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'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries

While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.

9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests

Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.

Obama's Phoenix Visit Tuesday Draws Protests

Immigrant rights activists gathered outside high school where president gave a speech; some signs read 'Deporter-in-Chief.'

Law Changes May Ensure Hotshot Families Survivor Benefits

AZ house speaker drafting a retroactive legislation; mother of one of 19 firefighters having a news conference in Prescott Wed.

Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum

After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.

Live Near Border in AZ? 'You're Being Watched'

Adding to already 'astronomical' security resources won't be deter organized crime, skeptical resident says.

Obama: 'Housing Market Beginning to Heal'

In Phoenix, 'Ground Zero' for meltdown, he calls for new mortgage reforms to continue boosting middle class.

Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations

US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.

Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico

Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.

AZ Week: Small Steps to School Improvement

State Superintendent Huppenthal: 'Right now, we're at about a B-minus ... which doesn't cut it.'

Health Care Marketplaces Begin Enrollment in Fall

White House says insurance choices will increase for most consumers.

Small Gains in AIMS Scores, School Grades

Superintendent: 'Arizona's schools are improving ... over 300 schools improved a letter grade over last year.'

Moms Demand Gun Control on Public Transportation

Members of an organization protested Wednesday against allowing weapons on Tucson city transit.

Suspect Charged in Saguaro National Park Vandalism

16-year-old boy alleged to have spray-painted graffiti on 11 saguaros, other spots in May.

Clean Water Agreement, Through Congress, Signed for AZ Tribe

Under $200M federal allocation, White Mountain Apaches will get 'clean water for another 100 years.'

College Student Poverty Rate Higher Than Average

Census Bureau says in AZ, 46.9% of those not living with relatives are below federal threshold.

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