More remains found in crash debris; rescue on Camelback Mountain
From the tragic discovery of more human remains being found 10 days after a deadly I-40 crash, to the rescue of an unconscious man on Camelback Mountain, here are tonight's top stories.
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More remains found in crash debris; rescue on Camelback Mountain
From the tragic discovery of more human remains being found 10 days after a deadly I-40 crash, to the rescue of an unconscious man on Camelback Mountain, here are tonight's top stories.
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