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EXO Roast, a new coffee roasting company, has opened in downtown Tucson and the owners are banking on a boon in business as the area prepares for the arrival of the modern streetcar.

Social Consciousness and Coffee: Now Downtown

Jul 3, 2012 Roaster seeks to craft local business attuned to environmental sustainability

No Pay Raise for AZ Legislators

Jul 3, 2012 Move to place $30K salary on ballot fails on 2-2 commission vote

Crews work on the field at Kino Stadium during an off day.

Tucson Padres Staying Another Season

Jul 2, 2012 GM says decision ends uncertainty for fans of AAA baseball club

Enrique Peña Nieto, Mexican presidential candidate of the Institutional Revolutionary Party or PRI.

PRI Returns to Power in Mexico

Jul 2, 2012 Enrique Peña Nieto grabs 8-point victory in Sunday election

Watch Border Town Hall Here

Jun 29, 2012 We tackle border security, Supreme Court's SB 1070 ruling, importance of Latino vote

AZ Week: Health Care Happiness or Horror?

Jun 29, 2012 Across the spectrum, court-backed Affordable Care Act lauded, lambasted

A California condor soars near the Grand Canyon. It is the most endangered bird in North America. It's also the largest, with a wingspan of about nine feet.

Legislation, Lawsuits Fly Over Banning Lead Ammo

Jun 29, 2012 Two sides agree on lead-poisoning threat to California condor, part on ways to solve problem

Civil Rights Groups: Don't Enforce SB 1070 Yet

Jun 28, 2012 They notify Gov. Brewer that Supreme Court ruling needs further review

Affordable Care Act Upheld by Supreme Court

Jun 28, 2012 5-4 ruling says those who refuse insurance coverage pay a tax; Brewer: decision erodes 'individual liberty'

UA President Eugene Sander discusses the year he held the president position at the University of Arizona and tells what the new president will be looking forward to.

Sander Reflects on Academic Career, Unexpected Presidency

Jun 27, 2012 He departs UA at end of month, after spending 24 years, including final in top spot

Former citizen of Greece and UA Doctoral Student George Papadimitrou talks about the most recent political and financial turmoil in Greece that is part of the larger bailout dilema in Europe.

Greece: Hoping for Better Days

Jun 27, 2012 Tucsonan laments his homeland's turmoil, lauds its opportunities

Tucson Unified School District students.

Sales Tax Initiative Fight Going to Court

Jun 26, 2012 Education group says it will challenge state's rejection of petitions

Trent Gilbert at bat late in a game against Oregon at Hi-Corbett field.

Wildcats Win College World Series

Jun 26, 2012 Arizona beats S. Carolina 4-1; McKale Center celebration at noon

U.S. Stops Deputizing AZ Officers for Immigration

Jun 26, 2012 Training agreements end as result of Supreme Court's SB 1070 ruling

SB 1070: An Arizona Illustrated Special Report

Jun 25, 2012 U.S. Supreme Court rules on SB 1070; Arizona and the nation react

"Stop and Check" Provision Upheld

Jun 25, 2012 Three of four other contested provisions struck down in controversial AZ law, SB 1070

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