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July 24, 2008 | Front Page

Housing-aid bill not a cure-all

A federal housing bill poised to become law this week would help ease the Arizona housing market's pain, but a variety of participants say it can't heal the deeper wounds.

In reality, Valley a hotbed for TV stars

The Valley has become reality TV's central casting. Agents for more than eight shows have visited town already this summer. And this week, one of the biggest is here, with American Idol producers hosting auditions Friday at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale.
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Obama gains on McCain in Arizona fundraising

Barack Obama quietly raised more money in Arizona last month for his presidential campaign than John McCain did, and the Illinois Democrat dominates the overall fundraising map in 43 states and Washington, D.C., records show.
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Doctor banned from executions in Mo. now in Ariz.

A Missouri surgeon who was banned by a federal judge from taking part in capital executions by lethal injection in his home state apparently participated in Arizona's most recent execution.
Arizona's death row

Cancer researcher warns of cellphone risks

The head of a prominent cancer-research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cellphone use because of the possible risk of cancer.

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