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Small Changes Make Institute's Rooms Safer for Patients

Tucson's Carondelet Neurological Institute added CT scanners to its operating room, changing the way some surgeries are done.

Kaleidoscopic Look at Bradbury, Famous Sci-Fi Writer

Essay collection explores his life and different dimensions of his work; fans will be able to find it at Tucson Festival of Books' Science City.

David Cuillier, director of UA school of journalism

UA Journalism School Director Testifies in DC on State of FOIA

David Cuillier says government is overusing Freedom of Information Act exemptions.

AZ Corp Commission Worried About Utilities Security

Agency wants state utility companies to explain whether they're prepared for possible attacks amid gunman in CA electrical substation last April.

AZ US Sens Help Introduce Bill for Gov Shutdown Reimbursement

U.S. Sens. Flake, McCain among bipartisan group introducing bill that would have the Natl Park Service pay back money states used to reopen parks.

AZ House Oks Major Tax Breaks for Private University in PHX

If bill gets final approval, is signed into law it would reduce Grand Canyon University's property taxes from about $1M to $264K.

Event Honors Natl Parks Conservation Efforts

The Western National Parks Association awarding 3 people at their second annual dinner, including retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

The Tucson Police Department has a unit to investigate internet crimes against children.

Tucson Charity Equips Police Cars Local with Defibrillators

Organization will donate medical devices that deliver electric shock to re-establish rhythm during cardiac arrest; install in 50 TPD cars by June.

S. AZ Entrepreneurs Going Green with Increasingly Popular Method

Business owners are promoting an ancient system as a new way to provide food; aquaponics combines fish and plants to grow food.

Event Brings Investors, Startups Together

Last week, 16 AZ companies gathered in Phoenix to participate in Venture Madness, a head-to-head tournament of business pitches.

UA Campus Has Collection of Plants for Education, Research

University Arboretum provides science-based knowledge using woody plants, cactus to address state needs, including environmental ones.

SB 1070 Challengers Seek Denial of Brewer's Ruling Review Request

Lawyers urged U.S. Supreme Court to reject governor's attempt to look into Appeal Court's decision preventing enforcement of section of immigration law.