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In this July 23, 2009 photo, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Mesa, Ariz. discusses an immigration patrol that his deputies conducted in eastern metro Phoenix. The patrols are the subject of a lawsuit that alleges his deputies racially profiled Hispanics. His office admits destroying some traffic-stop records of the...
In this July 23, 2009 photo, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Mesa, Ariz. discusses an immigration patrol that his deputies conducted in eastern metro Phoenix. The patrols are the subject of a lawsuit...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This 2005 file photo provided the Mexican Federal Police shows Miguel Angel Caro Quintero, 46, a Mexican drug kingpin who led a fearsome cartel for more than a decade. He was sentenced Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, to 17 years in prison by a U.S. District Judge in...
FILE - This 2005 file photo provided the Mexican Federal Police shows Miguel Angel Caro Quintero, 46, a Mexican drug kingpin who led a fearsome cartel for more than a decade. He was sentenced Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
J.R. Packhorse, who practices in tribal courts in Arizona, speaks to reporters Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 outside a Camp Verde courthouse after the first court appearance for motivational speaker James Arthur Ray since being charged with causing three deaths at an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony he led. About a...
J.R. Packhorse, who practices in tribal courts in Arizona, speaks to reporters Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 outside a Camp Verde courthouse after the first court appearance for motivational speaker James Arthur...   (Associated Press)
FILE - Defendant Pierre Falcone arrives at the Paris courthouse for the verdicts in a major trial involving charges of arms trafficking and high-level bribes to Angola, in this Oct. 27 2009 file photo taken in Paris. The Angolan arms dealer, now in a French jail, was able to pay...
FILE - Defendant Pierre Falcone arrives at the Paris courthouse for the verdicts in a major trial involving charges of arms trafficking and high-level bribes to Angola, in this Oct. 27 2009 file photo...   (Associated Press)
In this image provided by the Shore family, James Shore is seen with his wife Alyssa Gillespie and their children, from left, Darshan, Amrita and Inaya in this family photo. James Shore was one of three people who died while participating in a sweat lodge ceremony on Oct. 8, 2009,...
In this image provided by the Shore family, James Shore is seen with his wife Alyssa Gillespie and their children, from left, Darshan, Amrita and Inaya in this family photo. James Shore was one of three...   (Associated Press)
This undated photo provided by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office shows James Arthur Ray. Motivational speaker James Arthur Ray was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 on manslaughter charges after three people died following a northern Arizona sweat lodge ceremony he led last year. (AP Photo/Yavapai County Sheriff's Office)
This undated photo provided by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office shows James Arthur Ray. Motivational speaker James Arthur Ray was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 on manslaughter charges after three...   (Associated Press)
In this image provided by the Shore family, James Shore is seen with his wife Alyssa Gillespie. James Shore was one of three people who died while participating in a sweat lodge ceremony on Oct. 8, 2009, in Arizona. Motivational speaker James Arthur Ray was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010,...
In this image provided by the Shore family, James Shore is seen with his wife Alyssa Gillespie. James Shore was one of three people who died while participating in a sweat lodge ceremony on Oct. 8, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
This undated photo provided by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office shows James Arthur Ray. Motivational speaker James Arthur Ray was arrested Wednesday on manslaughter charges after three people died following a northern Arizona sweat lodge ceremony he led last year. (AP Photo/Yavapai County Sheriff's Office)
This undated photo provided by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office shows James Arthur Ray. Motivational speaker James Arthur Ray was arrested Wednesday on manslaughter charges after three people died...   (Associated Press)
This undated image provided by James Ray International, shows James Arthur Ray. Authorities have charged motivational speaker James Arthur Ray with three counts of manslaughter for deaths that happened after a sweat lodge ceremony he led in northern Arizona last year (AP Photo/Courtesy of James Ray International)  NO SALES
This undated image provided by James Ray International, shows James Arthur Ray. Authorities have charged motivational speaker James Arthur Ray with three counts of manslaughter for deaths that happened...   (Associated Press)
FILE- In this undated file photo released by the Tempe Police Department, Gabriel Johnson is shown. Police say this photo is from the camera of the baby's mother, 23-year-old Elizabeth Johnson, and was taken around the time the baby was last seen. Elizabeth Johnson was arrested Dec. 30 in Florida...
FILE- In this undated file photo released by the Tempe Police Department, Gabriel Johnson is shown. Police say this photo is from the camera of the baby's mother, 23-year-old Elizabeth Johnson, and was...   (Associated Press)
Tammi Smith, of Scottsdale, Ariz., is escorted by Tempe Police officers to the Maricopa County Jail, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Phoenix. She was arrested Tuesday at her Scottsdale home on charges of custodial interference, conspiracy to commit custodial interference and forgery. Smith has been considered A
Tammi Smith, of Scottsdale, Ariz., is escorted by Tempe Police officers to the Maricopa County Jail, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Phoenix. She was arrested Tuesday at her Scottsdale home on charges of custodial...   (Associated Press)
Tempe Police Lt. Mike Horn speaks at the Tempe Police Dept Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Tempe, Ariz. regarding the arrest of Tammi Smith. Smith, who wanted to adopt an Arizona baby missing for more than a month, was arrested Tuesday and charged with custodial interference, conspiracy to commit custodial...
Tempe Police Lt. Mike Horn speaks at the Tempe Police Dept Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Tempe, Ariz. regarding the arrest of Tammi Smith. Smith, who wanted to adopt an Arizona baby missing for more than a...   (Associated Press)
Attorney Michael Kimerer leaves the Tempe Police Dept Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Tempe, Ariz. Kimerer represents Tammi Smith, the woman who wanted to adopt an Arizona baby missing for more than a month who was arrested Tuesday at her Scottsdale home. Smith was charged with custodial interference, conspiracy to...
Attorney Michael Kimerer leaves the Tempe Police Dept Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Tempe, Ariz. Kimerer represents Tammi Smith, the woman who wanted to adopt an Arizona baby missing for more than a month...   (Associated Press)
Tempe Police Lt. Mike Horn speaks at the Tempe Police Dept Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Tempe, Ariz. regarding the arrest of Tammi Smith. Smith, who wanted to adopt an Arizona baby missing for more than a month, was arrested Tuesday and charged with custodial interference, conspiracy to commit custodial...
Tempe Police Lt. Mike Horn speaks at the Tempe Police Dept Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Tempe, Ariz. regarding the arrest of Tammi Smith. Smith, who wanted to adopt an Arizona baby missing for more than a...   (Associated Press)
In this Monday, Jan. 25,  2010 photo, the Arizona Memorial marks the location where the USS Arizona's final resting place is in Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The Japanese attack happened Dec. 7, 1941. The USS Arizona is the final resting place for 1177 crew members who lost their...
In this Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 photo, the Arizona Memorial marks the location where the USS Arizona's final resting place is in Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The Japanese attack happened Dec....   (Associated Press)
Clayton Armstrong of Washington, stands in front of the West Wing of the White House in Washington Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Clayton, who was a DC Scholar with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs during the summer of 2009, will be in the first lady Michelle Obama's box for...
Clayton Armstrong of Washington, stands in front of the West Wing of the White House in Washington Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Clayton, who was a DC Scholar with the White House Office of Intergovernmental...   (Associated Press)
