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

At least 42.4 percent of police, firefighters live outside Tucson

At least 42.4 percent of Tucson police and firefighters live outside the city limits, making them unable to vote on a controversial ballot measure related to the city's public safety coverage, based on analysis of data obtained by the Arizona Daily Star.

US to allow those with HIV to enter

WASHINGTON — President Obama said Friday the U.S. will overturn a 22-year-old travel and immigration ban against people with HIV early next year.

Medvedev, in video, decries Russians' dismissal of Stalin-era bloodbath

MOSCOW — President Dmitry Medvedev told Russians Friday that there can be no justification for the Soviet government's crimes against its own people, lamenting millions of deaths and "maimed destinies."

Medvedev, in video, decries Russians' dismissal of Stalin-era bloodbath

Cats keep focus on right now

At the midway point of the Pac-10 volleyball season, the Arizona Wildcats remain in the hunt for a postseason berth, tied for sixth in the league standings, with a strong overall record of 15-5.

Cats keep focus on right now

Here are details on Democrats' current House, Senate health -care overhauls

House Democratic leaders presented a new health overhaul bill on Thursday that melds legislation passed by three committees over the summer and makes a series of changes to accommodate lawmakers' concerns.

UN torture investigator believes Mugabe kept him out of country

JOHANNESBURG — An outraged U.N. torture investigator said Thursday he believes Zimbabwe's president may be the reason he was blocked from the country, a move that could further isolate the struggling nation.

UN torture investigator believes Mugabe kept him out of country

Solicita TUSD aprobar anulación de impuestos

Tucson Unified School District,(TUSD), está solicitando que los electores aprueben una anulación de impuestos con el fin de reponer el dinero perdido por los recortes en el presupuesto, y para darle un empuje a la tecnología en el distrito.

The foothills curmudgeon : Pups have the upper paw in his neighborhood

It has been said that the British are a nation of dog lovers. Well, whoever said that hasn't been to the foothills! Unquestionably we match the Brits for our love of dogs. Just in my small enclave there seems to be a dog in every other home including one in ours.

Annual fundraiser benefits students

The cost is $50 per person. Proceeds help deserving students attend college tours to increase their awareness and preparation for their futures. Students attending historically black colleges and universities are more likely to attain advanced degrees.

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Disagreement is no excuse for harassing someone

Public incivility is a hot topic right now. There's a place in Tucson where a debate has raged for years about where we should draw the line between obnoxious behavior and harassment, which is illegal.