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Arizona DREAM Act Coalition President Dulce Matuz, at lectern, and Team Awesome founding member Viri Hernandez, 21, in cap and gown.

Poll: Latinos Want DREAM Act With Citizenship

Jun 12, 2012 87% favor Democrat Durbin's version; 49% like GOP VP possibility Rubio's

The race to fill the vacancy in Congressional District 8 is between Democrat Ron Barber, Republican Jesse Kelly and Green Charlie Manolakis.

Final Campaign Weekend: Kelly Calls, Barber Dances

Jun 11, 2012 Candidates thank volunteers in final push to Tuesday's Election Day

AZ Week: Global Economy Right at Home

Jun 8, 2012 Arizona and Sonora officials rev up business, job creation

An aerial tanker over ther Gladiator Fire in northern Arizona begins dropping its fire retardant.

House OKs Speedy Aerial Tanker Buy

Jun 8, 2012 Waiting period waived for Forest Service purchase of new fire-fighting planes

Despite the spike in gas prices, independent dealers say they are struggling because it's hard to make money on gasoline alone.

Gasoline Prices Continue To Fall

Jun 8, 2012 Down to $3.56 in Tucson and nationally, $3.66 Arizona average

Arizona congressional districts, approved in 2012.

GOP Lawmakers Sue Redistricting Commission

Jun 7, 2012 Action claims panel violates U.S. Constitution in drawing congressional lines

Conceptual drawing of the new Mariposa Port of Entry under construction in Nogales.

Economist: AZ-Sonora Trade Has Bright Future

Jun 7, 2012 New infrastructure at border, port of Guaymas will aid state importers, exporters

Charles Bates, shown in wartime, is a World War II veteran who helped predict the weather for D-Day.

Green Valley Resident Instrumental on D-Day

Jun 6, 2012 Played role in delivering 'most important weather forecast in history'

Political reporters Andrea Kelly (left) and Christopher Conover (Right) break down the last week before the election.

Analysis: Dash to Election Day in CD8

Jun 6, 2012 AZPM political correspondents Kelly (left), Conover (right) focus on race's furious finish

Voter Registration? There's an App for That

Jun 6, 2012 Developed in NM, 'Evotee' is helping register Latinos in rural areas

Venus Makes Once-In-Lifetime Celestial Cameo

Jun 5, 2012 Dozens gather in Tucson to watch planet cross between Earth and sun

The 2012 state budget ensures that the growth of Arizona's private prison industry.

Private Prisons Expand as Crime Declines

Jun 5, 2012 Opponents say expansion unnecessary; state cites maximum-security needs

2 Rio Nuevo Board Members Removed

Jun 5, 2012 State Senate president seeks replacements for board chair Bain, member Grinnell

Rothschild Assesses His First 6 Months

Jun 5, 2012 Tucson mayor issues self-report card: handled 'low-hanging fruit'

Apollo Astronaut Gene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon. Here, he looks at lunar artwork with the artist, Pamela Lee in Tucson May 31, 2012.

Astronauts Debate Future of U.S. Space Program

Jun 5, 2012 Apollo and shuttle astronauts say next big goal is overdue

Initiative for Open Primary Nears Ballot

Jun 5, 2012 Proponents say they have enough signatures to make November ballot

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