Study: 7 in 10 Americans believe in solid evidence of global warming
Severe drought affecting many parts of the nation is convincing skeptics of global warming to reconsider their position on the matter.
McDowell Road’s ‘Miracle Mile’ highlights Phoenix area’s international diversity, culture
The clothes on his back and crumbled documents were the only two possessions Ethiopian refugee Anduale Hassan had to his name after stepping off of the plane at Sky Harbor International Airport. A government official stared when he first saw Hassan.
More Middle Americans visit Mexico for low-cost medical care
A slew of dental offices and pharmacies line a block of shops selling metal lawn sculptures shaped like donkeys, and handcrafted red and white Mexican dresses popular with American tourists.
Watergate: Former counsel to Nixon says it took years to tell full story of scandal
It has taken decades to reveal the many sides of one of the biggest political scandals in American history: Watergate. But one former member of the Nixon White House who did time for the crime, has spent years researching the details and listening to hours of Nixon’s secret tapes to find the truth.
Tribes join forces to push Obama for new national monument in Utah
WASHINGTON - Tribal leaders from the Four Corners states met in Washington Thursday and called on President Barack Obama to declare 1.9 million acres in southeastern Utah a national monument.
JP Morgan Chase provides $100K grant boost local business exports to Mexico
Days after officials reached one of the most ambitious international trade deals in history, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton on Thursday unveiled a plan that aims to make metro Phoenix a major player in foreign trade.
Phoenix lawyer urges Congress to block NLRB’s new ‘joint employer’ rule
WASHINGTON - Phoenix lawyer Mark Kisicki called on Congress Tuesday to "restore stability in labor relations" by reversing a National Labor Relations Board ruling that he said will cause "significant economic upheaval" if left untouched.
Phoenix bus drivers protest contract offer at City Hall
NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified a Valley Metro spokeswoman criticized in a statement attributed to a union leader. The statement was made about Valley Metro spokeswoman Maria Hyatt. Phoenix bus drivers marched through City Hall Tuesday morning to protest the latest contract offer from the company that manages a portion of city bus routes.
Congress passes stopgap budget with a day to spare; Arizona vote split
WASHINGTON - It took until the last minute to do it, but Congress on Wednesday passed a short-term budget that avoided a shutdown and will keep the government operating through mid-December.
Phoenix, Ak-Chin Indian Community unveil College Football Playoff Championship Campus
For the second straight year, downtown Phoenix will come alive with an invasion of football fans. Only this time, they will be fans of the collegiate – not the professional – game.
An Arizona family’s cross-country pilgrimage to see Pope Francis
This trip was not off to a smooth start for the Hanning family.
Mexican Consulate offers free flu shots to those in need
The Mexican Consulate in Phoenix offers free flu shots and a growing number of health services to immigrants and others in need.
