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Crime-courts

He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

He spent decades in prison. How the botched murder case was uncovered

  • N'dea Yancey-Bragg USA Today

Prosecutor misconduct played a role in more than 30% of wrongful conviction cases, the National Registry of Exonerations reported in 2020.

Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

Suspect dies after shooting at officers near White House, official says

  • Jana Winter Reuters/USA Today

Officers at a checkpoint responded to gunshots and the suspect was taken to a hospital, a law enforcement official told Reuters.

Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

Federal authorities abused prosecuting power against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says

  • Evan Mealins Nashville Tennessean

The judge dismissed the criminal human smuggling charges Abrego Garcia faced in Tennessee after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

Mike Pence criticizes Trump's 'lawfare' fund that may help Jan. 6 rioters

  • USA Today - Vertical

The former vice president spoke out against the $1.7 billion fund as part of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against his own IRS.

US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats' bid for new voting map

  • John Kruzel Reuters

The state Supreme Court on May 8 threw out the voter-approved map, ruling in favor of Republicans who challenged it.

US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro, official says

US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro, official says

  • Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward Reuters

The ⁠Trump administration calls the current communist-run government corrupt and incompetent and seeks to replace it, despite ongoing talks.

Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial 

Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial 

  • Luc Cohen and Jack Queen Reuters

Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon and sexually abuse women ended in a mistrial on Friday. 

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

    For now, the court restored a 2023 federal rule — challenged by Republican-governed Louisiana — that made access to mifepristone easier.

    Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

    Alex Murdaugh wins new murder trial after S.C. Supreme Court ruling

      It will now be up to the S.C. Attorney General's Office to decide if it wishes to retry the case or dismiss it.

      Pima County official: Nanos angry she gave FBI info in Guthrie case

      Pima County official: Nanos angry she gave FBI info in Guthrie case

        A Pima County official said Sheriff Chris Nanos scolded her for providing information to the FBI because it created new leads for his department to pursue in its search for Nancy Guthrie.

        Courts keep striking down tariffs. Why aren't prices dropping too?

        Courts keep striking down tariffs. Why aren't prices dropping too?

          The Trump administration still has other avenues to implement the import taxes that are a cornerstone of the president's economic policy.

          Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

          Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

            A new poll shows 61% of voters say health costs will have a "major impact" on their vote in November's midterm elections.

            Oil Just Crossed $100 a Barrel — Americans Brace for Gas Spike

            Oil Just Crossed $100 a Barrel — Americans Brace for Gas Spike

              Oil prices have crossed back above $100 a barrel as the Iran-Hormuz standoff intensifies, with Brent at $100.06 and WTI at $94.81. JP Morgan warns a full Strait of Hormuz closure could push oil to $130 — taking gasoline above $5 in many US states. Every $10 oil move adds roughly $0.25 to a g…

              ICE Separation Finally Ended

              ICE Separation Finally Ended

                Allan Michael Marrero reunites with his husband after 150 days in ICE detention.

                Local News

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: May 25

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: May 25

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

                Tucson's Top Stories: May 25

                Tucson's Top Stories: May 25

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

                Man killed, woman injured n Tucson crash

                Man killed, woman injured n Tucson crash

                A 21-year-old man was killed and a 24-year-old woman was injured in a Sunday morning crash into a light pole on Tucson's southeast side, police say.

                Photos: Tucson High School graduation 2026 ceremony

                Photos: Tucson High School graduation 2026 ceremony

                More than 600 Badgers got their diplomas during the Tucson High School graduation, May 21, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                State & Regional

                Arizona's mountain rollercoasters are now open

                Arizona's mountain rollercoasters are now open

                Despite its desert reputation, Arizona has several exciting roller coaster attractions that make it a fun destination for thrill seekers. One of the best-known rides is the Desert Storm coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Phoenix.

                Why to avoid the tarantula hawk

                Why to avoid the tarantula hawk

                What do you get when you combine a killer wasp with a tarantula hunter? You get the tarantula hawk.

                New tech could squeeze wildfire risk, carbon from forest debris

                New tech could squeeze wildfire risk, carbon from forest debris

                On the warm, parched evening of July 20, 2019, a forest thinning project in the Dry Lake Hills in Flagstaff became ground zero for a $9-million wildfire.

                Eldest son of former Sen. John McCain dies

                Eldest son of former Sen. John McCain dies

                Douglas "Doug" Shepp McCain, the eldest son of late U.S. Sen. John McCain, who followed his father into naval aviation before becoming an American Airlines captain, died May 20. He was 66.

                Nation & World

                Iran's top envoys discussing potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official says

                Iran's top envoys discussing potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official says

                Trump said talks were going "nicely" but warned of fresh attacks if they failed, and urged more countries to sign up to the Abraham Accords.

                Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto

                Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto

                He also apologized for the church's role in slavery, and repudiated a doctrine used since the fifth century to justify some wars.

                U.S. tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms

                U.S. tax officials consider adding citizenship question to tax forms

                The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is debating requiring taxpayers to disclose their citizenship status on next year's tax forms, according to three people familiar with the situation.

                Trump says Iran deal is close as gas prices hit Memorial Day high

                Trump says Iran deal is close as gas prices hit Memorial Day high

                President Trump says a framework peace deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is nearly finalized, though important sticking points remain.

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                2 men clash in Tucson traffic, pull over and fatally shoot each other, police say

                2 men clash in Tucson traffic, pull over and fatally shoot each other, police say

                Arizona gets $20M to clean up drinking water

                Arizona gets $20M to clean up drinking water

                Man killed, woman injured n Tucson crash

                Man killed, woman injured n Tucson crash

                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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                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                2 men clash in Tucson traffic, pull over and fatally shoot each other, police say

                2 men clash in Tucson traffic, pull over and fatally shoot each other, police say

                Two men who exchanged gunfire Friday night after a confrontation in traffic on Tucson's far east side both died, police say.

                Oro Valley man accused of fraud, money laundering

                Oro Valley man accused of fraud, money laundering

                An Oro Valley Man is accused by federal prosecutors of using millions in loans for his claimed business on an expensive home, luxury vehicles and travel.

                Drivers are fast and Tucson's furious

                Drivers are fast and Tucson's furious

                Tucson police are using a multi-level approach to curb street racing and takeovers. 

                Man, 22, arrested in Pima County homicide

                Man, 22, arrested in Pima County homicide

                A man wanted in a homicide investigation was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree murder and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.

                Politics

                Critics: Arizona voucher reform proposal lacks funding source

                Critics: Arizona voucher reform proposal lacks funding source

                The Fortify initiative, launched to counter a voucher plan backed by Arizona public school advocates and the state's teacher union, doesn't need a pot of money because it'll save money, backers say.

                Arizona AG sides with Maricopa County board in drop-box feud

                Arizona AG sides with Maricopa County board in drop-box feud

                The ballot drop box controversy is the latest dispute between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Justin Heap, the county's recorder.

                Tucson, Phoenix create water-sharing plan as Colorado River shrinks

                Tucson, Phoenix create water-sharing plan as Colorado River shrinks

                For Star subscribers: Tucson and Phoenix have a plan in which city with more water than it needs at the moment can share it.

                New policy makes it harder for immigrants to get green cards

                New policy makes it harder for immigrants to get green cards

                It could get harder for thousands of immigrants in Arizona applying for green cards to become legal permanent residents under a new policy recently announced by the Trump administration.

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