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

Gunman wounds 2 in synagogue garage

LOS ANGELES — A gunman escaped after wounding two men in the parking garage of a North Hollywood synagogue Thursday, frightening worshippers who heard gunshots and screams before the bleeding victims stumbled in during morning services.

Albee's characters thrive in 'Balance'

There is a delicate balance between hate and love. Isolation and connection. Denial and acceptance.

Albee's characters thrive in 'Balance'

Obama must make decision on Afghan war

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Potential sexual slur in release raises Tea Partiers' ire; Uhlich apologizes

Democratic City Councilwoman Karin Uhlich apologized to Tucson Tea Party attendees Wednesday, after complaints that her campaign used a derogatory term that could be considered a sexual slur.

Obama signs defense, hate-crimes legislation

WASHINGTON — Trumpeting a victory against careless spending, President Obama on Wednesday signed a defense bill that kills some costly weapons projects and expands war efforts. In a major civil-rights change, the law also makes it a federal hate crime to assault people based on sexual orientation.

Obama signs defense, hate-crimes legislation

Number of students home with flu is multiplying

CHICAGO — The number of students staying home sick with the flu is multiplying nationwide, and normally quiet school nurses' offices suddenly look like big-city emergency rooms, packed with students too ill to finish the day.

Number of students home with flu is multiplying

EBay blocks auction to benefit suspect in doctor's slaying

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Online retailer eBay said Tuesday it will block an auction planned to raise money for the man charged with killing Kansas abortion provider George Tiller.

EBay blocks auction to benefit suspect in doctor's slaying

Capitol Link

WASHINGTON— Here's how area members of Congress voted on major issues last week.

Firefighting class is next goal for Aztecs' Shuta

Pima College soccer player Emily Shuta has been thinking about studying firefighting next semester at the junior college.

Firefighting class is next goal for Aztecs' Shuta

Senate OKs widening federal hate-crimes law to cover gays

WASHINGTON — A bill to make violence against gays and lesbians a federal crime cleared the Senate on Thursday and is headed to the White House for the president's signature.