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Giant Cargo Airship Being Built in Calif.
TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — The massive blimp-like aircraft flies but just barely, hovering only a dozen feet off a military hangar floor during flight testing south of Los Angeles. Still,... Read more »
UPDATED: Judge Halts Execution of Texas Woman
A Dallas judge has halted the execution of Texas woman today; It is uncertain if prosecutors will appeal reprieve. 5:29 a.m. Woman Set for Execution Today in TexasHUNTSVILLE, Texas... Read more »
Small Quake Shakes Colo., Utah Area
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A small earthquake was felt in western Colorado and southeastern Utah. Tom Burrows, who lives near the east entrance to Colorado National Monument, tells the... Read more »
Civil Unions To Get 1st Vote in Colo.
DENVER (AP) — A proposal to grant gay couples rights similar to marriage is expected to pass its first vote from Colorado lawmakers. A Senate committee will hear testimony today... Read more »
Colorado Ski Visits Down This Season
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Colorado skier visits were down 11 percent from last season through December. Industry officials say nearly every resort in Colorado struggled with poor snow conditions in... Read more »
Blown Tires Abort Denver Flight’s Takeoff
DENVER (AP) — Southwest Airlines officials say the pilot of a Las Vegas-bound flight aborted takeoff from the Denver airport after a warning light indicated a fire onboard, causing three... Read more »
Texas School Bible Classes Questioned
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Some 60 public school districts across Texas offer courses on the Bible, but at least a third aren’t meeting state requirements to be unbiased and academically... Read more »
Western Cold Snap Threatening Crops
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The freeze gripping the West appeared on the verge of easing Tuesday, but farmers who spent millions to protect crops were still assessing damage, some produce... Read more »
Ariz. Gov. Opts for Medicaid Expansion
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday she plans to push for an expansion of the state’s Medicaid program under the federal health care law, a surprising decision... Read more »
Big Freeze Closes Window Rock Schools
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Window Rock School District on the Navajo Nation has canceled all classes today because of freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service says a cold... Read more »
UPDATED: UofA Dorm Killer May Get Break
A Navajo woman sentenced to life in prison without parole for the killing of her University of Arizona roommate in 2007 may soon get a chance to have her sentence... Read more »
Aurora Movie Theater To Reopen Thurs.
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Victims and their families are being allowed to tour the Colorado movie theater where 12 people were killed and dozens were injured. The family visits begin... Read more »
