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| Kids can learn about their bodies at museum Kids from near and far are learning about being healthy — and getting a dose of fun — at a Tucson Children's Museum exhibit. |
| Helicopters collide over Flagstaff; 6 are killed FLAGSTAFF — Two medical helicopters collided Sunday about a half-mile from a Northern Arizona hospital, killing six people and critically injuring a nurse, a federal official said. Two emergency workers on the ground were injured after the crash. |
| Some of Tucson's top jobs are vacant Unemployment rates are soaring in Southern Arizona, at least in highly paid government job circles. Between retirements, early-retirement incentives, promotions, wanderlust and a few people wearing out their welcomes, many of the area's highest-profile and best-paying public jobs are available. |
| Pima's solar power could double under 4 new project plans Solar-power generation in Pima County would more than double by the end of the year — and could more than double again the following year — if the city of Tucson, the University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base attract bidders for four large solar projects. |
| In his final days, caring soul reaped what he sowed Dr. Myron Morris paid attention. |
| Planning to start for Kolb Road extension Planning for the contentious Kolb Road extension to Sabino Canyon Road is scheduled to get under way in the next six months. |
| Huge ice pack keeps UA cool It's 9:30 a.m. at the University of Arizona's Central Refrigeration Building on East Helen Street. The day is rapidly warming toward triple digits. Time to melt some ice. |
| Phx. session finale rocky for Sen. Bee PHOENIX — The final stretch of Tim Bee's active tenure as president of the state Senate Friday night went nothing like it all started when he was elevated to the position in 2006. |
| Road Runner by Andrea Kelly : You already have burned stimulus check funds You thought your economic stimulus check would be burning a hole in your pocket — paying off your credit card, or treating you to something special you've been waiting a long time to buy. |
| Victims' names released in I-19 rollover accident Department of Public Safety officials have released the names of the people involved in a rollover on Interstate 19 Saturday night. |
| Man hired to transport marijuana being sought The Fugitive: Gustavo Catalino Cabrera |
| Fires char Coronado, Saguaro park lands Firefighters fought and monitored several fires Sunday in the Coronado National Forest and Saguaro National Park. |
| Residents, campers flee fire sparked by lost hiker PRESCOTT — Residents of a remote mountain community north of Phoenix were evacuated Sunday as a 400-acre wildfire was burning a half-mile away, officials said. |
| Tucson Time Capsule : Open-air aircraft |
| Reader donations send 122 kids on wait list to camp Thanks to Star readers, all children on waiting lists for Star-sponsored camps can attend overnight camp this summer. |
| My opinion Maria Elena Salinas : Latin American consulates join forces They come from different parts of Latin America. They bring with them their customs, their cultures and their flags. Each one has its own idiosyncrasies. But once they arrive in the United States, they realize that they are all in the same boat. They are all immigrants with the same goals who often face the same obstacles while in search of a better life. |
| France's Nicolas and Carla assume Europe's throne PARIS — France's first lady sings in English and dreams in Italian, and the president's roots reach to Hungary and Greece. Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy could be a metaphor for a harmonious, borderless Europe. |
| N.Y. chefs get ready for trans-fat ban NEW YORK — Making cannoli is serious business in New York. It's a dessert so tempting that even a hit man in the "Godfather" couldn't leave a box behind. |
| Cleveland Clinic hooks up with Weight Watchers CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Clinic, highly regarded for its cardiac care, doesn't hire smokers or allow trans-fats on its menus, and now it's joining with a nationally known weight control program to help its employees shape up and slim down. |
| Sen. Kerry facing first Democratic foe in decades BOSTON — Sen. John Kerry is facing his first primary opponent since he first took office 23 years ago, and his challenger has one issue in mind: The senator's 2003 vote authorizing President Bush to launch military action against Iraq. |
| Carry-on policy may force fliers to check more bags Admit it. That chunky carry-on bag of yours would never fit into the sample box displayed outside the airport gate. |
| In Argentina's grape-growing region, hail-control efforts raise doubts |
| China blocks U.S. plan vs. Zimbabwe BEIJING — A U.S.-led push to punish Zimbabwe ran into resistance Sunday from China, which can veto U.N. penalties sought against its African ally over President Robert Mugabe's claim to re-election. |
| Mugabe declared winner in vote HARARE, Zimbabwe — President Robert Mugabe was declared the overwhelming winner Sunday of an election marred by the murders of scores of political opponents, death threats against voters and widespread international condemnation. |
| Calif. faces new storms that could spark fires SAN FRANCISCO — Firefighters in Northern California battled more than a thousand wildfires to a stalemate by Sunday, but forecasters said dangerous conditions would not relent anytime soon. |
