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Zap!

Aug 20, 2008 7:05 am

A bolt of lightning strikes southeast of Flagstaff in an image captured from Mars Hill Sunday afternoon. (Jeremy Perez/Special to the Arizona Daily Sun)

Former Beatle spends the night in Flagstaff

Aug 20, 2008 7:05 am

What's a fun way to celebrate your 66th birthday? If you are Sir Paul McCartney, born June 18, 1942, you take your girlfriend Nancy Shevell, 47, on a Route 66 road trip in a 1989 blue Ford Bronco.

Private helicopter path draws ire

Aug 20, 2008 7:05 am

Coconino County's supervisors might be settling a dispute tonight over the use of a helicopter in Parks.

Woman falls at South Rim

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK (AP) -- A woman visiting the Grand Canyon Sunday lost her footing and fell over the edge, sustaining serious injuries.

How to put a 'green' tint on motor oil

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car's oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn't changing oil that frequently wasteful an...

Sustainability Tip of the Week

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Plastic foam packing products Expanded polystyrene, more commonly known under the brand name "Styrofoam," is widely used for product packaging.

Baby Signs helps infants communicate

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

It is not unusual for parents and caregivers of young babies to find themselves frazzled during the communication gap that occurs before their babies learn to talk. Bouts of infant crying can leave ma...

Sleep Well Column

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Dear Dr. Rosenberg: I have restless leg syndrome. Recently, I was placed on a medication called Mirapex. Friends have told me that there have been reports of people falling asleep suddenly when on thi...

Tornado spotted near Valle

Aug 17, 2008 2:20 pm

For the second day in a row, the National Weather Service issued a rare tornado warning for northern Arizona -- and this time one actually touched down.

Campaign Corner: First Congressional District leans Democratic

Aug 17, 2008 2:20 pm

The Cook Political Report has re-rated Arizona's sprawling First Congressional District, saying voters lean toward electing a Democrat.

Local News from Tucson Weekly via Yahoo! News

ScrambleWatch '08: Lesser-of-Evils Endorsement Edition

Aug 13, 2008 11:44 pm

Our picks in the primary election

Community Benefits

Aug 13, 2008 11:44 pm

New leadership in the Old Nogales Highway Colonia fights for infrastructure and respect

Drink This!

Aug 13, 2008 11:44 pm

Should Tucsonans be concerned about the traces of pharmaceuticals found in our water?

Extraordinary Deportations

Aug 13, 2008 11:44 pm

Hospitals ship immigrants to their home countries--and often to an uncertain future

In Memory Of

Aug 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Bicycling advocates use 'ghost bikes' to remember those who've died while riding

The Skinny

Aug 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Little bits of news strung together haphazardly.

Media Watch

Aug 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Derechos Humanos' KQTH Boycott Gets Meager Results

T Q&A

Aug 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Tucson Q&A with CJ Minott

Police Dispatch

Aug 13, 2008 11:43 pm

Evidence of the local criminal mind at work.

Danehy

Aug 13, 2008 11:43 pm

If you're unmarried and choose to cohabitate, don't send Tom an invitation to a housewarming

Local News from Tucson Citizen via Yahoo! News

Virtual fence projects suspended; Interior Dept. 'green' concerns cited

Aug 20, 2008 7:07 am

Construction on "virtual fence" projects scheduled along Arizona's border with Mexico is on hold indefinitely because the Interior Department hasn't signed off on use of its lands, federal o...

$2 million suit vs. Sheriff's Department goes to trial

Aug 20, 2008 7:07 am

A 54-year-old Tucson man said two deputies roughed him up during a 2003 concert and wants $2 million in compensation.

Az high court ruling a blow to homebuilding field

Aug 20, 2008 7:06 am

PHOENIX - Arizona homeowners don't have to buy directly from builders to sue them for defective work, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday in a case with implications for consumers and bu...

