Arizona schools send COVID-19 liability waivers, here's what a lawyer says about it

As the possible in-person instruction start date of Aug. 17 looms in Arizona, schools are sending parents COVID-19 liability waivers, agreeing to waive their right to sue if someone contracts the virus while at school.

Not doing it: Nike drops plans for manufacturing plant near Phoenix

The company had planned to invest $184 million in its third U.S. manufacturing line for Nike Air sneakers in Goodyear, Arizona.

State Route 188 reopens near Roosevelt Lake after mudslide

The Arizona Department of Transportation says both directions of the highway are closed between mileposts 242 and 255.

Police: Boy dead after being pulled from pool at West Phoenix home

Phoenix police arrived at the scene first and began performing CPR on the boy. Firefighters then arrived at the scene and transported him to a hospital.

AG William Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests

Barr pushed back against angry, skeptical Democrats who said Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally suppressing dissent.

Noon Weather - 7/28/20
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Hot and sunny today in the Valley with a high near 111?

Trump administration won't accept new DACA applications

The Trump administration says it will deny new applications for so-called “Dreamer” immigrants and limit renewals to one year instead of two.

FDA's rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers expands

A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.

5AM Weather - 7/28/20
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Hot temps today in the Valley with a high near 111?

Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol Rotunda, as lawmakers memorialize civil rights icon

Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.

Salmonella outbreak hits 23 states, source unknown: CDC

The CDC said a specific food item, grocery store or restaurant chain had not yet been identified as the source of infections.

Buckeye Police: Child pulled out of pool on July 19 has died

A baby was pulled out of water on the afternoon of July 19 and he's in critical condition. He's being flown to the Phoenix Children's Hospital for treatment.

More payments, extended benefits:  Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal

The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.

Noon Weather - 7/27/20
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Hot and sunny today in the Valley with a high near 109?

5AM Weather - 7/27/20
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Sunny and hot today in the Valley with a high near 109?