Sunnyside board extends superintendent's contract

The leader of Tucson’s second largest school district will remain in his post for another three years.

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Live blog: TUSD meeting

The TUSD Governing Board is expected to appoint H.T. Sanchez of Odessa, Texas, the new superintendent of Tucson's largest school district. Follow Arizona Daily Star reporter Alexis Huicochea as she writes from the meeting. Tweet #TUSD to join in.

Live blog: TUSD meeting

Follow Star reporter @AlexisHuicochea on Twitter for live coverage of tonight's TUSD Governing Board meeting. The Board is expected to vote on whether to appoint H.T. Sanchez of Odessa, Texas, the new superintendent. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Bridge Collapse

The final stretch of asphalt is laid down Tuesday , June 18, 2013 on the north side of the south-bound lane of the temporary span of the Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon, Wash. The Skagit River Bridge will reopen early Wednesday morning with a temporary span, restoring Interstate 5 traffi…

Bridge Collapse

The final stretch of asphalt is laid down Tuesday , June 18, 2013 on the north side of the south-bound lane of the temporary span of the Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon, Wash. The Skagit River Bridge will reopen early Wednesday morning with a temporary span, restoring Interstate 5 traffi…

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

This undated photo provided by Blue Rider Press/Penguin shows award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings. Hastings, an award-winning journalist and war correspondent, died early Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said. (AP Ph…

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

This undated photo provided by Blue Rider Press/Penguin shows award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings. Hastings, an award-winning journalist and war correspondent, died early Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said. (AP Ph…

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.

Collapsed Interstate 5 Skagit bridge reopens Wednesday

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A temporary bridge over the Skagit River will reopen Wednesday, restoring Interstate 5 traffic less than a month after the old bridge collapsed.

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman slams his bat down as he flies out in the second baseball game of the doubleheader against the New York Mets Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitches in the first inning in the second baseball game of the doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

New York Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell, right, celebrates with catcher John Buck after their 4-3 victory in the first baseball game of the doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) is pulled from a baseball game in the eighth inning of the first game in a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey throws in the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitches in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

Atlanta Braves center fielder B.J. Upton, right, and left fielder Justin Upton, left, collide in the outfield catching the ball to end the fourth inning in the second baseball game of the doubleheader against the New York Mets Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey throws in the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves

New York Mets third baseman David Wright hits a double in the sixth inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Pirates end Latos' streak, beat Reds 4-0

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Pirates end Latos' streak, beat Reds 4-0

Cincinnati Reds' Shin-Soo Choo falls to the ground after being hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Charlie Morton in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Pirates end Latos' streak, beat Reds 4-0

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Pirates end Latos' streak, beat Reds 4-0

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez hits a two-run single off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)