Report: DHS was not prepared to enforce ‘zero tolerance’ border policy
WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security was not fully prepared to enforce the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy or handle its consequences, which included separating parents and children, the department's inspector general said in a recent report.
New center to research early detection, treatment of Alzheimer’s and other diseases
TEMPE – ASU and Banner Health opened a research center to help detect, prevent and treat Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Bias-response teams criticized for sanitizing campuses of conservative voices
Conservative students, controversial national speakers and followers of the alt-right movement claim colleges are sanitizing campuses of dissent, in violation of the First Amendment’s right to free speech.
Advocates urge Brnovich to pull out of states’ challenge to Obamacare
WASHINGTON - Health care advocates urged Attorney General Mark Brnovich to pull Arizona out of a multistate lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, saying the court case could deny coverage to vulnerable state residents.
Experts: Constituents should see smooth transition from McCain to Kyl
WASHINGTON - Gov. Doug Ducey's of former Sen. Jon Kyl to fill the seat of the last Sen. John McCain, coming just days after McCain's funeral, should provide what will be a "near-seamless" transition as far as constituents are concerned, with Kyl inheriting McCain's office and, likely, much of his staff.
Gaynor beats Reagan, will face Hobbs for secretary of state
Early elections returns Tuesday night showed Steve Gaynor had a strong lead over Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan, whose tenure was marked by controversies over long lines at polling places.
Lack of trust in law enforcement hinders reporting of LGBTQ crimes
Violent crimes and other hate incidents against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans are consistently not reported and prosecuted because of chronic distrust between the LGBTQ community and police.
Raising the steaks: Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald sees giving back as his personal responsibility
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is entering his 15th season with the Cardinals and continues to carry his spirit of giving to the Arizona community and nationwide.
Ethics panel moves ahead on probe of Schweikert office finances
WASHINGTON - The House Ethics Committee said Thursday it is moving ahead with its investigation of Rep. David Schweikert and his chief of staff for possible misuse of office funds and improper campaign contributions - a move the Fountain Hills Republican said he asked for to clear the air.
‘Just a normal kid’: Spencer Rattler tries to stay grounded as attention picks up steam
Spencer Rattler is a 17-year-old high school senior, but the Pinnacle quarterback has been on a national stage for years.
Phoenix Rising FC coach Patrice Carteron leaves team for Egyptian club
Phoenix Rising FC coach Patrice Carteron is leaving the team after one year. The soccer coach is taking a new job, a player confirmed on Monday.
