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Homeland Security says border arrests fall more than 40% since Biden's halt to asylum processing

Border Patrol’s average daily arrests over a seven-day period have fallen below 2,400 from before President Joe Biden’s proclamation took effect June 5.

Arizona authorities are investigating theft of device that allows access to vote tabulators

“This is not your average theft,” Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said at a news conference in Phoenix.

Alex Meruelo backing out of ownership of Coyotes after land auction shelved, AP source says

Meruelo's decision to walk away from the franchise comes four days after the Arizona State Land Department announced it was canceling an auction for a 110-acre tract of land in north Phoenix that had been targeted for a new arena.

Immigration rising issue among Latino voters in Arizona

A new poll finds that immigration and the border are rising priorities among Latino voters in Arizona and other swing states that could play an important role in the November elections.

Does Arizona have enough water?

Phoenix-area cities are spending big to make sure it does.

Abortion rights will play a big role this election, VP Harris says at Phoenix event

Harris told a crowd of hundreds Monday that access to IVF and contraception, and possibly same-sex marriage, are now at risk because of former President Donald Trump

Former UA student sentenced to life for professor's murder, victim's family calls for gun reform

Murad Dervish will serve life in prison with an additional 14 years for other charges.

Next phase of new Douglas port of entry approved

The decision comes after nearly two years of environmental review.

Kelly supports new bump stock ban after Supreme Court decision

He said that already-existing restrictions on fully automatic weapons provide the bill plenty of legal cover.

Analysis counts toll of Arizona fentanyl crisis at $58 billion

A new report calculates the direct and indirect costs of the fentanyl crisis to Arizona’s economy at $58 billion last year.

Understanding men's mental health, and overcoming depression

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcome new leadership; and the legacy of screen actor Donald Sutherland.

Tucson receives new upcycled cooling center

The new cooling center is located at the Amazon Shelter on West Miracle Mile.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcomes new council members

The tribe celebrated the newly elected officials during an inauguration Saturday evening.

Democrats spend big hoping to snag two of Arizona’s congressional seats

Democrats view abortion as pivotal to success in Arizona.

Pedestrian deaths up in Tucson

So far in 2024 there have been 17 pedestrian and 6 bicycle fatalities.

At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees

A heat wave baked most of the United States on Friday, with numerous areas expected to see record-breaking temperatures.

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