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Nogales Border Patrol Increasing Penalty for First-Time Undocumented Immigrants

Nov 9, 2017 The change means many suspected undocumented immigrants are now charged criminally.

A rendering of what the new Ina Road and Interstate 10 interchange will look like when construction is complete.

Ina, I-10 Remodel Reaches Halfway Point

Nov 8, 2017 Crews will shift traffic off of temporary interstate lanes and onto new permanent lanes.

Erik Lee, second from left, from the North American Research Partnership was among the experts at the Centro de Investigaciones Sobre América del Norte at the National University of Mexico.

Elections Endanger Arizona-Sonora 'Marriage'

Nov 8, 2017 Experts question the potential continuity and stability of growing trade ties within the Sonora 'megaregion.'

An "I voted early" sticker in a Nov. 7, 2017 election package.

Tucson City Council Stays Democratic, No Raise for Council

Nov 7, 2017 Sales tax for preschool education fails, as does Oro Valley property tax.

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Nominated DHS Chief Left With Decisions On Temporary Protected Immigrants

Nov 7, 2017 Homeland Security nominee faces her first confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

There are approximately 330 immigration judges located in 58 immigration courts throughout the nation.

Historic Backlog in U.S. Immigration Cases Could Reach 1 Million by 2020

Nov 7, 2017 The political bias of judges goes unchecked and unchallenged.

U.S. Representative Martha McSally spoke with Arizona Public Media Feb. 24, 2017.

Reps, Strategists Expect McSally to Announce Senate Candidacy

Nov 7, 2017 No comment yet from McSally's congressional or campaign offices.

Saguaro Genome Shows Why Many Cactus Species Are Hard to Classify

Nov 7, 2017 Researchers believe that long lives and long generation times have led to mismatches in the history of species.

The view of Mel's Bisbee Bodega from Main Street.

Mandatory or Voluntary, Bisbee Community to Keep Bag Ban Alive

Nov 7, 2017 Shop owners and residents would prefer not to fight the state in court over mandatory ban.

The ballot for a Nov. 7, 2017 Tucson election.

Tuesday is Election Day in Pima County

Nov 7, 2017 Ballots include Tucson City Council races, property and sales taxes in various municipalities.

For many, opioid addiction starts with prescription pain medication.

As Opioid Crisis Deepens, UA Group Seeks Nonaddictive Pain Treatment

Nov 7, 2017 Alternative therapies could replace opioids.

Hydra employee Lazaro Cabrera prepares a sign for the store, whose last day will be December 31, 2017, after a run of more than 23 years.

Hydra, Iconic Downtown Tucson Business, Is Shutting Down

Nov 6, 2017 The store opened on Congress Street more than 20 years ago and was known for creative window displays.

The Homeland Security Department's wall separating Douglas, Arizona, from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, ends about two miles west of both towns and becomes vehicle barrier intended to stop cars, not people.

Border Patrol Adopts New Policy for First-Time Border Crossers

Nov 6, 2017 In the past, crossing the border illegally for the first time likely meant a court date and release.

Tucson Police Ask City to Fund School Resource Officers

Nov 6, 2017 Having officers in some schools helps mentor and teach students.

The United States, Arizona and University of Arizona flags.

Bipartisan Alliance in Santa Cruz County is Growing

Nov 6, 2017 Washington lawmakers could learn a lesson from rural Arizona.

Episode 340: Southern Arizona Settles in For Warm, Dry Winter

Nov 3, 2017 A look at the effect of the climate on wildlife and communities.

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