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Health-care

Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

  • Jeremy Gorner Chicago Tribune

The ruling came in a federal lawsuit filed this year by two disabled patients, a doctor and several disability and patients’ rights organizations.

White House says it will send out $500 Obamacare refunds

White House says it will send out $500 Obamacare refunds

  • Ahmed Aboulenein and Yasmeen Abutaleb Reuters

It said "user fees" passed on to consumers by the Biden administration were in excess of what was needed to run the federal exchange.

Trump unveils $500 rebate checks in ‘Great Healthcare Plan’

Trump unveils $500 rebate checks in ‘Great Healthcare Plan’

  • New York Post - Vertical

President Trump will send $500 rebate checks to thousands of Americans who bought health insurance on Affordable Care Act exchanges, claiming they were overcharged. “Our administration is doing the right thing and giving the money back to the people who were wrongly ripped off. Nearly 1 mill…

$5,000 for every American? Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened

$5,000 for every American? Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened

  • Melina Khan USA TODAY

Trump's latest message echoes similar past pledges, including a push for $2,000 tariff dividend checks for some Americans last year, which never came to fruition.

'Pretend I'm on the ballot.' 5 takeaways from Day 1 of Trump's midterm convention

'Pretend I'm on the ballot.' 5 takeaways from Day 1 of Trump's midterm convention

  • Joey Garrison and Zac Anderson USA TODAY

Though Trump's unpopularity threatens to drag down some Republican midterm candidates, he called for his supporters to come out in numbers that twice catapulted him into the White House.

Trump Promises $5,000 To Every American If Republicans Win Midterms

Trump Promises $5,000 To Every American If Republicans Win Midterms

  • unbranded - Newsworthy Vertical

US President Donald Trump has vowed to pay every American adult a $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections. The president made the pledge during a speech at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention. Trump did not clarify ho…

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue

  • Richard Cowan and David Hood-Nuño Reuters

Recent comments reflect an effort to make Muslims and Islam part of the debate ahead of Nov. 3 midterms that will determine control of Congress.

'Trump can see the writing on the wall here': Republicans hold midterm convention

'Trump can see the writing on the wall here': Republicans hold midterm convention

    FRANCE 24's Washington, DC correspondent Fraser Jackson weighs in on US President Donald Trump's efforts to leverage his fading star power to help the Republican Party hold onto Congress in November's midterm elections.

    When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

    When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

      🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.

      Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

      Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

        Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

        He spent a decade trapped in a nursing home. Now he's free

        He spent a decade trapped in a nursing home. Now he's free

          After 10 years in a nursing home, Nick Papadopoulos got out with help from Georgia Options and the Olmstead ruling. But others may lose that chance.

          Students with disabilities losing supports due to funding cuts, advocates say

          Students with disabilities losing supports due to funding cuts, advocates say

            It's estimated thousands of Canadian students with disabilities left traditional classrooms in recent years because they didn’t have the support they needed, something advocates say is largely due to funding cuts.

            The 9/11 attacks hit 25 years ago. They're still shaping our lives

            The 9/11 attacks hit 25 years ago. They're still shaping our lives

              A quarter-century later, 9/11 still echoes.

              Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'

              Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'

                Top aides to Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to prevent Republican electoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said.

                Local News

                Photos: Marana edges Yuma Catholic 39-38 on last second PAT

                Photos: Marana edges Yuma Catholic 39-38 on last second PAT

                The Tigers won a real see-saw affair with a touchdown and extra point in the final seconds to get by the Shamrocks 39-38, September 11, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: 12th annual Readers' Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol

                Photos: 12th annual Readers' Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol

                The Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards returned to Casino Del Sol with a "Legends of the West" theme for the 12th annual award ceremony on Friday night. 

                Photos: Nearly 1,500 Tucsonans participate in the 9/11 Tower Challenge

                Photos: Nearly 1,500 Tucsonans participate in the 9/11 Tower Challenge

                Nearly 1500 participants walk, climb and run 2071 steps, representing the 110 floors of the Twin Towers on Friday morning. 

                Photos: The Week That Was

                Photos: The Week That Was

                The Week That Was, September 9-12, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                State & Regional

                Charlie Kirk statue at Turning Point's Arizona headquarters defaced

                Charlie Kirk statue at Turning Point's Arizona headquarters defaced

                A bronze statue recently installed at Turning Point USA's headquarters in the Ahwatukee Foothills was vandalized overnight along with nearby memorial sign, officials said Sunday.

                Lawyers for indicted Cochise supervisor slam lead investigator

                Lawyers for indicted Cochise supervisor slam lead investigator

                In a new court filing, defense attorneys for an indicted Cochise County supervisor slam the state's lead investigator in the criminal probe.

                These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend

                These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend

                Dozens of changes to Arizona law will take effect on Sept. 12, ranging from higher fines for texting while driving to added restrictions on personal drones.

