This year, the index found peacefulness declined globally for the 12th consecutive year — that's 119 countries less peaceful than they were in 2008, mainly driven by conflict.
- Griffin Salkowski
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Coral Michelle Smith, 40, who had been a fugitive for several days, was arrested Monday.
- Griffin Salkowski
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A 31-year-old man fatally shot Monday night during a confrontation that involved several people, Tucson police say.
- Tim Steller
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For Star subscribers: People have been pretty down on Tucson lately, based largely on the presence of people living on the metro area's streets. By some measures, though, Tucson is getting better.
- Tim Peterson, Northwest side
As of Noon Sunday June 7, 2026, the 158th day of 2026 there have been:
- Griffin Salkowski
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A Tucson man who previously worked as a counselor faces child-sex charges, authorities say.
- Ray Stern Arizona Republic
Thirty inmates at Arizona's Lewis Prison in Buckeye claim in a lawsuit they were left with lingering pain and post-traumatic stress disorder a…
- Griffin Salkowski
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A Banner–University Medical Center South employee has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a patient in the hospital’s behavioral health unit. Authorities say the alleged assault occurred during an overnight shift, and the employee has since been fired as the investigation continues.
- Jose R. Gonzalez Arizona Republic
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The killing of a pregnant 16-year-old in Buckeye is spotlighting how Arizona prosecutes homicides involving unborn children.
- Arizona Daily Star
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Two men who exchanged gunfire Friday night after a confrontation in traffic on Tucson's far east side both died, police say.
