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New TUSD Superintendent talks about the challenges ahead

Posted 5:58 PM 6/19/2013 by Sean Mooney

TUCSON - A new superintendent is coming to town to take over the Tucson Unified School District.

H.T. Sanchez was selected as the new TUSD Superintendent at a special meeting with the ditrict's Governing Board.

He will replace outgoing Superintendent John Pedicone.

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Jennifer English's birthday meal: her favorite dishes

Posted 5:23 PM 6/19/2013 by Faye DeHoff

TUCSON - In today's Let's Make a Meal, food contributor Jennifer English got to pick her favorite dishes, since her birthday is right around the corner.

This year she is celebrating by making her all-time favorite New England classic, a Lobster Roll and finish it with Blueberry (More) • Video (1)
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Founder of Minuteman Civil Defense Corps charged with child molestation

Posted 5:08 PM 6/19/2013 by Nikai Salcido

PHOENIX - Christopher Sims, founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps was arrested for allegedly molesting more than one child.
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James Gandolfini dies at 51

Posted 4:57 PM 6/19/2013 by Ernesto Martinez

The Sopranos star suffered a massive heart attack in Italy.
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Those against medicaid expansion refer new law to Arizona ballot

Posted 4:53 PM 6/19/2013

Opponents of expanding Medicaid, Arizona's health-insurance program for the poor, filed paperwork with the Secretary of State's Office this morning to refer the new law to the November 2014 ballot.
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Flagstaff's Marbel Canyon Lodge fire

Posted 3:43 PM 6/19/2013 by Ernesto Martinez

The Marble Canyon Lodge and Restaurant in northern Arizona burned to the ground.
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"Serial Shooter" found dead in cell

Posted 3:38 PM 6/19/2013 by Brian White

FLORENCE - Inmate Dale Hausner died Wednesday from unknown causes. Hausner was found unresponsive in his cell just after noon.
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Fiesta bowl conspiracy

Posted 3:27 PM 6/19/2013 by Ernesto Martinez

The former leader of the Fiesta Bowl John Tucker has been given a new sentencing date after a guilty plea for a felony conspiracy charge in an illegal campaign-finance scheme.
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Greek church still grapples with destruction after fire

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Posted 1:53 PM 6/19/2013 by Samantha Ptashkin

TUCSON- Today marks three weeks since a late night fire nearly destroyed St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

But even in places untouched by the flames, the smell of smoke lingers. "That smell of destruction is everywhere," says Father Earl Cantos.

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Charges dropped against Sahuarita wrestler accused of assault, kidnapping

Posted 12:16 PM 6/19/2013 by Michelle Erwin

SAHUARITA - Charges have been dismissed against a 17-year-old Sahuarita wrestler due to insufficient evidence to prove a case, according to the Pima County Attorney's Office.

The teen was one of seven Sahuarita High School wrestlers accused of assault and kidnapping in a January locker (More)
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UPDATE: Missing Tucson teen found safe

Posted 11:51 AM 6/19/2013 by Michelle Erwin

Christopher Palomino was last seen in the 4200 block of E. Frankfort Stravenue, near the Alvernon and Drexel area.
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Rep. Grijalva sponsors anti-surveillance bill

Posted 11:07 AM 6/19/2013 by Brian White

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Arizona representatives Raul Grijalva, Matt Salmon, and Kyrsten Sinema are all backing a bill that addresses the National Security Agency surveillance program.
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