Annual conference on homeless is Friday

Aug 20, 2008 7:05 am

The Tucson Planning Council for the Homeless will present its annual conference Friday for those who provide services to the homeless and others who would like to help.

Tribe sues new poker room, seeks halt to 'illegal gambling'

Aug 20, 2008 12:21 am

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe filed suit Tuesday against Club Royale, a new poker room at 2665 N. Campbell Ave., seeking the club's closure and alleging that it engages in illegal gambling.

Dems: Bee should pay for Bush stop

Aug 20, 2008 12:06 am

Pima County Democrats are asking Tim Bee to repay local governments the $99,000 spent by local law enforcement agencies to protect President Bush during a July fundraising visit for Bee's congressiona...

Hospital comparison site enhanced

Aug 20, 2008 12:06 am

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has added three more measures of quality to its Hospital Compare Web site, which lets consumers evaluate how hospitals perform on several health iss...

Tucsonan could be next ALPO pitchpooch

Aug 19, 2008 11:36 pm

A Tucson pooch is chomping his way to fame in a national meat-eating contest.

P.O. boxes OK for petitions, court holds

Aug 19, 2008 11:35 pm

PHOENIX - Deciding an election issue of concern in rural areas, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that post office box addresses can be enough for Arizona voters signing candidates' nominating p...

Sept. 2 primary sample ballots in the mail

Aug 19, 2008 10:06 pm

Registered voters in Pima County will begin getting sample ballots this week for the Sept. 2 primary elections.

Local News from ABC 15 Phoenix via Yahoo! News

Virtual fence construction in Arizona on hold

Aug 20, 2008 5:52 am

Officials say construction on "virtual fence" projects scheduled along Arizona's border with Mexico is on hold indefinitely because the Interior Department hasn't signed off on use of its la...

Former Tempe officer who fired gun in hospital to be freed

Aug 20, 2008 4:06 am

After firing shots inside a healthcare office in Scottsdale last July, a 55-year-old man is expected to be released from a mental health facility later this month.

Tucson paper carrier saves family from house fire

Aug 20, 2008 3:52 am

A newspaper carrier made a life saving delivery to a family in Tucson Sunday. The Tucson Fire Department said Troy Royster was loading his vehicle to begin delivery of the Sunday newspaper when he not...

Poll: Arizonans don't know whether to vote McCain or Obama

Aug 20, 2008 2:21 am

With just over two months until the U.S. Presidential Election, nearly one third of Arizona voters have not aligned themselves with either candidate, according to a new Cronkite/Eight Poll.

New tax credit for first time homebuyers

Aug 20, 2008 1:22 am

A $7,500 tax credit for first time homebuyers, sounds like a great deal. It was passed as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act to help jump-start the housing market, but this too could get ho...

Shortly before 5 p.m., firefighters were called out to the first alarm house fire at 47th Avenue, north of Union Hills ...

Aug 20, 2008 1:21 am

At about 5:30 p.m., Phoenix firefighters arrived to find smoke rising from the home near Glendale and Central avenues.

Firefighters battle house fire in north Phoenix

Aug 20, 2008 12:52 am

Shortly before 5 p.m., firefighters were called out to the first alarm house fire at 47th Avenue, north of Union Hills Drive.

Are the Olympics enticing the Valley to become fit?

Aug 20, 2008 12:36 am

Places like the Downtown Phoenix YMCA are seeing more people using their facility and they believe the Olympics are playing a role in that. Since the Olympics sports like swimming have seen an increas...

Does your student's college want to lower the drinking age?

Aug 20, 2008 12:22 am

College and university presidents from all around the country are lobbying lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age on college campuses from 21 to 18.

Don't pay full price for books!

Aug 20, 2008 12:22 am

The Olympics are great, but you can't watch TV all day. A good book would be nice. I found some places that sell all sorts of books at great prices, Some are even free.

