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Warner Music Inks Deal With Google for Music Subscription Services (Alex Pham/Billboard)

Alex Pham / Billboard:
Warner Music Inks Deal With Google for Music Subscription Services  —  Warner Music Group has struck a licensing deal with Google for two music services the technology giant is launching later this summer, according to executives familiar with the agreement.

Source: Warner Music Inks Deal With Google for Music Subscription Services (Alex Pham/Billboard)

Why the Galaxy S4 won't be shedding its plastic roots (Roger Cheng/CNET)

Roger Cheng / CNET:
Why the Galaxy S4 won't be shedding its plastic roots  —  Samsung will likely stick to a design aesthetic that has worked in the past, despite its rivals opting to use metal and other premium-feeling materials.  —  As great an all-around smartphone as the Galaxy S III is …

Source: Why the Galaxy S4 won't be shedding its plastic roots (Roger Cheng/CNET)

Steve Jobs biographer dropped from Apple ebook case, James Murdoch named in email (Jeff John Roberts/paidContent)

Jeff John Roberts / paidContent:
Steve Jobs biographer dropped from Apple ebook case, James Murdoch named in email  —  Walter Isaacson, the author of a bestselling book about the late Apple founder, will not have to share his notes or testify in a case about alleged price-fixing between Apple and book publishers.

Source: Steve Jobs biographer dropped from Apple ebook case, James Murdoch named in email (Jeff John Roberts/paidContent)

Google Exception in Obama's Cyber Order Questioned as Unwise Gap (Eric Engleman/Bloomberg)

Eric Engleman / Bloomberg:
Google Exception in Obama's Cyber Order Questioned as Unwise Gap  —  Telecommunications companies want President Barack Obama's administration to rethink a decision that may exempt Google Inc. (GOOG)'s Gmail, Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s iPhone software and Microsoft Corp.'s Windows from an executive order on cybersecurity.

Source: Google Exception in Obama's Cyber Order Questioned as Unwise Gap (Eric Engleman/Bloomberg)

Venture capital kingpin Kleiner Perkins acknowledges weak results (Reuters)

Reuters:
Venture capital kingpin Kleiner Perkins acknowledges weak results  —  (Reuters) - Blue-chip venture-capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers expressed frustration with poor fund performance and promised to do better at gatherings for investors last month, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Source: Venture capital kingpin Kleiner Perkins acknowledges weak results (Reuters)

Valve readies prototype Steam Box video game console (BBC)

BBC:
Valve readies prototype Steam Box video game console  —  Gabe Newell is being given Bafta's highest accolade at the 2013 awards  —  Valve expects to offer prototypes of its upcoming video games console for testing within four months time.  —  The firm's chief executive Gabe Newell revealed …

Source: Valve readies prototype Steam Box video game console (BBC)

Score Tickets To Free, Paid And Even Sold-Out Events With Applauze By Band Of The Day's 955 Dreams (Josh Constine/TechCrunch)

Josh Constine / TechCrunch:
Score Tickets To Free, Paid And Even Sold-Out Events With Applauze By Band Of The Day's 955 Dreams  —  Answering “What should I do this weekend?” just got a whole lot easier.  955 Dreams is following up its hit Band Of The Day with the launch of Applauze.  The app helps you discover nearby events …

Source: Score Tickets To Free, Paid And Even Sold-Out Events With Applauze By Band Of The Day's 955 Dreams (Josh Constine/TechCrunch)

Microsoft's head of Xbox doesn't see Valve as a competitor, happy with curated apps (Tom Warren/The Verge)

Tom Warren / The Verge:
Microsoft's head of Xbox doesn't see Valve as a competitor, happy with curated apps  —  Valve is preparing to enter the console market with its “Steam Box” gaming hardware, but Microsoft doesn't consider it as a competitor just yet.  Speaking at Microsoft's TechForum this week, Don Mattrick …

Source: Microsoft's head of Xbox doesn't see Valve as a competitor, happy with curated apps (Tom Warren/The Verge)

Twitter opens up cross-platform Nielsen Brand Effect survey tool to all advertisers in US, UK and Japan (Matthew Panzarino/The Next Web)

Matthew Panzarino / The Next Web:
Twitter opens up cross-platform Nielsen Brand Effect survey tool to all advertisers in US, UK and Japan  —  Twitter has today announced that its Nielsen Brand Effect survey tool is available to all of its ad partners in the United States, United Kingdom and Japan.

