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El último informe de Datos predice un auge en la compra de viviendas por parte de los hispanos en las próximas dos décadas

PHOENIX - "Datos: El mercado hispano del estado de Arizona" es una compilación de estudios publicados por la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Arizona que destaca a los latinos y las viviendas. Nacionalmente, dice, el 70% de los nuevos propietarios serán latinos de aquí a 2040.


White House orders workplace vaccinations, state officials vow fight

WASHINGTON - Just hours after the Biden administration issued regulations Thursday to require that businesses mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers, Arizona officials were vowing to fight what one called a "direct attack" on personal liberty.


A memorable presidential pitch, a head rub: Ari Fleischer, Curt Schilling reflect on 2001 World Series

PHOENIX – Though the Arizona Diamondbacks won the 2001 World Series in seven scintillating games, a different fandom was equally affected by the emotion and weight of that extraordinary postseason: the fans of the New York Yankees, and especially then-press secretary Ari Fleischer.


Burro racing? A nod to mining, Arizona communities embrace the competition

SUPERIOR – In 1949, Colorado began racing burros to honor the tradition of donkeys and their impact on mining towns. In the last few years, Arizona has picked up the tradition, racing burros to spread awareness of burros and mining history.


Win a World Series? Far-fetched joke becomes reality for young Diamondbacks franchise

PHOENIX – On November 4, 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. Diamondbacks executives reflect on the historic win 20 years later.


Rosy-faced lovebirds use human innovations to keep cool when Arizona temperatures soar

PHOENIX – Rosy-faced lovebirds have found ways to survive in the Valley by using air-conditioning and water fountains. Drought and climate change are impacting this nonnative bird’s ability to survive in the desert.


Tucson chief moves a step closer to CBP job, on narrow committee vote

WASHINGTON - Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus moved closer to becoming the next commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Wednesday after a Senate committee narrowly approved his nomination.


Pediatricians ready to vaccinate ages 5-11 against COVID, urge parents to prepare kids

PHOENIX – The CDC approved the COVID-19 vaccination for children 5 to 11. Health care providers provided insight on what parents can do to prepare their child to get the shot.


Over 95% of employees comply with vaccine mandates, Arizona hospitals say

PHOENIX – Arizona hospitals that set a Nov. 1 deadline for employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 report a compliance rate of more than 95%.


Flying high: NAU cross country, worldwide endurance athletes use Flagstaff’s altitude as training tactic

PHOENIX - Distance runners from NAU and all over the world utilize the high altitude in Flagstaff for training. HYPO2 Sport is an altitude training organization that prioritizes athletes’ performance under elevated conditions and produces methods to take advantage of altitude.


Federal funds needed to help end homelessness in Arizona, advocates say

PHOENIX – Arizona housing advocates campaign for federal funding for affordable housing solutions as the kinks continue to be worked out of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better agenda.


Memories of 2001 World Series vivid for Diamondbacks broadcaster Oscar Soria, Arizona Latino community

PHOENIX - Oscar Soria, the Spanish-language television and radio analyst of the Diamondbacks, reflects on the 2001 World Series and the impact it had on the Arizona Latino community.