| Iraqis fire at female suicide bomber, averting other deaths BAGHDAD — Iraqi guards opened fire on a female suicide bomber on Sunday and triggered her explosives belt before she reached their headquarters, foiling the latest of more than 20 suicide missions by women this year, military officials said. |
| Q&A on the News Question: What are the origins of Mother's Day and Father's Day? |
| Around the nation MICHIGAN |
| Dad: Teen's 6 Flags death may remain mystery AUSTELL, Ga. — The father of a South Carolina teenager decapitated by a roller coaster at a Georgia amusement park said Sunday that family members may never know why he hopped two fences to enter a restricted area. |
| Panel to study West's wildlife, energy TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. — Governors from several Western states voted Sunday to form a council that will study ways to protect wildlife habitat in the face of ever-increasing demand for energy development in their region. |
| Iran, N. Korea differ widely in handling of nuke programs WASHINGTON — Iran and North Korea may be two points on President Bush's old "axis of evil," but the authoritarian governments are polar opposites when it comes to defusing their nuclear programs. |
| Pakistan declares success in attack on warlord's bases BARA, Pakistan — Pakistan's new government claimed success Sunday in its first military operation against Islamic extremists, moving against warlords who were threatening to overrun the major city of Peshawar. |
| Around the world GERMANY |
| Wines are changing along with the climate MENDOZA, ARGENTINA — Its bold, aromatic tones balance perfectly with its fruity highlights, rich texture, and royal hues, creating a sense that it's alive with flavor. But the chemistry that gives Malbec, Argentina's staple wine grape, its distinct characteristics is starting to be affected by climate change, along with other wine varieties across the globe. |
| About the writers Mia Mitchell is an honors senior majoring in Spanish literature with a minor in Latin American Studies. She plans to teach English abroad after graduation. |
| Jimmy's weather We may see a couple of those monsoon teasers again today, but we are still a few days away from the full-fledged beginning of the summer monsoon. The average start date is July 4, but it may be after the July Fourth weekend before these afternoon thunderstorms get fully cranking. |
| Man who auctioned everything on eBay says he's disappointed with the selling price PERTH, Australia — A man who auctioned his life — his house, his car, his job, even his friends — on eBay said Monday he is disappointed with the selling price: almost $384,000. |
| Program in Iraq against al-Qaida faces uncertainty RADWANIYAH, Iraq — Capt. David N. Simms wanted the tribal sheiks to have no doubts — the $500,000 his unit spends every month to pay and equip local tribesmen to keep peace here will soon run out and they had better be ready when it's gone. |
| New Wash. law bans hand-held phones while driving SEATTLE — Driving with one hand on the wheel and the other on a cell phone is no longer an option for Washington state drivers. |
| Commuter colleges go residential, gain enrollment ATLANTA — The neighborhood around Georgia State University was for years a maze of boarded up storefronts, aging buildings and parking lots that emptied at the close of each day. |
| Parole sought in 1964 murder with racial backdrop MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The crime — a pregnant white newlywed raped and murdered, the chief suspect a black escapee from a chain gang — jolted residents of north Alabama's Jackson County in 1964. |
| Wal-Mart to revamp logo at its US stores LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The familiar logo of the world's largest retailer is getting a makeover. |
| West Point cadets practice by barking at civilians WEST POINT, N.Y. — Fresh-faced cadet candidates arrive Monday for buzz cuts, measurements for gray uniforms and a crash course in toeing the line, West Point style. |
| Florida prepares for 1st execution since foul up STARKE, Fla. — Florida's new procedure for lethal injections could be tested Tuesday when executioners strap down a condemned inmate for the first time since a botched execution. |
| Tropical Storm Boris strengthens unexpectedly but remains far from land MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Boris strengthened unexpectedly to just below hurricane strength Sunday but remained far from land over the eastern Pacific, forecasters said. |
| China resists U.S. push for U.N. to punish Zimbabwe BEIJING — A U.S.-led push to punish Zimbabwe ran into resistance Sunday from China, which can veto U.N. penalties sought against its African ally over President Robert Mugabe's claim to re-election. |
| Army study: Iraq occupation was understaffed DENVER — A nearly 700-page study released Sunday by the Army found that "in the euphoria of early 2003," U.S.-based commanders prematurely believed their goals in Iraq had been reached and did not send enough troops to handle the occupation. |
| High fuel prices hurt business at Nevada brothels RENO, Nev. — Rising fuel prices are putting a pinch on the world's oldest profession. |
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