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Pima County public defender announces retirement

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Pima County's public defender has decided to step down after seven years with the office. The Arizona Daily Star (http://bit.ly/y39CAq ) reports Robert Hirsh's last day as public defender is March 2. »

Tucson PD investigating suspicious death

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tucson police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found inside an apartment. Police were called Tuesday to check on a woman who had not been seen in a month. Officers entered the apartment in the 1200 block of Ajo... »

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Police officer wounded; suspect in standoff

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — An officer has been shot and wounded and police are in a standoff with the suspect outside a home in suburban Phoenix. »

Tucson officer hurt when driver runs red light

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Tucson police lieutenant has been injured after another driver ran a red light and hit his police cruiser. »

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Pima Community chancellor planning to step down

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Pima Community College chancellor Ray Flores says he plans to step down by the end of this year. »

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Tucson man sentenced for probation violation

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Tucson man has been sentenced to 17½ years in prison for violating his probation by allegedly robbing other businesses. »

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Tucson woman sentenced for stealing fees to gamble

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Tucson woman who stole nearly $183,000 from a social-service agency has been sentenced to five years' probation and ordered to pay full restitution. »

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GOP state senator officially seeking Giffords seat

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Republican State Sen. Frank Antenori is officially in the race to replace Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. »

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Tea party candidate may again seek Giffords seat

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The tea party candidate who nearly ousted Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in 2010 appears ready to jump into the race to replace her with both feet. »

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Extra time off for Tucson students

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Students and staffers in the Tucson Unified School District get more time off this school year. The district is implementing a fall break that lasts a week and an extended spring break from three to six days. »

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Ex-legislator to run in Arizona's 1st District

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Former state legislator Jonathan Paton is announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Arizona's sprawling 1st Congressional District. »

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Tucson council seeks oversight of streetcar line

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — As the wheels begin to turn on the city streetcar project, the Tucson City Council is demanding strict oversight on construction costs. »

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Giffords to submit resignation letter to US House

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords plans to submit her formal letter of resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. »

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Tucson man convicted in interstate stalking case

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Tucson man has been convicted of interstate stalking after pursuing a woman for more than 18 years. »

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$2.2 million in pot recovered in western Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Multiple drug seizures over the weekend by Border Patrol agents led to the recovery of $2.2 million worth of pot and the arrest of three suspected smugglers. »

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