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NASA names Mars rock after the Rolling Stones
When the InSight Mars lander touched down back in November, its landing thrusters blew the rock about 3 feet - the farthest a stone has ever rolled during a landing on another planet.
UPDATE: Police identify two victims from fatal crash in Oro Valley
The three-vehicle crash happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of La Canada and Tangerine.
UPDATE: Scene cleared at Pima Community College district office
A piece of artwork that was not labeled caused the evacuations.
TRAFFIC: Road closures and projects
List of active road projects in the Tucson area.
Motorcyclist identified in fatal collision on Golf Links and Kolb
The crash was reported around 6 p.m.
UA International students get warm welcome
UA doing all they can to get international students to come to Tucson and once they're here to make them feel at home.
VIDEO: Octopus spotted slinking across sandbar on N.C. beach
Kris Chapin was with her family when they spotted the creature slinking across the sandbar in the sound in South Topsail Beach.
Authorities need help to find missing Tucson man
Dino Campos, 49, has a condition that requires medication.
Nogales BP stops Fentanyl smuggler
CBP officers seized the drugs and arrested a 22-year old woman from Mexico, who was then turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Yuma Sector Border Patrol rescues pregnant woman lost in desert
The woman was treated and released from the hospital Saturday.
Arizona extends tuition rate for students in US illegally
Arizona universities are moving to expand access to a tuition rate paid by immigrants living in the country illegally
Yuma Border Patrol arrests 16 in human smuggling attempts
U.S. Border Patrol agents in Southwest Arizona have had a busy week thwarting human smuggling and drug runs into the United States.
UA, Pima County team up for health education
It’s the first partnership of its kind in Arizona.
UPDATE: Computer outages resolved at MVD offices across Arizona
The Arizona Department of Transportation said on Thursday that the outage had been resolved.
Caught on camera: Strong winds send restaurant workers flying into the air
Howling winds and strong rain battered Clemson on Monday evening as Esso Club employees fought the storm to try and hold down their event tent.
Locked Down: Inside the prison where inmates set each other on fire and gangs have more power than guards
Widespread concern about understaffing in Mississippi's prisons has people calling for a change. They say inmates, correctional officers and surrounding communities are in danger.
UPDATE: Sheriff’s department identifies corrections officer who died at Superior Court building
Pima County Sheriff’s Department says Brian Krumm was in secure area when he suffered fatal gun shot injury.
Student accused of making threat against Tucson school
The CDO student, a 15-year-old boy, is facing a charge of interference with an educational institution.
Diamond Children’s Medical Center hosting school supply drive
The supplies will be used by children who are being treated at the hospital and attending its school.
In Louisville, Trump signs order forgiving student-loan debt for disabled veterans
President Donald Trump closed his speech in Louisville on Wednesday by signing an order that will forgive all student-loan debt for many of America’s disabled veterans.
Moves by big publishers are making e-books harder to get for libraries
As the e-book trend continues to rise, publishers are hoping to cash in, but local libraries said it's hurting their service to the public and could impact their bottom line.
Lightning sparks brush fire, reaching nearly 40 acres in Cochise County
The public is advised to use caution when driving in the area.
Taylor Swift says she plans to re-record her old songs
Swift said she plans to re-record her songs after her catalog was purchased by popular music manager Scooter Braun.
Help wildlife get water relief with one text message
text SENDWATER to 41444.
Toyota recalls SUVs due to faulty back-up cameras
The carmaker says certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 hybrids have back-up cameras that can malfunction.
Cindy McCain pens Washington Post op-ed about late husband
Late senator's widow calls for return to civility.
New options considered after truckers oppose redundant inspection facilities in Nogales
Trucking companies are saying if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING: Record heat remains in Tucson forecast
The Tucson metro area, including Marana, Vail and Green Valley, will see temperatures near record levels.
Ex-pitcher says he’s interested in running for House seat
Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling says he might challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran if he runs in Arizona.
Jury finds Martin Barreras guilty of murder, child abuse
Barreras was found guilty on two of three charges.
Abandoned house catches fire near midtown
The TFD said they had three fire trucks at the scene and that the cause is still under investigation. There were no injuries to firefighters or people.