Source: Twitter opens up cross-platform Nielsen Brand Effect survey tool to all advertisers in US, UK and Japan (Matthew Panzarino/The Next Web)

Russia Detains Suspect in Bolshoi Ballet Acid Attack

An official told Russian television that the man suspected of carrying out the acid attack on the Bolshoi Ballet?s artistic director is not associated with the Bolshoi Theater.

Source: Russia Detains Suspect in Bolshoi Ballet Acid Attack

DealBook: Senate Report Said to Fault JPMorgan

A Congressional investigation could revive questions about the role of senior executives in a $6 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase.

Source: DealBook: Senate Report Said to Fault JPMorgan

Kenyatta Is Ahead in Kenya Vote

Uhuru Kenyatta, who is accused of crimes against humanity, held a commanding lead with nearly half of the votes counted in Kenya?s presidential election.

Source: Kenyatta Is Ahead in Kenya Vote

Chasing the Higgs: How 2 Teams of Rivals Searched for Physics? Most Elusive Particle

At the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, two armies of physicists struggled to close in on the Higgs boson, the Great White Whale of modern science.

Source: Chasing the Higgs: How 2 Teams of Rivals Searched for Physics? Most Elusive Particle

Afghan Court Convicts 21 in Kabul Bank Scandal

After the failure of Kabul Bank, which investigators have described as a Ponzi scheme, two top executives were given five-year sentences, and others were convicted of a range of crimes.

Source: Afghan Court Convicts 21 in Kabul Bank Scandal

Europe Expected to Levy Big Fine Against Microsoft

The fine for failing to give Windows users the choice of competing Web browsers would be the first levied by the European Union for neglecting to comply with a settlement.

Source: Europe Expected to Levy Big Fine Against Microsoft

Cardinals Move Toward Selection of New Pope

The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church moved deliberately on Tuesday toward the selection of a new pope following the resignation of Benedict XVI.

Source: Cardinals Move Toward Selection of New Pope

In Poll, U.S. Catholics Mixed on Benedict?s Papacy

A New York Times/CBS News poll found that American Catholics had less positive views of the leadership of Pope Benedict XVI than of Pope John Paul II.

Source: In Poll, U.S. Catholics Mixed on Benedict?s Papacy

Syrian Rebels Fight to Hold Northern City

Rebel fighters in Syria said on Tuesday they were still battling for complete control of the strategic city of Raqqa after seizing much of it a day earlier.

Source: Syrian Rebels Fight to Hold Northern City

It?s the Economy: How Economics Can Help You Lose Weight

Your personal austerity program.

Source: It?s the Economy: How Economics Can Help You Lose Weight

China Said to Back New Sanctions Against North Korea

The support of China is considered a vital step in building international support for actions against North Korea?s nuclear and missile programs.

Source: China Said to Back New Sanctions Against North Korea

Malaysia Attacks Filipino Rebels on Borneo Island

Malaysian forces also led a ground assault on an armed group that has occupied parts of northern Borneo Island for weeks.

Source: Malaysia Attacks Filipino Rebels on Borneo Island

U.S. and China Said to Agree on North Korea Sanctions

United Nations diplomats said Monday that the United States and China have reached agreement on a new sanctions resolution to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test.

