Cronkite News: Oct. 26, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News focuses on the State Board of Education voting to kill Common Core Standards in Arizona.
Arizona education board reverses Common Core adoption
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to reject the standards of Common Core on Monday in its politically charged monthly meeting.
WHO report: Bacon and other processed meats cause cancer
Before you throw the bacon on the frying pan or order the meat lover’s pizza you may want to reconsider, after you read about the risks. A United Nations agency report released Monday stated that processed meat causes colorectal cancer, and that red meat probably causes cancer.
Tempe distracted-driving ordinance makes strictest texting while driving law in Arizona
Tempe drivers better think twice before picking up their phones.
Cronkite News: Oct. 23, 2015
This edition of the newscast is Cronkite News Refresh, a weekly social-media driven show.
Parking app wins Phoenix’s first ‘App Hack’ competition
ParkX has won Phoenix’s Smart City App Hack competition and will represent the city at the global competition in Barcelona, Spain, in November.
‘Mega’ events poised to bring economic impact to Valley area
The Valley has a busy schedule of “mega-events” ahead, and local leaders predict it will net the area economic victories.
Ducey kicks off drug addiction awareness week
From the lawn of the Arizona State Capitol, recovering heroin addict Matt Lindgren told a packed audience that his addiction to pain medications quickly led to heroin - and ultimately, the loss of his children to the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Cronkite News: Oct. 22, 2015
This episode of Cronkite News focuses on the economic impact of mega sports events on the Valley, and an adult job program that's finding success.
School field trips get a facelift to match focus on STEM subjects
The lighting is dim, the wall paint is funky. Music is playing and the disco ball is swirling as eighth graders from Anthem School roll their way around the rink at Glendale Great Skate. Their laughter and exuberance brings back memories of school field trips in years past.
