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Air Force May Assign Drones, More Airmen to Davis-Monthan

Dec 11, 2015 Military expanding its unmanned aircraft programs with eye on Tucson, other sites.

Tucson Named First UNESCO City of Gastronomy in US

Dec 11, 2015 47 cities worldwide win cultural designations this year; celebrate by going out to eat.

METRO WEEK: Slow Economic Growth Forecast for Tucson

Dec 11, 2015 City will mirror state and nation, won't return to pre-recession boom.

Making Music From the Ground Up at the Saint Cecilia Studios

Dec 11, 2015 A year after opening, Tucson's newest recording studio brings new sounds downtown.

Rough Times for Arizona Copper Mining

Dec 11, 2015 Low prices, layoffs, mandated upgrades, union negotiations are among issues.

Geminid Meteor Shower to Light Up Sky This Weekend

Dec 10, 2015 120 visible each hour; best viewing Sunday night into Monday morning.

Report: Arizona School Funding Cuts Exceed All Other States

Dec 10, 2015 Most states put less money into K-12 schools in 2014 than previous years.

Two Sentenced to Life in Prison for Border Patrol Agent Killing

Dec 9, 2015 2010 death of Agent Brian Terry disclosed botched 'Fast and Furious' gun tracking operation.

Why Did the Wildlife Cross Over the Road? To Reduce Road Kill

Dec 9, 2015 First wildlife overpass in state going over highway north of Tucson; more to come.

Study: Wildfire May Double Erosion in Western Watersheds

Dec 9, 2015 Flagstaff, other high-altitude areas are 'hot spots' for fire-related soil problems.

McCain Proposes Bill to Boost Border Agent Pay in Rural Areas

Dec 9, 2015 Agency is understaffed by at least 1,000 positions; 'hardship duty pay' could help.

Initiative Proposed to Change Tucson Elections to Ward Only

Dec 8, 2015 Amid legal challenge to city election system, one group wants voters to change it.

Law Opens Door for Mining The Moon, Asteroids, Other Planets

Dec 8, 2015 University of Arizona alumnus leads exploration 'from science fiction to science fact.'

High Court Hears Another Arizona Redistricting Case

Dec 8, 2015 State's legislative districts challenged over population differences.

New Tucson City Council Term Begins With Budget Cuts

Dec 8, 2015 City manager institutes hiring freeze; mayor backs him, calls for additional revenue sources.

Wildfire Season Rages on at University Museum of Art

Dec 8, 2015 'Fires of Change' exhibit explores fire as necessary and rejuvenating force.

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