Source: U.S. and China Said to Agree on North Korea Sanctions

A Private Boom Amid Detroit?s Public Blight

Across the country, businesses have recovered while the public sector has struggled. But Detroit may be the most extreme example of a city?s dual fates diverging.

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U.S. Disavows 2 Drone Strikes Over Pakistan

Officials? best guess is that Pakistan carried out one or both of the strikes and blamed the C.I.A., a striking reversal from years past, when the Pakistani Army would falsely claim responsibility to mask American drone activities.

Source: U.S. Disavows 2 Drone Strikes Over Pakistan

Social Media Embrace Same-Sex Wedding at Tokyo Disneyland

A gay rights activist who chronicled her wedding planning and ceremony online was married on Friday in an event that drew largely positive responses on Twitter.

Source: Social Media Embrace Same-Sex Wedding at Tokyo Disneyland

Light Sculpture Is Set for Bay Bridge

An art installation, billed as the world?s largest L.E.D. sculpture, is set to illuminate the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate?s long-overshadowed rival.

Source: Light Sculpture Is Set for Bay Bridge

Online-Only TV Shows Join Fight for Attention

An increasing number of TV shows are being produced only for viewing on the Internet, circumventing existing distribution channels in favor of services like Netflix and YouTube.

Source: Online-Only TV Shows Join Fight for Attention

Fox Planning National Sports Network It Hopes Can Challenge ESPN

Fox?s chief executive, Rupert Murdoch, hopes to challenge ESPN for some of the lucrative revenue that the sports media giant has had largely to itself for more than three decades.

Source: Fox Planning National Sports Network It Hopes Can Challenge ESPN

Khalil Edney Is Big Shot at New Rochelle High School and on YouTube

Khalil Edney became a basketball star of the moment on YouTube and national television after he heaved a winning 55-foot shot at the buzzer for New Rochelle High School.

Source: Khalil Edney Is Big Shot at New Rochelle High School and on YouTube

Obama Names 2 to Fill E.P.A. and Energy Posts

In nominating Gina McCarthy to head the E.P.A. and Ernest J. Moniz for the Energy Department, President Obama showed his intent to use all the tools at his disposal to tackle climate change.

Source: Obama Names 2 to Fill E.P.A. and Energy Posts

Light Sculpture Is Set for Bay Bridge

The Silicon Valley tech industry is throwing its financial support behind a public art installation that will illuminate the Golden Gate Bridge?s rival with 25,000 white lights.

Source: Light Sculpture Is Set for Bay Bridge

Biden and Netanyahu Stress Points of Unity in Speeches to Pro-Israel Group

In contrast to past friction over settlements or the peace process, the focus was on threats from Iran and Syria.

Source: Biden and Netanyahu Stress Points of Unity in Speeches to Pro-Israel Group

Woman Lied About Sex With Senator Menendez, Her Lawyer Says

The woman, who once claimed to have had sex with Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, swears she never met him, a lawyer said.

Source: Woman Lied About Sex With Senator Menendez, Her Lawyer Says

F.C.C. Urges a Right to Unlock Cellphones

The White House and the Federal Communications Commission said consumers should be free to unlock their phones once contracts are satisfied.

Source: F.C.C. Urges a Right to Unlock Cellphones

Oberlin Cancels Classes After Series of ?Hate-Related Incidents?

A liberal campus is jolted by slurs, swastikas and a late-night sighting of someone in a robe and hood.

Source: Oberlin Cancels Classes After Series of ?Hate-Related Incidents?

Baby Whose Parents Were Killed in Crash Also Dies

The infant had been delivered prematurely after his mother and father were killed in a car crash in Brooklyn.

Source: Baby Whose Parents Were Killed in Crash Also Dies

Sequestration Poses Political Risks for Obama

President Obama is trying to strike a balance between ratcheting up pressure on Republicans to undo the cuts and minimizing the damage for Americans.

