Cronkite News: Sept. 28, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News covers the final leg of the pope’s U.S. visit, how the Catholic church is trying to reach millennials, and how scientists think there could be water on Mars.
Arizonans recount ‘beautiful’ experience of seeing pope in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - They sang, they danced, they cheered through the streets of Philadelphia this weekend as Pope Francis made the last stop on his U.S. tour.
Douglas misses Board of Education meeting, drawing ire from some
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas missed Monday's meeting of the Arizona State Board of Education, leading several members to note their disapproval.
Catholic church hopes pope’s visit inspires millennials
Catholic parishes across Arizona hope lingering excitement over Pope Francis’ visit will inspire lapsed Catholics who are millennials to return.
Drug Take-Back Day attacks addiction threat in Arizona
The graveyard of bright orange prescription bottles and stray single-dose tablets in many home medicine cabinets may be concealing the threat of addiction.
In their own words: Arizonans talk about Pope Francis
WASHINGTON - Among the tens of thousands who descended on Washington for the first stop on Pope Francis' three-city U.S. tour this week were a number of Arizona residents and former residents. Some came for a cause, some came for their faith, some came just to be in the presence of the pope.
Cronkite News: Sept. 25, 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.
Arizona Cardinals, ASU players’ jersey sales on low end nationally
CHANDLER – While the Arizona Cardinals and Arizona State University football have gained traction locally in recent years in terms of wins and popularity, the teams lag behind the competition in national jersey sales.
Douglas recall campaign faces critics, sheer numbers
GLENDALE – Lisa Marsh and Diane Gordon spent this morning sitting outside a recreational center here and asking registered voters to help recall Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas.
Mexican Consulate offers free flu shots to those in need
The Mexican Consulate in Phoenix offers free flu shots and a growing number of health services to immigrants and others in need.
Arizona lawmakers give their blessing to Pope Francis’ speech to Congress
WASHINGTON - Members of Arizona's congressional delegation gave generally high marks to Pope Francis' Thursday speech to Congress that touched on immigration, climate change and the death penalty, among other potentially sensitive topics.
Cronkite News: Sept. 24, 2015
This edition of Cronkite News covers the public's reaction to Pope Francis and his visit to the United States.
