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15 Doses of Lethal Drugs Used in Convicted Murderer's Execution

Aug 4, 2014 Joseph Wood's attorneys say the state Dept. of Corrections violated execution protocol by doing so.

GOP Candidates in CD1 Argue Conservative Values, Broad Appeal

Aug 4, 2014 Three Republicans vying for party nomination say they can win general election against Democratic incumbent Rep. Kirkpatrick.

AZ Week: A Look at GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Forum

Aug 1, 2014 Five of six hopefuls debated state economic recovery plans, illegal immigration; primary election is Aug. 26.

METRO WEEK: Campaign Money Flows to Tucson Area TV

Aug 1, 2014 About $1M spent on political TV advertising in Southern Arizona in July.

Republicans in CD2 Race Would Rewrite Immigration, Border Bill

Aug 1, 2014 Kais, McSally, Wooten would have voted against Senate version of reform, call security top issue.

Wide Range of AZ Economic Solutions from Candidates

Jul 31, 2014 GOP gubernatorial hopefuls prescribe reforming taxes, bolstering education system, reducing regulation, curbing illegal immigration.
Taide Elena, Jose Antonio's grandmother, shows a photo of the teen next to an image of his coffin at the border.

Mother of Mexican Teen Killed by Border Patrol Sues Agency

Jul 29, 2014 Civil lawsuit seeks a trial, punitive damages, names of agents involved.

Challenger Brnovich Attacks Atty. Gen. Horne's Legal Woes in Debate

Jul 29, 2014 Republican candidates for attorney general squared off in PHX Monday night; primary election is Aug. 26.
A view of Nogales, Ariz. and Nogales, Mexico.

Feds Target Human Smuggling Successfully in AZ

Jul 29, 2014 Officials say unlike Texas, Grand Canyon state experiences decline in "stash house" discoveries.
Inside the Tucson streetcar on its inaugural run, July 25, 2014.

60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs

Jul 28, 2014 Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.

Pols Want 'Border Security,' But Benefit from Immigration: Expert

Jul 28, 2014 Influx of Central American women, children isn't threat in and of itself but can beget other issues, she says.
Children sleep on 4-inch mattresses in one of the shelter's holding areas.

Nearly 5,500 Unaccompanied Child Migrants Processed at Nogales Facility

Jul 25, 2014 Shelter opened May 31 when federal officers in Texas were overwhelmed with numbers crossing from Central America.

AZ Week: Journalists Who Journeyed with Immigrants Tell Their Story

Jul 25, 2014 'The complexities of immigration' reflected in cross-country trip, story of Guatemalan woman and her daughter.

Tucson Streetcar Debuts to Crowds, Hot Weather

Jul 25, 2014 Hundreds turn out for downtown ribbon cutting, first rides along 4-mile route on $196M rail system.

Medical Marijuana for PTSD Study May Move from UA

Jul 23, 2014 If university doesn't reinstate Sue Sisley as lead researcher, MAPS will move work to NAU, ASU.
Tucson's streetcar emerges from the Fourth Avenue underpass.

City Prepares for Streetcar Inauguration

Jul 23, 2014 First 3 days, rides are free; will run from morning hour to late at night in 10, 20 and 30-minute intervals.

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