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Two Appointed to Expanded Arizona Supreme Court

Gov. Doug Ducey names Andrew Gould, John Lopez to state's high court.

Election Analysis: 'McSally ... just about perfect candidate'

What will governance look like now that Southern Arizona's races are decided?

UA Immigrant Dreamer: 'I Am Back to a State of Uncertainty'

President-elect vowed to reverse Obama action temporarily blocking deportation.

Barbara LaWall Secures 6th Term as Pima County Attorney

20-year incumbent won the race by more than 100,000 votes.

Appeals Court: Collecting Early Ballots Not a Crime in Arizona

The ruling blocks an Arizona law; considered a win for Democratic get-out-the-vote efforts.

Judge OKs El Chapo Guzman's Extradition; Appeal Expected

Prosecutors in US and Mexico favor him facing justice north of the border.

Update on Indicted Pima County Sheriff's Chief Deputy

Plus, Broadway buildings threatened; Steward Observatory at centennial.

Nerves Followed by Relief at Night Court in Pima County

Within a half hour, 150 people had warrants cleared, legal issues resolved.

Maricopa Sheriff Arpaio Faces Criminal Contempt of Court

Case began when judge found Arpaio disobeyed an order to stop making immigration arrests.

Pima County Public Safety: County Attorney, Sheriff Races

LaWall seeks sixth term as county attorney against Green Party's Tuell.

Almost 1,000 Turn up to Resolve Pima County Arrest Warrants

Success of second warrant-resolution day leads county to plan three more.

State, Rights Groups Settle Challenges Over SB 1070

Agreement calls for guidelines on how 'show me your papers' part of law is applied.

Rights Groups: Close Private Immigrant Detention Centers

300 organizations send letter after federal promise to phase out private prisons.

Cell Phone Search Requires Warrant, Arizona Supreme Court Says

Right to privacy extends to one's phone even when it is in another's apartment, judges wrote.

Pima County Group Aims to Break Cycle of Incarceration

MacArthur Foundation-funded program wants to reduce missed court dates, jailtime for some nonviolent crimes.

Bus Fare Debate: Tucson Wants Revenue; Riders Say No

Plus: Election Recap, OSIRIS-REx Preview, and US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan speech.

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