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Publisher Scott Bartle says that in the past month they’ve started using the data from completed polls as the basis for a subsequent story. The subject matter varies widely in tone, from silly —“Are you celebrating Valentine’s Day or Arizona Centennial...
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An Arizona police officer who fatally shot a man holding a baby had been involved in six previous shootings since 2002, including five that were fatal, authorities said Wednesday. Scottsdale police Officer James Peters was one of several officers called...
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This photo provided by the Scottsdale Police Department show John Loxas of Phoenix. Scottsdale, Ariz. Police Officer James Peters was one of several Scottsdale officers called to a home in the Phoenix suburb on Tuesday night, Feb. 14, after neighbors... View Photo »
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It also shows Rick Santorum's level of support jumping. Santorum grabs 31 percent in the Feb. 13-14 survey. That’s up from 10 percent in a late January survey by ARG. Romney had 32 percent in that previous poll and does well with GOP women and early...
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25, 2011; Phoenix AZ, USA; Arizona DIamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero (26) shakes hands with pitcher J.J. Putz (40) at the end of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer...
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James Peters was one of several Scottsdale officers called to a home in the Phoenix suburb on Tuesday night after neighbors reported a man holding a baby was threatening them with a handgun, Chief Alan Rodbell said. This photo provided by the...
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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 15: Channing Frye #8 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the NBA game at US Airways Center on February 15, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Hawks defeated the Suns 101-99. View Photo »
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Arizona police officer who killed man holding baby had 6 other shootings, including 5 fatals
Minneapolis Star Tribune
James Peters was one of several Scottsdale officers called to a home in the Phoenix suburb on Tuesday night after neighbors reported a man holding a baby was threatening them with a handgun, Chief Alan Rodbell said. John Loxas, 50, was shot and killed,...
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Auctions were scheduled on fewer than 4,300 units in both January and December, a dramatic drop considering that the average from the previous 12 months was 7,500 per month. Another bit of good news is that Phoenix didn’t even rank in the top ten...
About Phoenix, AZ
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The City of Phoenix, Arizona /ˈfiːˌnɪks/ is the capital and the most populous city of the State of Arizona and the county seat of Maricopa County. It was incorporated as a city on February 25, 1881 and is called Hoozdo, or "the place is hot", in the Navajo language and Fiinigis in the Western Apache language. Full Article
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Audrey Encinas, 6, from Phoenix, gets an envelope with the new Arizona statehood stamp on it from Kellie Young, from the United States Postal Service, during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix.
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This photo provided by the Scottsdale Police Department show John Loxas of Phoenix. Scottsdale, Ariz. Police Officer James Peters was one of several Scottsdale officers called to a home in the Phoenix suburb on Tuesday night, Feb. 14, after neighbors reported a man holding a baby was...
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Phoenix attorney Paul Eckstein is co-writing a book on Arizona statehood and its constitution, holds a copy of the Arizona constitution in his office Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Phoenix.
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U.S. President Barack Obama reacts as Joey Hudy of Phoenix, Arizona, launches a marshmallow from his Extreme Marshmallow Cannon in the State Dining Room of the White House during the second White House Science Fair in Washington February 7, 2012. The fair celebrates the achievements of...
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US President Barack Obama, alongside 14-year-old Joey Hudy of Phoenix, Arizona, gestures for the press to move out of the way prior to launching Hudy's 'Extreme Marshmallow Cannon' during a tour of the White House Science Fair in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington,...
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Ninety six couples wait in line to have their marriage certificate signed after being married during a Valentines' Day wedding ceremony outside the Arizona State Supreme Court during the 100th Anniversary celebration of Arizona's statehood, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix. Chief...
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CORRECTS SPELLING OF PHOENIX Ninety six couples kiss after being married during a Valentine's Day wedding ceremony outside the Arizona State Supreme Court during the 100th Anniversary celebration of Arizona's statehood, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix. Chief Justice Rebecca Berch...
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Ninety six couples exchange rings and say their vow's during a Valentine's Day wedding ceremony outside the Arizona State Supreme Court during the 100th Anniversary celebration of Arizona's statehood, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix. Chief Justice Rebecca Berch performed the ceremony.
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Entertainer Wayne Newton performs during the 100th Anniversary celebration of Arizona's statehood, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at the Capitol in Phoenix.
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A volunteer puts a stamp cancellation on a limited edition envelope with the new Arizona statehood stamp on it, during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix.
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Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, left, and former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor watch ceremonies during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix.
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Members of the Ballet Folklorico Esperanza, of Avondale, Ariz. , performs during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix.
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Derek Santacruz, of Tucson, Ariz. , gets two cupcakes as they surround a giant birthday cake during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix.
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Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, left, gets a hug from Diane M. Mendez Padelford, as they stand in front of a 48-star American flag, during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix.
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LeRoy N. Shingoitewa, front second from right, Chairman of the Hopi Tribe, joins Crystalyne Curley, front right, Miss Navajo Nation 2012, as dozens of flag wavers celebrate after a Arizona American Indian Sunrise Ceremony during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood...
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In this frame grab provided by KPNX-12 News in Phoenix via the Arizona Republic, Glendale investigators rake and sift through every single piece of garbage in a 36,000-square-foot area of the Butterfield Landfill, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Mobile, Ariz. The police are searching about...
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Don Shields, center, re-enacts Gov George W.P. Hunt walk during the centennial celebration at the Capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Gov. Jan Brewer shouted "happy birthday Arizona" from a stage in front of the domed Old Capitol at the start of festivities. Those include...
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Visitors photograph the official birthday cake during the centennial celebration at the Capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Gov. Jan Brewer shouted "happy birthday Arizona" from a stage in front of the domed Old Capitol at the start of festivities. Those include...
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Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor waves to the crowd Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 during centennial events at the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix as residents celebrate the state's 100th birthday.
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Hopi Tribe Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa walks the Arizona State Capital during the centennial celebration in Phoenix on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Gov. Jan Brewer shouted "happy birthday Arizona" from a stage in front of the domed Old Capitol at the start of festivities. Those include...
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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 15: Channing Frye #8 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the NBA game at US Airways Center on February 15, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Hawks defeated the Suns 101-99.
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Audrey Encinas, 6, from Phoenix, gets an envelope with the new Arizona statehood stamp on it from Kellie Young, from the United States Postal Service, during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Phoenix.
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