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The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area that includes the City of Phoenix, most of the rest of Maricopa County, a large section of Pinal County, and small parts of southern Yavapai County. The Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the US Census Bureau, includes Maricopa and Pinal counties. The population of the Phoenix metropolitan area increased by 45% from 1990 through 2000, compared to the average United States rate of 15%, helping to make Arizona the second fastest growing state in the nation in the 1990s (the fastest was Nevada). The 2000 Census reported the population of the metro area to be 3,251,876. As of July 1, 2006 the MSA is estimated to be at 4,039,182.

 

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Witness against Stevens says he lied on stand

Nov 21, 2008 7:57 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) - One of the government's witnesses against convicted Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska now says he wasn't truthful on the stand.

 

Walters, O'Donnell feud heats up

Nov 21, 2008 7:12 pm

She never mentioned Rosie O'Donnell by name, but it was clear who Barbara Walters was referring to when she opened "The View" on Thursday with a complaint about former colleagues who critici...

 

Tax saving moves to do before year's end

Nov 21, 2008 6:42 pm

As we near the end of 2008, SmartMoney.com shares things you can do now that will save you when tax time comes. The first suggestion is to sell loser stocks. You'll be able to deduct up to $3,000 in c...

 

Study: Men named most dangerous, reckless drivers

Nov 21, 2008 6:27 pm

Male drivers are considered to be more dangerous than female drivers, according to a recent study released in a Friday report. Farmers Insurance reports that Quality Planning found male drivers are ci...

 

Save on Cell Phone

Nov 21, 2008 6:27 pm

Is your cell phone bill draining your wallet? Here are some tips from About.com to help you keep your cell phone bill under control. Keep your minutes in check.

 

South Africa's Desmond Tutu receives US award

Nov 21, 2008 6:12 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States has given a prestigious award to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu. The retired archbishop is an important figure in South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle.

 

Phoenix 4-year-old girl bitten by dog in face, eye, hand

Nov 21, 2008 6:12 pm

A 4-year-old girl was injured when she was bitten several times by a dog at a west Phoenix home Friday morning.

 

Buffett says automakers need bailout or bankruptcy

Nov 21, 2008 5:27 pm

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says U.S. automakers need a new business model to better compete, whether it takes bankruptcy or a government bailout to achieve.

 

ASU honors news veterans MacNeil and Lehrer

Nov 21, 2008 5:12 pm

Two of the most respected journalists in the industry, Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil, are in town to accept the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence. They're set to receive the award today from Arizon...

 

How to get a free Dr. Pepper in Arizona on Sunday

Nov 21, 2008 4:57 pm

Free soda! Dr. Pepper will give everyone in America a free 20-ounce bottle on Sunday, the same day the new Guns N' Roses album goes on sale. Soft drink officials promised it would offer the free soda ...

 
 

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Hon Kachina seeks nominees for 2009 awards

Nov 21, 2008 2:26 pm

The Hon Kachina Council is looking for its next group of volunteer award winners.

 

Arizona unemployment jumps to 6.1%, remains below U.S. average

Nov 20, 2008 6:42 pm

Unemployment in Arizona jumped to 6.1 percent from 5.9 percent in October. That still is lower than the national average of 6.5 percent, but well above the 3.9 percent reading in October 2007.

 

Free trade camps watch as Obama considers Clinton appointees for cabinet posts

Nov 19, 2008 10:47 pm

Skeptics of U.S. free trade policies and their pro-trade rivals in the business community are watching as president-elect Barack Obama makes his picks for key cabinet and economic posts.

 

Arizona reports first flu case

Nov 19, 2008 9:41 pm

If you are letting the unseasonably warm weather lull you into forgetting about flu shots, think again. The flu season is here.

 

Orbital Sciences to break ground on Chandler expansion

Nov 19, 2008 6:25 pm

Orbital Sciences Corp. will mark the ground breaking Thursday of an expansion in Chandler that will create space for another 1,000 employees. (ORB)

 

Barrett-Jackson to auction off first Thunderbird

Nov 19, 2008 6:06 pm

The first production Ford Thunderbird will be sold during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event to be held Jan. 11-18 in Scottsdale.

 

Consumer prices take largest drop in 61 years

Nov 19, 2008 5:35 pm

Consumer prices plunged in October by the largest percentage in 61 years as gasoline costs dropped by a record amount.

 

Mineral institute starts at UA with Science Foundation Arizona, industry grant

Nov 18, 2008 10:57 pm

The Institute for Mineral Resources got its launch Tuesday, complete with a grant of more than $17 million from Science Foundation Arizona and representatives of the mining industry.

 

Chamber seeking Impact award nominations

Nov 18, 2008 6:46 pm

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2009 Impact Business of the Year Awards. The awards recognize businesses and entrepreneurs that have positively contributed to th...

 

Freeport-McMoRan cuts 597 AZ jobs

Nov 18, 2008 6:46 pm

Mining giant Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is cutting 597 jobs at its mines in Arizona and another 36 at a mine in New Mexico as copper prices and demand decline. (FCX)

 
 

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