Election certification trial pushed back, pending judge’s decision on motion to dismiss https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050525_cochise_crosby/election-certification-trial-pushed-back-pending-judges-decision-motion-dismiss/
The trial to determine whether Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby conspired to interfere in the duties of the Secretary of State’s Office when he refused to certify the results of the 2022 election has been pushed back from May to September.
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Gulf of TBD: The crusade to change a 500-year-old name https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050525_gulf_renaming/gulf-tbd-crusade-change-500-year-old-name/
As federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, other entities including state governments, businesses and nonprofits are grappling with the implications.
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The return of student loan debt collection: What borrowers need to know https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050525_loan_repayment/the-return-student-loan-debt-collection-what-borrowers-need-know/
After a five-year pause, the Trump administration is bringing back financial penalties for the many millions of borrowers who are too far behind on their student loan payments. It’s led to confusion and financial uncertainty.
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Hobbs vetoes GOP bills that would force cooperation with ICE https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050525_hobbs_ice/hobbs-vetoes-gop-bills-that-would-force-cooperation-with-ice/
Gov. Katie Hobbs once again thwarted Republican efforts to facilitate mass deportations in Arizona, vetoing legislation that would have made it easier for federal immigration agents to arrest people while at the same time blocking elected officials from preventing discriminatory actions.
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Music, tacos & margaritas galore for Cinco de Mayo https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/050225_cinco_mayo/music-tacos-margaritas-galore-cinco-de-mayo/
Cinco de Mayo is bringing live performances, food and drink specials, and lots of color and fun to the Tucson community. Aside from delicious local cuisine, there's plenty of culture and entertainment.
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Soccer: FC Tucson settles for draw against spirited local side https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050425_fc-tucson/soccer-fc-tucson-settles-draw-against-spirited-local-side/
FC Tucson opened its 2025 season the way they have for a couple of years: a tune-up match against Selección Tucsón, a team of standout Southern Arizona players. The match at Kino North Stadium went well for FC Tucson, but they were unable to staunch a comeback by the scrappy amateurs and settled for a 2 - 2 draw.
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Fentanyl pipeline: How a Chinese prison helped fuel deadly drug crisis in U.S. https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050425_china_fentanyl/fentanyl-pipeline-how-chinese-prison-helped-fuel-deadly-drug-crisis-us/
While China enforces strict laws against domestic drug trafficking, state-supported companies have openly shipped fentanyl to the U.S., investigators say. One prison-owned chemical company boasted online: “100% of our shipments will clear customs.”
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Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they’re celebrating https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/050425_cinco_mayo_op/americans-might-love-cinco-de-mayo-but-few-know-what-theyre-celebrating/
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mark Mexican Independence. Instead, it’s meant to commemorate the Battle of Puebla, fought between the Mexican and French armies in 1862 and generally considered a fairly minor event. But its legacy lives on a century and a half later.
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Migrant woman who gave birth at Tucson hospital released by CBP Saturday https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050325_migrant_mother_released/migrant-woman-who-gave-birth-tucson-hospital-released-by-cbp-saturday/
A 24-year-old Guatemalan woman and her newborn baby were released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Saturday afternoon after public outcry over her detention by federal officials at Tucson Medical Center.
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With Ciscomani & other swing district Republicans opposed, GOP backs off unveiling Medicaid cuts https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050325_medicaid/with-ciscomani-other-swing-district-republicans-opposed-gop-backs-off-unveiling-medicaid-cuts/
The decision to punt on next week’s markup comes after some Republicans in swing districts, including Southern Arizona's Juan Ciscomani, warned leadership that they were opposed to significant Medicaid cuts.
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With Ciscomani & other swing district Republicans opposed, GOP leaders back off plan to unveil Medicaid cuts https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050325_medicaid_ciscomani/with-ciscomani-other-swing-district-republicans-opposed-gop-leaders-back-off-plan-unveil-medicaid-cuts/
The decision to punt on next week’s markup comes after some Republicans in swing districts, including Southern Arizona's Juan Ciscomani, warned leadership that they were opposed to significant Medicaid cuts.
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Barta's walk-off RBI single sends Pima baseball to Region I, Division II finals https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050225_pcc_baseball/bartas-walk-off-rbi-single-sends-pima-baseball-region-i-division-ii-finals/
The Pima Community College baseball team (47-11) advanced to the Region I, Division II finals on Friday after sweeping their best-of-three series with Paradise Valley Community College (35-20) in the semifinal round.
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How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/050325_papal_conclave_op/how-next-pope-will-elected-8211-what-goes-conclave/
With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” or, more simply, “a closed room.”
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Danhof secures 3 titles as PCC women captures 1st track & field regional since 2021 https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/050225_pcc_womens_track/danhof-secures-3-titles-as-pcc-women-captures-1st-track-field-regional-since-2021/
The Pima Community College women’s track & field team came away with their first Region I team championship since 2021 as the Aztecs closed out the regional tournament on Thursday at Mesa Community College.
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Judge: Green Valley JP made correct call in Raytheon protest case https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050225_raytheon_protest/judge-green-valley-jp-made-correct-call-raytheon-protest-case/
A Pima County Superior Court judge has ruled that Green Valley Justice of the Peace Judge Ray Carroll was right when he declined to dismiss trespassing charges against four protesters who were arrested after blocking traffic near Raytheon in November 2023.
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Congress looks to expand motorized access around Lake Powell https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050225_motorized_powell/congress-looks-expand-motorized-access-around-lake-powell/
If a resolution from Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy passes, dirtbikes, ATVs, side-by-sides and other off-highway vehicles could have greater access to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the latest in nearly two decades of legal challenges in the recreation area that encompasses Lake Powell.
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Trump admin pushes SCOTUS to throw out protective status for Venezuelan migrants https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050225_tps_venezuelans/trump-admin-pushes-scotus-throw-out-protective-status-venezuelan-migrants/
President Donald Trump called on the Supreme Court to strip nearly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. of temporary protected status.
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AI education push from Trump administration draws cautious optimism from tech leaders https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050225_ai_education/ai-education-push-from-trump-administration-draws-cautious-optimism-from-tech-leaders/
Education software experts say they’re cautiously optimistic about a Trump administration drive to incorporate AI into classrooms, but such a program needs clear goals, specific rules — and enough money to fund the costly systems.
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Tucson extending Downtown parking meters until 7 pm, plus Saturdays https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/050225_downtown_parking/tucson-extending-downtown-parking-meters-until-7-pm-plus-saturdays/
Tucsonans will soon have to pay for Downtown parking until 7 p.m. and on Saturdays too. The city’s Department of Transportation and Mobility announced Friday the hours for parking meters will change to 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday beginning June 2.
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Admin condemns gender-affirming care for youth in report that finds ‘sparse’ evidence of harm https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/050225_gender_report/admin-condemns-gender-affirming-care-youth-report-that-finds-sparse-evidence-harm/
A report published by the DHHS on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, as directed by President Trump, implies health care providers should refuse to offer care on the basis that such care comes with the potential for risk — despite little evidence for that risk actually being found.
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