It was a move that makes clear the importance of Obama's Chicago political connections as he moves to take the reins of power in Washington.

Sharpton has been feuding with the Federal Election Commission for years over his accounting in his failed run for president, for which he received $100,000 in government matching funds that authorities later concluded he did not deserve because he hadn't

A fighter for al-Shabab, a radical Islamic group at the heart of Somalia's deadly insurgency, Ismail was clearly emboldened. His comrades advanced to within miles of Somalia's capital in the last few days, seizing vast territory in recent weeks and

Fortunately for the Eagles, neither did Washington.

At an emotional promotion ceremony, Dunwoody looked back on her years in uniform and said it was a credit to the Army — and a great surprise to her — that she would make history in a male-dominated military.

Housing progress is painfully slow

The most likely outcome: an effort to sharpen the world's eyes watching for the kind of dangerous investing that led to the present chaos.

The shuttle rose off its launch pad at 5:55 p.m. Tucson time, right on schedule, in a brilliant flash of light visible for miles.

2 more bodies likely tied to drug violence

But efforts to restore them have erupted into a bitter dispute in this town of about 800, with school officials blocking the exercise from classrooms over concerns that it holds children who don't take part up to scorn.

Raytheon Missile systems and the University of Arizona, Phoenix Mars Mission were awarded with the Governor's Celebration of Innovation Award Thursday.

Highlight reel: Palo Verde QB Ernesto Espinoza faked a hand-off and hid the football by his thigh for two seconds before throwing to receiver Erik Estrada, who caught the 45-yard pass.

They host No. 5 Sunnyside on Friday in a rematch of last year's quarterfinal, which Sunnyside won at Ironwood Ridge.

Arizona Public Service Co.'s bid to the state Corporation Commission for a short-term rate hike to help the electric utility until its pending rate case is decided was rejected.

Residents of Mount Lemmon reported 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen on Nov. 15, 1978. That was certainly enough for a good snowball fight, and these three Palo Verde High School students were more than ready. Shelly Bradshaw

Highlight reel: RB Christian Ramirez scored Salpointe's final TD, an emotional moment for Ramirez. He played the game for his grandfather, who died Thursday.

The collaboration includes the University of Arizona and addressed improved and sustainable mining technologies related to production, efficiency, education and safety.

The Blue Devils' defense limited the Jaguars to 147 total yards.

Oregon's runners give defenses fits