                How Arizona’s Prop 320 would change classroom spending

                How Arizona’s Prop 320 would change classroom spending

                Arizona school districts could be required to spend at least 60% of their operating budgets on classroom instruction under Proposition 320.

                Nation & World

                Hopes for diplomatic breakthrough fade as meeting on strait is canceled

                Hopes for diplomatic breakthrough fade as meeting on strait is canceled

                New strikes on Saudi Arabia and on ships in the Gulf tested nerves in the Middle East on Sunday and threatened to worsen the wartime disruption to global energy supplies.

                TRUMP PROMISES END TO IRAN WAR AS GAS PRICES RISE (430pET)

                TRUMP PROMISES END TO IRAN WAR AS GAS PRICES RISE (430pET)

                President Donald Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, meanwhile gas prices continue to rise

                Saudi-backed forces claim strikes on Houthis

                Saudi-backed forces claim strikes on Houthis

                Saudi-backed Yemeni Armed Forces released video on September 12 showing what they said were strikes against Houthi forces in Mocha, a Red Sea port city. The reported strikes came as Houthi forces advanced south along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, including an alleged seizure of Perim island in the …

                Fentanyl, a Reagan ad and a near deal: Trump's trade war with Canada

                Fentanyl, a Reagan ad and a near deal: Trump's trade war with Canada

                Canada and the U.S. have been locked in a tariff war since shortly after Trump returned to office in January 2025. Here is a timeline of key developments.

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                Analysis: These 9 TUSD schools are at highest risk of merging or closing

                Analysis: These 9 TUSD schools are at highest risk of merging or closing

                Marana High School mourns loss of Corey Roper, 15

                Marana High School mourns loss of Corey Roper, 15

                These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend

                These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend

                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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                Why Are Young People Getting Facelifts? Dr. Rozbeh Torabi of Elite Plastic Surgery Explains

                Why Are Young People Getting Facelifts? Dr. Rozbeh Torabi of Elite Plastic Surgery Explains

                Contributor content. Facelifts are attracting younger patients, driven by social media, GLP-1 weight loss and changing beauty standards.

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                Who Controls an Arizona Living Trust After a Spouse Dies?

                Who Controls an Arizona Living Trust After a Spouse Dies?

                Contributor content. In most situations, the surviving spouse stays in control of the trust as the designated surviving trustee.

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                Answer Engine Optimization: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Marketers

                Answer Engine Optimization: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Marketers

                Provided content. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is emerging as a critical focus for those aiming to enhance visibility and engagement. 

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                3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Likes & Followers (Real & Instant)

                3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Likes & Followers (Real & Instant)

                Provided content. A high follower count and visible engagement may influence how some users perceive an account, making buying likes and followers a popular tactic.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

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                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.

                Crime

                Tucson man sentenced after fatal fight with shoplifter at Circle K

                Tucson man sentenced after fatal fight with shoplifter at Circle K

                A Tucson man was sentenced to a short jail stint and a four-year probation term Friday after a confrontation with a shoplifter at a convenience store turned fatal.

                Arrest made in deadly Tucson drive-by shooting

                Arrest made in deadly Tucson drive-by shooting

                Bobbie Tapia, 35, was arrested Wednesday in the fatal shooting in August on Tucson's southwest side, authorities say.

                Ex-Tucson charter school director accused of funds misuse

                Ex-Tucson charter school director accused of funds misuse

                The former executive director of Academy Del Sol, a Tucson charter school, faces 22 felony charges for allegedly misappropriating school dollars over seven years.

                Tucson man kills man and injures 3, including 94-year-old woman, police say

                Tucson man kills man and injures 3, including 94-year-old woman, police say

                A Tucson man went on a violent spree at his home and a neighboring home, killing a man and injuring three other people, including a 94-year-old woman.

                Politics

                Analysis: These 9 TUSD schools are at highest risk of merging or closing

                Analysis: These 9 TUSD schools are at highest risk of merging or closing

                For Star subscribers: Tucson Unified School District is likely months away from deciding which schools are being considered for closure or consolidating, but an analysis of district data by the Star identifies nine campuses struggling with finances and enrollment.

                Lawyers for indicted Cochise supervisor slam lead investigator

                Lawyers for indicted Cochise supervisor slam lead investigator

                In a new court filing, defense attorneys for an indicted Cochise County supervisor slam the state's lead investigator in the criminal probe.

                These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend

                These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend

                Dozens of changes to Arizona law will take effect on Sept. 12, ranging from higher fines for texting while driving to added restrictions on personal drones.

                Vape tax eyed as tobacco funds drop in Arizona

                Vape tax eyed as tobacco funds drop in Arizona

                Fewer Arizona consumers are partaking in traditional tobacco products, and that means a voter-approved tax on cigarettes to fund early childhood development programs is bringing in less money to the state. A push is on to expand the tax to vaping products.

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