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B. Thomas Cooper is a freelance journalist, photographer, blogger and historian.
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Obama administration urges oversight of U.S. Light Rail Systems

The Obama administration will propose oversight of the nations light-rail and subway systems, suggesting state agencies have been negligent in ensuring passenger safety.
Nov 20, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Travel - 1 comment

Sarah Palin to visit Fort Bragg on Monday

Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin can expect heightened security when she pays a visit to Fort Bragg on Monday.
Nov 19, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Politics

Three U.S. soldiers busted with 680 pounds of pot in Arizona

Three uniformed American soldiers have been arrested north of Phoenix for possession of 680 pounds of marijuana and over $10,000 in cash.
Nov 18, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Crime - 3 comments

Federal agents raid Gibson guitar factory in Nashville

Federal agents have raided the factory of Gibson Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of an investigation into the illegal harvesting of endangered wood for guitar making.
Nov 18, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Crime - 1 comment

Arizona deputy found in contempt for removing documents

A Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy caught on camera removing documents from a courtroom has been found in contempt of court by a Superior Court judge.
Nov 18, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Crime - 1 comment

Arizona hiker sustains head injuries in fall from butte

A twenty-two year old Phoenix man has been seriously injured after falling from a butte at Papago Park in east Phoenix yesterday.
Nov 18, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Travel

Advance car in Vice President’s motorcade involved in accident

For the second time in less than a week, a vehicle related to Vice President Joe Biden’s motorcade has been involved in a traffic accident.
Nov 17, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in World

Vice President Biden meets with controversial sheriff Joe Arpaio

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met privately with controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio while visiting Phoenix on Monday, although details of the unannounced discussion have not been made public.
Nov 16, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Politics - 3 comments

Tempe Town Lake crown jewel of Rio Salado project Special

Live in an arid climate long enough, and one soon begins to dream of water. In Tempe, Arizona, that dream has come true, in the form of a 99 million gallon, man made lake.
Nov 16, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Environment

Yavapai Indian Nation to celebrate 'dam that never was'

On Nov. 20, the Yavapai Nation northeast of Phoenix, Arizona will host a big Pow Wow, celebrating the 28th Annual Orme Dam Victory Days. This, however, is not your ordinary victory celebration. This party celebrates a “dam that never was."
Nov 14, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Arts

Phoenix film makers bringing positive messages to the big screen Special

Flashbulbs pop and the small crowd in attendance applauds feverishly, as the team owner proudly introduces his new star player to the home crowd and media attending the press conference.
Nov 14, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Entertainment

Vice President Joe Biden to visit Phoenix on Monday

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will pay a visit to the Valley of the Sun on Monday, where he will be hosting a fundraiser and speaking with Arizona civic leaders about the economic-stimulus.
Nov 13, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Politics - 4 comments

Fort McDowell Casino to host annual Fountain Hills Arts Festival

The annual Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts, running November 13th, through November 15th, is hosted this year by the Fort McDowell Casino, east of Phoenix, and will feature arts and crafts exhibited by over five-hundred world class artists.
Nov 13, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Arts

Disgraced Judges Face Decades Behind Bars - Convictions Tossed

Two Pennsylvania judges recently indicted on federal racketeering charges face decades in prison, after Senior U.S. District Judge, Edward M. Kosik rejected a proposed plea deal.
Oct 29, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Crime - 1 comment

Professor Watches Helplessly as Student Commits Suicide

A graduate student at the Arizona State University in Tempe Arizona has reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself with a handgun during a conversation with a professor.
Oct 26, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Crime - 1 comment

NFL: Giants Struggle With Turnovers in Loss to Cards

The bigger they are, the harder they fall. The New York Giants learned the hard way Sunday evening, turning the ball over four times en route to a 24-17 loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals.
Oct 26, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Sports

Congressman From Alaska Implicated in Corruption Probe

Republican Congressman Don Young of Alaska has been implicated in a probe investigating possible corruption charges arising from the investigation of former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens.
Oct 24, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Crime

Circus Bear On Ice Skates Kills Trainer

A Moscow circus is mourning the loss of one of their own after circus administrator, Dmitry Potapov was killed while working with a five-year old bear on ice skates.
Oct 24, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in World - 2 comments

Giants Look to Rebound Against Resurgent Cardinals

The irrepressible Eli Manning and his fellow New York Giants have something to prove this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals, following their disappointing loss last weekend to the powerhouse New Orleans Saints.
Oct 22, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Sports

Opinion: Meet Dick Cheney, All Bull, No Horns

Meet Richard Cheney. When it comes to dishonesty, Mr. Cheney wrote the book. Truth be told, it’s more of an instructional manual really, aptly titled ‘The Art of Untruth, a Practitioners Guide to Deception’.
Oct 22, 2009 by  B. Thomas Cooper in Politics - 1 comment
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