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AZ WEEK: Terrorism Threats on Border Unlikely, Analyst Says

Author, border expert argues terrorists more likely to get in with legitimate passport than entering illegally.

Outside Money Pours In as CD1, CD2 Races in Full Swing

Many TV ads paid for by national GOP, Democratic campaign committees; millions ready to be spent in Southern Arizona races.

UPDATE: Tobin Wins in CD1 as Kiehne Concedes

Arizona House speaker is GOP nominee in sprawling district, winning by margin of 0.6% or fewer than 400 votes.

METRO WEEK: Border, Economy at Center of Barber, McSally Rematch

Former Air Force pilot breezed through Republican primary, will face off Democratic incumbent Barber in Nov.

UPDATE: Who Won in CD1? Votes Still Being Counted

State House Speaker Tobin leads rancher Kiehne by 381; up to 20,000 early, questioned ballots yet to be tabulated.

Veterans Affairs: No Proof Appointment Delays Caused Deaths

Revelations that as many as 40 veterans died while awaiting care at the Phoenix VA hospital rocked the agency last spring.

McSally Breezes in CD2, Setting up Rematch with Barber

She takes nearly 70% in 3-way race; national attention expected in race she lost by less than 1% in 2012.

UPDATE: 1st Congressional District Race Too Close to Call

480 votes separate state House Speaker Andy Tobin, rancher Gary Kiehne in Republican primary; Kwasman lags.

AZ Week: 'US Has Responsibility to Maintain Stability in Iraq'

Retired Army chief of staff says investment in lives, resources means helping in ISIS crisis without troops on ground.

Flake on Immigrant Children: 'Smugglers Able to Report It Worked'

Arizona senator argues placing unaccompanied migrant kids with sponsors before hearing risks them not showing up on court date.

METRO WEEK: CD2 Candidates Push Toward Barber Challenge

Kais, McSally, Wooten discuss immigration, federal budget issues, Social Security and Medicare in Green Valley forum.

GOP Candidates in CD1 Argue Conservative Values, Broad Appeal

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

Republicans in CD2 Race Would Rewrite Immigration, Border Bill

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

McSally Out-Raises Barber For Full Year in CD2

Southeast AZ district close in voter registration, candidates compete for financial edge; Republican raises $95K more than Democratic incumbent in last 3 months.

Reporter’s Notebook: Update of Central American Child Migrants

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

Charity Hopes to Prevent Honduran Youth from Heading North

So far in 2014 more than 13K unaccompanied children from Central American country have been apprehended crossing into US illegally.

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