Unable to vote but with much at stake, undocumented migrants register Arizona voters and mobilize against anti-immigrant candidates

WASHINGTON – Undocumented migrants face a tough election cycle, with state and national policies at stake that threaten to make their lives in the U.S. untenable. To push back, some are mobilizing to encourage citizens to oppose anti-immigrant policies and candidates.

Community leaders and groups hold a banner at a rally for National Voter Registration Day at the state Capitol in Phoenix on Sept. 20, 2022. (File photo by Alexia Faith/Cronkite News)

Life-saving method: Medevac helicopters start carrying blood, but what about ambulances?

PHOENIX – Blood in ambulances is proven to save more lives because patients are able to get transfusions faster. Other states are beginning to carry blood in ambulances, but Arizona hasn’t implemented this yet, at least not on the ground.

Pints of O negative blood sit in a refrigerator at the Vitalant Tempe donation center on June 20, 2024. Blood needs to be kept at a certain temperature until the moment it is transfused. (Photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News)

Bonjour! With backdrop of Paris Olympics, Valley’s Alliance Francaise aims to improve understanding of French culture

PARIS – With the Paris Olympics as a backdrop, the Alliance Francaise of Greater Phoenix looks to educate those interested in French culture.

The Alliance Francaise of Paris, which also has a branch in Phoenix, is an epicenter of cultural exchange where international visitors can learn about French culture and language. (Photo by Doyal D’angelo/Special for Cronkite News)

Cirque du Hooray: ASU celebrates swimmer Ilya Khjarun’s participation with Team Canada in Paris

PARIS - Arizona State swimmer Ilya Kharun, who will compete for Team Canada Tuesday in the Paris Olympics, comes from athletic bloodlines. His parents performed with Cirque du Soleil. Now he’s aiming for gold.

Arizona State's Ilyra Kharun competes in the final of the men’s 200-meter butterfly during the Team Canada swim trails in Toronto. His performance was good enough to secure spots in the Paris Olympics for the 100-meter and 200-meter butterflies. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

‘One For All’ campaign hopes to unite U.S. athletes, fans during unprecedented time of division

PARIS – With individual and team sports highlighting the Olympic slate, the USOPC hopes its athletes are as united as ever in pursuit of glory. Its marketing department has come up with a “One For All” campaign as the official rallying cry for the Paris Games, which is one part fundraiser, one part attempt to numb the divisiveness that has come to divide the U.S.

The Team USA House at Palais Brongniart sports the red, white and blue of the U.S. flag and offers a home base for fans to cheer on Team USA athletes. (Photo by Alexis Heichman/Special for Cronkite News)

Phoenix native Jade Carey overcomes illness at Paris Olympics, moves to 2nd in vault

PARIS – Despite battling an illness and a fall during the floor exercise competition, Phoenix native Jade Carey perseveres and moves into second place in the vault during the Paris Olympics.

Even though she battled illness, Phoenix's Jade Carey had a strong showing in early competition and sits second in the vault during the Summer Olympics in Paris. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)

‘Ugly American’ Gary Hall Jr. finds peace after Olympics media scrutiny, diabetes struggle

PARIS – The U.S.-Australia swim matchup is a coveted rivalry thanks to an article written by Olympian and Valley resident Gary Hall Jr.. He also built a foundational Phoenix pool and started a swim school, all while battling diabetes. Hall has left his mark on swimming and the Olympic Games.

Swimmer Gary Hall Jr. was a popular subject among media because of his sometimes brash personality. At times, it came to define him despite an accomplished Olympic career. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Rain can’t dampen mood as fans celebrate inclusive vibe of Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony

PARIS – The skies opened up, dumping rain on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The weather did little to dampen the celebratory mood as thousands of fans filled parks for watch parties around the city.

Young fans dressed in ponchos protect themselves from the soaking rain while watching the Olympic opening ceremony at Parc de Jouy in Paris. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Special to Cronkite News)

Speech, book signing, more: Kari Lake prominent at RNC after modeling campaign after Donald Trump

MILWAUKEE – Kari Lake was a prominent figure at the Republican National Convention with a prime-time speech as well as a book signing.

Kari Lake, the GOP frontrunner for Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Independent Kyrsten Sinema, speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 16, 2024. (Photo by Hudson French/News21)

ASU women’s golf program showcases strength with five Olympians in Paris

TEMPE – The Paris Olympics feature five former Sun Devils golfers, a proud moment for ASU coach Missy Farr-Kaye and her successful program.

ASU women's golf coach Missy Farr-Kaye, right, stands proud as five of her former Sun Devils—Linn Grant, Alexandra Forsterling, Carlota Ciganda, Azahara Munoz and Alessandra Fanali—compete in the Paris Olympics. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics)

5,000 miles away from Paris Olympics, Valley’s French bakeries find connection with community

PARIS – Several bakeries in the Valley embody French culinary tradition, offering authentic French pastries and bread that resonate with Arizona locals, and celebrating cultural heritage in anticipation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Nathas Kraus, the owner of La Belle Vie Bakery in Scottsdale, begins working on the pastries that keep customers coming back for more. (Photo by Abigail Scott/Special for Cronkite News)

WNBA’s international appeal lures players and fans as the women’s game explodes in popularity

PHOENIX – Athletes who have played basketball overseas and fans from around the world weigh in on how the WNBA's impressive growth brings them together.

Josie Dumlao, second from left, and Andrea Martinez, second from right, pose with Sue Bird, center, at WNBA Live, highlighting the league's commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Martinez)