Battle at Miracle Valley

Minorities fail to keep up, even during recovery

WASHINGTON - Minorities continue to lag behind whites across several economic indicators, even as the job market improves, a new report says.

Black pupils beckoned by recruiters

More than 200 black students from area high schools met with college recruiters and heard talks about college preparation at Heritage Day on Friday.

Driver is alcohol-tested at track

TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger was required to take a breath test before Friday's practice at Talladega Superspeedway following his arrest on a drunken driving charge.

Driver is alcohol-tested at track

House liberals appear ready to accept compromise health-care bill

WASHINGTON — They may not like it, but many House liberals look ready to accept a compromise health-care bill, putting Democratic leaders well on the way to delivering on President Obama's call for overhaul.

House liberals appear ready to accept compromise health-care bill

Retailers restart layaway plans

Talk about delayed gratification. Layaway — that old-fashioned practice of putting merchandise aside and making regular payments until everything's paid off — is a shopper's ultimate test of patience.

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Panda — Queensland heeler mix

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Obama: 'Sobering' return of US fallen, families' grief to bear on Afghan policy

WASHINGTON — Hours after a personal encounter with the grim cost of war, President Obama said Thursday the sight of 18 flag-covered cases holding the remains of Americans killed this week in Afghanistan can't help but influence his thinking about sending more troops overseas.

Obama: 'Sobering' return of US fallen, families' grief to bear on Afghan policy

McClusky files complaint over Dems' mailer

Republican candidate Shaun McClusky filed a complaint against the Pima County Democratic Party on Thursday, alleging a flier that went to households last week violated campaign-finance laws.