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Advocates: Family reunification policy helps some migrants, but not enough

WASHINGTON - A new immigration policy that makes it easier for people from four Central and South American countries to join family in the U.S. will help, but is still "far from" the migration solution needed, advocates said.


Inspired by strong family support, Toumani Camara makes waves in NBA Summer League with Phoenix Suns

LAS VEGAS – Toumani Camara has been heating up for the Suns at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Making the trip all the way from Belgium, his family has been loud and proud at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.

Anne Le Docte, the mother of Phoenix Suns rookie Toumani Camara, showed strong support along with family members during Monday's game against the Miami Heat at Thomas & Mack Center. "It's amazing, it's a dream,” she said. (Screengrab by Andrew Lind/Cronkite News)

County attorneys may challenge Hobbs order over abortion prosecutions

WASHINGTON - County attorneys are considering next steps, including the possibility of a lawsuit, after Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected their request to rescind an executive order that puts the decision to prosecute abortion cases in the hands of the attorney general's office.

Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks at a press conference to commemorate her 100th day as Arizona’s chief executive on April 12, 2023. (Photo by Drake Presto/Cronkite News)

‘Swiss Army knife’: Toumani Camara puts versatility, maturity on display in NBA Summer League debut

LAS VEGAS – After the Suns selected Toumani Camara with the No. 52 pick in this year's NBA Draft, Camara looked like anything but a rookie in his first taste of NBA action.

Phoenix Suns draft pick Toumani Grant had a strong outing in the team’s NBA Summer League opener Saturday in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of PHNX Sports)

Meet the Colorado River’s newest – and youngest – power player

Meet JB Hamby, the Colorado River's newest and youngest policymaker, on his home turf. Hamby serves on the board of the Imperial Irrigation District, the largest single user of Colorado River water, and was recently appointed as California's top water negotiator.


Weaving a culture: Navajo artists at Folklife Festival mix art, history

WASHINGTON - For some, a rug is something to step on and art is something to hang on the wall. For Diné weaver Kevin Aspaas, his creations are part of the culture. Aspaas was one of two Navajo artists sharing that culture at the Smithsonian Institution's annual Folklife Festival.


Phoenix plans to give up to 600 unclaimed firearms to Ukraine police, some lawmakers object

PHOENIX – The Phoenix City Council recently approved a plan to donate up to 600 unclaimed firearms – valued at about $200,000 – in the city’s possession to the National Police of Ukraine. Some lawmakers have asked the city to repeal the decision.

The Phoenix City Council recently approved a plan to donate between 500 and 600 unclaimed firearms – valued at about $200,000 – to the National Police of Ukraine. (File photo by Emma Peterson/Howard Center for Investigative Journalism)

‘Good to go’: Arizona Diamondbacks’ Kyle Lewis steps in for injured Corbin Carroll refreshed, ready

PHOENIX – Kyle Lewis has dealt with a collection of illness and injuries over the years, but his return to the Arizona Diamondbacks should help their second half push in the wake of Corbin Carroll’s shoulder injury.

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kyle Lewis replaced the injured Corbin Caroll and finished 0-for-2 in Thursday's 9-0 loss to the New York Mets at Chase Field. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Kamala Harris discusses commitment to Native communities during Arizona visit

LAVEEN – Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Gila River Indian Community Thursday. She addressed disparities facing Native communities.

“We must rely on the knowledge of the community, the native people,” Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday at Gila Crossing Community School in Laveen. Harris visited the Gila River Indian Community on July 6, 2023, to address the administration's plan to support Native communities. (Photo by Evelin Ruelas/Cronkite News)

ASU hockey set to join National Collegiate Hockey Conference in 2024-25

PHOENIX – For the first time since play began in 2013, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference is expanding. Arizona State has been accepted as the ninth member of the Conference beginning with the 2024-2025 season.

The Arizona State hockey team is joining the National College Hockey Conference starting in the 2024-25 season. Five of the last seven national champions have been members of the NCHC, including Denver in 2022. (File photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News)

‘Contact burns’ from hot surfaces lead to hospitalizations, some deaths

WASHINGTON - Burn experts are warning about roads and surfaces that get blistering hot in the summer sun, after several years when contact burns resulted in scores of hospital admissions, with the elderly, drug users and people at particularly high risk of injury.


Free clinic offers medical, dental and vision care at Phoenix Convention Center

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix is hosting its second Liberty and Health Alliance medical clinic. This is a free event, and it runs for three days.

Dental care is one of the most sought-after treatments during the free clinic sponsored by Liberty and Health Alliance July 5-7, 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Full dental evaluations include x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions. (Photo by Evelin Ruelas/Cronkite News)