Source: Sequestration Poses Political Risks for Obama

China Leader, Wen, Is Regretful but Defensive

Wen Jiabao is expressing regrets in his final days as China?s prime minister for falling short of achieving genuine political and economic reforms, but he is also defending his integrity.

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Justices to Take Up Case on Generic Drug Makers? Liability

Karen Bartlett was grievously injured by a mild painkiller, and the Supreme Court will hear arguments this month on whether the maker can be held responsible.

Source: Justices to Take Up Case on Generic Drug Makers? Liability

Cardinals Meet to Discuss Choosing a Pope

The general congregation offers a chance for the cardinals to make a case for what kind of pope they want, and to size one another up at coffee breaks and later over dinner.

Source: Cardinals Meet to Discuss Choosing a Pope

12 Charged With Manslaughter in Florida Hazing Death

Twelve former Florida A&M University band members were charged Monday with manslaughter in the 2011 hazing death of a drum major.

Source: 12 Charged With Manslaughter in Florida Hazing Death

Syrian Soldiers Killed in Iraq, as War Grows

More than 40 Syrian soldiers who had sought temporary safety in Iraq were killed on Monday in an ambush, in the most serious spillover of violence into Iraq since the Syrian conflict began.

Source: Syrian Soldiers Killed in Iraq, as War Grows

Lens Blog: Kenya and More ? Pictures of the Day

Photos from Kenya, Syria, Pakistan and Kashmir.

Source: Lens Blog: Kenya and More ? Pictures of the Day

Books of The Times: Sandra Day O?Connor?s ?Out of Order?

In a new book, Justice Sandra Day O?Connor recounts the Supreme Court?s evolution from what seemed like a jerry-built enterprise.

Source: Books of The Times: Sandra Day O?Connor?s ?Out of Order?

Kenyans Flood Polls for Presidential Vote

As the voting proceeded relatively smoothly in the presidential election, a real chance emerged that a candidate accused of crimes against humanity could win the race.

Source: Kenyans Flood Polls for Presidential Vote

On Eve of People?s Congress in China, Vows of Change and Raised Hopes

Communist leaders are hoping that the meeting, which begins Tuesday, will help persuade a skeptical public that they are serious about cleaning up pollution and corruption.

Source: On Eve of People?s Congress in China, Vows of Change and Raised Hopes

The Appraisal: Spurned Apartment Buyers Still Long for ?the One?

Even if they are settled elsewhere, some cannot help walking by the first place they fell in love with, or wistfully viewing pictures online.

Source: The Appraisal: Spurned Apartment Buyers Still Long for ?the One?

Qualified Private Activity Bonds Come Under New Scrutiny

Many companies are borrowing money for projects using tax-exempt bonds called qualified private activity bonds, costing federal taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

Source: Qualified Private Activity Bonds Come Under New Scrutiny

Mark Sanford Seeks a Comeback in a Lively South Carolina Race

Mark Sanford, who turned the phrase ?hiking the Appalachian Trail? into a euphemism for an affair, is one of 18 candidates vying for a Congressional seat in an upcoming special election.

Source: Mark Sanford Seeks a Comeback in a Lively South Carolina Race

Obama Announces 3 Cabinet Nominations

President Obama on Monday revealed his choices to take top posts on the budget, energy and the environment.

Source: Obama Announces 3 Cabinet Nominations

World Factbook Updates - February 21, 2013

Check out the latest update to The World Factbook:

Can you name the country that has Dutch and French as its two main official languages? Note, it is in Europe but is not the Netherlands.

Source: World Factbook Updates - February 21, 2013

World Leaders - Updates for February 6 - 12, 2013

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Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments with     updated entries for Australia, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Maldives, Namibia, Poland, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Changes   reflect  updates in leadership,   positions,  or the     spelling  of      officials?  names in the country   listings during the      period  February 6 - 12, 2013.

