ELECTIONS October 17, 2024

Nanos defends decision to suspend political rival, says “I’m doing my job.”

Both employees are under gag orders and cannot speak on the allegations of policy violations.

Fact Check AZ: We oblige factcheckthisad.com's request

The website is featured in online attack ads, and traces back to a major GOP congressional Super PAC.

Ruben Gallego divorce records unsealed but reveal little about Democratic Senate candidate

GOP nominee Kari Lake has hyped the release of the records as part of a broader attack on Ruben Gallego's character.

Obama’s Tucson stop highlights push for early voting in Arizona

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former Obama speechwriter David Litt emphasize issues that matter to Arizona voters in advance of the visit.

AZLuminaria defends reporter after Sheriff Nanos accuses misconduct

Criminal Justice reporter John Washington reimbursed an inmate for the cost of phone calls from the jail, according to AZLuminaria.

Democratic incumbent out-raising Republican challenger in most competitive Pima County supervisors race

The district is split nearly evenly between Republicans, Democrats, and unaffiliated voters.

Republican challenger in Sheriff’s race placed on leave, Nanos faces criticisms from Board of Supervisors

The two high-ranking opponents of the current sheriff are currently under gag orders.
BORDERGOVERNMENT October 15, 2024

Human smuggling charges in Arizona increase while border apprehensions drop

The US Attorney’s office in Arizona has charged more people for smuggling undocumented migrants in the last three months, even though fewer people are crossing the border illegally.

Arizona counties won’t be forced to do citizenship checks before the election, a judge rules

Arizona requires voters to prove their citizenship to participate in local and state races.
IN DEPTH

Prop 312 promises help for property owners

Those affected by "nuisance" homeless camps may get tax refunds.

Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation

An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.

Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Region: Tribal Sovereignty vs. Nuclear Energy in the Climate Crisis

Uranium mining and nuclear energy may be affecting Arizona's tribal nations, posing threats to the region's water resources and the environmental and cultural heritage connected to them.
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Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround
The convenience-store part of pharmacy chains has been losing shoppers to Amazon, Walmart, Costco, and grocery stores.
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Native voters could swing Arizona
Both parties are ramping up efforts to court Native American voters in the final stretch to Election Day.
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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
The holiday comes about three weeks before Election Day. Events will be geared toward Native voter mobilization and outreach amid renewed recognition of the power of their votes.
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7-Eleven to close over 400 stores in North America
The convenience store chain is shuttering “underperforming” locations, citing inflation pressures, slowed traffic, and a shift in consumer appetites.
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Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands
Experts are concerned that the outbreak could worsen in the fall and winter months.
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Arizona Debates: U.S. Senate - Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D) and Kari Lake (R) discuss the issues during their only debate. Watch now.
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Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation
An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.
NPR
Arizona Debates: Congressional District 6
Incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R) and challenger Kirsten Engel (D) discuss the issues during an Arizona Clean Elections Debate on October 8, 2024.
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A jellyfish with a superpower — it can fuse with another and become one
Comb jelly fusion has been observed before, but this is the first time that scientists have documented the individuals behaving as one.
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