Biden balks at first chance to raise refugee cap from Trump-era lows
WASHINGTON — Refugee advocates were "deeply disappointed and frustrated" by the Biden administration's failure Friday to reverse historically low Trump-era refugee limits this year, something then-candidate Joe Biden had promised to do.
Potential jaguar habitat at U.S.-Mexico border identified by UArizona researchers
TUCSON - University of Arizona Ph.D. student Ganesh Marin discovered a young male jaguar lurking along the Arizona-Mexico border.
Vans hit the road to administer free COVID tests in Phoenix’s underserved communities
PHOENIX — Phoenix is partnering with health care companies to send vans into underserved communities to provide COVID-19 testing to those who might not otherwise have access.
Hey, taxi (squad)! Coyotes’ call-ups making difference during playoff push
PHOENIX – The Arizona Coyotes are in the midst of a tight playoff race in the West Division. Their postseason chances may hang in the balance with the recent success of their taxi squad call-ups.
‘It’s about everybody’: Joe Black, Jackie Robinson’s roommate, also was MLB trailblazer
PHOENIX - The late Joe Black was the first Black baseball player to win a World Series game, in 1952. The Arizona Fall League MVP award is named after him.
Governor signs tribal gaming compact, legalizes sports gambling in Arizona
PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey and the state of Arizona have signed into law the new tribal gaming compact. Included in this new compact is House Bill 2772 which legalizes daily sports fantasy.
Arizona universities take different approaches to resuming club sports in COVID-19 era
PHOENIX – The four major universities in Arizona are dealing with club sports differently during COVID-19 era.
Snowfall in the West indicates 20-year drought will persist and intensify
With temperatures rising and precipitation falling, it's likely drought conditions across the West will worsen.
Mural honors resilience, spirit and future of Salt River Pima-Maricopa people
PHOENIX – A black and white portrait of a teenager from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community adorns the Monroe Building in downtown Phoenix.
Giffords, congressional Democrats call for action on gun reform bills
WASHINGTON - Backed by a field of flowers that represent the thousands killed by gun violence each year, former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords joined Democrats who said Congress can act on gun reform or "can let the shooting continue."
Betting at the TPC: Phoenix Open course will be site of year-round sportsbook operated by DraftKings
PHOENIX – PGA tour and DraftKings announced plans for a premier retail sportsbook located at TPC Scottsdale.
5 gun bills – 3 from Democrats – are on different paths in the Arizona Legislature
At least five gun bills introduced in the Legislature show the tension between Second Amendment supporters and gun safety advocates. In Arizona, Republican lawmakers narrowly carry the day.
