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METRO WEEK: Analyzing Election Results, Voter Behavior

Journalists' Roundtable assesses turnout, margins in state's congressional contests.

UPDATE: McSally, Barber Count Resumes Monday

Latest numbers show Republican with 509-vote lead; count of 14,000+ remaining votes will go all weekend.

Group: Border Patrol Violated Human Rights of Immigrants in Detention

New report says Central American women, children in Tucson were kept in unsanitary conditions.

Border Policies, Reviving Economy at Center of Arizona's CD 3 Forum

Democratic incumbent Grijalva, Republican challenger Saucedo Mercer faced off for first time in 2014 general election campaign.

METRO WEEK: CD 2 Rematch Highlights Border Policy Differences

McSally pushes for improved guest worker visas, Barber advocates crack-down on employers hiring illegally.

2nd Congressional District Seat May Be Up to Convincing Independents

Rematch between Democrat Barber, Republican McSally could come down to who is seen as more politically moderate.

Barber, McSally Point Fingers at Partisanship in Forum

Sparks fly as Dem incumbent, GOP challenger face off for first time in campaign for 2nd Congressional District.

Corporation Commission Race Centers on Role of State's Largest Utility

Democratic candidates say APS has poured $2M in support of Republican duo; GOP candidates deny involvement.

Healthcare Reform Remains a Top Issue in CD1

Democratic incumbent Kirkpatrick says Obamacare has benefited rural areas; Republican Tobin says it's bankrupting state.

METRO WEEK: CD1's Kirkpatrick, Tobin Differ on Funding Priorities

Immigration, state, federal budget, party allegiance among differences in Northern Tucson-metro district.

AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City

Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.

New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military

Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.

Initial Tests Show No Toxic Waste in San Pedro River

AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality sampled two areas Tuesday after alert that contamination from Mexican mine could potentially make its way north.

Thousands of Arizonans Face Temporary Loss of Obamacare

3,100 who purchased healthcare through federal marketplace must provide proof of legal residency.

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.

Arrests of Unaccompanied Minors in Southern AZ Border Continue to Drop

Still, more than 900 child migrants apprehended in July, August in Border Patrol’s Tucson sector.

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