D-backs ace Webb has setback in recovery from shoulder woes

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb experienced a setback Friday in his attempt to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him since his opening-day start.

Administration mulling sending more National Guard troops to US-Mexico border

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is considering sending more National Guard troops to keep order along the U.S.-Mexican border as drug-fueled violence increases in northern Mexico, defense officials said Friday.

Bankruptcy judge in Texas says India’s Sterlite copper producer can buy Asarco

TUCSON, Ariz. — India’s largest copper producer can acquire Tucson, Ariz.-based Asarco LLC for $1.1 billion in cash and a $600 million note, a Texas judge has said.

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Man charged with first-degree murder in shooting of photo radar van operator in Arizona

PHOENIX — A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of a photo radar van operator as he worked on a highway in Phoenix.

Dan Haren pitches Diamondbacks to 2-0 victory over Rockies

PHOENIX — Dan Haren pitched seven sharp innings for his first win this season and Ryan Roberts’ pinch-hit single broke a scoreless tie, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Colorado Rockies 2-0 on Wednesday.

Freeport-McMoRan 1st-quarter profit, revenue tumble on price, demand weakness

DENVER — Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. on Wednesday reported a 96 percent drop in first-quarter net income as the global recession drove down demand and prices for its metals, used in everything from construction to steel.

Cities tackle backyard pools that become green-shrouded mosquito havens in foreclosure

NEW ORLEANS — Mosquito control workers can measure the recession by the number of green, cloudy swimming pools they see — algae-covered havens for mosquitoes dotting neighborhoods hit by the foreclosure crisis.

Assisted-suicide group’s training manual provides detailed account of how it operated

PHOENIX — A training manual for an assisted-suicide group tells “exit guides” that they are special people and should celebrate their role in guiding others to their deaths.

Fans shrug off recession and spend millions during spring training in Arizona

PHOENIX — Spring training gave Arizona an economic home run when it really needed it.

Safety board cites driver fatigue, says federal agency was factor in bus crash severity

WASHINGTON — Maurice and Teresa Washington were relaxing in the back row of a charter bus the night of Jan. 6, 2008, watching a movie on the way home from a weekend ski trip, when their lives were shattered.

Helton’s three hits and three RBIs lead Rockies past Diamondbacks 9-6

PHOENIX — Todd Helton broke out of a slump with three hits, including his first homer, and drove in three runs as the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

Rockies 9, Diamondbacks 6

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Breakdown of graduation rates in select cities

A breakdown of the 2005 graduation rates in the 50 largest cities, along with the percentage point changes in this rate between 1995 and 2005.

Arizona founder of civilian patrol group Minuteman to run for Senate against John McCain

PHOENIX — The founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps is expected to announce his intentions to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona next year.

Cards’ schedule violates Fiesta contract, parties try to resolve issue

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals violated terms of their University of Phoenix contract by scheduling their final home game in the upcoming season one day before the Fiesta Bowl.

Mexican man pleads guilty in Ariz. fatal smuggling crash; avoids death penalty in deal

PHOENIX — A Mexican national accused of transporting illegal immigrants after a rollover crash killed 10 of 19 people inside the vehicle has pleaded guilty in a deal with federal prosecutors.

National League Standings

Pittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1

Philadelphia 5, L.A. Dodgers 3

Safety board says federal agency supposed to protect public was factor in bus crash severity

WASHINGTON — A federal safety board on Tuesday cited driver fatigue as the cause of an Utah bus crashed that killed nine and injured 43 others, but blamed inaction by another safety agency for the severity of the accident.

Document: Suspect in shooting of Ariz. photo radar worker said he didn’t mean to hurt anyone

PHOENIX — A suspect arrested in the shooting death of a man operating a photo radar van along a freeway told police he didn’t mean for anyone to get hurt, according to a court document released Tuesday.

Federal safety investigators cite high speed, driver fatigue in Utah bus crash that killed 9

WASHINGTON — Safety investigators said Tuesday that a bus was traveling 88 to 92 miles per hour when it crashed last year in Utah, killing nine and injuring 43 others. Driver fatigue was likely the root cause of the crash, they said.

Jeev out in first round at World Matchplay

MARANA - India’s Jeev Milkha Singh bowed out of the first round of the World Golf Championships Accenture Matchplay against a fancied England’s Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter.

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