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Maricopa County reports 465 new coronavirus cases, 1 death Monday

County public health data reported 465 new coronavirus cases and one new death Monday.

1-year-old boy dies after shooting in Mesa; gunman sought

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb have not yet found the person who opened fire on crowd gathered near food trucks, killing a 1-year-old boy and wounding several others. Mesa police …

Phoenix Rising outlast Reno 1868 in shootout, advance to host West Finals

RENO, Nev. — The soccer gods smiled on Phoenix Rising FC goalkeeper Zac Lubin on Saturday night. After initially gifting Reno 1868 FC a goal six minutes into the Western Conference …

Arizona’s daily average for virus cases still rising

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona continues to see a slow yet steady increase in the average number of coronavirus cases reported each day as a decline that lasted through August and September …

Data centers bring new jobs, tech training to West Valley

As Microsoft prepares to open West Valley data centers, the tech giant has partnered with local educators to prepare an eager work force for employment at such facilities.

COVID-19

Arizona tops 5,820 deaths of COVID-19, according to Oct. 17 update

COVID-19

Arizona tops 5,820 deaths of COVID-19, according to Oct. 17 update

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Valley and State

BAE Systems Offers ARCHER Wheeled Howitzer for U.S. Army’s 155 mm Gun System

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 19, 2020-- BAE Systems has proposed its ARCHER howitzer in response to the U.S. Army’s request for proposals for a 155 mm wheeled gun system. ARCHER is a fully …

AEM Announces New Network and Cable Qualification+ Tester

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 15, 2020-- AEM, creators of innovative test and measurement solutions, today introduced the with Certi-Lite, a new category of hybrid tester that bridges the …

Polaris RZR Factory Racing Dominates the 2020 UTV World Championship

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2020-- Polaris RZR Factory Racing prevailed at the 2020 UTV World Championship this past weekend in Lake Havasu, Arizona with wins in the Pro Turbo Desert …

Valor Global Acquires DRS Services USA, Boosting Offering to Healthcare Customers

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2020-- Valor Global, a leading provider in world class call center solutions to customers around the world, has announced its acquisition of DRS Services USA, a …

First patients treated in new Surprise hospital

Abrazo Health this week opened its new Abrazo Surprise Hospital at the southwest corner of Loop 303 and West Bell Road in Surprise, which includes an emergency department, operating room and eight inpatient rooms.

Free to All

Identity theft: Issues & Experts video series offers cyber, postal and financial expert insights

As telecommuting, online banking, and working from home become a part of the nomenclature of daily lives in the 21st-century public safety officials confirm identity theft and digital fraud are at …

Study: Maricopa County, Arizona on easier path to economic recovery than rest of US

An economic outlook study commissioned by Maricopa County shows an optimistic forecast of how Arizona and Maricopa County can recover from the recession caused by the coronavirus …

Roberta McCain, mother of John McCain who helped during his '08 campaign, has died at 108

PHOENIX (AP) — Roberta McCain, mother of John McCain who helped during his '08 campaign, has died at 108.

Travel

Southwest launches new international flights in Phoenix

Southwest Airlines is taking off with two new nonstop international flights to Mexico this week. The flights from Phoenix to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta started on …

new coronavirus

Arizona tops 5,750 deaths of COVID-19

Arizona has added 894 cases and 13 deaths of COVID-19 overnight, according to the state Department of Health Services. As of the morning of Saturday, Oct. 10, the ADHS reports 224,978 positive …

First responders

1 killed, 1 injured in west Phoenix shooting

A Phoenix man was arrested for charges including second-degree murder earlier this month after fatally shooting one man and non-fatally shooting another man in the group he was socializing …

AMO, USBP rescue undocumented immigrant trapped by wildfire

DOUGLAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents on a training mission diverted to collaborate with U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents last week to rescue a distressed undocumented alien surrounded by fire and smoke.

