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Back on this day in 1974 President Nikon signs the national speed limit into law. He signed the federal law lowering the speed limit to 55 mph to be more fuel efficient. 

ACA subsidies have expired and the U.S. has struck more boats in Venezuela. Chuck Todd, political analyst, explains the local and national impact of these government actions.

The Cardinals play their final game of the season Sunday. Tyler Drake, host of Cards Corner, discusses what next season could look like with a rebuild in the off-season.

New York City is prepping to ring in 2026 with extra security. ABC News Correspondent, Peter Charalambous, explains what to expect.

According to the FBI, fraudsters netted over $330 million using bitcoin ATM's. ABC News Correspondent, Jim Ryan, explains how people are getting away with these scams.

While its not pool season, water safety is still critically important. Vice President of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona, Jay Arthur, explains 2025 drowning stats and shares safety tips.

Back on this day in 1968 Frank Sinatra recorded the ballad: "My Way".

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OpenAI is hiring for a new role: "Head of Preparedness". CEO Sam Altman describes the role as "very stressful". What will the role invovle? And leaks have hinted at a new iPhone having folding capabilities. It's Tech Tuesday and Mashable Tech Editor Tim Werth joined Arizona's Morning News to break down these stories. 

Live lobsters headed to Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota were stolen before they could arrive. Cargo theft is on the rise. Who is behind these crimes and how organized are these criminals? ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has been looking into this and joins Arizona's Morning News to share the details.

We can't seem to catch a break from the flu. What can you do to help prevent you and your loved ones from contracting the flu? Dr. Joel Terriquez with the Arizona Department of Health Services joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about why the flu is spreading and important tips to remember. Dr. Joel Terriquez is the cross-cutting Medical Director of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases Services (BIDS) and the Bureau of Immunization Services with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

Back on this day in 1973, Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

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The New Year is fast approaching, and many are recalling a tragedy from almost a year ago in New Orleans, where a man killed 14 people and injured 50 more using a car. What is law enforcement doing to help keep the Big Easy safe this New Year's? ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the National Guard deploying hundreds of guardsmen to patrol New Orleans and how the community is responding to their presence. 

We are nearing four years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Will we finally be able to see a resolution to the fighting? President Donald Trump met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday in Mar-a-Lago to discuss peace proposals. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about what the two leaders discussed. 

Back on this day in 1982 Time Magazine named the personable computer as Person of the Year. The editors chose the computer to reflect the technology that has been developing for decades.

The Cardinals season is ending and the team is looking to rebuild. Cards Corner Host, Tyler Drake, talks about the most surprising moments and what's to come.

Christmas dinner may have been more expensive this year. Dennis Hoffman, ASU economist, explains why there was a price increased.

Is your tree drying out as we close out the holiday season? Scottsdale Fire Captain, Dave Folio, explains why you need to get rid of those trees and how to do so.

Back on this day in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear. 

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AAA is expecting nearly 122 million people to travel this holiday season. What do you need to know before you hit the road or the skies for Christmas? Doug Johnson, External Communications Lead for AAA joined the show to discuss travel expectations for the holidays. 

The past few years have been rough for potential homebuyers. Will 2026 provide relief to a market that has been greatly inflated? Will the interest rate cut help new people buy a home? Tina Tamboer with the Cromford Report joined the show to talk about the housing market going into the new year. 

How much money have data centers raised? And self-driving cars are getting more advanced, but that didn't stop Waymos in San Francisco from getting stuck after a blackout.  Mashable Tech Editor, Tim Werth joined Arizona's Morning News for Tech Tuesday. 

Should the general public have privacy concerns regarding automated license plate reading  technology? Investigators used these readers to track down the Brown University shooter and this technology has already been deployed in numerous parts of the country. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to dicusss the pros and cons of adopting this tech in a more widespread manner. 

Back on this day in 2001, a shoe bomber was stopped. 

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Will this holiday season be the first one where spending exceeded a trillion dollars? With a few days left until Christmas there's still time to surpass that milestone. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss what the numbers are looking like for holiday sales this year. 

Is Arizona's economy poised to accelerate in the near the future? A recent report from the University of Arizona projects that our state's economy is set to accelerate in 2026. 

Evan Taylor, Associate Economics Professor at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the study put out by his employer.