WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Homeland Security have announced a joint effort with the American Kennel Club (AKC), the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and The Humane Society of the…

The Commerce and Economic Development Commission (CEDC) at the Arizona Department of Commerce has approved a grant of up to $35,000 to the Town of Superior to install high-speed broadband. The project will create 300 full time jobs. "This is…

SALT LAKE CITY -- Three Mexican nationals, convicted in federal court in Salt Lake City of firearms and drug violations following a Utah Project Safe Neighborhoods undercover investigation involving trading firearms for drugs, have received significant federal prison sentences after…

The Food and Drug Administration today approved Azilect (rasagiline), a new molecular entity, for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The drug is a monoamine oxidase type--B (MAO-B) inhibitor that blocks the breakdown of dopamine, a chemical that sends information to…

TUCSON, Ariz. Former Customs and Border Protection Officer Charles Wood, 57, of Tucson, Ariz., was sentenced on May 16 to 28 months in prison, to be followed by lifetime supervised release with stringent sex offender conditions, by U.S. District Judge…

TUCSON, Ariz. - Mark Anthony Valenzuela, 32, of Tucson, Ariz., was arrested in Tucson without incident on May 11 after a federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against him for fraudulently printing and cashing slots tickets. The total amount…

By Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) As hurricanes Katrina and Rita raged through the southeastern United States last summer, much of America's energy infrastructure based in the Gulf of Mexico was damaged or destroyed causing gas prices to soar. America could…

Influential Group of Business Leaders Opposes Any New Path to Citizenship and Says Enforcement of Border Must Be Priority Tucson The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for several key principles in Senator Kyls comprehensive immigration reform…

NOGALES, Arizona -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Nogales port of entry arrested five people in connection with three failed attempts to smuggle $4 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamines into the country on Tuesday, April 11.…

Supreme Court of Canada's Dismissal Clears Way After Almost 7 Years ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) welcomed a decision on April 14, 2006 by Canada's highest court to clear the way for the extradition…

PHOENIX - You can see incredible classic cars and some beautiful native Arizona animals, including a Gila monster, a golden eagle, a prairie dog, a desert tortoise and three types of hawks, at an upcoming car show to benefit the…

TUCSON, Ariz. - Felipe de Jesus Corona-Verbera, 52, of Guadalajara, Mexico, was found guilty of drug smuggling charges in Tucson on March 30 by a federal jury. Corona-Verbera, an architect, oversaw construction of a drug tunnel that extended from a…