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CPS to get emergency money

Governor Jan Brewer has signed a bill that will provide more money for Child Protective Services.

Sheriff Arpaio foes aiming for a recall

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was reelected to a sixth term in November, but that’s not stopping the organizers of a recall effort.

Mark Grace takes plea, will work for D'backs again

Former Arizona Diamondbacks player and broadcaster Mark Grace pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge this morning.

Office shooting suspect found dead

Mesa police have discovered a vehicle and body matching the description of a shooting suspect from Wednesday's deadly attack at an office building in Central Phoenix.

Homeless population increased during recession

The number of homeless people living in shelters and on the streets increased during the recession, according to service providers.

Comprehensive immigration reform's potential impact on politics and the economy

Judy Gans, Manager of the Immigration Policy Program at the University of Arizona's Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, and Rudy Espino, Associate Professor of Political Science at ASU, discuss the Gang of Eight Senators' proposed ideas for comprehensive immigration reform.

How big a role should nuclear energy play in the U.S. portfolio?

As the U.S. need for electricity expands, how large a role should nuclear energy play in the U.S. energy portfolio?

Cactus thief sentenced

A Scottsdale man has been sentenced for stealing cacti from public lands in Arizona.

Phoenix as a walkable city

In his book, Walkable City, Jeff Speck argues that 'walkable' cities are good for our health, environment and economy.

Shooting at Phoenix office complex kills one, injures several

Police are looking for the man -- identified as Arthur D. Harmon -- who allegedly shot three people in a north Central Phoenix office complex Wednesday morning, killing one and injuring several. The shooting took place on the same day that hearings on legislation to address gun violence were convened in Washington, with former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords testifying for stricter gun controls.