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Mexican Program to Address Central American Migrants

Jul 22, 2014 Mexico launching Southern Border Program, say would 'protect human rights, boost security' as thousands traverse Mexico to reach US.

Veterans Demand Medical Pot Researcher Be Rehired at UA

Jul 22, 2014 An online petition has gathered more than 33K signatures from people asking university reinstate lead doctor of MMJ for PTSD study.

Tucson Streetcar Stop Dedicated to Congressman Grijalva

Jul 21, 2014 4-mile-long line opens to public Friday; ride free first 3 days from west of downtown to UA Medical Center.
Streets of Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, located about three hours south from San Pedro Sula.

Son Reunites with Mom; He Flees Gang Violence in Honduras

Jul 21, 2014 San Pedro Sula has one of highest murder rates in the world; city sending greatest number of child migrants to US.

AZ Week: A Look at This Year's Statewide Elections

Jul 18, 2014 Seats in Arizona's executive branch, Legislature, congressional delegation, local school boards up for grabs; primary election approaching.

METRO WEEK: City Manager Miranda Leaves a Stable Admin

Jul 18, 2014 Tucson continues to search for successor, candidate specifics still being defined.
The bison like to wallow or roll around in the dirt, but the 2,000-pound animal leaves small craters. And far from hunters, the herd in the Grand Canyon has tripled in size to about 350 animals.

Part of Grand Canyon Bison Herd Recently Moved

Jul 17, 2014 19 animals taken back to their original home on Arizona Strip; more than 300 remain.
Children and teens from Mexico and Central America inside a Border Patrol detention facility in Nogales, Ariz., in 2014.

Parents of Unaccompanied Minors Possible Victims of Scam

Jul 16, 2014 Scammers calling some parents in U.S. asking for money to be reunited with children.

McSally Out-Raises Barber For Full Year in CD2

Jul 16, 2014 Southeast AZ district close in voter registration, candidates compete for financial edge; Republican raises $95K more than Democratic incumbent in last 3 months.
Scene outside Oracle where demonstrators anticipated the arrival of illegal immigrant children.

UPDATE: Immigrant Youth Won't Go to Oracle Tuesday

Jul 15, 2014 Grijalva's office reports no dropoff planned as opponents, supporters mingle peacefully, wait at roadside.
The international border fence seen from Nogales, Ariz.

Aid for Migrants Arriving at Greyhound Station May Move by July's End

Jul 14, 2014 Tucson Councilman Kozachik says community must find place other than bus station for handling groups of mostly Central American children, women.

Juvenile Courts Cannot Delegate Child Care Officials Custody Power

Jul 14, 2014 AZ Supreme Court: state officials have legal care, control of children, don't have to request hearing before returning kids to parents.

UA Prohibiting Use of Tobacco Everywhere, Outdoors Included

Jul 14, 2014 Goal to 'create healthier community,' campus officials says in detailing smoking, e-cigarette ban starting in mid-August.
Child sleeps in one of the holding areas for Central American kids shelter in Nogales, Ariz.

Reporter’s Notebook: Update of Central American Child Migrants

Jul 14, 2014 About 200 children brought to Tucson shelter under high security; Obama asks for $3.7B to handle crisis.

AZ Week: 'Migrant Influx Should Be Treated as Refugee Crisis'

Jul 11, 2014 Political refugee from Guatemala fled country in '80s; says children, youth fleeing Central America now should be granted status.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones joined by Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu at a Tucson town hall meeting on immigration the evening of Thursday, July 11, 2014.

GOP Gov Hopeful Jones Touts Immigration Plan

Jul 11, 2014 During town hall meeting in Tucson, she says she wants 1,200 National Guard troops sent to border, complete more border fence, among other plans.

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