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Judge tells lawmakers Arizona federal courts are overloaded, overworked

WASHINGTON - The federal district court in Arizona has been struggling to keep pace with a staggering civil and criminal caseload in the growing state, and it needs more judges to keep up, a judge from the court told lawmakers Wednesday.


Sedentary and stressed? Get outside to improve health during COVID, experts advise

PHOENIX – Despite the pandemic, state parks saw record visitation over parts of 2020, and experts continue to encourage more outdoor activity for both physical – and mental – health.


ASU pitching staff enters season healthy after long, uncertain offseason

TEMPE – The cancellation of the 2020 baseball season was slow and uncertain, leading to a strange offseason. But thanks to a strong, flexible plan, Arizona State’s pitching staff enters the 2021 season at nearly full health.


ASU baseball team ready to roll no matter what 2021, pandemic have in store

PHOENIX – The Arizona State baseball team enters this season motivated and prepared after last season’s abrupt ending. Using a combination of returning veterans and fresh faces, the Sun Devils hope to exceed expectations.


Experts: New enrollment for Obamacare could be ‘really good’ for state

WASHINGTON - Health advocates welcomed Monday's reopening of enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage for the next 90 days, saying the opportunity could be "really good for Arizona."


Hamilton’s Logan Saloman emerging as one of nation’s top pitchers

CHANDLER – Hamilton Huskies star Logan Saloman is already one of Arizona’s best baseball prospects and regarded as one of the nation's best high school players.


What a distant quasar and a ‘young’ black hole could reveal about the universe

PHOENIX – A team of UArizona astronomers searches to answer how galaxies formed millions of years ago after discovering the most distant quasar ever found, which is powered by a supermassive black hole.


Young and hungry: ASU women’s basketball back at full strength, poised to make a run

TEMPE – Charli Turner Thorne’s ASU women’s basketball program is used to high level performances, but this pandemic season brought with it many new challenges, including not having a full roster for nearly all its games this season.


ASU commit Ty Murchison finds ‘home feeling’ in joining budding program

TEMPE – Ty Murchison is the second full-time U.S. NTDP player to commit to Arizona State. Murchison couldn’t resist smiling as he took in the “unreal experience” facing his future teammates last week at Oceanside Ice Arena.


NRC credits Palo Verde response to worker’s license application error

WASHINGTON - Operators of the Palo Verde nuclear power plant told the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Thursday they have addressed oversights regarding the error with an operator's application.


Registering for COVID-19 vaccinations frustrates Arizona seniors

PHOENIX – Many older Americans are reporting difficulties getting information about COVID-19 vaccines or making appointments to get shots.


Monty Williams’ ‘winning culture’ helps Suns overcome injuries, rotation changes

PHOENIX – Even though his team has rarely had its full rotation available, Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has helped it stay poised with his principles and belief.