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Saturday 28th January, 2012

    • Make hearty meals from Arizona grown potatoes

    Examiner

    Arizona is not just about the hot desert mountains and prickly pears. The state has a good quality of local Arizona farmers. Many of the vegetables and fruits that are locally grown in Arizona are ...

    • Arizona Gov. Brewer sets election dates to fill Giffords' seat

    Fox News

    Jan. 24, 2012: President Obama embraces retiring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., as members of Congress applaud before his State of the Union ...

    • Risk high we could get burned

    Arizona Daily Star

    Forests were in flames across Southern Arizona last May and June - and forecasts indicate we could see more of the same this year. "We're looking at another above-normal season for ...

  • Three public hearings set in S. AZ on F-35 impact

    Arizona Daily Star

    A 33rd Fighter Wing aircraft maintainer stands by before giving an F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter an order to taxi at Eglin Air Force Base, ...

  • Woman says 'yes' to dress worn by mother, grandma

    Arizona Daily Star

    Engaged couples have a chance to become part of Arizona's centennial history as they exchange vows in a mass marriage ceremony on the steps of the state Capitol on Feb. 14. Among the 100 ...

  • Washington women face defensive-minded Arizona State next

    The Seattle Times

    The Washington women's basketball team beat Arizona on Thursday and faces the Pac-12's best defensive team, Arizona State, on Saturday at Edmundson ...

  • Washington, Arizona meet on national stage

    The Seattle Times

    Last season's series between Washington and Arizona produced a couple of classic games, including the Huskies' victory in the Pac-10 tournament championship ...

  • Arizona candidate appeals English ability court decision

    Reuters

    PHOENIX (Reuters) - A woman barred from seeking elected office in an Arizona border town by a judge who ruled she did not have a sufficient grasp of English has decided to fight the controversial ...

  • National Briefing | Southwest: Arizona: Arrest of Man Accused in Death Threat Case

    New York Times

    Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County said Friday that a man accused of threatening to kill him was arrested in Tennessee. Adam E. Cox, 33, was arrested on an unrelated warrant, but he is the prime suspect ...

  • Arizona police officer's Obama photo prompts probe

    Boston Herald

    P HOENIX - The Secret Service says it’s investigating a Peoria, Ariz., police sergeant who posted a photo on Facebook that shows a bullet-riddled T-shirt with the image of President Barack ...

  • PCC chancellor to step down by end of year

    Arizona Daily Star

    Roy Flores, chancellor of PIma Community College since 2003 said he plans to step down by the end of the year. Flores publicly announced his pending retirement late Fridayafternoon, saying his ...

  • Do you "Heart" Arizona? Let Loews Ventana Canyon know for a chance to win!

    Examiner

    Looking for a romantic getaway? Do you "heart" Arizona? For a chance to win a romantic getaway in Tucson, tell the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort why and you're entered in the "I ...

  • Arizona governor gives her side of Obama encounter

    The Seattle Times

    Gov. Jan Brewer said she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But she said Obama showed disrespect by abruptly ending ...

  • Arizona to open legal medical pot center

    UPI

    Caregivers in Arizona say a state-legal marijuana cultivation center, the nation's first, will allow them to grow their own pot for medicinal use. Compassion First Caregivers Circle Inc. set ...

  • Jan Brewer, Obama Meeting: Did Arizona Governor's Finger Pointing Cross a Line?

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    Arizona for implementing a draconian law that the administration says encroaches on federal power. Brewer, for her part, said she supports the immigration law, which is now before the U.S. ...

  • Arizona says Bank of America settlements hurt probe

    San Francisco Business Times

    Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is seeing more analysts cut their earnings expectation for his bank this year as it copes with litigation and losses from the housing ...

  • Win-win week for Arizona Republicans in U.S. Senate race

    The Business Journal

    Jerry Colangelo -- one of the few household names from the business community in the Valley -- is endorsing Cardon. "Wil's ideas and track record of creating jobs in the current economic ...

  • Arizona bill requires ID to get food stamps

    The Business Journal

    Conservatives traditionally don't like the idea of national identification cards, citing Orwellian "big brother" fears. Those same concerns aren't always held when it comes to ...

  • $1M lottery winner from Tucson claims his prize

    Arizona Daily Star

    A Tucson resident who wishes to remain anonymous has come forward to claim the $1 million second prize Jackpot from the new $2 Powerball, lottery officials said Friday. The $1 million winning $2 ...

  • February 2012 book club meetings at Tucson bookstores

    Examiner

    Tucson Book Examiner Kjersti is an avid book reader. She enjoys reading most genres. Her favorite genres include mystery (especially culinary mystery) and history ...

  • Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has high profile defenders

    Examiner

    Wednesday, President Obama verbally attacked Janet Brewer during an airport meeting in Arizona. Many are coming to the defense of Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. Fox news has allowed both sides time to ...

  • Arizona planning a whiteout for Washington

    The Seattle Times

    Arizona is organizing a whiteout for Saturday's 4 p.m. game against Washington. The Wildcats did this last year and got to admit, it was pretty cool. This year, UA is selling t-shirts and ...

  • Video: UW highlights over Arizona State

    The Seattle Times

    told the Arizona Republic : ""I really thought we could beat these guys. I don't think they're any better than us. They're maybe more athletic, but I don't think player ...

  • Arizona state senator officially seeking Giffords seat

    Fox News

    Gabrielle Giffords .  Antenori made the announcement Friday at a Republican Club meeting in Green Valley. He plans to run in both the special election to replace Giffords in District 8 this ...

  • Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association loses three biggest members

    The Business Journal

    Jim Poulin/Phoenix Business Journal St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is Phoenix is part of Dignity Health -- which just dropped its membership with the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare ...

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Downtown Tucson is meant to be the heart of the city, but has suffered due to the emergence of the suburbs and general economic neglect, hence making it the focus of a major revitalization project that aims to breathe new life into the area, however, the road has been uncertain and remains beset with challenges.

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