UA Professors Traces Origins of Flu
For years wild migratory birds have been considered a source of all flu viruses, but his research finds differently.
Arizona's Scenic Contribution to Movie, Television History
New book explores how Southern Arizona's landscapes became iconic representations of the American West.
Barber's Afghanistan Visit Informs Defense Budget Vote
U.S. Rep. Ron Barber says visit to Kabul made him see firsthand US efforts in area as reauthorization of Natl Defense Authorization Act is coming up.
UPDATED: AZ Senate Gives Initial Approval to Budget Plan
AZ Senate President Andy Biggs introduced amendment with $18M for new school assessment test, $15M for CPS; chamber debating spending plan all day Thurs.
Health Insurance Enrollment Surges as Deadline Nears
As the March 31 deadline approaches for uninsured people to buy health care insurance, the federal website for purchasing a plan is seeing more traffic.
Arizona Wins Voter Citizenship ID Lawsuit
US judge rules state can add requirement to federal registration form; state referendum requires it.
As Fire Season Approaches, Yarnell Tragedy Examined
"For all of the sort of graphic and horrible qualities of the fire that made it so compelling to the general public, I don't think it taught the fire community anything," argues Stephen Pyne, fire historian at ASU.
Court Reviews Law Denying Bail to Undocumented Immigrants
A federal appeals court heard arguments Tuesday over constitutionality of Proposition 100 which was voter approved to amend state Constitution.
Sierra Vista Aims to Conserve Water, Save San Pedro River
Town trying to lower water use because if source dries up heart of community's economy, Fort Huachuca, could close.
AZ Independent Voters Outnumber Either Big Party
Republicans may be seeing red, Democrats feeling blue as 'no party' registrants take plurality for first time.
Feds OK UA Proposal to Use Marijuana as PTSD Treatment
Research cleared by FDA some time ago; Dept. of Health's decision hailed as major victory for study under way in Tucson.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, March 14, 2014
Brewer announces she won't seek another term; Arizona Legislature update; water issues in Santa Cruz Valley.
AZ Week: El Rio Feels Effects of Medicaid Expansion
Since law was established, the community health center has helped patients apply for and enroll in affordable care.
Innovative Intervention Center Helps Youth with Psychosis
University of Arizona’s EPICENTER aims for early intervention and comprehensive treatment for young people with severe mental illness.
Biosphere 2 Raising Money for Sea of Cortez Small Scale Replica
The researching facility has until April 22 to raise $100K to turn a 9,000-square-foot tank into living model of Gulf of California's oceanic environment.