CBP officers make record 800 lb. methamphetamine seizure

TUCSON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Port of Nogales’ Commercial Facility seized methamphetamine and fentanyl on Friday from a Mexican …

Top sports story

AP source: No talk of individual punishment for Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL and the NFL Players Association found instances when the Tennessee Titans failed to wear masks at all times and were “insufficiently clear” to players about not …

Dolphins reach bye week at .500 for 1st time under Flores

MIAMI (AP) — They don't throw parades for teams that are 3-3, not even the Miami Dolphins, which is why Brian Flores declined to bask in his personal milestone Monday. A .500 winning percentage …

Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

ATLANTA (AP) — Heading into his first game as interim head coach, Raheem Morris sought to make the underachieving Atlanta Falcons uncomfortable last week. The ploy, seeking to convince players …

Mickelson, Barkley to face Manning, Curry in golf match

Phil Mickelson will team up with Charles Barkley to face Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning in an exhibition golf match next month highlighting diversity, equality and inclusion. “The Match: …

Who gets fans? New dividing line in Champions League

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has brought a new dividing line to the Champions League this season. No longer is it only the super rich clubs against everyone else. There …

More sports

English women's soccer targets titles, player development

LONDON (AP) — England’s soccer leadership has a couple of priorities for the women’s teams. Most immediately it’s deciding on a coach for the Olympics next month and whether Phil Neville …

Data-driven approach taking Midtjylland to heady heights

They are among the poster boys for analytics in European soccer, a team that scores nearly half of its goals from set pieces and operates a “justice league” that has nothing to do with …

The Latest: Young Boys surprised by fan limit at match

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Swiss champion Young Boys says it was surprised by the decision of local authorities to limit stadium …

On Football: Packers, Browns, Patriots not so real

Aaron Rodgers throwing two picks in three passes. New England making errors of commission and omission on the field and on the sideline. The Browns getting annihilated in Pittsburgh. Well, …

Most recent

Pentagon estimates cost of new nuclear missiles at $95.8B

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has raised to $95.8 billion the estimated cost of fielding a new fleet of land-based nuclear missiles to replace the Minuteman 3 arsenal that has operated …

Veteran TV executive Channing Dungey jumps to Warner Bros.

Netflix previews 'Ma Rainey' and Boseman's final performance

Face masks to bobbleheads: All things RBG available in gifts

Pakistan lifts brief ban on Chinese social media app TikTok

Heard any Biden jokes? Study of late-night comics finds few

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Woman found alive at funeral home dies at Detroit hospital

Nation

Tulsa resumes excavation for victims of 1921 race massacre

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Excavation work began Monday at two locations in a Tulsa cemetery for victims of a race massacre nearly 100 years ago that left hundreds dead and decimated an area that was once …

Denver TV station security guard charged with murder

DENVER (AP) — A television station security guard accused of fatally shooting a pro-police demonstrator following opposing rallies was charged Monday with second-degree murder, according to the …

Florida agency: Flying squirrels illegally shipped to Asia

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Flying squirrels were being trapped in Florida, driven to Chicago and shipped to South Korea, Florida wildlife officials said Monday while announcing charges against seven …

Missouri House candidates spar in key congressional district

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Candidates in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races used a joint virtual forum appearance Monday to push back against attack ads in the bitterly fought …

How will the 2020 election affect control of Congress?

Q: HOW WILL THE ELECTION AFFECT CONTROL OF CONGRESS? The makeup of Congress will be determined by the general election, with both parties needing a majority to control the House or …

'Sesame Street' launches a podcast to help educate kids

NEW YORK (AP) — What has more letters than the alphabet? That's easy: The post office. That joke — sponsored by the letter A — is a highlight of the first original podcast from “Sesame …

World

Guinea's opposition leader claims election victory

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea's opposition candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo has declared himself the winner of the West African country's presidential election before the official results have been …

Trump says Sudan will be removed from terrorism list

CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that would open the door for the African country to get the …

Trump: US to remove Sudan from terrorism blacklist, as administration pursues further Arab recognition of Israel

CAIRO (AP) — Trump: US to remove Sudan from terrorism blacklist, as administration pursues further Arab recognition of Israel.

Mexico president wants US evidence against ex-defense chief

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Monday his government will ask United States authorities to share all information about the alleged links between Mexico’s …

Top US official on secret Syria visit for talks on missing

BEIRUT (AP) — A top U.S. official recently visited Syria for rare, secret high-level talks on securing the return of two Americans missing in the war-torn country for years, the daughter of one of …

Retirees rally in Belarus against authoritarian president

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — About 3,000 retirees rallied in the Belarusian capital of Minsk for a third straight Monday to demand the resignation of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko as mass …

Entertainment

FILE - In this June 10, 2020 file photo, Transportation Security Administration agents process passengers at the south security checkpoint at Denver International Airport in Denver, as travelers deal with the effects of the new coronavirus. TSA, the government agency that oversees air travel, said the number of passengers screened for flights topped one million in a day on Sunday, Oct. 18 for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak last March. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Pandemic air travel milestone; 1 million passengers screened

