4 Corners plant gets 2 options to cut smog

FLAGSTAFF - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final rule aimed at cleaning up the largest single source of haze-causing pollutants in the country.

History of American Spaceflight

The charred interior of the Apollo 1 spacecraft after the flash fire that killed astronauts Ed White, Roger Chaffee, and Virgil Grissom, on January 27, 1967 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Photographed on Jan.28,1967 this severely damaged area is the most likely region for the start of the blaze. Th…

AAA to help AZ members recharge electric vehicles

AAA Arizona will provide Level 2 mobile charging to members who have electric vehicles with depleted batteries. AAA unveiled North America's first roadside-assistance service capable of charging electric vehicles in 2011.

AAA to help AZ members recharge electric vehicles

Perhaps relieving a little "range anxiety," AAA is adding electric-car charging to its roadside-rescue offerings in Arizona.

Battle at Miracle Valley

TEP bills to rise nearly $7 a month

Most Tucson Electric Power Co. customers will see their power bills rise by about $7 per month on average for at least the next year, due to a regulatory adjustment related to Arizona's dalliance with electric competition more than a decade ago.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

John Van Veelen, 60, of Muskegon, Mich., examines gemstone wind chimes Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Howard Ross, left, a buyer from Anacortes, Wash., waits in line to pay for his cart full of gemstones Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Patrons leave the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show Wednesday after rain clouds opened up over the show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Martin Rossmann, right, of West Lafayette, Ind., shops for gemstones with Gay Bussard at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Becky Staub, left, bangs a gong held by Ann Harmon Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way. Sally Burrell is at right.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Hans Griss, of Undenheim, Germany, uses wax and heat to shine up an African stone carving Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Sarah Wells, left, browses jewelry with Sharon Wells at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Kevin Depue, left, examines a Coyamito agate for polishing with Howard Bruder at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Gay Bussard, 54, of Omaha, Neb., browses a table of amethyst crystals Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

David Weaver, right, finalizes a purchase with Renee Beese at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Myla Velasco browses through necklaces Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

4th typhoon in a month hits Philippines 34 pt hed here in 1 line 34 pt hed here in 2line

MANILA, Philippines — The fourth typhoon to lash the Philippines in a month brought pounding rain and winds to the eastern coast today as it barreled toward Manila along the same path as an earlier storm that left the capital still partially submerged.

Women's soccer season ends with heartbreaking loss

After winning a conference championship and rolling through the regular season with a 16-2 record, the Pima College women's soccer team looked poised for a run at the national tournament.

Utilities must accelerate switch to solar energy

We don't want to rain on anyone's solar parade, but news this week of a large green-energy facility being built on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base shouldn't lull anyone into thinking that all is well on the local energy scene.