Source: World Leaders - Updates for February 6 - 12, 2013

World Factbook Updates - February 14, 2013

Check out the latest update to The World Factbook:

The World Factbook's new 2013-2014 cover - unveiled in the  Gallery of Covers under the  References tab - features a retro Art Deco  style. Some Art Deco elements  may also be found in a previous Factbook  cover from 1996. Enjoy  exploring and comparing the many Factbook cover  designs that have  appeared over the decades.

Source: World Factbook Updates - February 14, 2013

World Factbook Updates - February 7, 2013

Check out the latest update to The World Factbook:

The "Refugees and internally displaced persons" field (in the Transnational Issues category) has been revised to reflect the latest available figures for each country. Please note that numbers may increase rapidly for countries currently experiencing crises, such as Syria and Mali.

Source: World Factbook Updates - February 7, 2013

World Leaders - Updates for January 30 - February 5, 2013

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Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments with updated entries for Cambodia; Congo, Democratic Republic of the;  Cuba--NDE; Denmark; Indonesia; Ireland; Israel; Kazakhstan; Malawi; Qatar; Slovenia; and Venezuela. Changes reflect updates in leadership, positions, or the spelling of officials? names in the country listings during the period January 30 - February 5, 2013.

Source: World Leaders - Updates for January 30 - February 5, 2013

World Leaders - Updates for January 23 - 29, 2013

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Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments with updated entries for Belgium,  Georgia, Ghana, Haiti, Marshall Islands, Slovenia, Sir Lanka,  Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. Changes   reflect  updates in  leadership,   positions,  or the   spelling  of officials? names in the  country   listings during the    period  January 23 - 29, 2013.

Source: World Leaders - Updates for January 23 - 29, 2013

World Factbook Updates - February 1, 2013

Check out the latest update to The World Factbook:

Updated 2012 data in the Economy and Energy categories.

Source: World Factbook Updates - February 1, 2013

President Nixon and the Role of Intelligence in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War

February 1, 2013 - Posted new historical collection publication, President Nixon and the Role of Intelligence in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. Check out the accompanying photos on the CIA Flickr stream.

Source: President Nixon and the Role of Intelligence in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War

Live Webcast of Historical Collections Conference

January 30, 2013 - Watch today's live webcast (4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST) of "President Nixon and the Role of Intelligence in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War," featuring newly declassified materials. This conference is organized by CIA's Historical Collections Division and the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. [external link disclaimer]

Source: Live Webcast of Historical Collections Conference

World Factbook Updates - January 24, 2013

Check out the latest update to The World Factbook:

A new "Demographic profile" field is being introduced incrementally to The World Factbook; the entry provides a snapshot of the demographic features and trends within a country and how they vary among regional, ethnic and socioeconomic sub-populations. Some of the topics addressed are population age structure, fertility, health, morality, poverty, education and migration. Countries introduced this week are those of Central and South America.

Source: World Factbook Updates - January 24, 2013

World Leaders - Updates for January 9 - 23, 2013

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Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments with updated entries for Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Mexico, New  Zealand, Romania, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Sweden, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Changes reflect updates in leadership, positions, or the  spelling  of officials? names in the country listings during the   period January 9 - 23, 2013.

Source: World Leaders - Updates for January 9 - 23, 2013

World Factbook Updates - January 17, 2013

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Can you name the Southwest Asian nation that is the most linguistically diverse country on earth with some 860 languages spoken (roughly 12% of the world's total)? Hint: it lies north of Australia. Find the answer in The World Factbook.

Source: World Factbook Updates - January 17, 2013

World Leaders - Updates for December 27, 2012 - January 8, 2013

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Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments with  updated entries for Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bermuda, Croatia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Montenegro, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. Changes reflect updates in leadership, positions, or the spelling of officials? names in the country listings during the period December 27, 2012 - January 8, 2013.

Source: World Leaders - Updates for December 27, 2012 - January 8, 2013

World Factbook Updates - January 10, 2013

Check out the latest update to The World Factbook:

Which of these micro entities - Hong Kong, Monaco or Singapore - is the largest? Find the answer in The World Factbook.

