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Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 pointsDuke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizona’s McKale Center.
The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say
Read full article: The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists sayDistant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought.
Trump to announce new cryptocurrency business
Read full article: Trump to announce new cryptocurrency businessFormer President Donald Trump plans to deliver remarks next Monday about cryptocurrency and the launch of the company World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform controlled by the Republican nominee’s sons Donald Jr. and Eric.
Trump plans to launch his sons' crypto business on Monday, 50 days before Election Day
Read full article: Trump plans to launch his sons' crypto business on Monday, 50 days before Election DayFormer President Donald Trump plans to deliver remarks next Monday about cryptocurrency and the launch of the company World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform controlled by the Republican nominee’s sons Donald Jr. and Eric.
Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says
Read full article: Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security saysThe Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings
Read full article: GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossingsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the Eagle Pass border to highlight his escalating attempts to curb illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Top-ranked Arizona takes on No. 3 Purdue in marquee men's college basketball matchup
Read full article: Top-ranked Arizona takes on No. 3 Purdue in marquee men's college basketball matchupTop-ranked Arizona plays No. 3 Purdue in Indianapolis on Saturday in the marquee game of a busy upcoming weekend in the Top 25.
Ukrainian pilots could be flying F-16s in three months, Air National Guard head says
Read full article: Ukrainian pilots could be flying F-16s in three months, Air National Guard head saysThe U.S. could have the first Ukrainian pilots trained on F-16 fighter jets before the end of the year, though it will be longer than that before they are flying combat missions.
Snake in a toilet: Slithering visitor to Arizona home camps out where homeowner least expects it
Read full article: Snake in a toilet: Slithering visitor to Arizona home camps out where homeowner least expects itLike a scene out of a horror movie, Michelle Lespron returned to her Tucson, Arizona, home to find a snake camped out in her toilet.
Arizona interstate reopens after deadly crash, leak
Read full article: Arizona interstate reopens after deadly crash, leakArizona officials say Wednesday that orders for evacuation and sheltering in place have been lifted and the Interstate 10 in Arizona southeast of downtown Tucson has been opened more than a full day after a deadly crash caused a hazardous material leak.
Hazardous spill closes Tucson interstate, forces evacuation
Read full article: Hazardous spill closes Tucson interstate, forces evacuationThe deadly crash of a commercial tanker truck has caused hazardous material to leak onto Interstate 10 outside Tucson, shutting down the highway and forcing evacuations within a half mile of the accident.
Arizona abortions won't stop for a month while case proceeds
Read full article: Arizona abortions won't stop for a month while case proceedsLegal abortions that restarted in Arizona this week after a court blocked enforcement of a pre-statehood ban will be able to continue for at least five weeks while an appeals court considers the case.
Arizona judge to hear state request to enforce abortion ban
Read full article: Arizona judge to hear state request to enforce abortion banAn Arizona judge is set to hear arguments on the state’s request to allow it to enforce a near-total ban on abortions under a law that has been blocked for nearly 50 years.
No. 6 Arizona heads to No. 19 Tennessee for Top 25 showdown
Read full article: No. 6 Arizona heads to No. 19 Tennessee for Top 25 showdownSixth-ranked Arizona begins one of the toughest two-week runs in college basketball on Wednesday night, when the Wildcats head to Knoxville to face No. 19 Tennessee in one of this week’s marquee nonconference matchups.
Treasury claims rental assistance helped stop eviction wave
Read full article: Treasury claims rental assistance helped stop eviction waveThe number of households receiving emergency rental assistance has increased steadily in recent months, with no major increase in people being turned out of their homes despite the expiration of the federal eviction moratorium.
DEA agent, gunman killed in Amtrak train shooting in Arizona
Read full article: DEA agent, gunman killed in Amtrak train shooting in ArizonaAuthorities say a Drug Enforcement Administration special agent was killed when a passenger opened fire as officers were doing a routine inspection for illegal contraband on an Amtrak train in Tucson, Arizona.
Hero intern who helped save Giffords will run for her seat
Read full article: Hero intern who helped save Giffords will run for her seatThe intern hailed as a hero for helping save the life of then-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords following an attempted assassination is running to represent her former district in Congress.