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring the skies for radio signals from beyond our planet, hoping for some sign of extraterrestrial...
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring...   (Associated Press)
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring the skies for radio signals from beyond our planet, hoping for some sign of extraterrestrial...
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring...   (Associated Press)
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring the skies for radio signals from beyond our planet, hoping for some sign of extraterrestrial...
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring...   (Associated Press)
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring the skies for radio signals from beyond our planet, hoping for some sign of extraterrestrial...
Paul Davies of Arizona State University poses for the Associated Press prior to his lecture in the Royal Society in central London, Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010. For the past 50 years, scientists have been scouring...   (Associated Press)
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FILE - In this May 8, 2009 photo, Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin gives his final news conference at Chase Field in Phoenix.   Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield and base...
FILE - In this May 8, 2009 photo, Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin gives his final news conference at Chase Field in Phoenix. Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York...   (Associated Press)
Washington's Scott Suggs puts up a shot in between Arizona State's Eric Boateng, left, and Jamelle McMillan, right, in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. Washington beat Arizona State 79-56.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Scott Suggs puts up a shot in between Arizona State's Eric Boateng, left, and Jamelle McMillan, right, in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle....   (Associated Press)
Washington's Quincy Pondexter dunks in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. Pondexter had 17 points as Washington beat Arizona State 79-56.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Quincy Pondexter dunks in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. Pondexter had 17 points as Washington beat Arizona State...   (Associated Press)
Washington's Isaiah Thomas celebrates from the bench late in a NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. Thomas had 17 points as Washington beat Arizona State 79-56. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Isaiah Thomas celebrates from the bench late in a NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. Thomas had 17 points as Washington beat Arizona State...   (Associated Press)
A Washington basketball fan holds a toy baby doll wearing a mask with the face of Arizona State gurad Derek Glasser during a NCAA college basketball game between the two teams, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
A Washington basketball fan holds a toy baby doll wearing a mask with the face of Arizona State gurad Derek Glasser during a NCAA college basketball game between the two teams, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010,...   (Associated Press)
Washington's Isaiah Thomas puts up a shot as Arizona State's Jerren Shipp (44) defends and Trent Lockett looks on at right, in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Isaiah Thomas puts up a shot as Arizona State's Jerren Shipp (44) defends and Trent Lockett looks on at right, in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010,...   (Associated Press)
Washington's Scott Suggs, right, and Venoy Overton, left, celebrate a play against Arizona State in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Scott Suggs, right, and Venoy Overton, left, celebrate a play against Arizona State in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Brendon Lavender, left, and other team members watch in the waning minutes as their team is behind during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won...
Arizona guard Brendon Lavender, left, and other team members watch in the waning minutes as their team is behind during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State on Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona State's Eric Boateng (2) puts up a shot as Washington's Tyreese Breshers, right, defends, in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Arizona State's Eric Boateng (2) puts up a shot as Washington's Tyreese Breshers, right, defends, in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted...   (Associated Press)
Washington State forward Klay Thompson (1) shoots through a gap between Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) and guard Kevin Parrom (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 78-60. (AP...
Washington State forward Klay Thompson (1) shoots through a gap between Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) and guard Kevin Parrom (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Washington State forward DeAngelo Casto, center, grabs a rebound as Arizona forward Derrick Williams, left, watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Casto lead all scorers and rebounders with 19 points and...
Washington State forward DeAngelo Casto, center, grabs a rebound as Arizona forward Derrick Williams, left, watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Kyle Fogg, left, draws a foul on Washington State guard Klay Thompson as he shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 78-60. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Arizona guard Kyle Fogg, left, draws a foul on Washington State guard Klay Thompson as he shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in...   (Associated Press)
Washington's Justin Holiday (22) swats away a shot by Arizona State's Rihards Kuksiks, of Latvia, in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Justin Holiday (22) swats away a shot by Arizona State's Rihards Kuksiks, of Latvia, in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted...   (Associated Press)
Arizona State's Derek Glasser, right, drives to the basket as Washington's Isaiah Thomas, left, defends in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Arizona State's Derek Glasser, right, drives to the basket as Washington's Isaiah Thomas, left, defends in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted...   (Associated Press)
Washington State forward DeAngelo Casto, left, shoots over Arizona forward Derrick Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Casto lead all scorers with 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead Washington State...
Washington State forward DeAngelo Casto, left, shoots over Arizona forward Derrick Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley...   (Associated Press)
Washington State forward Brock Motum, center, drives between Arizona forwards Derrick Williams, left, and forward Solomon Hill, right, to score a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 78-60....
Washington State forward Brock Motum, center, drives between Arizona forwards Derrick Williams, left, and forward Solomon Hill, right, to score a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) shoots over Washington State guard Xavier Thames, center, and forward Brock Motum (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 78-60. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Arizona guard Nic Wise (13) shoots over Washington State guard Xavier Thames, center, and forward Brock Motum (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at...   (Associated Press)
Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) shoots over Washington State forward DeAngelo Casto, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. No foul was called on the play. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Arizona forward Derrick Williams (23) shoots over Washington State forward DeAngelo Casto, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in...   (Associated Press)
Washington State guard Reggie Moore, top, scores and draws a blocking foul on Arizona guard Kyle Fogg during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Washington State guard Reggie Moore, top, scores and draws a blocking foul on Arizona guard Kyle Fogg during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Jack Friel Court...   (Associated Press)
Washington's Quincy Pondexter controls the ball as Arizona's Solomon Hill looks on in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Washington beat Arizona 81-75. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Quincy Pondexter controls the ball as Arizona's Solomon Hill looks on in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Washington...   (Associated Press)
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  • Tucson Water faulted for refusing service for 24 Marana developments

