At Teen Lifeline, teens help in ways only they can
When distressed teens call Teen Lifeline, a peer-to-peer crisis call center in the Phoenix area, it's not an an adult health professional picking up the line but a teen their own age, a model experts consider the gold standard in youth crisis communications.
73 years after Robinson broke color barrier, baseball struggles to lure Black players
PHOENIX – According to SABR, there has been a decline of African American players in MLB nearly every year since 1981, and by 2016 that number plummeted to 6.7%, the lowest percentage since 1957.
Presidential race called for Biden, Arizona plays key role
PHOENIX – Several national news outlets have called the presidential race for former Vice President Joe Biden, who is projected to become the 46th president of the United States. Arizona played a key role in the election.
Corporation Commission: Shea Stanfield hopes to turn Arizona blue and green
Democrat Shea Stanfield wants to root out dark money and implement greener policies if elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
In our ‘DNA’: Phoenix to host 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four
PHOENIX - The NCAA names Phoenix as the host of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
No ‘proud’ moment: Reaction to Trump gaffe goes from dismay to distress
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his debate comments on the right-wing extremists known as the Proud Boys, but reaction from officials in Arizona from dismissal to dismay.
Push to replace Ginsburg renews focus on high-stakes Arizona race
WASHINGTON - Arizona's already high-profile Senate race drew new attention with the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and news that a new Arizona senator could be seated in time to vote on her replacement.
Arizonan on Trump’s short list for Supreme Court has low profile
WASHINGTON - When President Donald Trump sits down to pick a Supreme Court nominee to take the seat of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, Phoenix native Bridget Bade will be on the list. But while Bade is on the shortlist, she also has a relatively short resume.
‘It’s in our DNA’: Phoenix pitches to host NCAA Women’s Final Four
PHOENIX- Phoenix's 2026 bid is the city's first since it lost out on hosting the tournament to Cleveland in 2007, but they think they've changed.
Youth of color disproportionately represented in the justice system
Youth across the country commit the same types of crime, but disparities affecting young people of color have continued to grow.
‘A disjointed system’: Policing policies fuel criminalization of youth
After decades of police reform, kids of color are still vastly overrepresented in arrests and police use of force.
Migrants face life-threatening illnesses because of dirty water in Panamanian camps
BAJO CHIQUITO, Panama – For the hundreds of migrants in a Panamanian migrant camp, a nearby river provides their drinking water and bathwater – and serves as their toilet – leading to illness.