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August 27, 2008 | Front Page

Clinton exhorts convention: 'No way, no how, no McCain'

It was the Night of the Woman on Tuesday as Hillary Clinton passionately rallied her restless supporters behind former rival Barack Obama.

Contested measures won't go to voters

Two high-profile ballot measures that would fund a major statewide transportation plan and preserve state trust land will not go before voters in November.

Despite rocky start, medical school presses on

As the University of Arizona medical school in downtown Phoenix launches its second year of instruction, questions remain about the school's leadership and long-term plans.

Russian president: 'We are not afraid ... of a new Cold War'

Russia on Tuesday formally recognized the independence of the two Georgian regions that its military now occupies, further inflaming relations with the U.S.

State SAT scores drop for 3rd straight year

Arizona's SAT scores dipped for the third year in a row but still were above national averages.

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Laurie Roberts
Go on, oppose officer's widow, but respect loss
So Bruce Jacobs didn't apologize. I guess we shouldn't be surprised.

Clay Thompson
How far does the sound of thunder travel? To find out, do the math
Today's question: The other night, I was watching lightning reflecting off the clouds in a storm far to the north of my home. However, I didn't hear any thunder. This got me wondering: How far does the sound of thunder travel?

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