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Live weather radar

Live weather radar for Tucson and the rest of Southern Arizona from the National Weather Service.... Read more»

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Saguaro Nat'l Park, UA centers prime spots for eclipse viewing

The sky will darken early over Tucson on Sunday with the first solar eclipse viewable in the United States in 18 years, and Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona are offering prime viewing.... Read more»

Remember Stuxnet? Why the U.S. is still vulnerable

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security revealed a rash of cyber attacks on natural gas pipeline companies. There was no damage, but security experts worry it may only be a matter of time.... Read more»

200-year-old shipwreck found in Gulf of Mexico

A 200-year-old shipwreck has been found off the Gulf Coast. The ship is filled with glass bottles, ceramic plates and boxes of muskets.... Read more»

With Rio Grande dry, El Paso looks to alternative water sources

The Rio Grande near El Paso has run dry — a situation that hasn’t occurred in almost 10 years — removing a key source of water for the city. “There is currently no water in the river.”... Read more»

Buckmaster Show

Buckmaster: A new vision for selling Tucson

Today on Buckmaster - State Sen. Al Melvin: Does he still believe Arizona should house nuclear waste? Also, a new vision for one of Tucson’s biggest industries with Brent DeRaad, the of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau.... Read more»

Buckmaster Show

Buckmaster: Time to clean up Tucson

Today on Buckmaster - Joan Lionetti, head of Tucson Clean and Beautiful, comet discover David Levy, Sherri Jerzyk, of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, and nutrition reporter Jack Challem.... Read more»

High-fructose corn syrup can alter learning, memory

High-fructose corn syrup can interfere with learning and memory, according to a study published on Tuesday... Read more»

Another $250 million drink for missile defenses

The talk of the defense world is the budget — specifically, how to shrink it and what will be cut. Given the austerity pressures, it’s remarkable that a costly program targeted for cancellation can get a new government check for a quarter of a billion dollars .... Read more»

Buckmaster Show

Buckmaster: Is civility in political discourse realistic?

Today on Buckmaster - We kick off the show with the Friday Focus interview with a conversation with Jane Prescott-Smith, managing director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse.... Read more»

New Mayan calendar discovered: World won't end in 2012

Earth has a new reason to celebrate. It’s looking like we will make it past Dec. 21, 2012. Researchers have unearthed the oldest-known version of the ancient Maya calendar in the Guatemalan rainforest.... Read more»

Guest opinion

McCain on F-22 safety

U.S. Sen. John McCain released this statement Thursday regarding concerns about the safety of flying the F-22A Raptor.... Read more»1

Buckmaster Show

Buckmaster: Making Tucson a more business-friendly city

Today on Buckmaster - While Bill Buckmaster is on vacation, guest host Shelly Fishman focuses the conversation on Tucson’s regional development with Maricela Solis, Tucson Mayor Rothschild’s business advocate, and Debbie Chandler, the city manager’s economic development manager.... Read more»

E-Rate

Gov't tells phone companies to follow low-price rule for schools

Federal regulators are finally telling phone companies how to comply with a rule requiring them to charge bargain prices to schools and libraries.... Read more»

FDA lax on monitoring medical implants

The FDA doesn’t track data on medical implants, despite numerous high profile cases of malfunctioning devices that led to injury or even death.... Read more»

Get ready for 'supermoon' Saturday

Take a walk in the moonlight Saturday and you’ll soak up 30 percent more moonbeam than normal, according to information provided by NASA on this weekend’s “supermoon” event.... Read more»

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