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Mexican Newspaper Shuttered after Reporter Killed

Closure prompted by shooting of Miroslava Breach after she reported on drug trafficking.

Wet Winter Stocks Fuel for Fire Season in Southern Arizona

Precipitation leads to more fine fuels and grasses, and more risk of quick-spreading fire.

Feds Postpone Deadline for Bids to Build Border Wall

'Where's the money?' contractors ask as government delays until April 4.

Mexican-Owned Cemex Says It Has Not Bid For Border Wall Construction

An analyst said Cemex is in a difficult position in terms of its relationship with clients at home and abroad.

Flagstaff Council Walks Back City Minimum Wage Hike Requirement

It originally required the city minimum wage to be $2 higher than the state's.

Politics Lurk In Dual Efforts To Defend Mexican Immigrants

The Mexican government has pledged $50M for legal help for immigrants via its consulates in the U.S.

Uranium Mine Near Grand Canyon Deals With Excess Water

Environmental group, two tribes concerned that the water might affect forest, sacred site.

Mexican Senator to Border Wall Builders: We Don't Want Your Business

Proposal would prohibit the companies from doing business with the Mexican government.

Looking to Hire, Border Patrol May Soften Lie Detector Requirement

One former agent likened the test to an 'interrogation.'

US Begins Asking Contractors For Bids for Border Wall

CBP wants submission of prototype concepts for 'wall structures.'

Banks Wasting Billions Monitoring for Cartel Laundering, Lobby Says

Group wants the government to carry out the investigations.

Mexico City Officials Promise 'Hospitable City' for Migrants

Capital city has policies that resemble those of U.S. 'sanctuary cities,' though some there say they're not effective.

680 Arrested In Immigration Roundups Across The Country

DHS secretary said 75% had been convicted of a list of prioritized crimes.

Arizona Woman Deported To Mexico Under New Trump Rule

Wife and mother of two U.S. citizens deported upon annual check-in with ICE.

Part 2: Somali Refugees 'Locked Outside the House'

Trump's executive order left a family divided between Tucson and a refugee camp in Kenya.

Focus on Arizona Border at Homeland Security Hearing

Secretary Kelly announced he'll visit the border between Arizona and Mexico.

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