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Matthew Malecki of Murrieta is spreading his love for the theater by hosting a special "Master Class" this summer, featuring former "Phantom of the Opera" star Thomas James O'Leary. O'Leary will teach a Master Class to interested students in the Murrieta/Temecula area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.

Many people have contacted me about the part of the Administration's proposed 2014 budget that would eliminate NASA's education and public outreach programs as part of a plan to consolidate several dozen such programs under a single federal office outside of NASA.

Former University of Arizona and NFL kicker Max Zendejas has been indicted on damage and theft charges in connection with his recently closed Tucson restaurant.

Wayne F. Miller, a documentary photographer whose powerful images of war, family and the denizens of Chicago's South Side have been admired by generations of photographers, died Wednesday at his Orinda home following a brief illness.

In what I can only assume is some sort of retaliatory shot at our fair city for celebrating the cancellation of The Cleveland Show , the folks at Family Guy dropped another insult on Tucson, this time mocking the young minds being molded at the University of Arizona: Ooooh, man.

Ah, water. With the long, hot summer approaching, here are examples of cool, aquatic places in Tucson to visit and enjoy.

Individuals who learn two languages at an early age seem to switch back and forth between separate "sound systems" for each language, according to new research conducted at the University of Arizona.

A new computer model could help scientists predict when a particular strain of avian influenza might become infectious from bird to human, according to a report to be published in the International Journal Data Mining and Bioinformatics.

They believe it may be a case of Munchausen by Proxy where Montano harmed her child in order to get sympathy and attention from others.

Starting this weekend the Pima County Cooperative Extension office will hold hours to help people find free or low-cost legal services.

Dr. Uday Jani, locally known and respected physician, will kick off the start of the Summer Spirituality Series by presenting "Spirituality & Health Through Integrative Medicine" Thursday, May 30.

It's great to have the Tempe Improv back in operation. Since reopening in April, there's been a bunch of great comics performing in the newly remodeled club.

As you may already know, we are now charging for unlimited access to our content.

The reality: In an uncertain economy, employment is far from a sure thing, so it's easy to wonder if your position may be eliminated.

Thursday, the New Hampshire Senate will vote on a bill to approve the use of medical marijuana.

Whether it's a bicycle collision or difficulty breathing, the UA community can count on quick help from students trained and certified as EMTs.

Main Category: Heart Disease Also Included In: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture ; Public Health Article Date: 22 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both ... (more)

What is the long-range weather forecast for the planets Uranus and Neptune? These giants are home to extreme winds blowing at speeds of over 1,000 km/hour, hurricane-like storms as large around as Earth, immense weather systems that last for years, and fast-flowing jet streams.

When Jeff Martin, founder, president and CEO of Phoenix-based Yulex Corp., wanted to thank the University of Arizona for all its support over the years, he didn't bother with a hand-written note.

Dr. Tolga Tuncer , a native of the United States who was raised in Ankara, Turkey, has joined the center, which is a collaboration of Borgess Health and Bronson Healthcare Group Tuncer completed four medical fellowships, the most recent in hematology and oncology at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson.