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Roses Can Thrive in Desert Climate With Proper Care, Conditions

Apr 21, 2014 The flowers have a reputation for being delicate, demanding but they are not only able to survive but also flourish in the Southwest.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal of SB 1070 Harboring Ban Block

Apr 21, 2014 The justices declined to review ruling that barred police from arresting people for sheltering immigrants living in U.S. undocumented.

Tucson Ranks 4th Best in US for People with Asthma

Apr 21, 2014 The dry heat of Southern Arizona has long drawn people with respiratory problems; new study says city's air quality ideal.

AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 18, 2014

Apr 18, 2014 Bill to expand 'empowerment scholarships" dies in Arizona House; fundraising totals for congressional races; campaigns' "dark money."

AZ Week: TUSD Solar Panels Expected to Save Money

Apr 18, 2014 Project may be largest of its kind, aiming to reduce carbon footprint; energy costs down $11M in 20 years.

Restless Artist Finds Joy in Unusual Medium

Apr 17, 2014 "Fuddx" is a professional magician and balloon sculptor; he recently won bronze for his individual work at the World Balloon Convention.

Confronting Suicide Part 4: Reporters' Notebook

Apr 17, 2014 3 AZPM producers discuss their findings in researching suicide prevention efforts for teens, college students, elderly.

Murders in Mexico Appear to Drop By 15% Last Year, Analysis Says

Apr 17, 2014 Authorities would like to take credit but report's author says that is 'debatable;' certain cartels have established monopolies so no need to fight anyone, he argues.

Davis-Monthan Opens Gates for Special Air Show

Apr 16, 2014 Make-a Wish Arizona families, wounded warriors and World War II veterans were given a sneak peak of the show, presented by the Air Force's Thunderbirds.

Confronting Suicide Part 3: Suicide Among Elderly

Apr 16, 2014 In Arizona and across U.S., people 55 and older have highest suicide rateā€”but deaths underreported and often ignored.

Biosphere 2 Plans to Build Small Replica of Gulf of California

Apr 15, 2014 The Biosphere already has an ocean enclosed in a 700,000-gallon tank, but it eventually will become the home of the miniature Sea of Cortez.

Confronting Suicide Part 2: Prevention Top Focus for Colleges

Apr 15, 2014 8% of UA students say they've seriously thought about suicide. National prevention effort started by parents of UA student who took his life in 1998.

Diving Under Glass: Adventure .001 Leagues Under Sea

Apr 14, 2014 AZPM's Christopher Conover dives into the glass enclosed ocean at Biosphere 2; 'From time to time, my job lets me go and do things on my bucket list,' he says.

Confronting Suicide Part 1: Teen Suicides

Apr 14, 2014 In Arizona, percentage of high school students injured or poisoned in suicide attempt almost doubled from 2003 to 2013.

UPDATED: Not Enough Evidence Against Horne, Judge Rules

Apr 14, 2014 Monday decision says Atty. Gen. Tom Horne did not break the campaign finance law; judge says prosecutors did not prove case.

Copper Queen Hospital in Bisbee Expands Emergency Care

Apr 14, 2014 Larger ER will accommodate increase in people going to doctor now that they have federally-mandated health insurance.

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