Eight major tech giants have called for tighter controls on government surveillance, joining forces to argue there should be reforms in the way the United States snoops on people.
Major technology companies, stung by revelations that the U.S. government collects people's personal data on their networks, on Monday issued an open letter to President Barack Obama asking for tighter controls on...
Monday, December 9 2013 12:02 PM EST2013-12-09 17:02:44 GMT
Tucson, AZ (KOLD) - For the first time in over ten years the Arizona Wildcat men's basketball team is king of the castle having been ranked number one in both the Associated Press Top 25 and the ESPN/USA
Egyptian police chased students of an Islamic university around their campus Monday, arresting dozens and firing tear gas after protesters set security vehicles on fire, the interior ministry said.
Students of an Islamic university in Cairo and supporters of Egypt's ousted president set security vehicles on fire Monday, sending police chasing them into their campus with armored vehicles and tear gas and arresting...
Monday, December 9 2013 11:29 AM EST2013-12-09 16:29:19 GMT
Happening today, a little boy and girl diagnosed with leukemia will leave for Disney World – together. The pair is scheduled to arrive at Tucson International Airport at 6:20 a.m., and their flight leaves
One little boy's wish to go to Disney World with his buddy is being fulfilled today.
A French auction house has ignored an urgent request by the U.S. Embassy to delay a sale of dozens of sacred Hopi masks.
A French auction house on Monday ignored an urgent request by the U.S. Embassy to delay an auction of dozens of sacred Hopi masks and put them on sale.
Scores of heads of state and other foreign dignitaries are beginning to converge on South Africa as the final preparations for Tuesday's national memorial service for liberation struggle icon Nelson Mandela are...
South Africa says United States President Barack Obama and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will be among world leaders speaking at a mass memorial service for Nelson Mandela.
Retired managers Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox have been unanimously elected to the baseball Hall of Fame by the expansion era committee.
Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox, baseball's winningest managers over the past four decades, were unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday by the expansion era committee.
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy protection and US Airways culminates its long pursuit of a merger partner when the two complete their deal Monday and...
American Airlines emerged from bankruptcy protection and US Airways culminated its long pursuit of a merger partner as the two completed their deal Monday to create the world's biggest airline.
Germany's express delivery and mail company Deutsche Post DHL is testing a drone that could be used to deliver urgently needed goods to hard-to-reach places.
Germany's express delivery and mail company Deutsche Post DHL is testing a drone that could be used to deliver urgently needed goods to hard-to-reach places.
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has arrived in Pakistan for meetings with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (nah-WAHZ' shah-REEF') and other officials.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders Monday that if they don't resolve protests stalling some military shipments across the border with Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political support...
The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan's West Side into one of New York's newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a...
The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan's West Side into one of New York's newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a cockroach that...
The head of the organization leading the mission to destroy Syria's chemical weapons says there may be delays in transporting the chemicals out of the war-torn country.
The head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning watchdog leading the mission to destroy Syria's chemical weapons says there may be delays in transporting the chemicals out of the country.
Monday, December 9 2013 10:38 AM EST2013-12-09 15:38:37 GMT
StockPot, Inc., an Everett, Washington establishment, is recalling 1,864 cases (approximately 22,368 pounds) of chicken noodle soup due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The Classic Chicken Noodle
The Classic Chicken Noodle Soup product is formulated with wheat, a known allergen. However, the product was released with a Loaded Baked Potato Style Soup side label, which does not declare this allergen.
Monday, December 9 2013 10:25 AM EST2013-12-09 15:25:55 GMT
The Salvation Army is still looking for help in collecting toys for their Christmas programs. They are teaming up with Kohl's to host a ‘Stuff the Truck' event in Marana. The Salvation Army says it hopes
The Salvation Army stated it hopes to reach their goal of collecting 35,000 toys for the 2013 holiday season.
A Italian Coast Guard official has testified that hundreds of people were still aboard the shipwrecked Costa Concordia when the commander abandoned the cruise liner in a lifeboat.
A Italian Coast Guard official has testified that hundreds of people were still aboard the shipwrecked Costa Concordia when the commander abandoned the cruise liner in a lifeboat.
A storm that crept across the country bringing snow, ice and miserable road conditions is heading toward New England as more wintry weather was expected to persist in making it hard on air travelers.
A plodding storm that dumped heavy snow on the unsuspecting Mid-Atlantic region left roads slippery and slushy in the Northeast for Monday's commute while travel disruptions continued rippling across the country days...
Monday, December 9 2013 9:20 AM EST2013-12-09 14:20:28 GMT
Wreaths across America is asking for Tucson's help to reach their goal for wreath placement. The goal – 500,000 wreaths for veterans graves in 2013. There are several ways to help with this goal – sponsor
Wreaths across America is asking for Tucson's help to reach their goal for wreath placement.
An American organization tasked with furthering democracy in developing nations said on Monday that next April's elections in Afghanistan will not be perfect, but they should be better than the previous polls...
