Tucson's Top Stories: August 21
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The number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023, a closely watched report says. That represents a major increase but still falls well short of estimates from President Donald Trump and some allies.
Police say they recovered a refrigerator, a swimming pool set, astro turf, rugs, a patio set, blinds, light fixtures, a carpet cleaner, a steam cleaner, an air compressor, and a power washer as part of a theft investigation.
For Star subscribers: Arizona’s two members of the Republican National Committee blast Gina Swoboda, the state GOP chair, for saying "guardrails" are needed in Arizona's school voucher program, among other ideological issues.
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