1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.

Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran, en route home

White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.

Excessive heat warning issued for 12 Arizona counties

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the Phoenix Metro area, beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

5AM Weather - 6/4/20
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An excessive heat warning remains in effect for the Valley and we'll see a high near 110? today

Phoenix, Maricopa County authorities team up to make arrest in 1987 cold case homicide

Detectives with the Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office made an arrest in a 1987 cold case homicide Tuesday, the department announced in a June 3rd news release.

3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday he has upgraded the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder and filed charges against the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death.

Glendale Police locate family of nonverbal boy

Glendale Police have located the family of a young boy after they found him without his family on Wednesday morning, and he is being safely reunited with his parents.

1-year-old dies after being pulled from pool in Cave Creek

Firefighters say the boy was not breathing and family members were performing CPR when crews arrived at the scene. 

5AM Weather - 6/3/20
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An excessive heat warning remains in effect today in the Valley and we'll see a high near 109?

Ocotillo Fire in Cave Creek now 100% contained

Arizona State Forestry officials said the fire believed to be human-caused was reported last Saturday afternoon and some 500 homes were evacuated involving about 1,000 residents.

5AM Weather - 6/2/20
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An excessive heat warning goes into effect today in the Valley and we'll see a high near 107�

Travelers now required to wear face masks at Sky Harbor Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport officials have announced that travelers will be required to wear face coverings effective June 1.

Arizona Department of Education releases guidelines for reopening schools

According to its "Roadmap for Reopening Schools," the department says it is presenting "strategies and considerations" to public and private schools, as well as local educational agencies, to prepare for the 2020-21 school year.

PD: More than 200 arrested in connection to George Floyd protests in Downtown Phoenix

Phoenix police say the department was aware of a planned protest that began at 5 p.m. in the downtown area. At 8 p.m., curfew announcements were made to protesters and at the same time, some people became involved in criminal activity, including ignited fireworks at officers and throwing rocks and water bottles.

Scottsdale Fashion Square closed after night of looting, unrest; 12 people arrested

Police officials in Scottsdale have issued a statement after property was looted and damaged in the city's Fashion Square, calling the event "unprecedented."

I-17 reopened following closure due to Sunset Fire

Fire officials say I-17 remains closed in both directions as a result of a fast-moving wildfire.

5AM Weather - 6/1/20
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Sunny skies and warm temps today in the Valley with a high near 105