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped one million for the first time since COVID-19 infections began to spike last March. The …

John Oliver now has a sewage plant named after him

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Comedian John Oliver made a secret trip to Connecticut last week to help cut the ribbon on a sign naming a sewage treatment plant in his honor. Danbury's City Council voted …

This cover image released by Columbia Records shows "Letter To You" by Bruce Springsteen. The album will be released on Oct. 23. (Columbia Records via AP)

New this week: The Boss, Billie Eilish, Borat & 'Bad Hair'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — You have to admire …

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2011, file photo, Mike Emrick speaks after being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Chicago. Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster Mike Emrick is retiring after a career of almost 50 years behind the microphone, including the past 15 as the voice of the NHL in the United States. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Mike 'Doc' Emrick, beloved voice of hockey in US, retires

Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster Mike Emrick announced his retirement Monday after almost 50 years behind the microphone. The man affectionately known as “Doc” for his doctorate in …

This cover image released by Pledis Entertainment shows "Semicolon," a release by Seventeen. (Pledis Entertainment via AP)

Review: Seventeen offer fleeting distraction with new EP

“Semicolon,” by Seventeen (Pledis Entertainment) Is it a “Homerun” for Seventeen? With special album “;(Semicolon),” Seventeen offer some comfort pop. Punctuation can be …

Business

A plethora of pandemic gifts available this holiday season

NEW YORK (AP) — From masks and fresh reads to outdoor gear and Christmas tree ornaments, the pandemic has inspired a slew of holiday gifts for all. And after the recent trend of cozy, comforting …

US charges 6 Russian military officers in hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections, Winter Olympics

WASHINGTON (AP) — US charges 6 Russian military officers in hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections, Winter Olympics.

Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays

NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic has proven there's no shortage of games to keep families, couples and kids amused. The classics are ever-present, but a range of new or off-the-beaten-track gift …

Report showing gains in bank access overshadowed by COVID

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — More Americans than ever obtained a basic bank account in 2019, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Monday. But the report did not take into account the coronavirus …

Travel

Egypt says another trove of ancient coffins found in Saqqara

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo, authorities said Monday. The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said in a …

Hard hit by virus, airlines push for tests over quarantines

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — What will it take to get people flying again? International air traffic is down 92% this year as travelers worry about catching COVID-19 and government travel bans and …

Asia Today: Melbourne eases lockdown as cases decline

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne, has loosened lockdown restrictions as new and active COVID-19 continue to decline. From midnight Sunday, Melbourne …

US resorts adapt to new normal of skiing amid pandemic

DENVER (AP) — Helmet, goggles, skis? Check. Hand sanitizer, face covering, reservation? Check. Roughly seven months after the coronavirus cut the ski season short at the height of spring break, …

Things to do

Drive Thru Fair Food open for another weekend in Phoenix

Officials at the Arizona State Fair announced that due to overwhelming demand, they're continuing Drive Thru Fair Food for one final weekend, beginning on Thursday.

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park continues reopening plans

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park reopened Sept. 3 with rave reviews from visitors and moved forward Sept. 19 with the second phase of their reopening plan.

Honor first-responders at in-person, virtual events in the Phoenix metro area

This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The date is now …

Arizona volunteers sought for Adopt a Highway program

A lot has changed over the last few months, but there is still a need for volunteers to help keep Arizona looking its best.

Valley Voices

Boland: Are earbuds putting your health at risk?

We’ll leave the social implications of this auditory isolation for another discussion, but how worried should you be that your earbuds are causing long-term hearing loss?

Megee: Why don't more people wear masks?

In reply to the comment by Paul Playford (“Too many ignore mask mandates,” Daily Independent, Oct. 12, 2020), we have to agree with him and his wife regarding the lack of people wearing …

Muscato: I am accountable to serve you in CD8

Arizona’s Congressional District 8 has a unique historical opportunity to elect a congressman born and raised in this district. This isn’t an election between a Republican and a Democrat; it’s an election between a career politician and one of our own.

Lux: Calls Kirby’s commentary claims ‘untrue’

In response to Pam Kirby’s recent commentary (“We must reopen schools to protect our children’s future,” Daily Independent, Oct. 14, 2020), I’d like to offer a few …

McKinney: Stop Arizona police brutality, debate Sen. Tim Scott’s bill

In July, Phoenix police officers opened fire on James Porter Garcia as he sat in his parked car. Witnesses captured the fatal shooting on video. Following Garcia’s death, dozens of …

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