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Surgeons "Cautiously Optimistic" About Giffords Recovery

Jan 9, 2011 UMC doctors performed six surgeries following shooting; only one patient, Giffords, remains in critical condition

Surveillance camera photo of a man who was seen near the gunman just before Saturday's shooting. Initially called a "person of interest," he has now been cleared of wrongdoing.

Person of Interest in Shooting Cleared of Wrongdoing

Jan 9, 2011 Man who appeared in surveillance footage was cab driver who transported Loughner to the scene

Exclusive: An Interview with Peter Michaels

Jan 8, 2011 AZPM News Director Peter Michaels describes the scene just moments after tragic shooting

Police search for suspects in Giffords shooting

WATCH NOW: Full video from the Pima County Sheriff's Department press conference

Jan 8, 2011 Click to watch video from Pima County Sheriff's Department press conference on this morning's shooting

Gunman Identified in Giffords Shooting

Jan 8, 2011 AP sources: Gunman in Arizona lawmaker's shooting identified as Jared Laughner. Five people confirmed dead. Police still searching the Safeway parking lot for evidence.

Mark Fenn, the Mayor of Benson, joins the studio.

"We Go It On Our Own"

Jan 7, 2011 Benson struggles to grow amid tough economic times

Congress is cracking down on so-called earmarks in the budget. Reporter Christopher Conover sits down with Kimberly Craft to talk about how the ban will effect Southern Arizona.

Pork for the People?

Jan 6, 2011 As new leaders crack down on earmarks, AZPM explores how recent pet projects have affected our region

Steve Lynn, outgoing chairman of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, discusses the work of redrawing state Congressional district boundaries.

Slicing Up the Arizona Pie

Jan 6, 2011 New redistricting commission must redraw the state's Congressional district map

Marie Chisholm-Burns, a professor at the University of Arizona's College of Pharmacy, discusses the value of involving pharmacists in patient care.

Rx to the Rescue

Jan 6, 2011 When pharmacists take part in patient care, patients fare better--and their care costs less

Regina Romero, the Democratic Tucson City Councilmember for Ward 1, reveals a new 5-year plan for economic recovery.

New Year, New Plan

Jan 6, 2011 Tucson City Councilmember Regina Romero unveils new plan for economic recovery

Two food banks in Nogales, Ariz., provide fresh produce and pantry staples to families in need.

Two Food Banks, One Community

Jan 5, 2011 Nogales, Arizona food banks are assisting thousands of people each month.

Donald Gates, a program director for the Pima County Health Department, discusses childhood obesity.

Program Tackles Obesity's Steep Costs

Jan 4, 2011 Stimulus dollars aid the fight against obesity in Pima County

Tucson Unified School District students.

Passing the Baton at TUSD

Jan 4, 2011 New board member, Michael Hicks, has children in the district

Taking Wildlife in Hand

Jan 3, 2011 The Tucson Wildlife Center provides care for injured and orphaned animals

Catherine Marshall, an associate professor at the University of Arizona, discusses how cancer affects families.

Cancer's Ripple Effect: Diagnosis Impacts Entire Families

Jan 3, 2011 Author draws from her own experience to write a guide to the cancer journey

Kimberly Craft interviews Bruce Wright, CEO of the University of Arizona's Science and Technology Park, and Joann MacMaster, director of AZCI.

UA Expands Business Incubator

Jan 3, 2011 Joann MacMaster begins as new director

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