as 100-year-old companies and non-profits. More>>

Playboy comes to AZ in search of next Playmate

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Playboy will be making a stop in Arizona next month in search of the next Playmate of the month. More>>

Centennial cake commemorates statehood celebration at state capitol

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This massive cake was part of an all-day centennial birthday bash at the state capitol. More>>

Arizona unveils its commemorative Statehood Day 'Forever Stamp'

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The new stamp and collectible items went on sale as part of Tuesday's Statehood Day celebration.   More>>

Jaw of bus-sized reptile for sale

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You could own a piece of history and a piece of a bus-sized reptile called the Mosasaur. More>>

Digital bookmobile stops at Agave Library Friday

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Agave Library will host the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile on Friday. More>>

Sheriff Arpaio welcomes 22 veterans to staff

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio is staying true to his word and welcomed 22 veterans to his staff today. More>>

Huppenthal delivers the State of Education to AZ House, Senate

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal said the state will seek a waiver from the federal education law known as No Child Left Behind. More>>

Centennial Celebration underway Video included

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This week, Arizona is celebrating its 100th birthday. The official day is Tuesday, but the party has already started in many places. More>>

Week 2 of landfill search underway

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A new team took over search efforts today at the Butterfield landfill, going through the massive pile of trash looking for little Jhessye Shockley. More>>

AZ National Guard to give up-close look at military culture

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The Arizona National Guard is providing civilians a chance to experience a slice of military life. More>>

Cat fight! AZ man boycotts Doritos over Super Bowl ad Video included

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It's one of the most talked about commercials from Super Bowl Sunday.  So, why is one Valley man taking a stand against an ad? More>>

Pony Express delivers 20,000 letters to Scottsdale

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This weekend Arizona will kick-off many Centennial celebrations but today we celebrated on of this nation's early mail systems, the Pony Express. More>>

Cultural villages being constructed for AZ Best Fest

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Arizona is turning 100 this year and the state's Native American community is joining in the celebration. More>>

Latino town hall held in valley

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The Latino vote is growing in Arizona and lawmakers are taking notice.  State Senator Jerry Lewis was among the speakers at the Town Hall today called Arizona's Emerging Latino Vote. More>>

Beginning of closure for family of murdered ASU student

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One of the teens charged with gunning down an ASU student went before a judge this afternoon. Marion Patterson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. More>>

Dogs get second chance at life

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A number of dogs scheduled to be put to death will get a second chance at life this Valentine's Day. More>>

First week of landfill search wrapped up

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Crews have wrapped up their first week of searching the Butterfield Landfill for little Jhessye Shockley. More>>

Mesa exhibition features the adventure of flight

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The Arizona Museum for Youth has a new exhibition for kids called "Wing It - Things that Fly." More>>

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No sign of Jhessye after 5th day of landfill search

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Another day has gone by and still no sign of little Jhessye Shockley. Crews continued to search the Butterfield landfill south of the Valley. More>>

Veterans art show focuses on creativity, healing

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Some local military veterans participated in a unique art festival that showcased powerful, poignant, and patriotic works. More>>

PCH gets 'treat' donation from Halloween store

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Phoenix Children's Hospital got a boost from a store specializing in scary costumes. More>>

National Guard reaches out to faith leaders

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The Arizona National Guard held a faith-based summit to provide help to veterans and active military. More>>

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Dated newspapers give landfill searchers ray of hope

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Glendale police said Thursday they have found trash from Tempe that they believe was thrown out around the time it's believed Jhessye Shockley's body was dumped. More>>

New affordable housing for veterans breaks ground Video included

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Valley veterans looking for a place to come home to have a new option in a new apartment project opening in Phoenix. More>>

Largest facility at Mesa Gateway Airport to bring hundreds of jobs to valley

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Three hundred new jobs. That's what Mesa mayor Scott Smith among other city leaders celebrated Wednesday morning with the groundbreaking of the largest facility at Mesa Gateway Airport. Able Engineering More>>

Prisoner arrested in 1978 roadway stabbing death

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A man in custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections in Tucson has been arrested in a 33-year-old cold case, Phoenix police said. More>>

Solved cold case brings closure to family

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A cold case has been solved more than three decades after the crime. More>>

Funding for Alzheimer’s research provided by Obama administration

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More help is on the way for the millions of Americans battling Alzheimer's disease. More>>

