"Diamond Shruumz" mushroom-infused candies have been recalled by the manufacturer due to a possible health risk, with a total of 48 illnesses reported from 24 states including Arizona, and a potentially associated death under investigation by the FDA. Read more» 
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The Supreme Court ruled Friday that substitute expert testimony used in an Arizona man’s drug conviction was unconstitutional, finding that his Sixth Amendment rights had been violated. Read more»
The Arizona Department of Health Services has dialed back on their announcement of a "recall" of "Diamond Shruumz" mushroom-infused candies, which have been associated with several severe reactions across the country. Read more»
A week after Arizona health officials cautioned consumers about "Diamond Shruumz," the FDA announced a federal investigation after more reports of seizures and loss of consciousness related to the mushroom-infused products. Read more»
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The Tucson Unified School District is out from under a desegregation order. Now, the district wants to use those deseg funds to continue paying for programs funded by federal coronavirus relief. Plus, news about the towns and other local government meeting action. Read more»
As the Affordable Care Act reaches its 14th anniversary arrives, the congressional Republican Study Committee this week released a budget policy blueprint calling for the repeal of the sweeping health insurance law. Read more»
A man serving 12.5 years for distributing meth walked away from a minimum-security federal prison facility in Tucson on Friday morning. Read more»
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