An American organization tasked with furthering democracy in developing nations said Monday that while elections next April in Afghanistan are unlikely to be perfect, they should be better than previous polls marred by...
Monday, December 9 2013 8:43 AM EST2013-12-09 13:43:08 GMT
TUCSON, AZ (TNN) – Among many things, Mary Black will be remembered for her honesty, demand for fairness, and roping skill. "When we were rodeoing, it didn't matter if it was somebody else's kids and
Mary Ann Black wants to know how law enforcement handled the search for her 86 year-old mother, Mary Black, whose body was found south of Arizona City Saturday.
Monday, December 9 2013 8:27 AM EST2013-12-09 13:27:38 GMT
A group of Davis-Monthan airmen will be honored today for helping the victims of a crash where three people were killed and several others injured. It all happened in late October along I-10 north of
Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron will be honored by U.S. Representative Ron Barber for their actions after the October dust storm.
Thailand's prime minister announced Monday she will dissolve the lower house of Parliament and call early elections in an attempt to calm the country's deepening political crisis.
Desperate to defuse Thailand's deepening political crisis, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Monday and called for early elections. But the moves did nothing to stem a...
North Korea announced Monday it had sacked leader Kim Jong Un's uncle, long considered the country's No. 2 power, saying corruption, drug use, gambling, womanizing and generally leading a "dissolute and...
While the rest of North Korea's top brass leaped to their feet before Kim Jong Un, clapping wildly in a requisite show of respect at high-level meetings, his uncle, Jang Song Thaek, often seemed nonchalant, at times...
The sounds of high-performance car engines filled the air Sunday as thousands of fans, friends and car enthusiasts headed to the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita to pay tribute to Paul Walker at the site where...
The sounds of high-performance car engines filled the air Sunday as thousands of fans, friends and car enthusiasts headed to the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita to pay tribute to Paul Walker at the site where the "Fast...
Officials say a column of police buses is heading toward the Ukrainian capital, and opposition activists have begun evacuating a government building they have been occupying for days.
A column of police buses headed toward the Ukrainian capital on Monday, and opposition activists have begun evacuating a government building they have been occupying for days.
Chinese authorities have been withholding residence visas for reporters working for The New York Times and Bloomberg in apparent retaliation for the agencies' investigative stories on wealth accumulated by...
Chinese authorities have been withholding residence visas for reporters working for The New York Times and Bloomberg in apparent retaliation for the agencies' investigative stories on wealth accumulated by leaders'...
Monday, December 9 2013 2:00 AM EST2013-12-09 07:00:06 GMT
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One of the great things about working in news is sometimes you see things you never expect -- like a guy giving himself a tattoo of Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- right on his belly and right in the Sheriff's office.
One of the great things about working in news is sometimes you see things you never expect -- like a guy giving himself a tattoo of Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- right on his belly and right in the Sheriff's office.
From Twitter and Facebook to Amazon and Google, Internet companies are blasting a judge's decision to allow a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader's defamation lawsuit against a gossip website to go to trial. The...
President Barack Obama will pay tribute this week to Nelson Mandela, making the long trip from Washington to South Africa Monday to attend a national memorial service for the anti-apartheid icon.
President Barack Obama headed to South Africa on Monday to speak at a national memorial service for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. He was joined on Air Force One by former President George W. Bush and former Secretary...
A search is on in the mountains of rural northwestern Nevada for a couple and four children who went to play in the snow Sunday and haven't returned.
A search is on in the mountains of rural northwestern Nevada for a couple and four children who went to play in the snow Sunday and haven't returned after a night of sub-zero temperatures.
A man who cut off his forearm to free himself after becoming trapped by a dislodged boulder in a Utah canyon is in jail after being arrested in Denver over allegations of domestic violence.
A man who cut off his forearm to free himself from a dislodged boulder in a Utah canyon was arrested in Denver on allegations of domestic violence.
Vice President Joe Biden is honoring the memory of former South African President and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela by signing a condolence book at the South African Embassy.
Vice President Joe Biden honored the memory of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela Monday by making an inscription in a condolence book at the South African Embassy that said Americans will strive to live by his example.
The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan's West Side into one of New York's newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a...
The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan's West Side into one of New York's newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a cockroach that...
Violent movie characters are also likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and engage in sexual behavior in films rated appropriate for children over 12, according to a new study.
Violent movie characters are also likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and engage in sexual behavior in films rated appropriate for children over 12, according to a new study.
Tuesday, July 23 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-07-23 19:18:06 GMT
FCC rules require broadcast stations to make sure that complaints about closed captioning can be easily made, and addressed in a timely manner. Station point of contact information for immediate concerns
FCC rules require broadcast stations to make sure that complaints about closed captioning can be easily made, and addressed in a timely manner. Station point of contact information for immediate concerns
Do you recognize any of the people in this slide show? Click here to view the photos of the most wanted people in Tucson. If you have any information about any of these people, call 911 or 88-CRIME. (Photos source: 88-CRIME)
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is looking for these people who were witnesses to an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 3 at the Circle K located at 4395 N. Romero Road.