Local News from The Business Journal of Phoenix via Yahoo! News

New Intel products to be made in Chandler

Aug 20, 2008 12:28 am

Intel Corp. is providing more information about its future multi-core future products, and some of them will be coming out of the California company's Chandler facility.

Target second-quarter profit falls 7.6 percent

Aug 19, 2008 8:14 pm

Target Corp.'s second-quarter profit fell 7.6 percent, but managed to beat Wall Street expectations. (TGT)

Home Depot Q2 profit slips 24 percent

Aug 19, 2008 7:59 pm

Ongoing softness in the housing and home improvement markets sapped The Home Depot Inc.'s second quarter. (HD)

US Airways stock falls as secondary offering sells out

Aug 19, 2008 6:59 pm

US Airways Group Inc. completed its stock offering announced last week, bringing in $179 million as the airline struggles with high fuel and other increased costs.

Cold Stone Creamery opens 100th international location in Tokyo

Aug 19, 2008 5:59 pm

Cold Stone Creamery marks two milestones in its three-year-old international expansion program this summer: its 100th international store and its 25th store in Japan.

Avnet announces new services at conference

Aug 19, 2008 5:30 pm

Avnet Inc. announced two new services Tuesday at its Technology Solutions group's New Frontiers Conference in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AVT)

U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low

Aug 19, 2008 4:48 pm

Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.

US Airways seeks daily flight from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv

Aug 19, 2008 4:44 pm

US Airways Group Inc. is looking to make its first foray into the Middle East. (LCC)

Valley First Community Bank names Frank Shelton president

Aug 18, 2008 10:44 pm

Arizona native and veteran banker Frank Shelton was appointed president of Valley First Community Bank by its board of directors, the company announced Monday. (CBS)

Backup plan on deck as Le Meridien pulls out at Tempe Town Lake

Aug 18, 2008 9:44 pm

The much ballyhooed deal to bring a Le Meridien hotel to Tempe has been dead for a year, but news is just leaking out about the waylaid plans.

Local News from Arizona Daily Sun via Yahoo! News

Zap!

Aug 20, 2008 7:05 am

A bolt of lightning strikes southeast of Flagstaff in an image captured from Mars Hill Sunday afternoon. (Jeremy Perez/Special to the Arizona Daily Sun)

Former Beatle spends the night in Flagstaff

Aug 20, 2008 7:05 am

What's a fun way to celebrate your 66th birthday? If you are Sir Paul McCartney, born June 18, 1942, you take your girlfriend Nancy Shevell, 47, on a Route 66 road trip in a 1989 blue Ford Bronco.

Private helicopter path draws ire

Aug 20, 2008 7:05 am

Coconino County's supervisors might be settling a dispute tonight over the use of a helicopter in Parks.

Woman falls at South Rim

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK (AP) -- A woman visiting the Grand Canyon Sunday lost her footing and fell over the edge, sustaining serious injuries.

How to put a 'green' tint on motor oil

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car's oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn't changing oil that frequently wasteful an...

Sustainability Tip of the Week

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Plastic foam packing products Expanded polystyrene, more commonly known under the brand name "Styrofoam," is widely used for product packaging.

Baby Signs helps infants communicate

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

It is not unusual for parents and caregivers of young babies to find themselves frazzled during the communication gap that occurs before their babies learn to talk. Bouts of infant crying can leave ma...

Sleep Well Column

Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm

Dear Dr. Rosenberg: I have restless leg syndrome. Recently, I was placed on a medication called Mirapex. Friends have told me that there have been reports of people falling asleep suddenly when on thi...

Tornado spotted near Valle

Aug 17, 2008 2:20 pm

For the second day in a row, the National Weather Service issued a rare tornado warning for northern Arizona -- and this time one actually touched down.

Campaign Corner: First Congressional District leans Democratic

Aug 17, 2008 2:20 pm

The Cook Political Report has re-rated Arizona's sprawling First Congressional District, saying voters lean toward electing a Democrat.

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