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    Tucson Water has turned down service requests from 24 new developments in Marana, triggering concerns from a development group that the city is holding up projects that could generate construction jobs. More »

  • Peña Blanca full, soon will invite anglers

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    Our abundant winter rains have brought another wet benefit: Popular Peña Blanca Lake, near Nogales, is once again filled and open after being drained for a cleanup. More »

  • Bill aids AZ campus stadiums

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    PHOENIX — Arizona's universities could upgrade their football stadiums and other athletic facilities using money from new local businesses, under a proposal moving through the Legislature. More »

  • Colleges serving Hispanics on rise

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    The competition soon will be tougher for federal funds to help Hispanic college students as more colleges are designated as serving Hispanics. More »

  • County to close two landfills in an effort to stem money loss

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    Pima County will close two of its three landfills this year in an attempt to stop the solid-waste division from losing more money. More »

  • Student of the week

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

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  • Deaths

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted. Occupations are stated when available. More »

  • Law & Order Briefs

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    Setup of fatal drug deal gets man a 5-year term More »

  • Radar van locations

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    The city's two police radar vans are scheduled to snap photographs of speeders at these locations today, according to the Tucson Police Department: More »

  • Speeders in photos: $1M went to county

    Arizona Daily Star | 2/8/2010 11:00:00 PM

    Pima County issued more than 30,000 citations using speed cameras in a six-month period last year, records show. More »

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