Do you recognize any of the people in this slide show? Click here to view the photos of the most wanted people in Tucson. If you have any information about any of these people, call 911 or 88-CRIME. (Photos source: 88-CRIME)
Tuesday, November 5 2013 6:04 PM EST2013-11-05 23:04:03 GMT
For all practical purposes, this was an attempted murder caught on tape. Authorities say a local guy was apparently minding his own business at Palo Verde Bar and Grill last month, when he was confronted
Victim is expected to survive, though little information and few leads about the man authorities say stabbed him. Som Lisaius reports.
Genetic testing company 23andMe says it is complying with a Food and Drug Administration directive to stop selling health-related genetic tests during a regulatory review.
Genetic testing company 23andMe Inc. will comply with a Food and Drug Administration directive to stop providing access to health-related reports from its tests during a regulatory review.
A day after being sued by legally married, gay engineers, the nation's largest freight rail carriers announced they will provide health care benefits to the same-sex spouses of their employees.
A day after being sued by legally married, gay engineers, the nation's largest freight rail carriers announced they will provide health care benefits to the same-sex spouses of their employees.
Wednesday, December 4 2013 11:02 PM EST2013-12-05 04:02:04 GMT
(CNN) - Democratic Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid is one of Obamacare's architects and staunchest supporters. But he's also the only top congressional leader to exempt some of his staff from having to
One Senator is the only top Congressional leader to exempt some of his staff from having to buy insurance through the law's new exchanges.
Is there really such a thing as a cure for the common cold? Well, maybe not yet -- but there are ways to help you heal faster and prevent those cold symptoms from lingering. Peggy Hall shares her favorite home remedies to stop a cold in its tracks so you don't have to suffer for days on end.
With the United States in the throes of one of the worst flu outbreaks in years, health-care experts say there are ways you can fight back and protect yourself from the virus.
With the United States in the throes of one of the worst flu outbreaks in years, health-care experts say there are ways you can fight back and protect yourself from the virus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly vaccine to prevent influenza. In addition to the shot, there are other things you can do to aid in the fight against flu.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly vaccine to prevent influenza. In addition to the shot, there are other things that can be done to aid in the fight against flu. Check out these simple tips to boost your immunity.
Monday, December 9 2013 2:00 AM EST2013-12-09 07:00:06 GMT
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One of the great things about working in news is sometimes you see things you never expect -- like a guy giving himself a tattoo of Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- right on his belly and right in the Sheriff's office.
One of the great things about working in news is sometimes you see things you never expect -- like a guy giving himself a tattoo of Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- right on his belly and right in the Sheriff's office.
Friday, December 6 2013 9:50 PM EST2013-12-07 02:50:20 GMT
It's a first for the University of Arizona. An international team, led by UA graduate student Vanessa Bailey, has discovered a planet about 11 times larger than Jupiter, orbiting a distant, sun-like star.
A University of Arizona graduate student led the team that discovered a giant planet that just doesn't fit the current theories.
Monday, December 2 2013 11:36 PM EST2013-12-03 04:36:06 GMT
A busy east side intersection is shut down after a two car crash. Police are investigating this accident near 22nd and Kolb. No serious injuries were reported. Police say the clean up could take a while.
The other driver now faces charges of causing serious physical injury or death by a moving vehicle, a misdemeanor.
Sunday, December 8 2013 9:06 PM EST2013-12-09 02:06:22 GMT
University of Arizona football has accepted an invitation to play Boston College at the AdvoCare V100 Bowl in Shreveport, La., according to a news release.
University of Arizona football has accepted an invitation to play Boston College at the AdvoCare V100 Bowl in Shreveport, La., according to a news release.
This year's honorees - from left, Carlos Santana, Shirley MacLaine, Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock and Martina Arroyo - have a combined 30 Grammys, plus a host of other awards.
This year's honorees - Carlos Santana, Shirley MacLaine, Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock and Martina Arroyo - have a combined 30 Grammys, plus a host of other awards.
Thieves are stealing cell phones, some right out of your hand or when you're not looking. Part of what makes it so attractive to thieves is the market for stolen phones. More >>
Thieves are stealing cell phones, some right out of your hand or when you're not looking. Part of what makes it so attractive to thieves is the market for stolen phones. More >>
Did you know advanced laser eye surgery can now correct vision problems in mere minutes? Here's a look at the groundbreaking technology that could have you seeing 20-20 in less than 20. More >>
Did you know advanced laser eye surgery can now correct vision problems in mere minutes? Here's a look at the groundbreaking technology that could have you seeing 20-20 in less than 20. More >>
Around 450,000 people are victims of odometer fraud each year. Here's how to put the brakes on this con and find out how many miles are really on that car you're considering.More >>
Around 450,000 people are victims of odometer fraud each year. Here's how to put the brakes on this con and find out how many miles are really on that car you're considering.More >>
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