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Arizona Republic
Why this Arizona group is trying to build a rainforest in the desert
Paradise Earth, the largest indoor rainforest in North America, is planned to open in Arizona. However, it may now be facing some setbacks.
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USA Today
High School Football Rankings: Super 15 regional teams as season kicks off
High school football is underway with early upsets. See the top-ranked teams across every region for 2026, which will certainly shift next week.
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Reuters
MLB roundup: Christian Walker, Astros stun M's with 10th-inning rally
Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the 10th with a five-run bottom half en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.
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Arizona Republic
Man killed in shootout with Glendale SWAT team identified
A man who was killed during a shootout with Glendale police while barricading himself inside a residence on Aug. 12 was identified 59-year-old Jeffery Peters.
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Arizona Republic
Severe thunderstorm with strong winds, hail hitting Phoenix area
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Rapid Read
Texas and Arizona School Districts Seek Educational Resources and Services
School districts in Texas and Arizona are actively seeking educational resources and services to enhance their educational offerings. Fort Bend Independent School District in Texas is looking for professional development providers to support organizational development and curriculum instruction. Meanwhile, Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona is seeking a comprehensive K-6 English language arts curriculum that aligns with state standards and includes digital resources. Additionally, Tucson Unified School District is in the market for a new website content management system to improve communication and accessibility.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Did anyone win the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot? Winning numbers for Aug. 12
A single ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot.
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Palm Springs Desert Sun
California lands in bottom half of states for having a baby, report finds
A recent WalletHub report ranked California No. 30 among the best states to have a baby, with high costs offsetting its strong health care performance.
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Arizona Republic
Arizona State football leads FBS in travel increase in 2026
With the upcoming trip to London for the Union Jack Classic against Kansas, the Sun Devils are now near the top when it comes to total travel.
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AP News
Former NFL QB Matt Hasselbeck part of latest CTE frontier — diagnosing brain disease in the living
Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has participated in a study at Boston University to find ways to diagnose CTE in living individuals
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USA Today
Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk. See affected product
Henkel recalled Schwarzkopf hair mousse sold in 12 states due to a packaging defect that could cause cans to explode.
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USA Today
Shake Shack opening 11 new locations in these states in August
Shake Shack said it plans to open 11 new locations in these states and cities in August. See where new restaurants are coming this month.
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