Source: World Factbook Updates - January 10, 2013

Considering a New Career?  Think CIA

January 24, 2013 - When a new year begins, many people set fresh career goals and look for new job opportunities. The Agency always is looking for enthusiastic people with integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Source: Considering a New Career?  Think CIA

"Moe" Berg:  Sportsman, Scholar, Spy

January 17, 2013 - Morris ?Moe? Berg, a professional baseball player who also served his country as an intelligence officer, lived a life many can only dream of.

Source: "Moe" Berg:  Sportsman, Scholar, Spy

Teacher Resources on CIA.gov

January 10, 2013 - CIA.gov publications give students a chance to explore history from primary sources and learn about archival research methods.

Source: Teacher Resources on CIA.gov

Declassified Cold War Reporting Featured at Convention

January 3, 2013 - CIA?s Historical Collections Division (HCD) recently presented declassified information on hot-button Cold War events at the 44th Annual Association of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies convention.

Source: Declassified Cold War Reporting Featured at Convention

Hollywood Myths vs. the Real CIA

December 27, 2012 - While the CIA may have cool spy tools that even James Bond would be proud to use, the CIA is a lot different than Hollywood portrays it to be.

Source: Hollywood Myths vs. the Real CIA

New Features on CIA.gov

December 20, 2012 - This week readers will find several new features on CIA.gov: more multilingual content and population pyramid graphics.

Source: New Features on CIA.gov

New Historical Collection on CIA.gov: CIA Analysis of the Warsaw Pact Forces

December 13, 2012 - CIA.gov has posted new multi-media materials about the role of clandestine reporting in CIA?s analysis of the Warsaw Pact from 1955 to 1985.

Source: New Historical Collection on CIA.gov: CIA Analysis of the Warsaw Pact Forces

Agency Officers and Marines Celebrate 237th Marine Corps Birthday

December 6, 2012 - The Director for National Intelligence (DNI) James R. Clapper, recently joined Agency officers to celebrate the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

Source: Agency Officers and Marines Celebrate 237th Marine Corps Birthday

Big Data is a Big Deal at the CIA

November 29, 2012 - Every day, the world is flooded by data. The CIA is currently hiring creative, technically-savvy individuals who know how to organize and interpret ?big data.?

Source: Big Data is a Big Deal at the CIA

A Spotlight on World Obesity Rates

November 19, 2012 - In preparation for Thanksgiving, we decided to see how the United States fares against other populations in terms of obesity.

Source: A Spotlight on World Obesity Rates

Man Gets 10+ Years for DUI-Related Wreck That Killed Man Waiting along Interstate 10

A Tucson man who killed a father of two in a drunken-driving crash last fall apologized Monday, saying he has a hard time waking up every morning knowing he's caused his victim's family so much pain.Ryan Membrila was sentenced to 10 1/2 years Monday by Pima County Superior Court Judge Javier ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Man Gets 10+ Years for DUI-Related Wreck That Killed Man Waiting along Interstate 10

Donors Give Elevated Beds for Shelter Dogs

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN RAISES MONEYPima County pups won't have to lie on kennel's concrete pads any moreIt may be a dog's life, but at the Pima Animal Care Center it just got a tad more comfortable, thanks to a team of local animal lovers.A one-day social media campaign by PACC Partners raised ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Donors Give Elevated Beds for Shelter Dogs

SOCCER: City 'Thrilled' for Denmark-Canada Tilt

Jan. 26 friendly at Kino will be first for Tucson and televised in EuropeTucson soccer has raised its game to a world-class level.The Old Pueblo will host its first-ever international exhibition match when Canada faces Denmark on Jan. 26 at Kino Stadium, officials announced Monday."That's ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: SOCCER: City 'Thrilled' for Denmark-Canada Tilt

