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Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in Arizona. Questions about today's coverage plans are welcome, and should be directed to Terry Tang at 602-258-8934. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date.
TOP STORIES:
SCHOOL VOUCHERS
PHOENIX — An aggressive media campaign and expanded eligibility helped double the number of applicants for the state's school voucher program, which allows students to use public funds for a private education. The number of applications received by the Arizona Department of Education this year for the 2014-2015 school year is 2,479, compared to last year's 1,100. By Astrid Galvan. SENT: 400 words.
RANGE SHOWDOWN
Federal land managers abruptly ended a roundup of cattle on public land in southern Nevada from a rancher who has refused to recognize their authority, citing a "serious concern" for the safety of employees and the public. Bureau of Land Management chief Neil Kornze made the announcement Saturday morning at the same time armed militia members and others gathered near the roundup site to protest the removal of hundreds of Cliven Bundy's cattle. By Martin Griffith. UPCOMING: 700 words by 4 p.m.
LEGISLATORS GIFT DISCLOSURES
PHOENIX — Several Arizona lawmakers failed to disclose free trips made last year as required by state law, spotlighting the difficulty in enforcing guidelines on the issue. A review of annual reports shows at least nine legislators left off free trips to countries such as Israel and Mexico on their annual gift-disclosure. SENT: 570 words.
MEMBER EXCHANGE
WEIL-HOSPITAL FOOD
TUCSON, Ariz. — Dr. Andrew Weil has yet to open one of his True Food Kitchen restaurants in Tucson, but his dishes will now be available at a venue previously unknown for culinary prowess — the hospital. Weil, a Tucson author and nationally recognized founder of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, is lending both his name and recipes to the UA Medical Center's inpatient menu. By Stephanie Innes. AP Photos. SENT: 840 words.
ALSO: FLAGSTAFF WILDFIRE. OFFICER-APARTMENT SHOOTING. OFFICER TASER-SHOOTING. WIFE ASSAULTED-ARREST. ABUSED PUPPIES. PHOENIX-BOY KILLED.
SPORTS:
BBN--DODGERS-DIAMONDBACKS
PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers send Zack Greinke to the mound as they try to make it two in a row over the Diamondbacks. Arizona goes with Wade Miley, who has two of the Diamondbacks' three wins this season. By Bob Baum. AP Photos. UPCOMING: 650 words. 5 p.m., MST.
HKN--SHARKS-COYOTES
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The playoff-bound San Jose Sharks close out the regular season against the Phoenix Coyotes, who were eliminated from the postseason Friday night. By John Marshall. UPCOMING: 750 words. Game starts 6 p.m.
BKN--SUNS-MAVERICKS
DALLAS — With a win over Phoenix, Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks can clinch a playoff spot a year after missing the postseason for the first time since the big German's second season in 1999-2000. By Schuyler Dixon. AP photos. UPCOMING: 750 words. Game starts 7:30 p.m. CT.
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