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| Power back on for Tucson customers; rain likely later today Showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly this afternoon and during the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. |
| For some, McCain is 'too old' So how old is John McCain? Six-packs, automatic transmissions and the American Express card were all introduced after he was born, not to mention computers which McCain admits he doesn’t use. |
| SUV packed with illegal immigrants crashes in SoCal desert A speeding SUV packed with suspected illegal immigrants crashed in southeastern California, killing the driver and injuring three passengers. |
| Tucson police photo radar van locations today The city’s police radar van is scheduled to snap photos of speeders at these locations today, according to the Tucson Police Department’s Web site: |
| Contest: Win a backyard makeover worth up to $30K |
| Sudan president al-Bashir charged with genocide The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court filed genocide charges Monday against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, accusing him of masterminding attempts to wipe out African tribes in Darfur with a campaign of murder, rape and deportation. |
| Police nab man in machete attack on teens After an attempted armed robbery and attempted carjacking Saturday night, Tucson police believe they arrested the man who attacked two teenagers with a machete at a Midtown bus stop last Monday. |
| Sales-tax backers want rewrite The backers of an initiative to increase the state sales tax from 5.6 to 6.6 cents on a dollar to pay for transportation say a pamphlet describing the proposal, being sent by the state to all voters, is misleading. |
| Sunset bat launch from bat bridges an urban bat spectacle Though most wild animals are the worse for sharing their space with humans, some species of bats are good at finding a place in man-made structures. |
| UA researcher probes potential for plants' power in medicine David Gang's laboratory and the kitchen he shares with his wife and six children contain some of the same ingredients. |
| Storm cuts power to 3,300 meters A storm that left only a trace of rain at Tucson International Airport Sunday evening knocked out electricity to about 3,300 customers citywide. |
| Nups-issue rewrite may dim passions on both sides PHOENIX — When Arizonans voted down amending the constitution to define marriage between a man and a woman in 2006, nearly $3 million was spent by the dueling campaigns to influence voters. |
| J. Molloy dies; was AZ appeals court judge John Molloy, a former chief judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals who in later years became an outspoken critic of changes in the legal community, died on Saturday after an extensive battle with a number of ailments, including prostate cancer. |
| Road Runner by Andrea Kelly: Behavior change, not gimmicks, saves fuel Maybe everyone knows you can take public transit to reduce your miles driven, or practice various driving techniques to increase your gas mileage, but is it possible to get better gas mileage without changing your behavior? |
| Authorities investigate grave report Pima County sheriff's deputies found a buried box containing a very small piece of biological remains Sunday on a Vail-area property, after the home's new owner called about rumors of a child buried there. |
| Rain in Nogales opens sinkhole, traps 3 people in flooded wash Heavy rains battered Nogales on Saturday, trapping three people in a wash and creating a sinkhole that shut down an entrance into the United States. |
| Corrections ● A story about water-saving incentives being considered for Tucson, promoted to run in today's Star, will instead run later this week. |
| Neighbors briefs central |
| Marshal's Service seeks gun-charge convict The fugitive: Uriel Alberto Valdez, 25 |
| Contract renewal for Rillito track goes through '11 The Pima County Horsemen's Association has obtained a three-year renewal of its contract with Pima County, allowing it to hold races at Rillito Racetrack through 2011. |
| Tucson Time Capsule: It was taps for keglers |
| Arizona researchers seek the secrets to longevity MESA — Lloyd Pearsall really did walk to school barefoot. Rosalee Sproul made ends meet by tending a garden and canning her own fruits and vegetables. Henrietta Pearsall was known in her neighborhood as the "Brownie Lady," and when she wasn't baking, she was knitting, crocheting and sewing. |
| Proposed hotel might mar Scottsdale residents' views SCOTTSDALE — A proposal to build a hotel along a busy Scottsdale freeway has some locals worried about their mountain views. |
| Reader gifts sending kids to summer camp Thanks to Star readers, dozens of boys and girls on Boy Scout and YMCA waiting lists can attend overnight camp this summer. |
| Jimmy's forecast Today should still be a pretty active day for showers and thunderstorms over Southeastern Arizona. I expect more typical monsoon weather the rest of the week, with mainly late-afternoon and early-evening scattered showers and thunderstorms. Expect daytime highs to rise slowly the next few days. |
