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Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

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Images from this year's monsoon action around Tucson by the Arizona Daily Star photography staff. 

Tucson man arrested in death of 5-month-old son

Tucson man arrested in death of 5-month-old son

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A 34-year-old Tucson man is accused in the death of his 5-month-old son, authorities say.

Wildcat fans have a new downtown spot to call home

Wildcat fans have a new downtown spot to call home

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Block A is downtown’s second sports bar. It joins the Board Room Sports Loft & Bar on the second floor of Batch.

Tucson police have big role in city's business community

Tucson police have big role in city's business community

  • Ken Cook Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Though its role can be missed, the Tucson Police Department is an organization that touches every company in this city.

With the 'power of the language,' Navajo Code Talkers helped win WWII

With the 'power of the language,' Navajo Code Talkers helped win WWII

  • Debra Utacia Krol Arizona Republic

Thomas H. Begay was just 16 in 1943 when he persuaded his mother to put her thumbprint on his application to join the U.S. Marines. Two years later, Begay was relaying vital communications on the beach of Iwo Jima, taking the place of another Marine who had perished during the first days of …

U of A acceptance rate rises to 90% as applications plunge

U of A acceptance rate rises to 90% as applications plunge

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For Star subscribers: Even while the University of Arizona says selectiveness has a role in the school's shrinking enrollment, the acceptance rate for fall 2026 increased compared to the last two years as applications drop, data show.

Sinema details affair with bodyguard

Sinema details affair with bodyguard

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Kyrsten Sinema disclosed having sex multiple times with her then-married former bodyguard Matthew Ammel in various cities across the country in a deposition as part of her “homewrecker” lawsuit she is facing in North Carolina.

Sinema details affair with bodyguard

Sinema details affair with bodyguard

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Kyrsten Sinema disclosed having sex multiple times with her then-married former bodyguard Matthew Ammel in various cities across the country in a deposition as part of her “homewrecker” lawsuit she is facing in North Carolina.

Clean Elections releases Heap funding, launches probe

Clean Elections releases Heap funding, launches probe

    Corporation Commission candidate Ralph Heap has regained access to public campaign funds after a delay due to pending verification of his finance reports, although allegations of campaign finance violations remain under investigation.

    Michigan shooting suspect had troubled past, records show

    Michigan shooting suspect had troubled past, records show

      A suspect in a northern Michigan mass shooting Friday had a criminal history of violence against children and domestic abuse against his ex-wife, records show.

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      Intel worker in Arizona accused of threatening coworkers

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      CHANDLER — A Maricopa man who claimed to have an arsenal of firearms and ammunition at his disposal has been accused of threatening his coworkers at the Intel facility in Chandler.

      Kelly: Trump 'failing' to improve lives

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      Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

      Photos: Monsoon 2026 in Tucson

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      Arizona Daily Star on this date: August 15

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      Photos: Arizona fall football camp continues

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      With the 'power of the language,' Navajo Code Talkers helped win WWII

      With the 'power of the language,' Navajo Code Talkers helped win WWII

      Thomas H. Begay was just 16 in 1943 when he persuaded his mother to put her thumbprint on his application to join the U.S. Marines. Two years later, Begay was relaying vital communications on the beach of Iwo Jima, taking the place of another Marine who had perished during the first days of …

      Sinema details affair with bodyguard

      Sinema details affair with bodyguard

      Kyrsten Sinema disclosed having sex multiple times with her then-married former bodyguard Matthew Ammel in various cities across the country in a deposition as part of her “homewrecker” lawsuit she is facing in North Carolina.

      Clean Elections releases Heap funding, launches probe

      Clean Elections releases Heap funding, launches probe

      Corporation Commission candidate Ralph Heap has regained access to public campaign funds after a delay due to pending verification of his finance reports, although allegations of campaign finance violations remain under investigation.

      Intel worker in Arizona accused of threatening coworkers

      Intel worker in Arizona accused of threatening coworkers

      CHANDLER — A Maricopa man who claimed to have an arsenal of firearms and ammunition at his disposal has been accused of threatening his coworkers at the Intel facility in Chandler.

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      Michigan shooting suspect had troubled past, records show

      Michigan shooting suspect had troubled past, records show

      A suspect in a northern Michigan mass shooting Friday had a criminal history of violence against children and domestic abuse against his ex-wife, records show.

      Trump faces GOP pressure to find path out of Iran war as midterms near

      Trump faces GOP pressure to find path out of Iran war as midterms near

      The Iran war is approaching six months, gas prices have climbed and Republican voters are souring on the conflict. GOP anxiety is growing ahead of November.

      Kelly: Trump 'failing' to improve lives

      Kelly: Trump 'failing' to improve lives

      Sen. Mark Kelly, speaking this week at the annual Iowa Democratic Wing Ding fundraiser, urged electing Democrats this November to push change in Washington.

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      Gov. Abbott slams Texas airports over Islamic foot-washing

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      Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

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      Arizona's fake electors case dropped — for now

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