ICE freed over 600 criminal detainees

A detainee found guilty of felony second-degree robbery and countless convictions for prostitution and solicitation for lewd conduct was among more than 300 people Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Phoenix released in February as part of a nationwide operation to save money.

ICE says most released in Ariz. weren't criminals

More than 60 percent of those released from immigration detention centers in Arizona were classified as non-criminal, officials confirmed Friday.

White House: ‘Career officials at ICE’ released illegal immigrants from custody

WASHINGTON — The White House worked Wednesday to distance itself from the recent release of illegal immigrants from federal custody, a move officials at the Department of Homeland Security suggested was necessary given looming budget cuts.

300 immigrants released in state since Thursday

About 300 people have been released from immigration detention centers in Arizona since Thursday, when the federal government started to review each case in anticipation of widespread budget cuts.

Federal emails reflect 'quota' system for deportations, ICE critics say

WASHINGTON — Concerned about falling short of congressional deportation targets, federal immigration officials last year beefed up efforts to remove thousands more illegal immigrants convicted of crimes.

Tucson man is arrested in child porn case

Lance Robert Fries was arrested by federal agents in a child pornography case after a tip from the community.

Tucson man is arrested in child porn case

Media coverage of a man wanted for questioning in an unsolved case of child pornography led to an arrest in Tucson Friday.

Burger Night at Steak Out features $6 steaks

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Motorcyclist dies in west-side collision

Monster cruise ship sets sail

HELSINKI, Finland — It's five times larger than the Titanic, has seven "neighborhoods," an ice rink, a golf course and a 750-seat outdoor amphitheater. The world's largest cruise ship is finally finished, and Friday it began gliding toward its home port in Florida.

Monster cruise ship sets sail

A sea of characters for 'Disney on Ice'

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse were the hosts of "Disney on Ice." I got to attend opening night on Oct. 15 at the Tucson Convention Center. The magic started at the pre-show, which had a display of the dresses of all the princesses that I know, such as Jasmine, Cinderella, Belle, Ariel and Sn…

A sea of characters for 'Disney on Ice'

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For 2nd straight week, Devils can expect run for their money

Jeff Tedford takes exception to the idea that Stanford ran all over Arizona State last week.

For 2nd straight week, Devils can expect run for their money

Williams sisters could meet in final of championships in Doha

DOHA, Qatar — The Williams sisters could be headed for a final matchup at the Sony Ericsson Championships after Venus Williams advanced to the semifinals along with Jelena Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki on Friday.