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Poetry and beer. Maira Kalman and Gypsy rhythms. More: continued here
Poetry and beer. Maira Kalman and Gypsy rhythms. More: continued here
AP – A poisonous Egyptian cobra that disappeared from a Bronx Zoo exhibit was found Thursday after nearly a week on the lam, zoo officials said. More: continued here
COTTONWOOD –Yavapai Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a home burglary Tuesday in the 4800 block of Comanche Drive in Cottonwood. The man had gone for a brief bicycle ride and found the front door pried open when he returned. More: continued here
AP – For the first time, women’s death rates from lung cancer are dropping, possibly a turning point in the smoking-fueled epidemic. More: continued here
Arizona gasoline prices still on the riseAlbany Times UnionTucson has the lowest average gasoline price in Arizona at $3.38 a gallon while Flagstaff has the highest price at $3.66. New Jersey has the lowest price in the continental US at $3.40 a gallon and California the highest at $4.04 a gallon. More: continued here
Happy Ending to the Arizona Tea Party T-Shirt CaseReason Online (blog)In our January 2011 issue, I reported on a lawsuit challenging discrimination at the polls in Arizona against people wearing politically themed T-shirts. The scoop: When Diane Wickberg went to vote in a May special election in Flagstaff, Arizona, … More: continued here
AP – Moammar Gadhafi struck a defiant stance Thursday after two high-profile defections from his regime, saying he’s not the one who should go — it’s the Western leaders who have decimated his military with airstrikes who should resign immediately. More: continued here
Richard Smith picks up Colorado offerESPNThe Watch List prospect is one of three receivers at Poly holding an FBS offer. "Colorado just offered," Smith said. "I now have UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Washington, Northern Arizona and now the Buffs. I really don't know much about Colorado but … More: continued here
The NAU College of Education will present Exploring Your World Day, a celebration of learning, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Eastburn Education Center. The event involves NAU students in inspiring young children to set and reach educational goals. More: continued here
AP – Calling the crimes inexcusable and barbaric, a judge sentenced two former New Orleans police officers to prison Thursday for their roles in the shooting death of an unarmed man whose body was later set on fire in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. More: continued here