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WATCH LIVE: Presidential Inauguration

Live coverage from NPR and PBS News Hour of the presidential inauguration on January 20.

Online lottery sales bring convenience, concern over problem gambling

A private company is now offering lottery tickets through their website and app in Arizona, increasing the state's online gambling options.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations

Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.

Arizona’s Sonoran Chub at risk as border wall blocks critical streamflow

Threatened fish species faces threats from border infrastructure.

The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals

A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.

Armed intruder arrested at Legacy Traditional School in East Tucson

Suspect Daniel Hollander was found with a gun and knife in the charter school's gymnasium.

Finding new similarities between chimpanzees and humans

Researchers are finding chimpanzees have more in common with humans that was previously thought.

Arizona’s ‘Ag to Urban’ Initiative tackling water shortages and sustainable growth

ADWR’s new program looks to transition water intensive agriculture to low-water-use urban developments amid Colorado River shortages.

Court ruling ends nearly 50 Years of federal oversight for TUSD in desegregation case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.

Arizona lawmakers push to limit mail ballot drop-off times

The bill seeks to speed up election results but raises concerns about accessibility and safety.

Sheriff Nanos says he will not enforce federal Laken Riley Act

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he does not plan any changes if the bill becomes law, which would require federal officials to detain undocumented migrants arrested for minor crimes.

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego questions Energy Secretary nominee on nuclear and clean energy

Chris Wright discusses small modular reactors, clean energy provisions and Arizona’s energy future during Senate hearing.

South Tucson pledges to not enforce mass deportation, joining other local officials

The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.

Delfeayo Marsalis brings New Orleans jazz to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Three emerging local jazz musicians; and storyteller Jess Losoya shares a story about freedom.

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