The White House was on the defensive Thursday over its requirement that church-affiliated employers cover birth control after House Speaker John Boehner called the order unconstitutional.... Read more»
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A psychologist says accused Jan. 8 gunman Jared Loughner is still incompetent to stand trial. While Loughner’s mental state is improving, he should remain in a prison hospital for another four months, she said. His attorneys agreed.... Read more»3
Today on Buckmaster - We kick off the show with Democratic Candidate for US Senate Don Bivens. Then, we talk about the IRS crackdown on identity theft with Brian Watson, Special Agent with the Department of the Treasury. Also, Marana Mayor Ed Honea on his town’s new one-stop business center. Plus, attorney Don Loose has an update on the state’s medical marijuana law.... Read more»
The FDA has hit the American Red Cross with a nearly $10 million fine for safety violations, lax oversight and faulty testing of its blood services. The fine is just the latest of more than a dozen the Red Cross has racked up in the last decade.... Read more»
The Pima County Attorney is looking for volunteer advocates to aid victims of violent crime. Information sessions begin Feb. 16.... Read more»
U.S. law enforcement agencies are exposing people to radiation in more settings and in increasing doses to screen for explosives, weapons and drugs. In addition to the controversial airport body scanners, X-ray devices have proliferated in prisons, on the streets of New York and at our borders.... Read more»
Roughly 1 million packets of birth control pills have been recalled, after pharmaceutical company Pfizer said they might not provide the correct dose to prevent pregnancy.... Read more»
Rep. Peggy Judd, a Republican from Willcox, has introduced a bill that would ban establishments from allowing those under 18 into tanning beds.... Read more»1
Today on Buckmaster - We start things off with a conversation with Nancy Young Wright, Democratic Candidate for Pima County Supervisor in District 1. Also, the Tuesday Money Maker Report with Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman. Plus, Alzheimer’s researcher Dr. Al Kaszniak.... Read more»
Arizona is one of three states that don’t require booster seats after children graduate from car seats, but a Republican lawmaker said she’s determined to change that despite years of failed attempts at the Legislature.... Read more»
Although 230,000 soldiers have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, only 20 at a time get advanced personalized rehabilitation at a new state-of-the-art treatment center — and they must stay in the military to do so.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster - It’s the Monday Political Face-Off featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Plus, a conversation with Dr. Gorden Ewy, head of the UA Sarver Heart Center.... Read more»
Nuclear experts have told Congress that a loophole in a bill meant to limit the use of bomb-grade uranium in medical isotopes could undo years of work to curb the risk of a terrorist nuclear bomb.... Read more»
Gleason, an 8-month-old pit bull mix, bears the scars of his days spent as a bait dog for fighting, but the trusting and docile pup is ready for a brighter future in a loving home.... Read more»
The four GOP presidential candidates met for yet another debate. This one, the final debate prior to Florida’s Jan. 31 primary, brought out false claims about immigration, health care, President Obama and terrorists seeking missile bases in Cuba.... Read more»
Less than four years after a California train disaster spurred passage of major safety legislation, railroad companies are pushing hard to relax the law’s chief provision.... Read more»
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