US-Japan pact on natural gas should be a no-brainer

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan expected a sharp debate at home when he said his country wanted to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership. He may not have anticipated a sharp debate in the United States.

A look at key moments in Dow history

The Dow Jones industrial average often makes headlines. But let's not forget everything else that happened as the Dow has twisted and turned Ñ from The Muppets suing Mickey Mouse to John McCain meeting Joe the Plumber.

FAA grounds Boeing's troubled 787s

The federal government grounded Boeing's newest and most technologically advanced jetliner Wednesday, declaring that the 787 cannot fly again until the risk of battery fires is addressed.

Raytheon wins $925 million missile deal

Despite looming defense budget cuts, Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems keeps winning funding for its missile-defense programs.

Japan probes alleged cover-up at nuclear plant

TOKYO — Japanese authorities are investigating subcontractors on suspicion that they forced workers at the tsunami-hit nuclear plant to underreport the amount of radiation they were exposed to so they could stay on the job longer.

Tucson solar firm makes push into Japan

Tucson-based Global Solar Energy Inc. is taking its flexible solar-panel technology into Japan’s growing solar market, taking advantage of a new government incentive program.

Top coach Geary helps Japan grow basketball

Reggie Geary played for the San Antonio Spurs in 1997-98 and for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1996-97.

Top coach Reggie Geary helps Japan grow basketball

TOKYO - Reggie Geary's defensive skills and hoop smarts carried him to success throughout his collegiate career with Lute Olson's Arizona Wildcats in the mid-1990s.

US to remove 9,000 Marines from Okinawa

WASHINGTON — About 9,000 U.S. Marines stationed on the Japanese island of Okinawa will be moved to the U.S. territory of Guam and other locations in the Asia-Pacific, including Hawaii, under a U.S.-Japan agreement announced Thursday.

Yamato drummers strike amazing tone

Yamato, The Drummers of Japan, will fill Centennial Hall Sunday with thunderous music, choreography and humor.

Yamato drummers strike amazing tone

Masa Ogawa of Yamato, an 18-year-old drumming group from Naro, Japan, plays the Odaiko.

Tonight on campus: Scientists talk about disaster in Japan

The science behind earthquakes, tsunamis and nuclear power

Marines from Yuma to aid Japan

YUMA - A squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is among the U.S. military forces that will bring disaster relief aid to earthquake-and-tsunami stricken Japan.

Williams sisters could meet in final of championships in Doha

DOHA, Qatar — The Williams sisters could be headed for a final matchup at the Sony Ericsson Championships after Venus Williams advanced to the semifinals along with Jelena Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki on Friday.

Asia-Pacific region defense chiefs meet in Hawaii

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — Top defense officials from 24 nations in the Asia-Pacific region discussed how to combat piracy and deliver disaster assistance at a meeting in Hawaii.

The Score: Mark Matos, with new act, performs tonight and Friday

Three years ago, Mark Matos disbanded his popular Tucson group, Campo Bravo, and headed west, setting up shop in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Japanese women punkers Shonen Knife on Wednesday

The all-female Japanese pop-punk band Shonen Knife formed in Osaka, Japan, in 1981.

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Raytheon missile intercept successful in Hawaii test

The Japanese navy had a second successful ballistic missile intercept in space late Tuesday using a Standard Missile-3 made by Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems, the company said Wednesday.