(StatePoint) Technology has swept the heartland of America, providing families new, more efficient ways to use their home computers to manage household finances, maintain personal histories and records and store precious digital photographs.

(NAPSI)—When asked to name America's oldest ally, many would be surprised to find the correct answer is the Kingdom of Morocco.

According to an NBC News report, Sarah Murnaghan, the 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose quest for new lungs spurred changes in the nation's allocation system, was set to receive a transplant today, her mother said.

At what point can we safely say that a filmmaker has cemented himself as a true mover and shaker in the industry? Probably around the time when multi -billion dollar production companies begin trading ownership of entire franchises like two boys swapping baseball cards, in order to obtain rights to co-produce his work. This is where Christopher Nolan’s career has taken him. Once it became clear that Nolan’s newest cerebral project, Interstellar, would be produced by Paramount rather than Warner Bros., the latter felt it best to place a few of its cards on the table in order to obtain a piece of Nolan the cash cow. Paramount named its price of allowing Warner Bros. to co-produce the upcoming film, and it was exclusive rights to produce a sequel to 2009’s Friday the 13th, as well as a new Southpark film. 

Today Tucson-area Allstate agents and employees teamed up with Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to sort donated food and ultimately help fight community hunger.

Pima Community College’s Center for Training and Development on June 13 will honor 16 students who have earned certificates in the high-demand profession of Practical Nursing.

The U.S. Senate this afternoon will vote on bipartisan immigration legislation, headed by the Gang of Eight, a group of four Democrats and four Republicans.

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PHOENIX -- A citation against a "dreamer'' for driving without a license is not enough to entitle that person and others to an order requiring the state to grant them the legal right to operate a motor vehicle in Arizona, a federal judge has ruled.

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1. NSA COLLECTS VERIZON PHONE RECORDS

(NAPSI)—For kids, summertime should mean food, friends and fun. For many families fighting to make ends meet, however, summer can mean struggling to stretch tight food budgets even further.

(NAPSI)—America’s rapidly aging population creates a tremendous opportunity to unleash the power of volunteers on some of the nation’s most pressing problems. Consider this: Baby boomers are the largest, healthiest and best-educated generation in history. Volunteering can be their second act, fulfilling their passions and helping them stay active, healthy and engaged.

Brace yourself Marana, there is a new orthodontist in town! Dr. Grant D. Walton has been creating beautiful smiles in Casa Grande, Ariz. for over 20 years, and is now in your neighborhood. We offer free initial consultations, low monthly payments, and take most insurances. Call (855) 925-8668 to schedule your complimentary consultation today.

Think back to your favorite memory in the park. Do visions of playing soccer with your family, riding a bike or enjoying a game of Frisbee with friends come to mind? If so, recreating those memories in your favorite park this summer will be even more rewarding.

Pima Community College East Campus recently was chosen to join the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, a national effort to train 10,000 baby boomers nationwide for new jobs in healthcare, education and social services. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

1. UNIONS JOIN TURKISH PROTESTS

R.J. Morgan reports to Arizona on June 23 but he is not leaving the state of Oregon alone.

According to a TODAY contributor, there was a time when booing Justin Bieber seemed unthinkable, but that’s just what happened at the Billboard Music Awards May 19 when the 19-year-old accepted the first-ever Milestone Award, given to honor the “ingenuity of this year’s hitmakers.”

Movement in college basketball can be a lot like the lottery - wild and unpredictable.

(NAPSI)—Josh Westerhold, 36, is a grizzly bear hunter. His weapon is a camera. And over the years, he’s shot grizzlies by the dozens.

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(NAPSI)—There’s good news for seniors about to graduate from high school. Investing a little time and effort now can pay off when it comes to planning your future. Here are some tips.