Las partículas que flotan en el aire alrededor del Condado Pima alcanzaron niveles tan altos el lunes que el Departamento de Calidad Ambiental emitió un "aviso de alta contaminación," recomendando a las personas en riesgo que reduzcan sus actividades al aire libre.
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When the American Baptist missionaries came into this small village perched above the destroyed capital, Maggie Moise willingly gave away her 9-year-old twins.... Read more»
Sen. McCain doesn't much approve of the Census Bureau's purchase of a $2.5 million Super Bowl ad. He says the expense is "completely out of touch." The Census says the ad "will carry great weight with viewers."... Read more»2
Sometimes you've got to call in the real experts.... Read more»
President Obama's plans to scale back some border security plans enacted after 9/11 are drawing fire.... Read more»1
Saudi women moved into cyberspace at a much faster clip than men. The Internet provides a virtual leap over the many restrictions they face and connects them as never before to the outside world.... Read more»
A transfer of billions of dollars in federal aid from public projects in Puerto Rico to one of the world's largest liquor conglomerates over the next 30 years continues to move forward without any objection from Congress.... Read more»1
Gun owners will have fewer restrictions in Arizona if state legislators have their way.... Read more»1
After 30 years of high times, Amsterdam continues to attract waves of tourists eager to smoke a reefer or two without having to look out for the cops. However Dutch attitudes are changing. Restrictions on cannabis sales are tighter, while youngsters seem indifferent to the coffee shops' charms.... Read more»
In many corners of the world, the policy on gays in the military could be labeled this way: "Don't Ask, Don't Care." In the military establishments of more than 30 countries, including U.S. allies such as Israel, Canada and the United Kingdom, gays and lesbians are allowed to openly serve in their country's military.... Read more»2
In a digital age, should Arizona taxpayers have to continue covering the cost of publishing public notices in newspapers?... Read more»
Taiwan's reaction to America's formal offer of $6.4 billion in weaponry could be summed up as follows: "Thanks — but next time, give us the good stuff. And can we talk about the price?"... Read more»
Mexico has racked up its fair share of menacingly named outlaws in a three-year drug war: the Zetas, Aztecas and Panthers. Now, if the government gets its way, another name will also make the wanted list: los Twitteros.... Read more»
Text of Mayor Walkup's 'State of the City' address, as prepared for delivery. "For generations, men and women from all over the world have chosen Tucson to be their home. They choose Tucson for jobs, health, military service, climate, culture, safety, education and inspiration."... Read more»
Some in the Federal Air Marshal Service say discrimination and retaliation distracts them from their mission of stopping terrorists and protecting passengers. ... Read more»
The fate of the United States government’s Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP) may hinge on how Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert’s week turns out. And it’s not looking particularly rosy for the TFTP at the moment.
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