Arizona men's basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason ban
Read full article: Arizona men's basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason banArizona coach Sean Miller reacts to a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 88-74. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)TUCSON, Ariz. – The Arizona men's basketball program has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban related to its long-running NCAA rules infractions case. “I understand and fully support the University’s decision to self-impose a one-year post season ban on our men’s basketball program," Miller said in a statement. ___AP College Basketball writer John Marshall contributed to this story. ___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Arizona fires Sumlin following blowout loss to Arizona State
Read full article: Arizona fires Sumlin following blowout loss to Arizona StateArizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons. Arizona State scored the most points in Territorial Cup series history — dating to 1899 — to send Arizona to its fifth straight loss this season, with another possible game next week. He got off to a good start at Texas A&M, leading the Aggies to five straight bowl games. After showing some early promise, Arizona went on a downward spiral, capped with a record loss to its biggest rival. Sumlin said after the Arizona State loss.
No. 20 USC rallies again to beat Arizona 34-30 on late TD
Read full article: No. 20 USC rallies again to beat Arizona 34-30 on late TD20 USC beat Arizona 34-30 on Saturday. “A lot of teams would like to be in that position.”USC (2-0, 2-0 Pac-12) was outplayed by Arizona State last week before scoring two touchdowns in the final three minutes of a 28-27 victory. Another drive into the red zone, another trip without points. “That's the bottom line.”THE TAKEAWAYUSC played undisciplined at times and was disjointed at times on offense, particularly in the red zone. Against Arizona, the Trojans struggled with penalties and capitalizing in the red zone.
Dan Budnik, who photographed civil rights movement, dies
Read full article: Dan Budnik, who photographed civil rights movement, diesTUCSON, Ariz. – Acclaimed photographer Dan Budnik, noted for his portraits of artists in New York in the 1960s and documenting the civil rights movement and Native American culture, has died. In 1958, Budnik photographed the Youth March for Integrated Schools and the March on Washington in 1963 as well as every stage of the Selma to Montgomery March in Alabama in 1965. By the late 1960s, Budnik began to devote much of his time to Native American causes. He photographed the elders of 20 Native American nations across the country. Budnik also is survived by son Aaron Budnik, who is a rare-books dealer in London, and grandson Riley Budnik.
Wildfire near Tucson, Arizona, threatens hundreds of homes
Read full article: Wildfire near Tucson, Arizona, threatens hundreds of homes(Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)TUCSON, Ariz. Hundreds of foothills homes on the outskirts of Tucson remained under an evacuation notice Friday as firefighters worked to keep a wildfire from moving downhill from canyons and ridges in mountains in a national forest. The Federal Emergency Management Agency granted Arizonas request for money to help fight the fire, officials said Thursday. Flames have been visible from Tucson at night, and smoke from the fire plumed over a suburb Friday morning. Sheriff's officials went door to door in neighborhoods on Thursday to notify residences of the evacuation notice, which a sheriff's spokesman said Friday wasn't mandatory. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography have been the main challenges in fighting the fire near Tucson, Jarrold said.
Retreat or deploy? Police try to balance protest response
Read full article: Retreat or deploy? Police try to balance protest responseTensions rose throughout the week and reached a crescendo Friday night as protests erupted in cities across America. In Minneapolis, leaders decided to evacuate a police precinct Thursday and surrender it to protesters who set it on fire. Los Angeles police arrested more than 500 protesters on Friday night. Youve got to defend that, said former Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Michael Downing. In Los Angeles, the center of the uprising was an intersection, Florence and Normandie avenues, and the violence spiraled into five days of riots and fires.
Husband and Wife Murder Suspects Escape Custody While Being Extradited to Arizona
Read full article: Husband and Wife Murder Suspects Escape Custody While Being Extradited to ArizonaAn Arizona couple wanted for murder were able to overpower security guards in Utah and escape while being extradited to stand trial in Tucson, authorities said. Blane and Susan Barksdale are now on the lam and are considered armed and highly dangerous, police said. The couple have been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, arson, felony criminal damage and auto theft. He was last seen one week before the fire at a Tucson bar. The Barksdales were last seen in a GMC Sierra pickup with Arizona plate number 127XTY.
On this day: August 18
Read full article: On this day: August 182014: Longtime "Saturday Night Live" announcer Don Pardo dies in his sleep at the age of 96 in Tucson, Arizona. Pardo had served as announcer for "SNL" since the show's 1975 debut and had a radio and TV announcing career that spanned more than seven decades. He was also the announcer for early incarnations of such shows as "The Price Is Right," "Jeopardy!" and "NBC Nightly News." Hide Caption