Australians discover physical basketball, large food portions when transitioning to WNBA
PHOENIX — What was the first thing Phoenix Mercury forward Cayla George noticed when she arrived in the United States?
Congress hits pause as members, staff grapple with shooting
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers and staffers on Capitol Hill were grappling Wednesday with what one member called the "horrifying and concerning" shooting spree in a Washington suburb that left five people injured, including staffers, police officers and a House member.
Gunman opens fire on Republican lawmakers near Washington
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - At least five people were taken to the hospital early Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers who were practicing for an annual charity baseball game.
Six years later, slain Border Patrol agent’s family still seeks answers
WASHINGTON - Six years later, Josephine Terry still has trouble talking about the murder of her son, Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, who was killed in a Rio Rico shootout where guns were later traced to a botched government investigation.
Trump says privatizing air traffic control will speed modernization
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's plan to privatize operations of the nation's air traffic control towers - including at least six in Arizona - will help speed upgrades to a system that has been slow to modernize, the White House said Monday.
Border patrol, Mexico 911 operators work to save ill, injured migrants who cross border
YUMA – The U.S. Border Patrol and Mexico emergency dispatchers are collaborating to save the lives of people who are crossing the U.S. border in the desert heat and succumbing to illness or injury.
Justa Center in Phoenix helps address ‘surge’ of older homeless population
PHOENIX – It can happen in an instant: You lose your job. You can’t pay your medical bills. You have an accident.
Flake bill would let U.S. military strike ‘non-state actors’ like ISIS
WASHINGTON - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake and Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine introduced a use-of-force resolution Thursday that would let the president take military action against "non-state actors" like al Qaeda, ISIS and other terror groups.
Cosplay industry grows rapidly, Arizona benefits from pop culture phenomenon
TUCSON – When Dustbunny first learned about cosplay in high school, she viewed it as just “dress up.”
Parker saloon owner turns to solar for power, but keeps other technology at bay
PARKER – The moment you take a sharp right turn off State Route 95 and onto Cienega Springs Road near Parker, there’s no such thing as a pit stop along the 5-mile journey. The bumpy, winding road leads to The Desert Bar, a secluded, booze-friendly landmark that’s been a staple in the area for more than 34 years.
Influx of Australian punters changing landscape of college football
TEMPE — Imagine a hot August night at Sun Devil Stadium. The Arizona State football team is squaring off with New Mexico State in its 2017 season opener. Punter Michael Sleep-Dalton, in his first career start, stands 15 yards behind long snapper Mitchell Fraboni.
Navajo school instills resilience in Diné youth through language continuance efforts
WINDOW ROCK -- “Béédaałniih: Diné bizaad bídahwiil’aah. Táadoo biligáana k’ehjí yádaalłti’í. Ahéhee’."
