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Some marginalized communities, like those experiencing homelessness, often benefit the most from community support.

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Some marginalized communities, like those experiencing homelessness, often benefit the most from community support.

Activists demand the Phoenix Police Department release the full video in fatal police-invovled shooting on the Fourth of July.
New COVID-19 cases on the Navajo Nation are on a downward trend, but tribal leaders say the numbers "are still a concern."
Lawmakers split on party lines as the House passed a Democrat-backed police reform bill Thursday, one month after George Floyd's death.
Five tribal leaders joined a National Congress of American Indians forum Thursday on threats to tribal lands from government action.
Two Arizona tribes joined a lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration's new water rule, which has been challenged in other states.
After living in fear of deportation, Phoenix resident Jennifer Rodriguez Garcia said, "Today I can breathe again."
The Cardinals' quarterback addressed the protests over the death of George Floyd: "I stand for what is right and that’s the bottom line."
Calls for requiring masks have increased amid Arizona's coronavirus spike. Gov. Ducey said the issue is best left to cities and counties.
The Diamondbacks' first-round pick Bryce Jarvis has "intrigued" coaches with the "polish" of his pitching, said general manager Mike Hazen.
Gov. Ducey pointed to an increase in testing, but so far only 6% of Arizona’s 7.2 million residents have been tested.
More than 200 of the Maricopa County's 4,500 inmates tested positive for COVID-19, igniting calls for mass testing in jails.
Coronavirus business shutdowns hit casinos hard, and they were just beginning to reopen when Gov. Doug Ducey imposed a curfew.
Defensive back Patrick Peterson and wide receiver Deandre Hopkins among NFL players featured in video showcasing unity; others speak out.
Officials say traffic to heat relief stations has grown as many air-conditioned locations remain closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials say the curfew is lifted “unless we see numbers increase once again for coronavirus cases.”
Officials in Charlotte say lingering COVID-19 concerns may limit convention crowd sizes.
The Arizona Coyotes are among 24 National Hockey League teams that will return to the ice this season
State officials released $441 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to 114 cities and counties around Arizona this week.
A national survey took a close look at Arizona, where nearly half of Latino households and businesses didn't receive coronavirus relief.