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Brewer Signs Surprise Inspections of Abortion Clinics Bill

Governor has consistently supported anti-abortion legislation; opponents say law is unnecessary.

Top Combat General At Davis-Monthan

Local elected officials make their case for the A-10 and DM.

Crew Moves In to Mitigate Huachuca Mountains Fire

A Type One incident management team will now be coordinating firefighting efforts on the blaze, which has consumed over 350 acres since it sparked on Sunday.

Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Toughening Trafficking Penalties

HB 2454 targets pimps who traffic minors, businesses such as massage parlors, escort services advertising online.

Biosphere 2 Plans to Build Small Replica of Gulf of California

The Biosphere already has an ocean enclosed in a 700,000-gallon tank, but it eventually will become the home of the miniature Sea of Cortez.

Residents Near Huachuca Mountains May Have to Evacuate

Authorities in southeastern Arizona are putting locals on notice that they night have to leave because of a 365-acre wildfire burning in the area.

Bill Aims to Keep New Teen Drivers Off Cell Phones

The Arizona House OKs legislation which bans teen drivers from talking or texting during their first six months of driving.

McCain in Estonia, Calls EU Sanctions on Russia a 'Joke'

During his trip Tuesday he called for 'strong, tough American leadership' to shape the West's response to Russian actions in Ukraine.

Warmer Weather May Increase Rattlesnake Encounters

But experts say common sense, education can usually prevent unwanted interactions with the venomous creatures.

Local 'Society' Cultivates Passion for Drought Tolerant Plants

Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society is a nonprofit organization helping educate residents, rescuing desert species

Davis-Monthan May Get F-16 Aircrafts

As F-35 units take up station at Luke AFB in Glendale, the current F-16s based in Maricopa County should be rehoused in Tucson base.

Passover Traditions Changing, Jewish Federation President Says

The Jewish holy week of Passover begins Monday night; holiday to celebrate freedom, he says.

IRS Agent: File Extension, Corrections By April 15

For those who haven't completed their taxes, it is possible to bump back tax due date as much as six months.

Confronting Suicide Part 2: Prevention Top Focus for Colleges

National effort for students started by parents of University of Arizona student who took his life in 1998.

Diving Under Glass: Adventure .001 Leagues Under Sea

AZPM's Christopher Conover dives into the glass enclosed ocean at Biosphere 2; 'From time to time, my job lets me go and do things on my bucket list,' he says.

UPDATED: Not Enough Evidence Against Horne, Judge Rules

Monday decision says Atty. Gen. Tom Horne did not break the campaign finance law; judge says prosecutors did not prove case.

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