Tucson teen reaches finals before bowing out of National Geographic Bee
WASHINGTON - A Tucson middle-school student was one of the final competitors - and one of only a handful of girls - to make it to the last rounds of the 30th annual National Geographic Bee competition in Washington this week.
After years of trying, Congress gives ‘right to try’ drug bill final OK
WASHINGTON - It took two years of trying, but Congress gave final approval this week to so-called "right-to-try" legislation that, if signed by the president, would give patients with terminal diagnoses access to experimental drugs that could save their lives.
Arizona promises ‘most fan-friendly’ Super Bowl in 2023
The NFL announced on Wednesday that Super Bowl LVII, to be played in 2023, will return to the Arizona Cardinals’ home field, University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. It will be the third time the venue has hosted the event.
Second-grader uses fire-safety training to save her family from burning home
Monibelle Townsend, 7, learned house fire-safety techniques from Phoenix firefighters days before a fire destroyed her home.
Despite WNBA’s recent success, players think league could do more
The WNBA considers last season one of its most successful, with average game attendance reaching a six-year high and record-breaking numbers in merchandising and social media engagement. However, many of the league’s best players are not as thrilled. They think the NBA, the parent company of the WNBA, could do more in terms of marketing.
Scottsdale app eases finding baby sitter, furthers evolution of location-based apps
ZipSit, an app headquartered in Scottsdale, connects babysitter and parents, the latest in a technology trend that connects strangers to make life easier.
Scottsdale bike-sharing companies see rapid growth, but ditched bikes cause concerns
Bike-share programs are seeing rapid growth in the East Valley, but they must deal with the ways consumers misuse their services.
‘Hotel living,’ long drives: NBA’s two-way contract provides challenges, opportunities for players
Between Prescott Valley, where the G League Northern Arizona Suns play, and Phoenix is 92 miles of highway. Danuel House and Alec Peters are quite familiar with a route that is their regular commute to play for the Suns. It’s just another day in the life of a two-way player.
Phoenix trains apprentices to become sanitation workers
Phoenix offers the Solid Waste Equipment Operator Apprenticeship – an intensive, yearlong paid program to give prospective sanitation workers intensive training.
With Suns poised to select another one-and-done player, debate about value continues
On eve of NBA Draft lottery, Devin Booker and other Suns reflect on he one-and-done rule. It worked for the Suns standout. But questions remain if the rule is doing its job.
Clean Energy ballot initiative could take Palo Verde nuclear plant off the grid
A ballot initiative to promote renewable energy in Arizona could force the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station to close.
May 14, 2018 Newscast | Cronkite News
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