Companies target Phoenix’s ‘disconnected youth’ population at job fair
One in five people between the ages of 16 and 24 don’t work and don’t go to school in the Phoenix area. They’re called “disconnected youth” – and experts said they have a significant impact on the economy.
Cronkite News: Oct. 21, 2015
This episode of Cronkite News focuses on Vice President Joe Biden's decision not to run for president, and how Native American entrepreneurs are making a mark in the business world.
National pumpkin shortage near Halloween doesn’t ‘scare’ Arizona
GILBERT – Halloween is days away and Thanksgiving is soon after – and the nation faces a shortage of pumpkins this year because of a recent drought in the Midwest.
Timeline: University of Arizona, Arizona State University heavily involved in Mars exploration
By Jesse A. Millard Cronkite News University of Arizona and Arizona State University have been heavily involved with the exploration of Mars ever since the Viking missions, which resulted in the first successful U.S. mission to land a spacecraft on Mars’ surface. A UA undergraduate played a vital role in the discovery of liquid water on mars and ASU is working with NASA on the next rover to be sent to the red planet. Both schools have accomplished much, and to highlight the achievements here is a compilation of some of the two universities’ work in the exploration of Mars:
Cronkite News: Oct. 20, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News focuses on storm preparation, and Starbucks' liquor license applications.
Sixteen Valley Starbucks locations apply for liquor licenses
Valley Starbucks shops are looking to add some spunk to their late-night menus.
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.
Cronkite News: Oct. 19, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News looks at government registration efforts for drones, local storm damage and what the El Nino season could mean for weather.
No joke: Public suggests comedians, former pols for House speaker’s job
WASHINGTON - If most Americans see Congress as a joke, who better to lead it than a comedian?
FAA got 22 reports in Arizona of drones near other aircraft this year
WASHINGTON - The federal government moved one step closer Monday to requiring registration of drones, unveiling a public-private task force that has a month to develop recommendations for a drone registration process.
FYI: Understanding haboobs and their impact on Arizona
Editor's note: This is the first in an ongoing series called FYI, an explanatory multimedia package produced by our digital production bureau.
Cronkite News: Oct. 16, 2015
This edition of the newscast is Cronkite News Refresh, a social media-driven show that highlights the most-shared stories of the week.
