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ASU To Lead NASA Team Exploring Cosmic Dawn
NASA have picked a team of ASU scientists to lead a telescope project that will explore the "cosmic dawn" — the formation of the earliest galaxies in the universe.
Dec. 23, 2015
Fireball Spotted in Arizona, Western States IDd As Russian Rocket Debris
Some thought it was a shooting star. Others thought it might have been aliens. Officials say it was debris from a Russian rocket.
Dec. 23, 2015
Feds To Pay Colorado County $2.4 Million For Gold King Mine Spill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assumed responsibility for an August breach at the abandoned mine portal that sent 3 million gallons of mining wastewater into the Animas and San Juan rivers.
Dec. 23, 2015
Study Shows It Is More Affordable To Buy Than Rent In Maricopa County
According to an analysis by RealtyTrac, Valley homeowners spend a smaller percentage of wages on housing than renters.
Dec. 23, 2015
 Immigrant Deportation Numbers Decrease
The Obama administration deported the fewest number of immigrants in fiscal year 2015 since the president took office.
Dec. 22, 2015
Arizona Court Struggles To Fill Positions On Foster Care Review Boards
The number of kids living in shelters, group and foster homes and with extended family has increased by 25 percent in the past two years.
Dec. 22, 2015
Tucson VA Hospital Opens Clinic For Transgender Veterans
The Tucson VA is one of the first hospitals in the country to open a clinic devoted specifically to the needs of Transgender Veterans.
Dec. 22, 2015
Mesa Bakery Sees Boost After Chef Competes On Food Network Show
Mixers are whirring in the kitchen of Sassy’s Cafe and Bakery in Mesa leading up to the holidays.
Dec. 22, 2015
Brave New Words: What This Year’s Words Tell Us About 2015
Dictionaries will often declare a word of the year, and usually, it’s one that’s new to the lexicon.
Dec. 22, 2015
From Big League To Little League, How Sports Arenas Get Their Names
Pro sports stadiums and arenas are commonly named after huge corporations that can gain a lot from the marketing and advertising.
Dec. 22, 2015
University Of Arizona Professor Researches Flu Virus
Every year, medical professionals remind people to get a flu shot to keep the community healthier.
Dec. 22, 2015
New York Post Reporter Writes Book About Wrongly Imprisoned People
United States prisons contain many examples of wrongly imprisoned people serving time behind bars.
Dec. 22, 2015
How Four Peaks Sale To Anheuser-Busch Affects Arizona
Anheuser-Busch InBev's announcement to take over Four Peaks Brewery sent a lot of local beer lovers into worry mode.
Dec. 22, 2015
Arizona High School Students Forge Special Bonds With Seniors Through Storytelling
As Christmas approaches many Valley seniors find themselves alone and detached. But at one local high school, students are pairing up with seniors to link the generations through storytelling.
Dec. 22, 2015
NAU Scientists Track Anthrax-Tainted Heroin In Europe
Scientists at Northern Arizona University are studying an anthrax outbreak among heroin users in Europe. More than 100 people fell ill with “injectional anthrax” in Scotland in 2009 and 2010, and sporadic cases continue throughout Europe.
Dec. 22, 2015
Report: Broadband Internet Access Decreases, Smartphone Internet Use Increases In US
The number of adults in the U.S. with access to broadband internet at home has dropped in recent years. That’s according to a new report released by the Pew Research Center.
Dec. 22, 2015
Pima Bans Drones At County Parks
Drones are expected to be a popular gift this holiday season. But, if you live in Pima or Maricopa County, don’t plan on using them to explore their county parks.
Dec. 22, 2015
Mohave Supervisors Tap Replacement For Kelli Ward
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors has chosen a replacement for Kelli Ward in the Arizona Senate.
Dec. 22, 2015
As Lindsey Graham Exits Presidential Race, Sen. John McCain Has Choices
The not-so-surprising collapse of Lindsey Graham's presidential campaign has left Arizona's senior senator with some choices.
Dec. 22, 2015
Mark Kelly
In early December, a cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station. Inside was the usual compliment of supplies and experiments, but also a handful of children's books including Mousetronaut and Mousetronaut Goes to Mars by retired astronaut and Tucson resident Mark Kelly.
Dec. 22, 2015

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