What’s in a name? Plenty, to those who want ‘alien’ out of federal law
WASHINGTON - Gilbert resident Belen Sisa, who arrived in the United States from Argentina 15 years ago, says it's time to stop using "inhumane" language to describe large swaths of people - people who call America home.
Vigil honors lives lost on the border
Tucson – More than 100 people made a five-hour pilgrimage to the historic San Xavier Mission in honor of those who lost their lives on the border.
Arizona exporters tout benefits of Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership
The 12 countries that negotiated the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership released long-awaited details of the deal they struck behind closed doors and Arizona companies expect to benefit.
Push to extend border zone statewide looks to attract shoppers from Mexico
Walking through Arizona Mills in Tempe announcements of sales can be heard echoing out of the outlet stores first in English, then in Spanish.
ASU students show appreciation for student veterans
Students at ASU wrote thank you letters and had conversations with veterans to honor those who have served in the military.
Legendary jazz pianist Chucho Valdes uses ‘universal’ language to connect US and Cuba
An eager audience and applause filled the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés took the stage with his band.
Heroin and meth seized in Arizona sets record in busy smuggling corridor
U.S. authorities seized a record amount of methamphetamine and heroin in the busy Arizona smuggling corridor.
Dia de los Muertos enjoys growing in popularity in Arizona
MESA – Dia de los Muertos festivities grow more popular every year in Arizona. The Mesa Arts Center hosts one of the largest events.
McDowell Road’s ‘Miracle Mile’ highlights Phoenix area’s international diversity, culture
The clothes on his back and crumbled documents were the only two possessions Ethiopian refugee Anduale Hassan had to his name after stepping off of the plane at Sky Harbor International Airport. A government official stared when he first saw Hassan.
Theater group helps immigrant and refugee students share their stories
Students from across the globe gathered in Tempe to share their stories as part of a performance arts group, El Teatro, that gives immigrant and refugee youth a voice.
More Middle Americans visit Mexico for low-cost medical care
A slew of dental offices and pharmacies line a block of shops selling metal lawn sculptures shaped like donkeys, and handcrafted red and white Mexican dresses popular with American tourists.
Investigation underway after Border Patrol agent fires gun
The U.S. and Mexico are investigating after a Border Patrol agent near Naco, fired a weapon into Mexico. The agent thought someone was pointing a gun at him from the Mexican side of the border, according to a media release from CBP.
