Topic: Tucson

Greens mixed on Obama's Interior, Agriculture picks

Barack Obama announced two more cabinet picks Wednesday – former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for Agriculture secretary and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar for Interior secretary – drawing both praise and criticism from environmental groups.

Bush’s parting moves on the environment

Last-minute rule changes would weaken environmental protections, critics say.

Make way for Ramadan – in my fridge

As the month of fasting nears, I'm reminded of the sticky messes in my ice box.

Now you see it, now you don't (nearly as much)

Do uranium mines belong near Grand Canyon?

Mining companies stake claims on federal land adjoining the park, while opponents say drinking water will be at risk.

USA

Tide of illegal immigrants now being reversed

Border crackdown and tough economic times in the US are seen as reasons.

Off-road-vehicle bans seem to please no one

Environmentalists say latest national-forest restrictions are too lax; ORV fans say they’re too strict.

With E-Verify, too many errors to expand its use?

Database aims to make it easy for employers to check worker immigration status. Critics say the accuracy rate is too low.

‘Free sharing’ sites expand on Internet

One person’s trash is truly another’s treasure – even chunks of broken concrete.

Penumbra Theatre founder defines American black stage

Lou Bellamy's vision is that everything is performed as if there were only black people in the audience.

Penumbra Theatre founder defines American black stage

Lou Bellamy's vision is that everything is performed as if there were only black people in the audience.

Horse racing under new congressional scrutiny

Lawmakers cite drugging, gambling, and abuse of animals as reasons to probe.

'Tanks-A-Lot' and other ploys to ease pump woes

As the summer driving season gets under way on Memorial Day weekend, hotels, retailers, and even churches are running promotions to help consumers with high gasoline prices.

Military culture, pragmatism shape McCain

John McCain's military experience and Senate record show a presidential candidate who values integrity and getting things done.

Arizona's solar aspirations in peril

The state aims to tap its 325 sunny days a year, but loss of an energy tax credit threatens its big plans.

A 10-year timeout for global warming, study says

The German research effort is one of the first to attempt 10-year climate forecasts.

A 10-year timeout for global warming, study says

The German research effort is one of the first to attempt 10-year climate forecasts.

Over the hedge

One way to make indoor cacti feel right at home

To regain kids, FLDS women try new tactic: public relations

Texas judge rules that 416 children must remain in state custody for now, orders DNA tests.

Thorny issues in prosecuting polygamist sect

One question is whether Texas will retain custody of 416 children. Experts say criminal charges are likely, too.

Arizona's 'virtual' border wall gets a reality check

The viability of a high-tech barrier to detect illegal border crossers remains uncertain, after a pilot project struggles.

Arizona considers a guest worker program of its own

It is fast tracking bills that would allow the state to admit temporary workers from Mexico.

On Saturn's moons, some unexpected hints of water

Cassini flyby reveals water vapor in plume from Enceladus. A hidden ocean on Titan?

On U.S.-Mexican border, new deterrent is jail time

Along a 12-mile stretch, border patrol agents say a zero-tolerance plan has resulted in a 78 percent decrease in arrests.