Navy to name vessel after Yuma

The Navy is naming its latest vessel after the city of Yuma. The USNS Yuma will be a Joint High-Speed Vessel.

American Airlines posts $105 million net loss in April

American Airlines parent company, AMR Corp. reported a net loss of $105 million for April.

Top 10 new species for 2013

Arizona State University has released its top 10 new species list for 2013.

ASU launches grooming program for investors

Arizona State University is launching a free summer program offering mentorship and business training for inventors and entrepreneurs.

Arizona to participate in safety belt enforcement campaign

Law enforcement agencies around the state will be enforcing seatbelt usage next week. They want to make sure drivers are wearing their seatbelts and that parents are using child safety seats.

Experts see big opportunities for drones in farming

The Federal Aviation Administration is developing regulations to open the skies to drones by 2015.  Agriculture is expected to be one of the largest potential markets for drones.

TUSD to layoff more than 150

The Tucson Unified School District will be giving pink slips to more than 150 employees.

Scottsdale wants residents to decide $212M bond program

The Scottsdale City Council wants voters to decide if the city should fund a $212 million bond program to pay for parks, libraries, roads, and other infrastructure projects.

FDA detains imports of Mexican cucumbers linked to Arizona

Cucumbers distributed from southern Arizona have been linked to salmonella in 18 states.

Northern Ariz. shelter to end nighttime services, temporarily

A homeless shelter in Flagstaff will suspend overnight services at the end of May. Flagstaff Shelter Services will stop offering the homeless a place to stay about a month later than usual thanks to a grant that allows them to operate longer.

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