| Letters to the editor Tucson is going nowhere fast |
| Latin-infused Zumba fitness routine gaining converts LOS ANGELES — With a name like Zumba, the exercise class defined by its Latin rhythms and party atmosphere was not exactly an easy sell at first. |
| Candidates' efforts a jumble in pursuit of Hispanic voters ORLANDO, Fla. — Like eager but awkward suitors, Barack Obama and John McCain are working hard and sometimes fumbling in their efforts to court Hispanic voters who could swing November's presidential election. |
| Rains aid, hinder West fire fights SAN FRANCISCO — Violent thunderstorms brought rain bursts that modestly helped firefighting efforts Sunday, but the downpours also triggered mudslides that complicated California's unfolding wildfire disaster. |
| U.S. details rescue plan for Freddie and Fannie WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve and the Treasury announced steps Sunday to shore up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, whose shares have plunged as losses from their mortgage holdings threatened their financial survival. |
| Q&A on the News Question: When is the Miss America Pageant, and who is hosting it? |
| Iraqi women volunteer for duty to thwart female suicide bombers AL ABARA, Iraq — Around 70 women clad in black abayas fanned themselves in a courtyard at a police station Sunday as Iraqi officials and U.S. troops gathered to celebrate the graduation of the first Daughters of Iraq group in this volatile area. |
| 9 U.S. troops die in Afghan fight KABUL, Afghanistan — A multipronged militant assault on a small, remote U.S. base close to the Pakistan border killed nine American soldiers and wounded 15 Sunday in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan in three years, officials said. |
| Ban of gay bishop ignites conference LONDON — The first openly gay U.S. Episcopal bishop was barred from a once-a-decade Anglican meeting so he wouldn't become a focus of the global event. |
| Around the nation Florida |
| WWII flier's class ring, 1 dog tag finally with kin PROCTOR, Vt. — The family of a missing World War II veteran finally has a bit of closure. |
| Around the world Japan |
| Benedict hints at overture to abused SYDNEY, Australia — Pope Benedict XVI has raised expectations he will apologize directly to victims of past clergy sexual abuse while he is in Australia this week for a Roman Catholic gathering of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. |
| TV: 'Blood' is threat if Sudan chief is indicted KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan's ruling party warned Sunday that there will be more violence in Darfur if the country's president is indicted for crimes against humanity and genocide. |
| 43 nations vow to work for Mideast peace PARIS — Forty-three nations, including Israel and Arab states, pledged Sunday to work for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction at the close of a summit to launch an unprecedented Union for the Mediterranean aimed at securing peace across the restive region. |
| Showing 'em the ropes Tony Pinto doesn't charge for his workouts or his advice. |
| Recruit hastens plans for Wildcats Garland Judkins had planned on attending Brewster (N.H.) Academy, a popular basketball prep school, next season. |
| Pat's a big hit in Philly, despite All-Star snub PHILADELPHIA — Now in his ninth season, Pat Burrell would like to someday play in an All-Star Game. |
| 'The Cobra' is still king in mountains BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France — Riccardo Ricco calls the mountains "my turf," and he knows how to protect it. |
| Arenas takes less in signing 6-year, $111 million deal with Wizards WASHINGTON — Former Arizona Wildcats star Gilbert Arenas signed his six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, securing the return of a franchise player who is accepting less money than he was offered. |
| Plummer remains positive heading into second half of season Sidewinders manager Bill Plummer makes one recommendation when assessing the performance of his ballclub. |
| Around the NL ● Brewers 3, Reds 2: In Milwaukee, CC Sabathia homered in his first National League complete game on Sunday to help Milwaukee avoid being swept by Cincinnati. |
| Around the AL ● Rangers 12, White Sox 11: In Arlington, Texas, All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler extended his major-league-best hitting streak to 25 games with three hits and drove in three runs for Texas, which held on for a wild win over Chicago on Sunday. |
| Creamer stays in her 'world,' claims 7th win SYLVANIA, Ohio — Just like the last two weeks, Paula Creamer didn't play well in the final round of a tournament. |
| Sox prospect makes Bronx feel like home NEW YORK — Che-Hsuan Lin was still sitting at his locker long after the Futures Game ended, having a bite to eat and grinning with teammates from all over the globe. |
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