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Obituaries

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

  • ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

He transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

    WASHINGTON — Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon's resignation over the Watergate scandal when he revealed that the president had bugged the Oval Office and Cabinet Room and routinely recorded his conversations, has died. He was 99.

    Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, has died at 53

    Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, has died at 53

      His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig's disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.

      James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' star, dead at 48

      James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' star, dead at 48

      • MARK KENNEDY Associated Press

      He shot to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocked his own hunky persona.

      Claudette Colvin, who refused to move bus seats at start of civil rights movement, dies

      Claudette Colvin, who refused to move bus seats at start of civil rights movement, dies

        Colvin was arrested months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.

        Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

        Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

        • ANDREW DALTON Associated Press

        Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.

        Betty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104

        Betty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104

          She ensured the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park included contributions of Black men and women.

          Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported from Vietnam and Gulf War, has died

          Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported from Vietnam and Gulf War, has died

            Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peter Arnett, who traveled the world covering wars from Vietnam to Iraq, has died.

            Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies at 84

            Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies at 84

              He co-wrote the classics "Green Onions," "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" and "In the Midnight Hour."

              Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner of 17 years who led an era of riches and expansion, dies at 84

              Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner of 17 years who led an era of riches and expansion, dies at 84

                Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday.

                Former Jets center Nick Mangold dies at 41, less than 2 weeks after announcing he had kidney disease

                Former Jets center Nick Mangold dies at 41, less than 2 weeks after announcing he had kidney disease

                  The New York Jets on Sunday announced the death of former center Nick Mangold at age 41. Mangold died Saturday night from complications of kidney disease.

                  June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100

                  June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100

                    Her portrayals of warm, compassionate mothers endeared her to young viewers; baby boomers flocked to nostalgia conventions to meet her.

                    Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

                    Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

                      Kiss, whose hits include "Rock and Roll All Nite" and "Detroit Rock City," was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

                      Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79

                      Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79

                        People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson.

                        Local News

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                        Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 13

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                        Tucson's Top Stories: April 13

                        Tucson's Top Stories: April 13

                        Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                        Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 12

                        Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 12

                        See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                        Tucson's Top Stories: April 12

                        Tucson's Top Stories: April 12

                        Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                        State & Regional

                        Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                        Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                        Gov. Katie Hobbs, who makes $95,000 a year, is not showing much support for raising pay for Arizona lawmakers from the current $24,000 a year.

                        Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

                        Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

                        PHOENIX — Arizona won't get a chance to try to shut down an online wagering site — at least not yet.

                        Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                        Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                        PHOENIX — A higher percentage of Arizonans have been knocked off food stamps since Congress approved the budget law known as HR 1 than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.

                        Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

                        Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

                        PHOENIX — A federal judge is refusing to block Arizona from prosecuting an online gambling site for violating state gaming laws.

                        Nation & World

                        Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

                        Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

                        New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000, and average monthly payments — based on 10% down and a 6-year note — recently hit $775.

                        Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

                        Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

                        Leo stressed he wasn't making a direct attack against anyone with his general appeal for peace and criticisms of the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the Iran war.

                        Pope Leo hits back at Trump over Iran war

                        Pope Leo hits back at Trump over Iran war

                        U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.

                        Pope departs for Africa as Trump issues scathing Truth Social post

                        Pope departs for Africa as Trump issues scathing Truth Social post

                        Pope Leo XIV is embarking Monday on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, aiming to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence at a time of global conflict and honor the locally born inspiration of his religious spirituality, St. Augustine. (AP video shot by: Silvia Stellacci)

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                        Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

                        Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

                        Second wall planned across Arizona as Trump administration doubles down on border

                        Second wall planned across Arizona as Trump administration doubles down on border

                        Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

                        Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

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                        Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                        Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                        The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

                        Crime

                        23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                        23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                        Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                        A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                        Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                        Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                        Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                        Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                        A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                        The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                        The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                        Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                        Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                        Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

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                        Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                        Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                        Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

                        Shopping

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                        Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                        Crime

                        Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

                        Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

                        An apparent street racer struck a car Friday afternoon, killing a 3-year-old girl and injuring her pregnant mother, family members say. 

                        Man with knife shot, killed in Tucson police confrontation

                        Man with knife shot, killed in Tucson police confrontation

                        A man was shot and killed Friday night by Tucson police after they say he refused repeated commands to drop a knife.

                        Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                        Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                        A man linked to a stolen vehicle was shot and wounded during a stand off with police Monday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                        Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                        Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                        A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                        Politics

                        Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

                        Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

                        The bill has cleared both the House and Senate and is now on the desk of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

                        Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                        Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                        Gov. Katie Hobbs, who makes $95,000 a year, is not showing much support for raising pay for Arizona lawmakers from the current $24,000 a year.

                        Two new affordable housing projects going up in Tucson

                        Two new affordable housing projects going up in Tucson

                        Two projects that recently broke ground on Tucson's south side will add to the city's affordable housing inventory.

                        Tucson reaches out to cyclists with safety improvements

                        Tucson reaches out to cyclists with safety improvements

                        Tucson plans a protected bike lane on Mountain Avenue as officials try to improve cyclist safety. Not everyone is convinced it will solve existing problems.

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