Lend Santa a hand: Tucson toy drives underway https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120624_toy_drives/lend-santa-hand-tucson-toy-drives-underway/
If the spirit of giving has moved you to contribute to a local toy drive, here are some options.
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Nanos wins recount in Pima County sheriff's race https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120624_sheriff_recount/nanos-wins-recount-pima-county-sheriffs-race/
Updated: A recount showed that Pima County sheriff Chris Nanos defeated GOP challenger Heather Lappin by 481 votes.
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Brandon Judd, ex-head of Border Patrol union, tapped as Trump's ambassador to Chile https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120624_judd_chile/brandon-judd-ex-head-border-patrol-union-tapped-as-trumps-ambassador-chile/
Brandon Judd, a retired Border Patrol agent and president of the National Border Patrol Union, will be nominated to become the U.S. ambassador to Chile, Donald Trump's transition team announced Thursday evening.
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Pearl Harbor Day: USS Arizona videos https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120724_pearl_harbor_arizona/pearl-harbor-day-uss-arizona-videos/
Videos of the USS Arizona, past and present. 1,177 members of the crew of the USS Arizona were killed as the battleship exploded and sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. The bodies of more than 900 remain entombed in the vessel, which serves as a memorial for all who died during the attack.
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Flags at half-staff Saturday to mark Pearl Harbor anniversary https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120624_flags_half_staff/flags-half-staff-saturday-mark-pearl-harbor-anniversary/
Across the country, American and state flags will be flown at half-staff Saturday to mark the 83-year anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Trump-era Border Patrol chief tapped to lead CBP https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120524_scott_nominated/trump-era-border-patrol-chief-tapped-lead-cbp/
Rodney Scott, a former chief of U.S. Border Patrol during the Trump administration, has been nominated to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Trump transition team said Thursday evening.
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Colorado River stakeholders puzzle over future distribution as waters dry up https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120624_crwua_water_shortage/colorado-river-stakeholders-puzzle-over-future-distribution-as-waters-dry-up/
Millions of people in the U.S. and Mexico depend on the Colorado River, but as the river shrinks, the Colorado River Water Users Association worries there may soon not be enough water to go around.
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Nanos wins recount in Pima County sheriff's race https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120624_sheriff_recount/nanos-wins-recount-pima-county-sheriffs-race/
A recount showed that Pima County sheriff Chris Nanos defeated GOP challenger Heather Lappin by 481 votes.
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Judge tosses GOP lawsuit to purge 1.27 million Arizona voters https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120624_voter_lawsuit_tossed/judge-tosses-gop-lawsuit-purge-127-million-arizona-voters/
District Court Judge Dominic Lanza has thrown out a lawsuit launched by Arizona Republicans claiming that the state is violating federal law by failing to clean up the state’s voter registration list, saying there is no legal grounds to sue.
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Amazon fights deception claims in Arizona court https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120624_amazon_deception/amazon-fights-deception-claims-arizona-court/
Amazon defended its sales practices in state court against accusations from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes that its “buy box” function deceives consumers.
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Growth of sports betting may be linked to financial woes, new studies find https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120624_gambling_finance/growth-sports-betting-may-linked-financial-woes-new-studies-find/
Legal sports gambling is more widespread than ever, an while states have cheered the new tax revenue from sports gambling, some new studies have linked the burgeoning industry to lower consumer credit scores, higher credit card debt and less household savings.
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Trial points to culturally competent therapy as a way to improve suicide rates in Latino teens https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120624_latino_suicide/trial-points-culturally-competent-therapy-as-way-improve-suicide-rates-latino-teens/
Suicide rates for young Americans are rising, and with Latino youth among the most vulnerable, some researchers are calling for a culturally informed approach in therapies.
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Head of Phoenix-area drug smuggling organization sentenced to 14 years https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120524_trafficking_boss_sentenced/head-phoenix-area-drug-smuggling-organization-sentenced-14-years/
The head of a drug trafficking organization who helped smuggle "large quantities" of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin across the U.S. was sentenced to 14 years in prison last week.
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GOP lawmakers call on Az attorney general to probe Pima recorder over '24 election https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120524_recorder_complaint/gop-lawmakers-call-az-attorney-general-probe-pima-recorder-over-24-election/
Two Republican lawmakers have asked AG Kris Mayes to open an investigation into County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly’s handling of the 2024 election. Sentinel reporting found that the Postal Service destroys 'undeliverable' ballots.
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Tucson's 3rd annual Disability Pride day set for Saturday https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120524_disability_pride_day/tucsons-3rd-annual-disability-pride-day-set-saturday/
Tucson celebrates its third annual Disability Pride Day this Saturday, Dec. 7, with an event at the Udall Park Senior Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by the office of Ward 2 Councilmember Paul Cunningham.
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Arizon gun stores want jury trial in trafficking lawsuit brought by Mexico https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120524_gun_lawsuit/arizon-gun-stores-want-jury-trial-trafficking-lawsuit-brought-by-mexico/
Attorneys for five Arizona guns stores facing a lawsuit from Mexico over illegal firearms purchases requested a jury trial in legal filings this week.
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You're invited: Support local independent reporting at Tucson Sentinel's Holiday Shindig https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/120524_holiday_shindig/youre-invited-support-local-independent-reporting-tucson-sentinels-holiday-shindig/
Come celebrate the holiday season with a few drinks, a bite to eat and lots of healthy conversation, as we observe whatever it is you/we/they celebrate this time of year — especially the 233rd birthday of the Bill of Rights and the impending 15th birthday of the Tucson Sentinel.
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DeGrazia Gallery hosts long-standing festival La Fiesta de Guadalupe https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120424_degrazia_guadalupe/degrazia-gallery-hosts-long-standing-festival-la-fiesta-de-guadalupe/
The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum is hosting their annual La Fiesta de Guadalupe festival with live performances, hourly piñata parties for children and ceremonial dancers on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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ZUZI! Dance celebrates 25 years of soaring & inclusivity https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/1205_zuzi_celebration/zuzi-dance-celebrates-25-years-soaring-inclusivity/
Local dancers from the community, the ZUZI! Dance company and guests will take to the stage for a celebration of 25 years of arts and movement.
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One Nutcracker, two Nutcracker: Tucson productions of holiday classic hit the boards https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120524_nutcrackers/one-nutcracker-two-nutcracker-tucson-productions-holiday-classic-hit-boards/
"The Nutcracker" is beloved around the world for its whimsical story, magical settings and a large cast of characters.
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