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Former University of Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez greets fans as he leads the team into the stadium, 2012.

New UA Era Resurrects Dream Of Rose Bowl

Tailgaters support coach Rodriguez, look for successful season

Political Roundtable, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

Post-primary election analysis, downtown Tucson revitalization and races to watch in November
University High School band director Jeff Marchant with student and tuba player Taylor Ginter

Teachers' Voices with Taylor Ginter and Jeff Marchant

Hear how a friendship between a band director and a promising young musician has taught some important lessons to them both.
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., talks with Raytheon employees in Tucson about automatic budget cuts to the Department of Defense, set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2012.

McCain at Raytheon Decries Pending Defense Cuts

As part of multi-state tour, senator says he wants alternative to deep reductions
Construction for Tucson's light rail system continues along Fourth Avenue.

Another Month of Streetcar Work Downtown

So says head of public-private development group promoting business
Survivors memorialize loved ones lost to Mexico's drug war at Border Field State Park in San Diego.

Mexican Poet Leads U.S. Peace Caravan

Cross-country journey will highlight U.S. role in Mexico's drug wars

AZ Mayors Seek Business in Mexico

Trade mission starts in Hermosillo, proceeds to capital
University High School student Amanda McCarley and her AP history teacher Dr. John Hosmer

Teachers' Voices with Amanda McCarley and Dr. John Hosmer

A University High School student asks her history teacher to reflect on teaching some of Tucson's best and brightest
Tucson Audubon’s Southeast Arizona Birding Festival will be held from Wednesday August 7th through Sunday the 11th, 2024.

Braving the Heat Brings Birding Rewards

Despite the heat, August offers unique opportunities for local birders
Pam Simon, a shooting victim of the January 8th shootings, talks about the Jared Loughner case.

Jan. 8 Victim Simon: Plea Brings Closure

Giffords' staffer wounded in attack attended Loughner hearing
Gabrielle Giffords, wounded Jan. 8, 2011, resigned from Congress Jan. 25, 2012

Loughner Found Competent, Pleads Guilty

Jan. 8, 2011 shooter faces life in prison; Giffords 'satisfied'
The St. Francis Cooling Center offers some temporary relief for Tucson's homeless population from the summer's extreme weather.

'Dry Heat' Tough on Tucson's Homeless

Cooling Center provides comfortable respite for those without shelter

Phoenix Area Base to Get F-35s

Tucson loses bid for multi-million-dollar training facility
The monsoon made a big impact this week, and the wet weather was a welcome reprieve from our areas ongoing drought conditions.

Strong Monsoon May Linger, Expert Says

So far, this year’s summer rains have delivered record-breaking amounts -- but will they last?
Five-year-old Isabella Goff-Quiroga working on a vocabulary lesson at the Jump Start summer program.

New Summer Program Preps Kids for Kindergarten

Teachers say many 5-year-olds starting school for the first time Thursday will be better prepared

AZ Week: Solar Soars in the Desert

State's biggest utilities are on board, soon serving 100,000 customers

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