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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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New technologies could refine copper the world needs — without dirty smelting https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120524_copper_smelting/new-technologies-could-refine-copper-world-needs-without-dirty-smelting/
A handful of startups have announced partnerships with major mining firms and scooped up tens of millions of dollars of investment, and all claim their technology can help meet humanity’s surging appetite for copper, while driving down the industry’s environmental footprint.
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U.S. House Republicans grill immigration agency chief over parole program https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120524_immigration_parole/us-house-republicans-grill-immigration-agency-chief-over-parole-program/
Republican House Judiciary Committee panel members scrutinized the head of the Department of Homeland Security agency tasked with processing legal pathways to immigration during a contentious hearing about the Biden administration’s parole program.
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Az & other states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120524_medicaid_funding/az-other-states-poised-end-coverage-millions-if-trump-cuts-medicaid-funding/
More than 3 million adults in nine states - including Arizona - would be at immediate risk of losing their health coverage should the GOP reduce the extra federal Medicaid funding that’s enabled states to widen eligibility to cover more low-income Americans.
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$849 million for Western water projects announced by Biden administration https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120524_western_water/849-million-western-water-projects-announced-by-biden-administration/
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced this week that it has awarded a total of $849 million to repair and improve water infrastructure projects across 11 Western states, including $28.3 million for Glen Canyon Dam.
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Colorado River stakeholders tackle climate change, water rights at annual conference https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120524_crwua_water_rights/colorado-river-stakeholders-tackle-climate-change-water-rights-annual-conference/
Members of the nonprofit Colorado River Water Users Association gathered for their annual conference to understand each other's water situations and attempt to find solutions for water problems.
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Conservative justices raise red flags over gender-affirming care for transgender teens https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120524_scotus_trans_care/conservative-justices-raise-red-flags-over-gender-affirming-care-transgender-teens/
The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender teens as conservative justices’ expressed skepticism over transition-related care for transgender individuals.
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U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón unveils O'odham poet's work at Saguar Nat'l Park installation https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/120424_limon_saguaro/us-poet-laureate-ada-limon-unveils-oodham-poets-work-saguar-natl-park-installation/
Ada Limón's signature project "You Are Here" includes a poetry anthology titled "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" and art installations in the form of accessible picnic tables in seven national parks as "You Are Here: Poetry in Parks."
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With new leaders, Maricopa County’s well-guarded elections may see shake-up https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120424_maricopa_elections/with-new-leaders-maricopa-countys-well-guarded-elections-may-see-shake-up/
A new crew of Republican politicians will soon take control of Maricopa County’s high-profile elections, a major change for a key swing county that has for years contended with unproven claims of widespread voter fraud.
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Iowa claims Biden administration illegally denied access to citizenship records https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/120424_immigration_records/iowa-claims-biden-administration-illegally-denied-access-citizenship-records/
Iowa’s attorney general and secretary of state sued federal immigration officials Tuesday, claiming they are breaking the law by failing to turn over the names of noncitizens Iowa officials believe have illegally registered to vote.
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El cáncer afecta a cualquiera, pero los hispanos enfrentan resultados desproporcionadamente duros https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120424_hispanic_cancer_esp/el-cancer-afecta-cualquiera-pero-los-hispanos-enfrentan-resultados-desproporcionadamente-duros/
Si bien los arizonenses blancos tuvieron las tasas de cáncer más altas entre 2017 y 2021, los hispanos tienen mayores posibilidades de morir de cáncer que de adquirirlo en comparación con sus homólogos blancos.
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Az bill to add restrictions to early ballot drop-offs returns for next year https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/120424_early_ballot_bill/az-bill-add-restrictions-early-ballot-drop-offs-returns-next-year/
The first bill introduced in the Arizona Senate for next year’s legislative session aims to add new restrictions for voters who return early ballots to polling places, including limiting the amount of time they have to do so.
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