UPDATE: Police identify human remains found on south side in suspicious death investigation
Detectives are asking anyone with information in the investigation to call 88-CRIME.
‘Very fortunate’: LSU responds to false alarm security scare
LSU officials gave the all clear on campus just minutes before 5 p.m. after reports came in hours earlier of an armed intruder on campus at Coates Hall.
Sign language interpreter steals show from rapper Twista
Amber Galloway Gallego has some lightning-fast moves to go along with the rapper’s high-speed lyrics.
Tucson workers brave excessive heat to keep city running
Three workers can fill up to 70 potholes in a day, a job which can be tough even with the right preparation.
Arizona officers receive investigations training on animal cruelty and violent crimes in Tucson
The training will cover knowing, interpreting and applying animal cruelty and fighting laws.
Raccoons and hot coffee are a perfect pair at this Ukrainian cafe
What could possibly go wrong?
Wednesday is deadline to mail ballots for primary election
The city of Tucson is conducting an all ballot-by-mail primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 27, for mayor and council members for Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 4.
Pima County deputies patrolling school zones
PCSD: Slow down, pay attention and wear your seatbelt.
FBI seeks help identifying serial armed bank robber dubbed ‘Red Beard Bandit’
The suspect either showed a handgun or said he was armed with a gun or an explosive device at each robbery.
Pima County GOP will not appeal ruling on sanctuary city challenge
Group now pushing a "NO to Prop 205" campaign.
UPDATE: Suspect identified in check fraud case
The man is currently speaking with detectives.
Tip Top Poultry recalls chicken products due to listeria risk, USDA says
The Food Safety Inspection Service said the product was shipped to hotels, restaurants and institutions across the country.
Tucson WWII veteran receives Purple Heart
As he recounted old war stories, he said his mind was never on the medals.
Tucson man found guilty of midtown robbery, homicide
He will be sentenced on Oct. 4.
Marana Texas Roadhouse to hold fundraiser for El Paso shooting victims
The fundraiser will be August 22 at the Texas Roadhouse in Marana.
Elton John slams media for criticizing Harry, Meghan over private jet use
Elton John took to social media to slam stories that suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan were hypocritical for accepting jet travel despite their devotion to eco-causes.
Celebrate Tucson’s 244th birthday at the Presidio museum
The free event will celebrate Tucson’s 244th birthday in the context of the community’s long and rich history.
Tucson birthday stamp winner announced
Congratulations to Nola Gelling, a 12-year-old who attends Khalsa Montessori school.
Rising temps prompt Salvation Army’s Operation Chill Out
The Salvation Army will be at Santa Rita Park (22nd St./4th Ave) providing water and heat relief items for the homeless.
Banner UMC announces El Tour de Tucson title sponsorship
Banner is the first title sponsor of El Tour since 2017.
Red Cross offers safety tips as students head back to school
“While safety is a top priority for all students, there are special steps for parents of younger kids and those headed to school for the first time.”
SILVER ALERT: Chandler man found safe
He was found safe in Chandler.
Nebraska teen uses senior photo shoot to honor father killed in Afghanistan
Although he's not by her side physically, the photos show she'll never be without her dad.
Caught on camera: Bear raids home’s refrigerator as teen boys watch in fear
They came face-to-face with a bear while they were on a sofa watching TV, but a deputy came to their rescue.
No mailing it in: Postal workers trained to beat the heat
USPS has all of its mail carriers go through mandatory heat-related safety training.
Planned Parenthood gives up Title X money
The agency says it will use a rainy day fund and rely on donations to make up for the loss for the time being, but can’t estimate how long that will continue.
Northwest Fire investigating condo fire, more than a dozen people without a home
More than a dozen people are without a home after a fire burned through the building Monday evening.
Man pleads guilty nearly 8 years after fatal shooting
He faces at least seven years when he is sentenced Monday, Aug. 26.
Man injured after attempting to extinguish house fire
The man was able to help his pets escape the fire.
Man with criminal history sentenced in fatal stabbing
He was released from prison about two months before fatally stabbing another man.
Financial expert: ‘Concerns are real’ about possible recession
Recession will happen; the question is when?