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Mexico Cracks Down on Northbound Central Americans

Freight train 'La Bestia' - The Beast - now off limits to migrants, leading to long walk.

Small Tax Break Coming for Pima County Homeowners

10-cent rate reduction means about $1 a month less on average house.

Nogales Merchant Blames US Customs for Lost Business

More agents are needed to reduce long lines at the border, one leading retailer says.

Tucson Home Sales Up Again, Beating National Trend

Realty association reports 1,529 sales in May, 6.5 percent more than a year ago.

'Programa Frontera Sur:' US Intercedes in Southern Mexico

US funds Mexican government's efforts to slow Central American illegal immigration.

Grand Canyon Works Toward Dimming Its 5,000 Lights

Dark Sky Association grants provisional status, giving canyon 3 years to retrofit lights.

New Surge of Central Americans Seen on Border

Unaccompanied youth, women with small children still making their way north.

$1.4 Billion City of Tucson Budget Faces Tuesday Vote

Spending package arrived at after months of cutsto erase projected $40 million deficit.

Kirkpatrick in Nogales: 'A Wall Doesn't Make Sense'

U.S. Senate candidate focuses on the border in challenging incumbent McCain.

Local Candidates Could See Presidential Race Effects

Pima County political party chairs agree tone of 'roller coaster' race will have impact.

Tucson Homeless Numbers Rise on Streets, Drop in Shelters

Official: Numbers explained by homeless ineligible for shelters because of drug, alcohol use.

Arizona-Mexico Border: Cooperation, Not Confrontation

National political rhetoric belies what locals see as a 'region, not a border.'

How Does the Presidential Election Affect Local Politics?

We ask political party leaders and journalists about trickle-down politics.

Raytheon President: Defense Spending Bill May Allow Growth

Money supports Tomahawk, air-to-air missiles from plant employing 9,600.

Pima County Jail Inmates Go Digital, Get Tablet Computers

Devices can be used for phone calls, games, videos, or revoked for discipline.

Challenge for McCain's US Senate Seat Tops Arizona Ballot

3 Southern Arizona House races also set, with office-seekers in abundance.

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