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Texas landfill search on for missing E.V. baby

Texas landfill search on for missing E.V. baby

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 12:19PM

SAN ANTONIO — Police began excavating a landfill Tuesday in search of a body or other evidence in the disappearance of an 9-month-old Valley boy who was last seen with his mother at a San Antonio hotel on the day after Christmas.  Timeline

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Affordable housing options in Gilbert are slim

Blake Herzog, Tribune Feb 8, 2010 - 4:52PM

Gilbert 

Dana Ortiz started shopping for her first house last week, eager to move out of her Mesa rental and stake her claim to the stability and status that she says paying a mortgage confers. But at least one part of her dream will have to be deferred: living in Gilbert.

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Chandler

Headbanger's Ball coming to Applebee's

Feb 8, 2010 - 2:54PM

“Headbanger’s Ball” at Applebee’s? Yup, a Chandler branch of the family restaurant chain will go metal on...

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Mesa

Mesa defends proposal to keep Cubs

Feb 8, 2010 - 5:15PM

Mesa’s latest pitch to keep the Cactus League’s most popular team is now aimed directly at — of all things — the...

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Queen Creek

Boy, 3, shoots self; in critical condition

Feb 8, 2010 - 4:09PM

A 3-year-old San Tan Valley boy who accidentally shot himself in the head Saturday afternoon remained in extremely critical but stable...

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Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local news

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Sports

The Associated Press

Feb 9, 2010 - 2:08PM

MILWAUKEE — Left-hander Scott Schoeneweis has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and was invited to major league spring training.

Scott Schoeneweis agrees with Brewers

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 2:08PM

MILWAUKEE — Left-hander Scott Schoeneweis has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and was invited to major league spring training.

Pac-10 considering possible expansion

Josh Dubow, The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 2:06PM

SAN FRANCISCO — Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott says that if the conference is going to expand, a decision will likely be made in the next year.

Local News

The Associated Press

Feb 8, 2010 - 9:30PM

Four months after it lost its power to make federal immigration arrests, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said Monday it plans to train all 881 of its deputies in enforcing federal immigration law.

Leisure

Terry Morrow, Scripps Howard News Service

Feb 9, 2010 - 8:50AM

“Survivor” launches its 20th cycle by bringing back some of its most popular past players in an edition dubbed “Heroes vs. Villains” (debuting 7 p.m. Thursday, CBS).

Opinion

Tim Dorn, Commentary

Feb 9, 2010 - 11:59AM

On Jan. 28, Lt. Eric Shuhandler became the second Gilbert police officer to be killed in the line of duty in less than four years. Eric was ambushed by a career criminal during a traffic stop. Our entire community and police department was victimized by this senseless, cowardly act.

Thank you, Gilbert: Your support is appreciated

Thank you, Gilbert: Your support is appreciated

Tim Dorn, Commentary Feb 9, 2010 - 11:59AM

On Jan. 28, Lt. Eric Shuhandler became the second Gilbert police officer to be killed in the line of duty in less than four years. Eric was ambushed by a career criminal during a traffic stop. Our entire community and police department was victimized by this senseless, cowardly act.

National news from AP

The Associated Press

Feb 9, 2010 - 12:42PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same....

Obama meets with GOP, says can spur job growth

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 12:42PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same....

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 9:41AM

TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker....





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