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City Prepares for Streetcar Inauguration

First 3 days, rides are free; will run from morning hour to late at night in 10, 20 and 30-minute intervals.

Medical Marijuana for PTSD Study May Move from UA

If university doesn't reinstate Sue Sisley as lead researcher, MAPS will move work to NAU, ASU.

Veterans Demand Medical Pot Researcher Be Rehired at UA

An online petition has gathered more than 33K signatures from people asking university reinstate lead doctor of MMJ for PTSD study.

Tucson Streetcar Stop Dedicated to Congressman Grijalva

4-mile-long line opens to public Friday; ride free first 3 days from west of downtown to UA Medical Center.

Mexican Program to Address Central American Migrants

Mexico launching Southern Border Program, say would 'protect human rights, boost security' as thousands traverse Mexico to reach US.

Son Reunites with Mom; He Flees Gang Violence in Honduras

San Pedro Sula has one of highest murder rates in the world; city sending greatest number of child migrants to US.

AZ Week: A Look at This Year's Statewide Elections

Seats in Arizona's executive branch, Legislature, congressional delegation, local school boards up for grabs; primary election approaching.

METRO WEEK: City Manager Miranda Leaves a Stable Admin

Tucson continues to search for successor, candidate specifics still being defined.

Part of Grand Canyon Bison Herd Recently Moved

19 animals taken back to their original home on Arizona Strip; more than 300 remain.

UPDATE: Immigrant Youth Won't Go to Oracle Tuesday

Grijalva's office reports no dropoff planned as opponents, supporters mingle peacefully, wait at roadside.

Aid for Migrants Arriving at Greyhound Station May Move by July's End

Tucson Councilman Kozachik says community must find place other than bus station for handling groups of mostly Central American children, women.

Juvenile Courts Cannot Delegate Child Care Officials Custody Power

AZ Supreme Court: state officials have legal care, control of children, don't have to request hearing before returning kids to parents.

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.

UA Prohibiting Use of Tobacco Everywhere, Outdoors Included

Goal to 'create healthier community,' campus officials says in detailing smoking, e-cigarette ban starting in mid-August.

AZ Week: 'Migrant Influx Should Be Treated as Refugee Crisis'

Political refugee from Guatemala fled country in '80s; says children, youth fleeing Central America now should be granted status.

GOP Gov Hopeful Jones Touts Immigration Plan

During town hall meeting in Tucson, she says she wants 1,200 National Guard troops sent to border, complete more border fence, among other plans.

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