1. NSA COLLECTS VERIZON PHONE RECORDS

According to an Associated Press report, A mother of seven from Arizona is jailed in Mexico on allegations that she tried to smuggle nearly 12 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. on a passenger bus - claims her family members say are false.

In the wake of the tornado that left much of Oklahoma City in rubble, the National Weather Service is warning that more threatening weather is possible in major cities such as Kansas City, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Des Moines, where severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued.

1. PASSENGER PLANE ESCORTED BY FIGHTER JETS IN U.K. A Manchester-bound commercial flight from Pakistan was diverted by two British fighter jets near London after two passengers reportedly got in a loud argument with the crew. Despite initial reports that the incident might have been terror-related, officials later said that it was only a criminal offense. [The Guardian] ………………………………………………………………………………

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., visited the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Monday to discuss his platform on immigration reform and a pending immigration bill that would introduce a guest worker program for illegal immigrants already working in the United States. 

People are a product of their upbringing, and Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) is no exception.

U.S. Rep. Ron Barber has been appointed to a leadership role on the Homeland Security Committee and said he will expand his efforts to improve security of the Southwestern border in this new role.

Throughout my life, friends and family have commented on my sometimes unique “to do” list.  Setting goals and making a commitment to successfully achieve them has provided personal satisfaction and success in my life’s achievements.

An adult male jaguar and an adult male ocelot have been photographed in two separate Southern Arizona mountain ranges by automated wildlife monitoring cameras. The images were collected as part of the Jaguar Survey and Monitoring Project led by the University of Arizona. Both animals appear to be in good health. 

On Friday, Nov. 9, at 8:19 p.m. a Pinal County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a 2004 Oldsmobile minivan westbound on Interstate-10 near milepost 216 for several traffic violations. The driver of the vehicle was later identified per an Arizona Identification Card and Permanent Resident Alien Card as Tucson resident Maria Bustamante, 33.

After defeating an aggressive primary opponent in Wil Cardon, Republican Jeff Flake will take on former Surgeon General and Democrat Richard Carmona in the Nov. 6 General Election.

David Joseph, a 22-year Tucsonan, is bringing his experience in business to the political realm as the sole Democratic candidate for Legislative District 11 House of Representatives.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking for assistance from deer and elk hunters in monitoring efforts for chronic wasting disease (CWD).

When it comes to Democrats, the current state of the nation and his goals to get reelected to the Arizona Senate for a third term, Sen. Al Melvin has no problem speaking his mind.

He was the sheriff who wore the white hat, fought the federal government for a safer border, and when it came to service not many have measured up to Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever.

Gov. Jan Brewer today announced that former Congressman Jim Kolbe will serve as Co-Chairman of the Arizona Transportation and Trade Corridor Alliance. In February, the Governor announced the formation of the panel comprised of statewide and local experts in transportation, international trade and energy.

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U.S. Rep. Ron Barber has been appointed to two House committees that have major implications for Southern Arizona – Armed Services and Homeland Security.

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After being sworn into office Tuesday, it didn't take Congressman Ron Barber long to get to work. Crossing party lines, Barber supported a bill that will increase Border Patrol ability to pursue smugglers along US-Mexico Border

The Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO) organization has found itself in the public eye following a leadership exchange meeting to San Diego in May.

Tragedies in the world such as the attacks on Sept. 11 and the mass shooting five years ago at Virginia Tech has made Bob Votruba change his way of life.

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