Tucson conductor lands Brazilian orchestra

Linus Lerner will continue leading Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra.

Brazil offers early test for American squad

LANDOVER, Md. - The nation known for "jogo bonito" - or the beautiful game - poses a unique challenge for the U.S. soccer team. While not as significant as a pair of World Cup qualifiers next month, it is a test for the Americans on how far they've come since Jurgen Klinsmann took over as co…

Ex-US agent admits passing restricted information

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Nogales, Ariz., pleaded guilty to stealing and distributing classified government documents.

US, Colombia OK accord widening American access to military bases

BOGOTA — In a private, low-key ceremony, the U.S. ambassador and three Colombian ministers signed a pact Friday giving American personnel expanded access to military bases in this drug-producing country, a deal that Venezuela's Hugo Chavez has called a threat to the region's security.

US-brokered deal could reinstate Zelaya

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya said Friday that a U.S.-brokered pact will restore him to power in about a week, ending Honduras' isolation four months after soldiers flew the leftist leader into exile in his pajamas.

US-brokered deal could reinstate Zelaya

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German man calls Brazilian airport home

CAMPINAS, Brazil — A German man reportedly dumped by a Brazilian woman he met on the Internet has been living in an airport for 13 days and isn't saying when he will leave.

German man calls Brazilian airport home

Rio police face daunting task vs. gangs armed to teeth

RIO DE JANEIRO — They go by names like "Scooby" and "Big Baby" but carry the best weapons money can buy, are accused of torturing cops and even managed to shoot down a police helicopter.

Rio police face daunting task vs. gangs armed to teeth

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CON: Forcing untested vaccines a violation of civil liberties

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CON: Forcing untested vaccines a violation of civil liberties

Congress must end costly ethanol tax credit

The following editorial appeared Tuesday in the Kansas City Star:

Button sews up F1 title by finishing 5th in Brazil

SAO PAULO — Jenson Button clinched his first Formula One title with a fifth-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday and his Brawn GP team made history by becoming the first to take the constructors' crown in its debut season.