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August 2016
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The U.S. Justice Department has decided to stop using private prisons – in an announcement this week, the agency said it concluded they’re less efficient and less safe than government-run prisons.
Aug. 19, 2016
Musical tastes are dramatically different and songs—and how they come about—evolve and change over the years, from classical to jazz to rock to hip hop.
Aug. 19, 2016
The Goldwater Institute this week filed suit against Chandler, over the city’s sign code. The institute is representing a group of property and business owners, who argue the rules violate their constitutional rights to free speech and equal protection.
Aug. 19, 2016
There are more than 250 sources of methane in the Four Corners area, but that a small number of them are responsible for about half of the emissions.
Aug. 19, 2016
Carolyn Contreras works with a large caseload of students across the county who have landed themselves in court for truancy or other issues. They work—one phone call at a time—to help get them back in the classroom.
Aug. 19, 2016
Peoria Police Department holds an annual academy for residents to learn about the department and law enforcement.
Aug. 19, 2016
As Fall approaches, the Valley’s hotels and restaurants are gearing up for a busy tourist season this year. Officials in several valley cities expect tourism to finally reach pre-recession levels.
Aug. 19, 2016
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, or DESI, just got formal approval from the US Energy Department – it’ll help answer some long-standing questions about the universe’s expansion, among other things.
Aug. 18, 2016
It may be true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But humans may be able to learn a lot from senior dogs, including how to deal with aging. In her book "Senior Dogs Across America," photographer Nancy LeVine includes pictures of pooches as old as 21— or 147 in dog years.
Aug. 19, 2016
The University of Arizona this month hosted military veterans, as part of the national Warrior-Scholar Project. It’s described as a college-prep academic boot camp for enlisted military vets who want to go back to college.
Aug. 18, 2016