10 Schools in TUSD Proposed for Closure

The list will be discussed tonight as district tackles projected deficitThe Tucson Unified School District will discuss the possible closure of up to 10 schools tonight to help it deal with a projected $17 million deficit.The Governing Board will vote on the list of schools it will consider for ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: 10 Schools in TUSD Proposed for Closure

ARIZONA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: ASU Game the Latest in RichRod Rivalries

Rich Rodriguez's life has been a series of rivalry games.As a football and basketball star at Farmington (W.Va.) North Marion High School, he battled the Fairmont Senior High Polar Bears. As a collegian - and later coach - at West Virginia, he faced Pitt in a game called, fittingly, "The Backyard ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: ARIZONA FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: ASU Game the Latest in RichRod Rivalries

Law & Order Briefs

Bicyclist injured in October crash diesA bicyclist injured when he was hit by a car in October has died from complications from his injuries.Randall Meneses, 56, died Nov. 14 in a hospital after the accident Oct. 10, Tucson police said in a news release.Police said Meneses was on his bike eastbound ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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NO. 10 ARIZONA 94, LONG BEACH STATE 72: First Start Doubly Nice

Frosh Ashley rewards Miller with 20 points, 10 boards in Cats' winFor Arizona's first two games of the season, Brandon Ashley might have been the most overqualified sub in the nation.Not only did the freshman forward have McDonald's All-American high school cred, but he also averaged 10.5 points ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: NO. 10 ARIZONA 94, LONG BEACH STATE 72: First Start Doubly Nice

ARIZONA BASKETBALL: Perfect 3-Point Night for Parrom

He's 5-for-5 in shift to shooting guard, but defense must improveDuring practices, the Arizona Wildcats break up into two teams of four - the red squad and the blue squad - on opposite ends on the floor.Each side shoots for five minutes and counts one point for every basket made.Over the years, UA ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: ARIZONA BASKETBALL: Perfect 3-Point Night for Parrom

Radar Van Locations

The city's two police radar vans are scheduled to snap photographs of speeders at these locations today:* 5 to 8:30 a.m. near Robison Elementary School, on Tucson Boulevard near 18th Street; and on Broadway between Cherry and Highland avenues.* 9 a.m. to noon on Plumer Avenue between 22nd Street ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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TUCSON TECH: Too Hot? Too Cold? Comfy Chair Gets Temp Just Right

If you're reading this while working in an office, chances are pretty good that you feel too hot  or too cold.A Tucson company has an answer, with an office chair that can heat or cool your backside with an array of tiny semiconductor chips that act as tiny heat pumps.And Tempronics Inc., a ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: TUCSON TECH: Too Hot? Too Cold? Comfy Chair Gets Temp Just Right

PATRICK FINLEY: Tombstone's Yellowjackets Try to Create Buzz for New Stadium

Justin was complaining on Twitter the other day that he couldn't create a recruit from his alma mater, Tombstone High School, in a college football video game."How is my star QB, W. Earp, supposed to throw for eight TDs against Bisbee if he plays for Tucson High?" my friend asked. "They're not even ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: PATRICK FINLEY: Tombstone's Yellowjackets Try to Create Buzz for New Stadium

Prop. 409 OK'd by 953 Votes, Gives City Money to Fix Roads

The pothole that has annoyed you for years on your daily commute may finally be getting fixed.Nearly two weeks after the polls closed, Tucson residents have given the green light to Proposition 409, the city's $100 million road bond.On Sunday, the county counted about 11,000 provisional ballots and ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Prop. 409 OK'd by 953 Votes, Gives City Money to Fix Roads

Funeral Notices

BROWN, Marilynne Walker,on November 11, 2012, went to the other side to join her beloved husband of 60 plus years, William Adams Brown. Born October 28, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Fred Walker and Olga Nyboe Walker. Mom spent her final 25 years in Tucson helping raise her family and being "G ma". She is ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL: Arizona Game Is Zero Hour for Sun Devils

