Supporters of Casa Grande Ruins monument expansion look to Congress

Supporters of Casa Grande Ruins monument expansion look to Congress

By Cortney Bennett   Cronkite News Among the parcels: • 145.86 acres of private farmland that borders the western side of the monument that could be exchanged. • 7.41 acres of Bureau of Indian Affairs land that could be transferred.

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Licenses for deferred action participants gets Capitol hearing

Licenses for deferred action participants gets Capitol hearing

By Lauren SariaCronkite News Deferred action requirements: • Must have come to the United States before age 16. • Must have lived here continuously for at least five years before June 15, 2012. • Must be currently in high school,

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A taste of Greece with a Latina touch

A taste of Greece with a Latina touch

By Taylor Pineda Penelope Acosta and Christodoulos (Christos)  Komitis own and operate two Cyprus Grill restaurants in the Valley: One at 4747 N. 20th St. in Phoenix, and the other at 1065 W. Queen Creek Road in Chandler.  When being

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Arizona lawmakers split – sharply – over State of the Union address

Arizona lawmakers split – sharply – over State of the Union address

By Connor Radnovich and Mary ShinnCronkite News See related stories: Families of Tucson shooting victims urge Washington to act on gun control measures Two Arizonans join first lady Michelle Obama for State of the Union address WASHINGTON – For Arizona

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Two Arizonans join first lady for State of the Union address

Two Arizonans join first lady for State of the Union address

By Connor RadnovichCronkite News See related stories: Families of Tucson shooting victims urge Washington to act on gun control measures Arizona lawmakers’ reaction to State of the Union address splits down party lines WASHINGTON – When 12-year-old Tucson resident Haile

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Pope Benedict XVI Steps Down in Surprise Announcement

Pope Benedict XVI Steps Down in Surprise Announcement

Pope Benedict XVI surprised the world with his announcement Monday that he would resign at the end of February. The first pontiff to leave his post in nearly 600 years, the decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a

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U.S., Mexico unveil plan to head off trade war over tomato imports

U.S., Mexico unveil plan to head off trade war over tomato imports

By Mary ShinnCronkite News WASHINGTON – The United States and Mexico have reached tentative agreement on a pact that could avert a feared trade war over tomatoes, but would sharply raise prices in the process. The agreement, published in Friday’s

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Lawmaker: Criminal penalties for illegal campaign coordination

Lawmaker: Criminal penalties for illegal campaign coordination

By Sean PeickCronkite News ‘Independent expenditure’ in statute: “An expenditure by a person or political committee, other than a candidate’s campaign committee, that expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, that is made without cooperation or

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New push at Capitol to outlaw electronic cigarettes for kids

New push at Capitol to outlaw electronic cigarettes for kids

By Julia ShumwayCronkite News SB 1209 provisions: • Defines a vapor product as a noncombustible tobacco-derived product that uses a battery or circuit to heat a liquid nicotine solution. • Giving, selling or providing a vapor product to a minor

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Cinderella Affair lets local girls feel like princesses

Cinderella Affair lets local girls feel like princesses

One of the greatest things about fashion is the power it holds to make a difference in people’s lives. From couture runway shows that donate thousands of dollars to charities to local shelters that collect clothing for the homeless, fashion

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