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- Northern Arizona University researchers get a rare glimpse at a forest untouched
A private parcel is providing a natural laboratory to scientists to help them protect millions of acres.
- Dems battling to hold House
Disgruntled voters, a sluggish economy and vanishing enthusiasm for President Barack Obama have put 75 seats or more in the House - the vast majority held by Democrats - at risk of changing hands and putting Republicans in charge.
- 2 cancer researchers to appear on national fundraising telethon
Two noted Valley cancer researchers will appear on Friday's celebrity-studded broadcast of the Stand Up to Cancer national telethon.
- Mesa slips in growth rankings
Dramatically slower growth stalls Mesa's steady climb in ranks of large U.S. cities.
- Huge Arizona DUI operation nets a few more arrests
An extra 5,000 officers took part in the state's annual Labor Day push to target drunken drivers, but that extra manpower resulted in only a few hundred more DUI arrests.
- Empty Tempe Town Lake bringing an influx of bugs
Tempe condo dwellers deal with influx of insects near Town Lake.
- Feds probing claims of bias against Arizona's non-native English speaking teachers
Critics: AZ treating some unfairly over English skills.
- Phoenix Coyotes talks with potential buyer continue
Negotiations between Glendale and the latest potential buyer of the Phoenix Coyotes are expected to continue for a while longer.
- Phoenix police searching for driver in June hit-and-run
Police are asking for help finding the driver in a June hit-and-run incident that left a 30-year-old pedestrian hospitalized with serious injuries, authorities said.
- Golfer stumbles upon stolen motorcycle
Police found a suspected heroin user nearby who admitted
