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Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down as US wages war against Iran

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down as US wages war against Iran

  • KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press

He's the latest of more than a dozen top generals and admirals Hegseth ousted since taking office last year.

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

  • BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press

A hoax social media post claimed the 193-year-old tortoise died and asked for crypto donations, a veterinarian said.

Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers

Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers

  • DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press

U.S. egg prices fell 60% from last year's record highs, making it easier for consumers to fill their Easter baskets and Passover Seder plates.

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

    Reports of the death of the world’s oldest living land animal — a nearly 200-year-old tortoise — were greatly exaggerated.

    Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval after judge's ruling halting construction

    Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval after judge's ruling halting construction

    • DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

    The National Capital Planning Commission voted because the ruling does not affect the planning process, a commission spokesperson said.

    Fast-track plan for nicotine pouches in US slowed by worries over youth, new users

    Fast-track plan for nicotine pouches in US slowed by worries over youth, new users

    • EMMA RUMNEY and PATRICK WINGROVE Reuters

    When granting licenses, the FDA weighs whether products can help smokers switch to a less harmful form of nicotine while not driving risks too high for non-tobacco users and children.

    Pam Bondi, Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

    Pam Bondi, Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general

    • ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press

    The announcement follows months of scrutiny over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation that made Bondi the target of angry conservatives.

    Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress

    Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress

      Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes FEMA and the Coast Guard, in a move that bypasses Congress.

      Fact-checking claims from Trump's address to the nation about Iran

      Fact-checking claims from Trump's address to the nation about Iran

        In his remarks Wednesday night, Trump declared that he inherited a "dead and crippled country" and delivered an economy with "no inflation." Here's a look at the facts.

        Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address

        Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address

          Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.

          New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

          New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

            The late Ted Bundy, one of the most famous and prolific serial killers in U.S. history, has claimed another victim.

            Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

            Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

              Notably missing from Trump's first address on the war with Iran was his oft-repeated assertion that negotiations were underway. Here are some other key points.

              Sirens sound in Bethlehem following Iranian missile launch.

              Sirens sound in Bethlehem following Iranian missile launch.

                SHOTLIST: WEST BANK, PALESTINE (APRIL 2, 2026) 1. VARIOUS AERIAL SHOTS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ( AUDIO OF SIRENS )WEST BANK, PALESTINE - APRIL 2, 2026: Sirens sounded in the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem on Wednesday, Apr. 2, following missiles launched by Iran in retaliation for U.S…

                Trump offered few new details on military operation against Iran in address to nation

                Trump offered few new details on military operation against Iran in address to nation

                  President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will keep hitting Iran “very hard” in the next two or three weeks and bring the country “back to the Stone Ages,” even as he touted the success of U.S. operations and argued that all of Washington’s objectives have so far been met or exceeded.

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                  Photos: No. 2 UTA defeats No. 3 Arizona in NIWBT women's semifinal, 78-55

                  Photos: No. 2 UTA defeats No. 3 Arizona in NIWBT women's semifinal, 78-55

                  No. 2 UTA defeats No. 3 Arizona 78-55 in NIWBT women's semifinal on Thursday afternoon.

                  Photos: No. 6 SMSU defeats No. 3 Arizona in NIWBT men's quarterfinals, 66-57

                  Photos: No. 6 SMSU defeats No. 3 Arizona in NIWBT men's quarterfinals, 66-57

                  No. 3 Arizona ends their run for back-to-back titles after a 66-57 point loss to No. 6 SMSU in the quarterfinals of the men’s NIWBT on Thursday afternoon. 

                  2001 Final Four coverage 'the best gig in Tucson journalism'

                  April 2 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                  Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work.

                  Pickup driver killed in Tucson crash

                  Pickup driver killed in Tucson crash

                  A man was killed in a crash involving two pickup trucks Monday afternoon on Tucson's west side, police say.

                  State & Regional

                  Hobbs, Biggs spar as she declines to say whether she'll debate him

                  Hobbs, Biggs spar as she declines to say whether she'll debate him

                  PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs made it clear she's willing to take on Andy Biggs on how to eat a taco.

                  Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                  Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                  PHOENIX — State lawmakers appear ready to let nursing home residents set up video cameras so someone can monitor what goes on when there's no one there in person to watch.

                  Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                  Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                  PHOENIX — A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by Republican lawmakers in Arizona to overturn the designation of nearly a million acres of federal land near the Grand Canyon that the Biden administration dedicated a national monument.

                  Arizona drops César Chávez Day from state law

                  Arizona drops César Chávez Day from state law

                  Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday signed legislation rescinding the state holiday honoring labor and civil rights leader César Chávez.

                  Nation & World

                  Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down as US wages war against Iran

                  Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down as US wages war against Iran

                  He's the latest of more than a dozen top generals and admirals Hegseth ousted since taking office last year.

                  World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

                  World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

                  A hoax social media post claimed the 193-year-old tortoise died and asked for crypto donations, a veterinarian said.

                  Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers

                  Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers

                  U.S. egg prices fell 60% from last year's record highs, making it easier for consumers to fill their Easter baskets and Passover Seder plates.

                  World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

                  World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

                  Reports of the death of the world’s oldest living land animal — a nearly 200-year-old tortoise — were greatly exaggerated.

                  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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                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

                  Provided
                  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

                  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

                  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.

                  Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                  Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                  Increased police presence and traffic control will be in effect in Tucson Saturday for Arizona's Final Four game vs. Michigan near the University of Arizona and in downtown. 

                  Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                  Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                  A Tucson man linked to the theft of more than a half-ton of copper wire during a 2025 spree has been sentenced to five years in prison.

                  Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                  Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                  A 48-year-old woman was shot to death and a 39-year-old man was wounded Saturday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                  Politics

                  Political Notebook: Lawsuit adds to Marana data-center saga

                  Political Notebook: Lawsuit adds to Marana data-center saga

                  For Star subscribers: A new legal issue is jamming up the proposed data-center project in Marana,. Plus, Ciscomani travels to Scotland and Grijalva forms a new congressional caucus. 

                  Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                  Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                  PHOENIX — State lawmakers appear ready to let nursing home residents set up video cameras so someone can monitor what goes on when there's no one there in person to watch.

                  Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                  Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                  PHOENIX — A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by Republican lawmakers in Arizona to overturn the designation of nearly a million acres of federal land near the Grand Canyon that the Biden administration dedicated a national monument.

                  Arizona drops César Chávez Day from state law

                  Arizona drops César Chávez Day from state law

                  Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday signed legislation rescinding the state holiday honoring labor and civil rights leader César Chávez.

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