Memorial Day Special

May 25, 2009
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In honor of Memorial Day, we profile Arizona heroes: Sylvestre Herrera, Medal of Honor recipient, and Frank Luke, Jr., the namesake of Luke Air Force Base. Also, stories from World War II.

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Arizona Unemployment

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Former President Jimmy Carter
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Remembering former President Jimmy Carter

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Our tower upgrade reaches planning phase: Here’s how you can help

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