Work by Arizona women earns White House nod as ‘champions of change’

WASHINGTON - When she moved from Mexico to the U.S. at age 11, Diali Avila could not know that it was the first step toward a trip to the White House.


New ‘Chip-and-PIN’ credit cards to change way consumers pay, businesses operate

When Carson Greene saw purchases show up on his credit card bill from California – places he had not visited – he became suspicious.


Arizonans get creative with rebranding campaign

Arizona is known as the Grand Canyon State, but could the state be getting another slogan? A new re-branding campaign is looking to clean up and create a more positive image for the state.

Sandra Watson



70 years later, an Arizona veteran helps mark the end of World War II

WASHINGTON - From the nose of a B-24 bomber soaring low over the Pacific Ocean 70 years ago, Army Air Corps gunner Bill Schrader scanned the horizon for Japanese military vessels.


Storify: Aftermath of Phoenix storm rages on social media

This Storify highlights social media coverage from the storms that hit Phoenix on the night of Aug. 31.

Monsoon damage trees photo



10 years later, Katrina memories still fresh for Arizonans who responded

WASHINGTON - It's been 10 years since he responded to the devastation that was left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, but the memories are still clear for Phoenix Fire Department Capt. Darrell B. Wiseman.