| YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP |
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Lorenzino Estrada | Digital Producer
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| Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. |
| Maricopa County health inspectors recently visited more than 1,360 restaurants across the Valley, with more than 220 receiving an A rating. Others, not so much. |
| For the week of March 15, three restaurants in metro Phoenix were cited for 12 health violations. |
| ➤ The next University of Arizona president will face a host of challenges, from a financial crisis to the integration of a controversial online school to an athletic department that has bled money. Here’s what to know. |
| ➤ Today, you can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. Clear at night, with a low near 54 degrees. Get the full forecast here. |
This burger joint was voted the best in metro Phoenix …
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| The grill at Chuckbox in Tempe.
Mark Henle/The Republic |
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On this day in 1888,the first of the horrific Whitechapel murders happened in London, which gave birth to the notorious legend of Jack the Ripper. Eleven women were killed. Their cases remain unsolved to this day. |
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In 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. King called for unity against peaceful protests and boycotts. He also ominously mentioned threats against his life. |
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In 1996,“Unabomber” Theodore Kaczynski was captured in Montana. Kaczynski had killed 3 people and injured more than 20 with explosives sent through the mail over a 17-year period. He was sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences. He died by suicide in 2023. |
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In 2010, Apple released the first-generation iPad tablet computer. |
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In 2016, The Panama Papers were published, including over 11 million confidential documents from offshore firm Mossack Fonseca detailing the financial information of more than 214,488 offshore entities. It was the world’s largest-ever data leak that revealed a massive litany of financial crimes. |
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In 2023, the astronauts for the Artemis II Lunar mission were announced: Christina Hammock Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Originally planned for 2024, it was delayed to 2025 by NASA. |
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| Arizona Diamondbacks dominate New York Yankees behind strong outing from Zac Gallen. |
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Vote splitting is an election phenomenon happening nationwide and in Arizona. Think Paul Gosar. The Gaggle explores why extreme candidates get elected |
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Here’s when the next five solar eclipses will happen, including a total solar eclipse and four partial eclipses. Plus, the best places to see them. |
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Peoria claimed in court that ex city attorney Vanessa Hickman broke her contract by accepting $139,000 more than she was entitled to when she resigned. |
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Before you know it, the 2024 high school football season is going to be here. The Arizona Republic is rolling out its top 2025 prospects to watch for. |
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