TEMPE -Shortly after arriving at Arizona State, Todd Graham installed digital clocks in the team's weight room and locker room. They ticked backward."Days, hours, minutes and seconds," left tackle Evan Finkenberg said. "So you know the exact time when the countdown is every day."Friday at 8 p.m., ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL: Arizona Game Is Zero Hour for Sun Devils

Ramon Felix, Councilman in Nogales, Dies at Age 62

Nogales City Councilman Ramon Felix died at his home early Sunday."We were shocked by the news we received this morning," said Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino in a news release. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Ramon's family, and the entire Nogales community during this difficult time, especially ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Ramon Felix, Councilman in Nogales, Dies at Age 62

'Person of Interest' in Custody in Police Officer's Shooting

A person of interest has been detained by Tucson police in the shooting of a police sergeant Sunday morning, the department said.In a posting Monday night on its Facebook page, the department said the person has not been charged in connection with the shooting of Sgt. Robert Carpenter, who was ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: 'Person of Interest' in Custody in Police Officer's Shooting

El Tour Has Been a Real Plus for City over the Years

Our view: Apart from its economic impact, it's set a healthy, inclusive toneMore than 8,500 cyclists took to Tucson-area roads on Saturday in the 30th annual El Tour de Tucson race. The event is one of our community's best opportunities to host thousands of visitors, and a chance for locals to ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: El Tour Has Been a Real Plus for City over the Years

Arizona Basketball Seen and Heard

Seen and heardMr. 1,000With a free throw with 4:20 left Monday, Solomon Hill became the 47th UA player to score 1,000 or more career points.The senior forward was honored during a timeout afterward, when the UA made an announcement. Hill, who needed 14 points to reach the mark, received a standing ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Arizona Basketball Seen and Heard

Tucson Water Goes Year-Round in Effort to Improve Conservation

Every Tucsonan knows it's imperative to conserve water in the summer. Now, the city wants to drive home that point year-round.Mayor Jonathan Roths-child and other city officials announced Monday that Tucson Water will be engaging the public in a 12- month information campaign designed to curb water ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: Tucson Water Goes Year-Round in Effort to Improve Conservation

For Holiday Travelers, Airport Can Be Its Own Enjoyable Stop

Dining options abound. Sushi, coffee, sandwiches and ice cream are all within walking distance.You can soak in culture, either by striking up a conversation with a stranger, perusing crafts from local artisans or touring an art gallery.What is this, downtown? Hardly. It's the Tucson International ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

Source: For Holiday Travelers, Airport Can Be Its Own Enjoyable Stop

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER: Foothills Puts Up Big Second Half, Tops Sahuaro 5-1

Thanks to a strong second half, the Catalina Foothills girls soccer team defeated Sahuaro 5-1 in the first round of the Brandon Bean Kickoff Classic on Monday night.The Falcons, (1-0) - reigning Division II state champions and winners of three straight titles - began their quest for yet another ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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Vote-Count Auditing Reforms Urged on County Supervisors

For six years, election integrity activist Mickey Duniho has been demanding Pima County strengthen its ballot audit procedures by sorting early ballots.So when he found out the county had received an exemption from a new state requirement to do exactly that, he was - as he described it - ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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News & Notes

TUCSONDarling group announces new corporate nameTucson-based Darling Environmental & Surveying, Ltd.'s officers and board have approved its corporate name change to Darling Geomatics."We are happy to announce our new corporate name, our first step towards an international expansion in integrated ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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ROAD RUNNER: I-10 Stretch East of Vail Soon Will Get a Bridge, Lane Remake

A new 15-month, $17.2 million project is getting under way on Interstate 10.The Arizona Department of Transportation is starting work on a section of I-10 east of Vail near the new Marsh Station Road interchange after Thanksgiving weekend.The old Union Pacific Railroad bridge will be removed early ... (Publication: AZ Daily Star)

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