Haitians make long continental transit in hope for a better future
LA PEÑITA, Panama – Despite the dangers of the jungle, increasing numbers of Haitian nationals are risking the journey to leave their Caribbean island homeland, which is the poorest in the Western Hemisphere, according to the World Bank.
American expats find opportunity in Panama, despite the pandemic
PANAMA CITY – Panama no longer is just for retirees. Young professionals and couples from the U.S., Canada and other countries are increasingly making the move to the small Central American country of 4.3 million residents.
Torn between humanitarian ideals and U.S. pressure, Panama screens migrants from around the world
LA PEÑITA, Panama — Tens of thousands of migrants from around the world are making a dangerous journey through Panama – fleeing violence, poverty and prejudice, most trying to reach the U.S. and Canada. For many migrants, Panama is their first encounter with the U.S. immigration system.
Homeland Secrets: Federal law enforcement shootings
PHOENIX – Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations, a division of ICE, have been involved in at least 13 shootings nationwide, most in the last two years, according to an investigation by the Howard Center at ASU.
Access to overdose drug slow, but growing
Arizona enacted a law last year to allow the purchase of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone without a prescription, but training for pharmacists and the state Medicaid program’s inability to cover the cost without a prescription have slowed access to the drug.
Lawmakers call for unity, prayer in aftermath of shootings
WASHINGTON - The reaction in Washington to Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando was swift and nearly unanimous, as statements and social media posts offered prayers and condolences for what the president called "a horrific massacre" flooded the web.
Phoenix shows support for Orlando shooting victims
PHOENIX – A Muslim woman in Phoenix says Ramadan promotes peace, contrary to the man who killed 49 people and injured 53 others at an Orlando gay nightclub. A Christian minister who was among hundreds who attended a vigil for the victims said interfaith conversations needed to continue. An owner of a LGBT clothing store said the tragedy shows more security measures should be taken to guard against those intolerant of gays.
Let’s talk about Orlando: Share your perspective
The mass shooting in Orlando has prompted questions and controversy. We want to hear from people in Arizona about how the massacre affects you or whether it has changed your perspective.
First-time blood donors hope to help Orlando shooting victims
CHANDLER -- Some Arizonans are donating blood for the first time to help victims of the shooting in Orlando, Florida.
Families at Parkinson’s center say Ali’s courage ‘gave us all inspiration’
PHOENIX — Karen O’Donnell may have only met Muhammad Ali twice, but Ali's efforts in the fight against Parkinson's disease have been invaluable to her and her husband, John, who has suffered from the disease for 23 years.
News21: America’s Weed Rush
America's Weed Rush, an investigation of marijuana legalization in America, is the 2015 project of the Carnegie-Knight News21 program, a national multimedia, investigative reporting project produced by the nation’s top journalism students and graduates. Each year, students selected into the program report in depth on a topic of national importance.
Nicaragua: Channeling the Future
An in-depth package of stories examining how a canal could impact Nicaragua socially and economically. View the stories, videos and slideshows.
