‘It doesn’t bother me’: ASU football players react to eye-opening CTE study
TEMPE -- Despite an eye-opening study about trauma found in the brains of deceased NFL players, it won’t keep them from playing the sport they love, several Arizona State athletes said.
As McCain begins treatment, fellow POW reminisces, expresses hope
WASHINGTON - When Sen. John McCain took to the Senate floor last week to lecture his colleagues about governing, it reminded John Fer of similar conversations he'd had with McCain - in a North Vietnamese prison.
Activists angered as DHS waives environmental rules on border projects
WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security invoked a waiver of environmental and other regulations Tuesday to speed construction of border projects, a decision that critics said will "endanger wildlife and people."
Study: Extreme heat could ground airline flights more often
PHOENIX – Climate change that brings rising temperatures could lead to more grounded flights, according to a Columbia University study.
Flake call for GOP to return to its roots sparks range of reactions
WASHINGTON - Arizona conservatives' reaction to Sen. Jeff Flake's claim that the Republican Party has lost its way appeared to be as divided Monday as the party itself.
Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio found guilty of criminal contempt in racial profiling case
PHOENIX – Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is guilty of criminal contempt for deliberately defying a court order arising from a racial profiling case, a federal court judge ruled on Monday.
Arizona driver’s manual now includes information for staying safe during traffic stop
PHOENIX – A new driver’s license manual now includes a safety section detailing best practices for drivers who get pulled over by law enforcement.
Legislative bill would block out-of-state college students from voting in AZ
PHOENIX - Republican state Rep. Bob Thorpe is drafting a bill this summer that would ban out-of-state college students from voting in Arizona elections, sparking criticism from other public officials.
Technology helps trauma survivors accelerate PTSD treatment, recovery
SCOTTSDALE – Traci Temple St. John suppressed the trauma of her childhood for years. Adults said they loved her, then physically and sexually abused her, she said.
‘Structurally deficient’ bridge over I-17 repaired using new technology
PHOENIX - The Interstate 17 bridge that crosses over 19th avenue was among more than 200 bridges in Arizona considered “structurally deficient” in a national safety report but has since been repaired, an ADOT spokesman said.
McCain vows to return to Senate after brain cancer diagnosis; lauded as Arizona icon
PHOENIX – Sen. John McCain on Thursday vowed to be “be back soon” in Washington, even as former presidents and longtime Arizona residents sent messages of support after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
McCain reaction: News of brain cancer brings response from all sides
News that Arizona Sen. John McCain is battling brain cancer brought reaction from the White House, former presidents, allies and past opponents.
