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Every week since the pandemic began, the American Booksellers Association says more than one independent bookstore has permanently closed. In April, KJZZ reported on how two locally owned bookstores had changed their business models. In this report, we see how they’re doing.
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A state representative’s personal Twitter account showcases his many likes and interests: the Denver Broncos, Democratic politics, but also, pornographic images and videos.
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KJZZ's Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week. The Show discussed the week in news with attorney and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera; and Paul Bentz of HighGround.
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Three towering concrete stacks are the most visual reminder of a coal-fired power plant that operated for decades in far northern Arizona. On Friday, they are scheduled to come down.
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Amidst a second wave of coronavirus outbreaks in Arizona prisons, families are calling for their loved ones to be released. At the beginning of the pandemic, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Department of Corrections Director David Shinn said they would not be reducing the prison population to mitigate the spread of the virus.
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Arizona State University plans next month to start construction of a multi-purpose arena that will be the home venue for several Sun Devils sports teams and also be available for concerts, conferences and youth competitions.
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President-elect Joe Biden has named New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland to be his secretary of Interior. The appointment is a historic one because she will be the first American Indian to serve in the post.
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A labor board hearing is expected to hash out how and when a vote might take place to form potentially the first U.S. union at one of America's largest employers.
The vice president, who chairs the White House coronavirus task force, is the most high-profile U.S. official so far to receive the vaccine.
After an internal review, The New York Times now says it built the 2018 podcast Caliphate on a story it cannot vouch for. It says star reporter Rukmini Callimachi will no longer cover terrorism.
The opinion said the case was "riddled with contingencies and speculation that impede judicial review." The president has been seeking to use a count that does not include undocumented immigrants.
If you haven't ordered gifts online yet, it may be too late to get them delivered by Christmas. More consumers are shopping online this year, and extra holiday demand is exceeding delivery capacity.
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The Latest: Macron: 'Doing well' after positive virus test
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Bulgaria to expel Russian diplomat suspected of spying
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US awaits word on 2nd vaccine as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
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Sentencing delay sought for fired VA staffer who killed 7
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COVID-19 vaccine starts rolling out to members of Congress
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An emotional 'au revoir' from France's most famous presenter
