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January 05, 2009 | Front Page

Richardson withdraws nomination to Cabinet

WASHINGTON - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson abandoned his nomination to become Commerce secretary under pressure of a grand-jury investigation into a state contract awarded to his political donors - an investigation that threatened to embarrass President-elect Barack Obama.

Police, shelter reach out to troubled homeless people

Phoenix police say a partnership with a local homeless shelter is reducing violent and property crimes in downtown Phoenix while saving taxpayers thousands of dollars in jail booking fees.

Arizona hoping green initiatives will blossom into new jobs

The outlook for green jobs in Arizona is looking brighter than it has in years, though the prospects would be better if it weren't for that other pesky green situation: the economy and a shortage of money.

Israeli fighters surround Gaza City

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships surrounded Gaza's largest city and fought militants at close range Sunday, the first full day of an overwhelming ground offensive in the coastal territory.

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