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Old school retro games have new life and are making a comeback

Something is happening in the dusty corners of the video game world. People are picking up old video games, wiping off the cobwebs and playing them again.


Cronkite News: Oct. 5, 2015

This edition of Cronkite News focuses on how groups plan appeal of ruling on Arizona immigration law SB1070, and Superintendent Diane Douglas' new education plan.


Expert: Many reasons why people don’t report sexual assault

“I came back from a party one night and had asked someone for a ride home, and when I invited them to stay, they took it as an invitation to take advantage of me.”


Douglas addresses public concerns about education plan

Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas released her education plan to the public on Thursday. Arizonans are working to make sense of not only Douglas’ plan but also Gov. Doug Ducey's plan and the separate Republican and Democratic proposals.


State: EPA decision to lower ozone standard a ‘major challenge’ for Arizona

The Environmental Protection Agency’s reduction of its limit for ground-level ozone will put an additional seven Arizona counties out of compliance and pose a significant challenge, an official said Friday.

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Cronkite News: Oct. 2, 2015

This edition is our weekly Cronkite News Refresh, a social media-driven show that features the stories shared most over our social media channels.

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D-backs make Hispanic outreach a top priority

When driving by a Cactus Youth Baseball League game in south Phoenix, it is hard not to notice the jerseys colored in the Sedona red, black and white of the Arizona Diamondbacks.


Diane Douglas on new plan: Arizona kids can’t afford to wait

With children at her side wearing T-shirts that read “AZ Kids can’t afford to wait,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas proposed her new education plan on Thursday.


Local, national spa franchises expand in Arizona as industry grows

MESA – If it seems there is a salon or spa around every corner, it may be true.

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Cronkite News: Oct. 1, 2015

This edition of Cronkite News explores the ongoing school superintendent Diane Douglas' new education plan, and how fallen firefighters are being honored in Washington D.C.

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Laveen residents look forward to South Mountain Freeway

Many groups have vocalized their opposition to the future South Mountain Freeway, but there are residents of Laveen who say they’re excited about it.

ADOT signs in Laveen, marks the future path of South Mountain Freeway (Photo by Audrey Weil/Cronkite News).