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2nd Border Patrol agent convicted of abusing immigrant

Aug 29, 2019 The agent was convicted of punching an immigrant who was in custody.

Border crossings at Arizona ports of entry down from last year

Aug 29, 2019 Pedestrian and vehicle numbers are bad news to border businesses that depend on shoppers from Mexico.

25 killed in attack on bar in coastal Mexico

Aug 29, 2019 Mexico's president is calling for an investigation into possible ties to government officials.

Phoenix voters rejecting anti-rail initiative by wide margin

Aug 28, 2019 The proposition aimed to block extending the light rail, including a plan to expand into working-class Hispanic and African American communities of south Phoenix.

US moves FEMA, Coast Guard money to fund border programs

Aug 28, 2019 $217 million would be moved to fund things like increasing the number of beds for detained immigrants.

New website aims to bring Arizona residents in on push to ratify USMCA

Aug 28, 2019 The Arizona governor's office is pushing for support of the deal. Mexico has ratified it, but Canada and the U.S. have not.

Arizona-Sonora short film contest, workshop open for submissions

Aug 28, 2019 The contest is accepting films about life in the borderlands by students and nonprofessionals.

Scientist warns of tons of orbiting space junk, with more on the way

Aug 28, 2019 The debris is a byproduct of things we take for granted in our way life, Al Anzaldua says.

Romero claims victory, Farley endorses her in Democratic mayoral primary

Aug 27, 2019 Lane Santa Cruz wins Ward 1 primary to replace Romero on the City Council.

City voters weighing light rail system's future in Phoenix

Aug 27, 2019 The proposition asks whether any expansion of the rail system should be permanently halted.

NAU establishes criminal justice degree focusing on Indian Country

Aug 27, 2019 Students can enroll in the online degree now to learn about criminal justice on tribal lands.

How to vote in Tucson's primary election if you haven't already

Aug 26, 2019 Mail-in ballots can be dropped off in person election day, Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Joe Arpaio running to try to get his job back

Aug 26, 2019 The 87-year-old Arpaio has been convicted and pardoned since he was voted out as Maricopa County sheriff three years ago.

Mexico's economy registers no growth in second quarter

Aug 26, 2019 The slowing is due in part to declining foreign investment, an economist says.

After Mexican tomato deal, Farm Bureau wants same for other crops

Aug 26, 2019 A release says farmers need similar agreements for other crops sold at "artificially low prices."

Voting in 2020, hepatitis A outbreak, Purple Heart recipient

Aug 23, 2019 Plus, breaking down the top issues ahead of Tucson's primary election.

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