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As Impeachment Trial Begins, Arizonans Play Official, Unofficial Roles
At least two Arizonans were looking on, in unofficial capacities, as senators engaged in an all-day debate of impeachment procedure.

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At least two Arizonans were looking on, in unofficial capacities, as senators engaged in an all-day debate of impeachment procedure.

Giles and Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti led the session, that touched on everything from the prospects for the DACA program to border policy.
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A federal court affirmed the convictions of two Mexican men in the murder of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, who was killed near Rio Rico.
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CNN said that McSally, former Tucson district representative, made a comment that was “unbecoming of a senator.”
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HonorHealth, a health care system based in Phoenix, helps cover the cost of breast cancer screenings.
The CDC said autism is 1.6 times less likely to be diagnosed among Hispanic children compared with their white counterparts.
A federal appeals court agreed that an Iraqi refugee can be deported after he was convicted in Arizona of aggravated assault.
Nine House members did not vote, including Arizona's Rep. Kirkpatrick (D-Tuscon) and Rep. Lesko (R-Peoria).
Colleagues of Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick offered prayers and well wishes for the Tucson Democrat after she announced she is seeking treatment.
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