Taking the ‘go’ out of GOP: High-profile Republicans avoid convention
WASHINGTON - Tens of thousands will flock to Cleveland this weekend for the start of the Republican National Convention that is expected to formally name businessman Donald Trump the party's presidential nominee. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, will reportedly be home mowing the lawn instead.
Police say tips called into Silent Witness line will help catch Maryvale shooter
PHOENIX – Police say someone knows the identity of the Maryvale shooter, the man who brought violence and death to neighborhoods in Maryvale and central Phoenix.
Arizona: Share your perspective on Mike Pence as Trump’s VP pick
After weeks of speculation, Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, announced his selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate. Cronkite News wants to know what Arizonans think about Trump's pick.
Activists plan to shut down Phoenix intersection on Friday
PHOENIX - Protesters plan to block off the intersection of 24th Street and Camelback on Friday, organizer Rev. Jarrett Maupin said at a community meeting in Eastlake Park.
5 ways to stay safe while playing ‘Pokemon Go’
PHOENIX – "Pokemon Go," just days after being released for mobile phones, has surged past Twitter in the number of users. The app uses a smartphone’s GPS to track and locate Pokemon in real world places, which can then be “captured” after players frantically search streets, restaurants, bars, shopping malls, and even churches.
Arizona Bernie Sanders supporters: Who will you vote for in the presidential election?
After a long primary race, Bernie Sanders announced his endorsement for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
ACLU says lack of reporting allows abuses by Border Patrol agents
WASHINGTON - ACLU attorneys from Southwest border states said Tuesday that a lack of reporting on stops by Customs and Border Protection officers opens the door to police abuse and makes it difficult to hold officers accountable for their actions.
Shooting victim’s kids seek to keep machine guns away from other kids
WASHINGTON - There have been lots of arguments in the gun-control debate in Washington, but there probably have not been many like Tylor Vacca's. "Kids at school ask me how my dad died all the time, and I tell them that he was shot by a 9-year-old girl who was learning to fire an Uzi," Tylor said Tuesday during a news conference in the Capitol.
Shock, then aw: Sanders backers move on after endorsement of Clinton
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders' endorsement Tuesday of rival Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination was met with resignation from many of his Arizona delegates, followed by calls for party unity.
Peaceful Phoenix rally turns tense when march pushes to freeway and police use pepper spray
PHOENIX - A peaceful protest that moved through downtown Phoenix Friday night turned tense when protesters wanted to move onto Interstate 10 at Seventh Street and police formed a barricade, releasing pepper spray to try to get the crowd to disperse.
Washington calls for calm, unity in wake of attack on Dallas police
WASHINGTON - The shots heard Thursday in Texas echoed in Washington Friday as lawmakers reacted to the Dallas attack that left five police officers dead in an ambush-style shooting.
Arizona, New Mexico senators team up to prevent sale of tribal items
WASHINGTON - Arizona and New Mexico lawmakers teamed up this week to sponsor a bipartisan bill that would prevent the auction of sacred tribal items.
