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As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

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The Supreme Court ruling sent fear through Haitian communities in places like South Florida and New York, where TPS holders have spent years building lives on an uncertain legal foundation.

Teen birth rates drop in Pima County

Teen birth rates drop in Pima County

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Pima County has the second-lowest teen birth rate in Arizona after declining 74% over the past two decades, a new data summary shows.

Photos: FC Tucson takes down Stars FC 4-1, USL League 2 soccer

Photos: FC Tucson takes down Stars FC 4-1, USL League 2 soccer

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FC Tucson drop in-state rivals Stars FC 4-1 in a pre-Fourth of July USL League 2 match up, Tucson, Ariz., July 3, 2026.

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Venezuelan woman released from wrongful ICE detention in Arizona after 9 months

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    Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

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      Photos: Armory Park reopens after extensive renovation

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        War redrew the US southern border. The culture never surrendered.

        War redrew the US southern border. The culture never surrendered.

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            Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 5

            Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 5

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            Fireworks over Tucson

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            Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

            Photos: "A" Mountain Fireworks

            The annual Fourth of July extravaganza over "A" Mountain took place July 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz., for the last time. The city is converting from blackpowder to drones and plans to move the location from Sentinel Peak next year.

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            AZ mom got her life back together before murder-suicide death

            AZ mom got her life back together before murder-suicide death

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            Grand Canyon shows its resilience a year after massive Dragon Bravo Fire

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            Migrant girl found dead in Arizona desert in 2007 identified

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            As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

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            US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

            US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

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

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            Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

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            Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

            A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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            Tucson swatting target paralyzed in 'reckless' deputy shooting

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            Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

            Man pleads guilty in Nancy Guthrie ransom demand

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            Teen birth rates drop in Pima County

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            Colorado River water savings plan minimizes pain for Arizona users

            Colorado River water savings plan minimizes pain for Arizona users

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            Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

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            Drivers to vote on possible strike after failing to reach a deal with Sun Tran

            Sun Tran and the union representing drivers have failed to reach a deal on a new contract.

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