Drill at Sky Harbor helps first responders

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If things looked a little different at the Sky Harbor Airport today, no need to worry - it was only a test. More>>

Arizona law gives parents in crisis a safe haven

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Fire responders want Arizonans to know about our Safe Haven Law. The law acts as a safety net for both the parent and the newborn. More>>

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93 dogs, 5 birds seized in 'extreme animal hoarding' case Video included

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Animal Control in Pinal County has rescued dozens of dogs and five exotic birds in what they said was an extreme case of animal hoarding. More>>

Americans come to the aid of “America’s Toughest Sheriff”

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One of the nation's leading conservative grassroots action networks says they have 100,000 petitions of support for embattled Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio that they are sending to the Department of Justice. More>>

Thousands of school supplies donated to homeless AZ students Video included

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Nearly 2,000 Arizona students, who otherwise would go without needed school supplies, are now getting them thanks to a non-profit group. More>>

United Food Bank holding produce bonanza on Saturday

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On Saturday, Feb. 11, United Food Bank will hold a Community Produce Bonanza at their Mesa location at 358 East Javelina Ave. More>>

Landfill search, day 2: Where is Jhessye?

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The 40- to 50-person crew continued the daunting task today of sifting through 6,000 tons of trash at the Butterfield Landfill searching for 5-year-old Jhessye Shockley. More>>

Arizona Cardinals deliver 'baskets of hope' to Phoenix Children's Hospital

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Phoenix Cardinals players helped deliver 200 Baskets of Hope to patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital Tuesday. More>>

School gets $10K for new math textbooks

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The Phoenix Industrial Development Authority presented a check in the amount of $10,000 for the purchase of new math books for Academia del Pueblo. More>>

Artists converge with business leaders at State Capitol for 26th annual Arizona Arts Congress

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Artists and business leaders representing tourism and economic development gathered at the State Capitol for the 26th annual Arizona Arts Congress. More>>

Rare scorpion anti-venom available in Arizona Video included

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An anti-venom called Anascorp® has been approved by the FDA and is now available here in Arizona. More>>

ICE creates public advocate position

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement appoints a point person. More>>

Metal theft at school caught on tape

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It's an all too frequent crime in the valley. This time, the thief was caught on camera stealing metal from a Phoenix School. More>>

AZ lawmaker suggests holiday for white people Video included

Rep. Cecil Ash Rep. Cecil Ash
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CBS 5 News asked the Mesa Republican if he was serious and what he was thinking when he said it. More>>

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Peoria police charge woman in dog abuse case

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A West Valley woman is charged with animal abuse after police say she let her dog, Carmela, suffer for nearly a year. More>>

Coconino supervisors looking at energy guidelines

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Both sides in the renewable energy debate want the Coconino County Board of Supervisors to draft specific policies where windmills and solar panels are erected around northern Arizona. More>>

Council to revisit public art in Prescott

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The Prescott City Council plans to revisit the issue of public art with a presentation from the Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council. More>>

2-story sign on display for Super Bowl

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Loco Patron Mexican Cantina owner Edward Fernandez has tracked down a two-story tall NY Giants sign to put on display for Sunday's Super Bowl. More>>

Weekend program aims to help homeless and at-risk veterans

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More than 1,000 homeless and at-risk vets are getting some much needed help this weekend. More>>

Arizona says goodbye to former Supreme Court justice

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A beloved Arizona Supreme Court justice was laid to rest today. Justice Michael Ryan was remembered today at a funeral service at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix. More>>

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Kim Nelson says she couldn't believe it when a nurse told her she was pregnant. "I was like, ‘There's no baby; I don't know what you guys are talking about, you're crazy.'" More>>

Spectators and participants alike were dwarfed by the giant balloons that made up the Macy's department store's 85th annual Thanksgiving Day in New York. More>>

Check out some of these mug shots of people arrested in Arizona. More>>

Each week we give you five irresistible faces looking for new homes.  See the latest offerings from the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA. More>>

CBS 5 Investigative reporters Tammy Leitner and Morgan Loew give you an in-depth look of what's going on at the border. More>>

Take a glimpse at the annual Phoenix Veterans Day parade. More>>

CBS 5 News pays tribute to Arizona's veterans, past and present, with viewer submitted photos. More>>

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