More funding for Child Protective Services

Arizona's Child Protective Services agency will get emergency funding to hire more caseworkers and other employees, but Department of Economic Security Director Clarence Carter says additional mone

Reports say US Airways, American Airlines boards set to vote for merger

Tempe-based US Airways and bankrupt American Airlines appear ready to merge. Bloomberg News reports the companies’ boards are expected approve the merger Wednesday, after lengthy negotiations. 

Father tells of exploring the Appalachian Trail with 8-year-old son

The Appalachian Trail --  2,184 miles of public pathway through the wilds of one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Appalachians.

Arizona's first biosciences decade

Recent data show Arizona's first ten years in biosciences have been a boon for the state, with jobs growing in related industries even while the recession pounded other sectors.

Napolitano calls vision for immigration reform 'firm and fair'

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told the Senate Judiciary Committee today that immigration reform can't only focus on border security.

Cell phone ban for teen drivers clears legislative panel

Teen drivers would not be allowed to use their cell phones, or other electronic devices after getting their licenses, under a proposal moving through the Arizona legislature.

Dental records help ID bones found in Peoria

Authorities have identified human remains found last week as a woman who’s been missing for nearly two years.

New federal websites help students make college decision

Arizona universities and colleges are among the thousands being evaluated by the White House. Today the federal government launched a website that will help future students and parents decide what college to attend. The interactive website is part of the Obama Administration’s effort to make higher education institutions more accountable for cost and quality.

Daniel Hernandez' quest to be a role model rather than a hero

Daniel Hernandez, credited by many for saving Gabrielle Giffords' life, talks about Jan. 8, 2011 and how he has adjusted to immediate fame.

Superheroes and American culture

From Superman to Spider-Man to Spawn, American culture has a strong relationship with superheroes.


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