D-backs ace Webb has setback in recovery from shoulder woesPHOENIX — 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 borderWASHINGTON — 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 AsarcoTUCSON, 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. Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news Jeanne-Claude Man charged with first-degree murder in shooting of photo radar van operator in ArizonaPHOENIX — 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 RockiesPHOENIX — 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 weaknessDENVER — 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 foreclosureNEW 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 operatedPHOENIX — 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 ArizonaPHOENIX — 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 severityWASHINGTON — 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 9-6PHOENIX — 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 6null Breakdown of graduation rates in select citiesA 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 McCainPHOENIX — 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 issueGLENDALE, 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 dealPHOENIX — 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 StandingsPittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 Safety board says federal agency supposed to protect public was factor in bus crash severityWASHINGTON — 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 anyonePHOENIX — 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 9WASHINGTON — 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 MatchplayMARANA - 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. |