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Van Cliburn, celebrated classical pianist, dies at 78

Van Cliburn, the tall, gangly, curly-haired Texan who became the most famous classical pianist in American history over the course of a single extraordinary week in 1958, died Feb. 27 at his home in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 78 and for many years owned a home in Tucson.

February 27, 2013 4:04 pm Comments

Nearly 1,000 injured by meteor explosion in Russia

MOSCOW — Nearly 1,000 people have sought help for injuries caused by a meteor that exploded in the sky, blasting out countless windows, a Russian health official says.

February 15, 2013 8:55 am Video

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Meteor Explodes Over Russia, Nearly 1,000 Hurt

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Prazak Quartet calls off Tucson gig; Moscow Quartet steps in

Denver-based group was luckily available, says Arizona Friends of Chamber Music president.

October 29, 2012 10:44 am Comments

51 days away: Shot putter Maren Seidler qualified for 4 Olympic Games

Maren Seidler is arguably the best women's shot putter the United States has ever seen. She won 23 national titles and was the first American woman to throw the shot farther than 60 feet. She was a four-time U.S. Olympic trials winner.

June 06, 2012 12:00 am Comments