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Boeing's new, highly advanced 777 freighter landed at the Yuma International Airport late Wednesday afternoon as part of upcoming hot-weather testing.

Boeing testing new freight plane at Yuma airport

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

Boeing's new, highly advanced 777 freighter landed at the Yuma International Airport late Wednesday afternoon as part of upcoming hot-weather testing. "It's really incredible to see," said Kia Cellestine, the airport's business development...

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School board elections could be canceled

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

A majority of Yuma County school board district elections could be canceled this fall because of a lack of candidates. "I am submitting an item to the board of supervisors to consider cancellation of certain school board elections because the number of...

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San Luis HS harvests cash crop

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

San Luis High School received a substantial federal grant that will provide all students with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables, according to a Yuma Union High School District official. The grant, known as the Fresh Fruit and...

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Severe thunderstorm wakes up Yuma (with video)

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

Yumans may have been jolted out of their beds when a severe thunderstorm struck the area early Friday, but the community apparently weathered the storm fairly well. However, the community is advised to "stay tuned" as the potential remains...

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Reward offered in death of Yuma-based agent

BY STEPHANIE SANCHEZ, SUN STAFF WRITER

The FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are offering up to $350,000 for information leading directly to the location and arrest of the prime suspect in a Yuma-based agent's death. Jesus Albino Navarro Montes, 22, was the suspected driver...

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Mexican President Felipe Calderon, visiting San Luis Rio Colorado, Son., on Thursday, speaks about efforts of the Mexico's federal government to improve health care.

Mexico's hospital system is improving, president says in San Luis Rio Colorado

BY CESAR NEYOY, BAJO EL SOL

SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, Son. - Mexico is reversing a trend of decline in health care for the country's elderly and needy, said its president in a visit to this border city to dedicate a new hospital. Accompanied by a heavy security detail...

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Lightning strikes as a storm moves through Somerton in this Sun file photo. The upcoming Labor Day holiday could see some thunderstorm action, say meteorologists who predict a 40 percent chance of rain Sunday.

Holiday rain maybe, but not apt to be deluge

BY DARIN FENGER, SUN STAFF WRITER

There's a chance that this year's Labor Day may be best celebrated with an umbrella nearby. The weather folks say there may be showers in our future, but don't expect a huge deluge of rain to ruin holiday festivities. "We could see...

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