Pima men secure No. 5 seed for NJCAA Division II soccer nationals in Tucson https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110723_pcc_mens_soccer/pima-men-secure-no-5-seed-njcaa-division-ii-soccer-nationals-tucson/
The Pima Community College men’s soccer team is heading to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.
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Red states sue feds to block abortion pill mail order sales https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110723_mifepristone_mail/red-states-sue-feds-block-abortion-pill-mail-order-sales/
A coalition of three red states sued the Food and Drug Administration and Department of Health and Senior Services for approving the abortion pill mifepristone and allowing its sale and shipment to patients nationwide, including to states that have banned abortion.
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Trial begins over Arizona voter registration laws https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_voter_registration/trial-begins-over-arizona-voter-registration-laws/
Witnesses on the first of a 10-day Arizona voting rights trial said two recently passed voter registration laws will disproportionately harm Latinos, who make up more than 33% of the state's population.
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Medical debt disappearing from Americans’ credit reports, lifting scores https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110723_medical_debt_credit/medical-debt-disappearing-from-americans-credit-reports-lifting-scores/
The share of American consumers with medical debt on their credit reports has declined dramatically over the past year as major credit rating agencies removed small unpaid bills and debts that were less than a year old.
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New Arizona Wildcats aim to transfer NCAA tournament experience https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110723_az_mens_basketball/new-arizona-wildcats-aim-transfer-ncaa-tournament-experience/
Falling far below expectations during the 2022-23 season, immediate change was needed in the Arizona men’s basketball program this offseason, and Wildcats Coach Tommy Lloyd turned to the transfer portal to welcome three key players who have experienced a deep run in March.
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One year out: How a free & fair 2024 presidential election could be under threat https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110723_election_threats/one-year-out-how-free-fair-2024-presidential-election-could-under-threat/
A year from now, the nation’s voters will decide another presidential contest, and despite a slew of arrests and felony convictions stemming from the events of Jan. 6, 2021, there’s little sign that those who attacked democracy last time have significantly moderated their outlook.
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Arizona officials confident about Tuesday voting, feel good for long-term outlook https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110723_tuesday_voting/arizona-officials-confident-tuesday-voting-feel-good-long-term-outlook/
Local elections across Arizona on Tuesday could be a test of voting systems stressed by years of threats and challenges that have left some worried about the 2024 presidential election, but elections officials said they are fairly confident they will be able to train and staff polling places.
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Photos: All Souls Procession marks 34 years in Tucson https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110623_all_souls_procession/photos-all-souls-procession-marks-34-years-tucson/
Thousands coursed along Grande Avenue on Sunday night to remember lost loved ones as part of the 2023 All Souls Procession.
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Donald Trump attacks judge, attorney general in fiery fraud trial testimony https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110623_trump_testimony/donald-trump-attacks-judge-attorney-general-fiery-fraud-trial-testimony/
Donald Trump’s testimony at his $250 million civil fraud trial quickly devolved into an attack on the court’s judge, the attorney general and even President Joe Biden.
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Kansas officials downplayed role in Marion newspaper raid: Here’s what they knew https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110623_kansas_paper_raid/kansas-officials-downplayed-role-marion-newspaper-raid-heres-what-they-knew/
Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody enlisted the support of local and state law enforcement officials in the days before he led raids on the local newspaper office, the publisher’s home and the home of a city councilwoman - contrary to a statement by the Kansas attorney general.
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Pima set to hike trash fees, PCC board discusses job satisfaction https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/110623_agenda_pima_op/pima-set-hike-trash-fees-pcc-board-discusses-job-satisfaction/
The supes are going to vote on fee increases at the Sahuarita and Catalina transfer stations, as well as the Ajo Landfill; Pima Community College workers are happier than three years ago but still feel unloved.
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Judge issues gag order against Trump’s attorneys after heated feud at fraud trial https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110623_trump_speech/judge-issues-gag-order-against-trumps-attorneys-after-heated-feud-fraud-trial/
Judge Arthur Engoron issued another gag order on Friday in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in Manhattan after a heated argument with the former president’s lawyers.
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Former AG Sessions fights subpoena to testify over family separation policy https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110623_sessions_separations/former-ag-sessions-fights-subpoena-testify-over-family-separation-policy/
Former U.S. AG Jeff Sessions - who authorized Trump administration’s “zero tolerance policy,” which for a time included the practice of separating immigrant children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border - wants to quash a subpoena to testify in a lawsuit about its intent.
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Spending mess in Congress could arch over into pivotal 2024 election year https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110623_congress_spending/spending-mess-congress-could-arch-over-into-pivotal-2024-election-year/
Congress will need to pass a second stopgap funding measure before Thanksgiving if lawmakers want to avoid a government shutdown, and pushing off final decisions on full-year spending bills until next year would put lawmakers in the middle of a contentious 2024 primary season.
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Trump rests defense against Colorado voters vying to keep him off GOP primary ballot https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110623_trump_colorado/trump-rests-defense-against-colorado-voters-vying-keep-him-off-gop-primary-ballot/
Former president Donald Trump on Friday rested his defense against voters who say he must be kept off the Colorado GOP primary ballot due to his his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Northwest hospital officials say conditions have improved after one-star federal rating https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/110523_nw_hospital_rating/northwest-hospital-officials-say-conditions-have-improved-after-one-star-federal-rating/
Northwest Medical Center in Tucson received a one-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in July, but hospital officials said staff have done a phenomenal job in improving conditions at the hospital.
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7 players score in double figures for Pima women in 89-point win over Community Christian https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110423_pcc_womens_basketball/7-players-score-double-figures-pima-women-89-point-win-over-community-christian/
The Pima Community College women’s basketball team opened their 2023-24 regular season schedule on Saturday as they took on Community Christian College.
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Pima men's basketball opens season with 158 points, beats Community Christian by triple digits https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/110423_pcc_mens_basketball/pima-mens-basketball-opens-season-with-158-points-beats-community-christian-by-triple-digits/
The Pima Community College men’s basketball team opened the 2023-24 season on Saturday with a triple-digit win against Community Christian College.
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Texas activist David Barton wants to end separation of church & state — has ear of new House speaker https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110523_barton_church_state/texas-activist-david-barton-wants-end-separation-church-state-has-ear-new-house-speaker/
For nearly four decades, Texas activist David Barton has barnstormed statehouses and pulpits across the nation, arguing that the separation between church and state is a myth and that America should be run as a Christian nation. Now, he’s closer to power than perhaps ever before.
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New era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/110523_vaccine_pricing/new-era-vaccines-leaves-old-questions-prices-unanswered/
The world is entering a new era of vaccines, and as specialized vaccines proliferate, insurers will need to grapple with how to use and finance shots that can be hugely beneficial for some but a waste of health dollars if taken by all.
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