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Updated: Immigration Activists Protest Operation Streamline

Protesters blocked two buses filled with suspected undocumented immigrants being transported to fed courthouse for immediate deportation; 18 arrested, charged with a felony.

Enforcement of SB 1070 Continues to Spark Protest

Traffic stop and required immigration call leads to blockade of police, pepper spraying, arrests in Tucson.

Future of Baseball in Southern AZ May Be in Limbo

As stadiums seat empty and amid future move of the Tucson Padres to El Paso for the 2014 season.

Tucson Ward 3 City Council Forum

Incumbent Uhlich, challenger Buehler-Garcia differ on street repairs, D-M, gun buy background checks, more.

AZ Week: Bringing Bullying to an End in Society

Greater prevention efforts needed in legal, educational realms in schools, cyberspace, workplace, experts say.

Tohoho O'odham Nation Used as Model For Tribal Governance

The Southern Arizona nation has a structure other tribes can learn from; is part of a course at the UA that shares information about such structure.

Govt Shutdown Affecting Immigration Issues

Two-thirds of nation's courts handling such issues are closed or working strictly limited schedules.

Shutdown: Parks Closed, D-M Civilians Furloughed

Essential services, including air traffic control, Border Patrol, other security forces, still working.

State Schools Chief Offers Assistance to Sunnyside

Top education official says he can mediate contentious district issues to enable education focus.

AZ Week: New American: 'I'm From Here Now'

Overcoming repression, war, refugee immigrants join ranks of US citizens in ceremonies this week.

Vail Incorporation Could Be Regional Benefit

Creating a new town could be financially smart because of state revenue distribution, supporters say.

Rothschild: Stronger Economic Ties Between AZ, Sonora a Must

Tucson mayor says he's working to strengthen relationships with Mexican business, governmental officials.

Tough Crowd at McCain's Town Halls in Phoenix, Tucson

AZ senator spoke Thurs about US intervention in Syria; crowd repeatedly disrupted him, some walked out.

NPR: Are Speeded-Up Immigration Cases Working?

Quick trials, followed by sentence and deportation, aim to cut repeat illegal crossings; Senate's bill calls for more.

Grijalva Says No Child Left Behind Has Been Unsuccessful

US rep. held education town hall Tuesday, expressed program hasn't helped close achievement gap.

Border Patrol Uses Eminent Domain for Land to Build Security Tower

US attorney says public purpose for property taken is to ensure agency is able to properly secure border.

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