Myth of ‘superhuman strength’ in Black people persists in deadly encounters with police
The term “superhuman strength” is a post-Civil War relic applied to Black men, often to justify racist violence. But a new investigation into police force shows that it still appears in officers’ accounts of deadly, non-shooting encounters.
‘Fake electors’ indictment charges GOP leaders with felony fraud, forgery
Eleven top Arizona Republicans were among 18 people indicted on felony fraud, forgery and conspiracy charges for their part in a plan to present themselves to Congress as the state's presidential electors and throw the election to Donald Trump.
‘Opportunities are boundless’: Arizona pushes space sector’s growth through education, collaboration, economy
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs spoke at the Arizona Space Summit about the business environment, infrastructure and innovation happening to drive the space sector’s growth in the state. Job opportunities, infrastructure and space education benefit Arizona, experts say.
The rise of Valley fever
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, Calif. – Valley fever has been infecting people in the Southwest U.S., Central America and South America for decades. Its name comes from early cases detected in the San Joaquin Valley, California.
Valley fever, a fungal disease endemic to the Southwest, disproportionately affects minority populations
TUCSON – Valley Fever, a disease caused by Coccidioides spores, can cause life-threatening illnesses, particularly in Black, Hispanic and Native American communities. There is still a lack of awareness as to how serious this disease can get, and the scope of it, even in the medical community.
Clock is ticking: Arizona Cardinals set eyes on NFL draft with fourth pick overall
PHOENIX – With the NFL draft on the horizon, the Arizona Cardinals are preparing for what could be a generational draft but no one knows the true plan.
Pressure, resilience define former Pinnacle star Spencer Rattler’s unconventional journey to NFL draft
PHOENIX – Ever since middle school, Spencer Rattler has been in the spotlight. From Pinnacle High to Oklahoma to South Carolina, the quarterback’s closest coaches and trainers from Arizona reflect on how he’s dealt with the pressure leading up to the NFL draft.
‘Power to evoke change’: Phoenix-based Artists 4 Liberation uses art to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
PHOENIX – based Artists 4 Liberation holds community events and rallies in support of Palestinians. The human-rights advocacy group uses art as a means to raise awareness and fight for marginalized groups across the globe.
NFL tight end Mark Andrews wants to inspire others with diabetes both on and off the field
MESA – Mark Andrews, a tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, has never let his type 1 diabetes slow him down on the field or off it. He aims to inspire others with his story and his accomplishments despite his diagnosis.
After losing players to the transfer portal, Arizona State football looks to returnees to bolster defensive line
TEMPE – Every school loses players to the transfer portal, but the Arizona State football team is counting on some returnees to bolster its defensive line.
April 24, 2024, Newscast
AZ House effort to repeal abortion ban, rattlesnake safety, Cardinals girls football camp
Abortion law status remains unclear, even as lawmakers near repeal of ban
PHOENIX - As state lawmakers push to repeal a near-total ban on abortion, Planned Parenthood of Arizona said it will continue to provide abortions up to 15 weeks of pregnancy "until the last legal moment." But when that last legal moment is depends on who's talking.
