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Ten things to know for the week: July 3

The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. In Phoenix this week, extreme heat kept nearly 50 flights from taking off. Temperatures lingered around 120 degrees, making it impossible for some planes to fully lift […]

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Ten things to know for the week: June 19

1. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 12. The final score was 129-120. 2. The 24-story Grenfell Tower erupted into flames in London, England on June 14. The tragic apartment building fire killed 79 people. 3. On Friday, President […]

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Ten things to know for the week: June 12

The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On Thursday, the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, held a general election and managed to keep her position as Prime Minister, but ended up losing her parliament […]

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Ten things to know for the week: June 5

The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On Tuesday comedian Kathy Griffin posted a photo where she posed with a fake Trump dummy, decapitated and bloodied. The act was widely condemned and Griffin consequently […]

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Ten things to know for the week: May 8

The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron won a decisive victory over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the second round of France’s presidential election. Macron, who has never held […]

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Ten things to know for the week: May 1

The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. “Daily Show” Comedian Hasan Minhaj earned a standing ovation for his performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner. In his address, he underscored the importance of the […]

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Ten things to know for the week: April 24

The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Karim Cheurfi opened fire in Paris at Champs-Elysées killing one police officer.  He attacked a police bus at the heart of Paris, and was shot dead at the […]

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Ten things to know for the week: March 27

  The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee began considering Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination from President Trump for Supreme Court Justice.  2. FBI director James Comey confirmed last […]

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Ten things to know for the week: March 20

The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Chuck Berry, legendary guitarist that helped define rock ‘n’ roll, died at age 90.  2. The Duke Blue Devils are out of the N.C.A.A. tournament after an 88-81 […]

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Ten things to know for the week: March 6

by Sueji Han, staff reporter 1. On March 2nd, more than 300 developers and activists joined for the Abortion Access Hackathon for two days trying to find tech based solutions for women’s health care providers who fear the uncertain future under President Trump’s administration.  2. On the 4th, supporters of […]