Arizona archer Eric Bennett prepares for fifth Paralympics, this time with family by his side
PARIS – Arizona native and Team USA archer Eric Bennett prepares for what might be his last Paralympic Games. Fueled by support from his family, he is ready to take on Paris with confidence.
After scathing GAO report, Border Patrol agents ordered to stop tossing out migrants’ belongings
WASHINGTON – Customs and Border Protection has issued a directive that deems migrants’ essential belongings off-limits after a scathing GAO report revealed abuses at holding facilities.
Minimum salaries, max effort: The unseen financial hardships of Phoenix Mercury and WNBA players
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury players Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Liz Dixon and Natasha Mack shed light on the hardships of living on a WNBA minimum salary while financial expert Marcus Johnson provides insight on the contract’s value in Phoenix.
Arizona Democrats excited as Kamala Harris accepts presidential nomination, vow to help her win battleground state
CHICAGO – Arizona delegates return from the Democratic National Convention determined to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the state and the White House.
Olympics bring vibrant sports courts to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods
PARIS – Freshly-painted, vibrant sports courts bring new life to Paris’ often forgotten neighborhoods, a project that was part of the Olympic Games.
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, in tight Senate race with Kari Lake, showcased on final night of Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO – Arizona Senate candidate Ruben Gallego, along with Sen. Mark Kelly and his wife, gun control activist Gabby Giffords, spoke in prime time before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination.
Behind the Gold: Medical staff plays key role in ensuring athlete success during Olympics, Paralympics
PARIS – Team USA athletes at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics rely on a dedicated support system, including medical staff and mental health professionals, to ensure peak performance. This team plays a crucial role in preparing athletes both physically and mentally as they navigate challenges on and off the field.
Black Democrats see Kamala Harris driving up turnout in Arizona
CHICAGO – Black votes may not be a huge factor in Arizona, but for Black Democrats, Kamala Harris’ candidacy is a big deal.
From Snoop Dogg blowing Olympic-like rings to Simone Biles’ heart, pins remain the talk post-Paris Games
PARIS – While the Olympics have dramatically changed over the years, the art and hobby of pin trading has persisted. The Paris Games featured an eclectic selection of options.
In centrist shift, Democrats tweak platform, deploy anti-Donald Trump Republicans to help Kamala Harris broaden appeal
CHICAGO – In a bid to attract disaffected Republicans, Democrats have pulled back from some progressive policies and showcased anti-Donald Trump Republicans, including Mesa Mayor John Giles, at their national convention.
Arizona Democrats bar press from convention events, defying norms and keeping cabinet members and governors off camera
CHICAGO – At the Democratic National Convention, Arizona delegates heard from cabinet secretaries, governors and other VIPs behind closed doors, with a no-media policy that defies tradition and norms in both parties. Arizona Republicans were likewise media-averse this year.
‘I don’t want to be in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’’: Abortion access drives Arizona delegates to get out the vote
CHICAGO – Reproductive rights are center stage at the Democratic National Convention, and Arizona Democrats see abortion rights ballot initiative as a sure way to drive up turnout.
