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A girl tries on prosthetics designed by Arsobo.

Cross-Border Cooperation Results in Help for Mexican Amputees

Feb 9, 2018 A Civil War-era company and a Mexican nonprofit partner to provide prosthetics.
The U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona.

Increase in Migrants Found Dead Along the US-Mexico Border

Feb 8, 2018 The numbers come as border apprehensions drop.
Reynoldo Gonzales lost an arm after falling off a freight train.

Group: More Central Americans Using Dangerous Freight Trains to Get to US

Feb 7, 2018 Organization in Nogales reports an increase in immigrants using "La Bestia" to travel north.
Sen. John McCain speaking at a business roundtable hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2013.

McCain Sponsors Bipartisan Immigration Bill

Feb 6, 2018 The bipartisan bill immediately took heat from the President
Looking toward Mexico at a border crossing in Nogales.

Union Pres: Exhaustion, Understaffing Persist at Ports of Entry

Jan 31, 2018 Routine overtime and transfers take place to staff Arizona ports.
A rally at Tucson City Hall in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Sept. 5, 2017.

'Dreamer' Calls to Mexican Consulate Double, Rep Says

Jan 30, 2018 Many consulates are hosting workshops to help DACA recipients who are eligible for renewal.

Flake: Promoting Fiscal Growth While Restricting Immigration 'Ironic'

Jan 30, 2018 Arizona Senator cautions colleagues about unintended consequences
A tour group with the Community Border Alliance in Nogales, Sonora.

Tours Aim to Address 'Distorted' View of Border

Jan 29, 2018 Community Border Alliance in 5th year of tours showing side of Nogales few tourists ever see.
The 4th annual Tucson World RefugeeFEST, 2012.

Refugee Resettlement Number Plunging in Arizona

Jan 29, 2018 The state is on track for an 87 percent decrease from two years ago.
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Grijalva Doubts DACA Proposal's Chances in House

Jan 24, 2018 Some in Congress question whether House and Senate can agree.
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake at a Tucson ceremony in which he received an award in from the Arizona Sheriffs Association.

Sen Flake Pushes for DACA Resolution

Jan 24, 2018 The Arizona Republican says he will hold McConnell to a promise to bring DACA up for a vote.
Dense buffelgrass crowds native vegetation in Saguaro National Park.

Buffelgrass, Threat to Desert Habitat, Cultivated South of the Border

Jan 22, 2018 Ranchers in Mexico see it as a cheap source of cattle feed.
A trucker passes a document to an official while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

NAFTA and Future of 200K Jobs in Arizona

Jan 22, 2018 A conversation about the impact of NAFTA on the state, as talks resume in Montreal.
Flag of the North American Free Trade Agreement

Next Round of NAFTA Negotiations Approaching

Jan 22, 2018 Round six of NAFTA negotiations begins with Trump threatening to pull out.

Human Rights Group: Border Patrol Vandalizing Water Stations

Jan 18, 2018 The Border Patrol's Tucson Sector said its goal is to save lives, rogue agents don't represent agency.
Sen. Jeff Flake talks with media members from Arizona about his decision to not run for re-election, Oct. 25, 2017.

Flake Calls for DACA Vote

Jan 17, 2018 A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators wants to vote on DACA by the end of the week.

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