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.

Captive calls Somali pirates 'hospitable'

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A British woman who is being held by Somali pirates with her husband after their yacht was hijacked said in a phone call broadcast Friday that the couple were "bearing up," and she described her captors as "very hospitable."

Captive calls Somali pirates 'hospitable'

Thomas brings 'George' to life

George is trying to wake the dead at the top of Elaine May's new play, which opened Oct. 23 at Arizona Theatre Company. The rich codger gently prods his young wife to join the land of the living.

Thomas brings 'George' to life

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.

Amphi's 'dead turkey' wishbone still has meat

Vern Friedli is stunned anyone wants to talk about his offense. He thinks they would find it boring.

Amphi's 'dead turkey' wishbone still has meat

House Dems reach agreement, prepare to unveil health bill

WASHINGTON — House Democrats reached agreement Wednesday on key elements of a health-care bill that would vastly alter America's medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions.

House Dems reach agreement, prepare to unveil health bill

These Girl Scouts make a difference

About 80 Girl Scouts joined forces Saturday with a local homeowners association and several environmental groups to clear giant reed plants and do other activities during Make a Difference Day along Sabino Creek.

These Girl Scouts make a difference

Still Flyin' will land Tuesday at Club Congress downtown

During a recent phone conversation, Club Congress booker David Slutes described Still Flyin' as a "huge band," but what he meant is they're literally large — with more than 15 members, including an all-female chorus.

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.