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Nation & World

NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

  • Phil Stewart, Ed Ou and Evelyn Hockstein Reuters

The joint exercises were conducted at a perilous moment for NATO, with the Trump administration questioning the value of the 77-year-old alliance.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

  • Andrew Chung Reuters

Handing Trump a stinging defeat, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.

US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

  • John Kruzel Reuters

The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, in several rulings since 2010 has chipped away at campaign finance laws.

Johnson says housing bill will become law, with or without Trump

Johnson says housing bill will become law, with or without Trump

  • Francesca Chambers and Zachary Schermele USA Today

Johnson said he again pushed the president during a two-hour Oval Office meeting on Monday to sign the legislation that aims to make housing more affordable.

US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans

US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans

  • Andrew Chung Reuters

The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes.

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

  • Timothy Aeppel Reuters

If any company stood to gain from Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.

What is attendance like at Trump's state fair?

What is attendance like at Trump's state fair?

  • Michelle Del Rey USA Today

Since opening June 25, the fair has drawn sparse crowds in its first days, though it remains unclear what the July 4th holiday weekend will bring. 

Even in blue states, hospitals have continued to drop gender-affirming care for youths

Even in blue states, hospitals have continued to drop gender-affirming care for youths

    A Massachusetts mother didn't realize that access to gender-affirming treatment could disappear even when the state's laws and leaders supported it.

    OKC musicians preview Great American State Fair set in Washington, D.C.

    OKC musicians preview Great American State Fair set in Washington, D.C.

      The longtime Oklahoma friends and global music ambassadors are set to perform July 2-3 on The Great American State Fair's Legacy Stage.

      Alabama Is the Third-Least Expensive State for Childcare

        Alabama is the third-least expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

        Idaho Is the EighthLeast Expensive State for Childcare

          Idaho is the eighth-least expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

          Iowa Is the 10-Least Expensive State for Childcare

            Iowa is the 10th-least expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

            Texas Is the 37th-Most Expensive State for Childcare

              Texas is the 37th-most expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

              Pennsylvania Is the 31st-Most Expensive State for Childcare

                Pennsylvania is the 31st-most expensive state for childcare for married couples, according to a new WalletHub study comparing the cost of both family-based and center-based care across all 50 U.S. states, adjusting for median household income.

                Local News

                Sabino Canyon Crawler's Saturday night tours return July 4

                Sabino Canyon Crawler's Saturday night tours return July 4

                See Sabino Canyon in a whole new light. The Sabino Canyon Crawler is bringing back its popular Saturday night tours from July 4 through Oct. 31, giving visitors a chance to explore the Sonoran Desert after sunset with narrated shuttle rides, scenic overlooks and moonlit views.

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                Newly Listed Homes near Marana, AZ — Updated Jun. 30, 2026

                Newly Listed Homes near Marana, AZ — Updated Jun. 30, 2026

                A look at the newest homes for sale near Marana, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 30

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 30

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Tucson's Top Stories: June 30

                Tucson's Top Stories: June 30

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                State & Regional

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Statutes limiting transgender athletes, like one approved by Arizona lawmakers in 2022, do not run afoul of federal laws that prevent discrimination based on sex, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a wide-ranging decision.

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Last-minute efforts to craft a deal to avoid a ballot fight over school vouchers crumbled late Monday as Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs got inserted into the dispute.

                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                Lizards' push-up movements are actually a form of communication. Both male and female lizards can perform push-up displays.

                Ethics complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego dismissed

                Ethics complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego dismissed

                The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying it did not find evidence that his actions violated federal law, Senate rules or conduct standards. 

                Nation & World

                NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

                NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

                The joint exercises were conducted at a perilous moment for NATO, with the Trump administration questioning the value of the 77-year-old alliance.

                Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

                Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

                Handing Trump a stinging defeat, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.

                US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

                US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

                The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, in several rulings since 2010 has chipped away at campaign finance laws.

                Johnson says housing bill will become law, with or without Trump

                Johnson says housing bill will become law, with or without Trump

                Johnson said he again pushed the president during a two-hour Oval Office meeting on Monday to sign the legislation that aims to make housing more affordable.

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                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                A Powerball ticket worth $2 million sold at a Tucson QuikTrip

                A Powerball ticket worth $2 million sold at a Tucson QuikTrip

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

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                Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

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

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

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

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

                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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                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                Provided content. Compare the best sites to buy TikTok followers and likes, with ranked reviews, safe delivery options, pricing insights, and trusted growth picks.

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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                Provided content. Planning a family road trip? From vehicle prep to kid-friendly entertainment, smart planning can help make summer travel safer and more enjoyable.

                Shopping

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Oro Valley police leasing controversial Flock Safety drones

                Oro Valley police leasing controversial Flock Safety drones

                At the start of the year the Oro Valley Town Council authorized the town’s police department to use $145,887 to lease drones to help with border-related crimes.

                New demand note emerges in the Nancy Guthrie case

                New demand note emerges in the Nancy Guthrie case

                Reports say a new note alleges there's cellphone video of Savannah Guthrie's missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, and a captor.

                Tucson care facility staffers charged in patient's death

                Tucson care facility staffers charged in patient's death

                A federal crackdown on healthcare schemes has resulted in charges being leveled against 42 people from Arizona, officials say.

                New details released in shooting by deputies near Tucson

                New details released in shooting by deputies near Tucson

                New video and details have been released in the shooting of a man who pointed a gun at Pima County Sheriff's deputies after making a false 911 call in Tucson.

                Politics

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Statutes limiting transgender athletes, like one approved by Arizona lawmakers in 2022, do not run afoul of federal laws that prevent discrimination based on sex, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a wide-ranging decision.

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Last-minute efforts to craft a deal to avoid a ballot fight over school vouchers crumbled late Monday as Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs got inserted into the dispute.

                Arizona Supreme Court upholds anti-'dark money' disclosure law

                Arizona Supreme Court upholds anti-'dark money' disclosure law

                The Arizona Supreme Court decision wasn't a blanket win for supporters of the "Voters Right to Know Act.'' The court ordered a trial court judge to consider a claim made by the two groups that sued over the voter-approved measure.

                Ethics complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego dismissed

                Ethics complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego dismissed

                The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, saying it did not find evidence that his actions violated federal law, Senate rules or conduct standards. 

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