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Soleri to be remembered for experimental community

Italian-born architect Paolo Soleri died today at 93.

Paolo Soleri dies at 93

Italian architect Paolo Soleri has died at the age of 93.

AZ Game and Fish: It's illegal to feed wildlife

Arizona Game and Fish is reminding people that it is illegal in many areas to feed javelina and other wildlife.

Whole Foods to require GMO labels on foods

A grocery chain with outlets in Arizona says it will start requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods in its stores.

Glendale man, family stung after bee removal attempt

A Glendale man learned about the hazards of trying to remove bees from his home without experience.

Legislature votes to scrap old definition of mental illness

Arizona lawmakers voted Monday to scrap an old definition in the law books that said people with mental illness were idiots.

House approves bill to authorize gold, silver as legal tender

A Senate-passed bill that authorizes the use of gold and silver coins as legal tender has won the approval of the Arizona House.

Scottsdale City Council to vote on pedicab ordinance

The Scottsdale City Council will vote on the proposed pedicab ordinance Tuesday. The council will decide whether to require a driver’s license to operate the passenger tricycles on its city streets. Some pedicab operators say the requirement is actually not a bad idea.

Sky Train officially open for travelers

The Sky Train is now open. The automated, free airport transportation system is running through Sky Harbor International Airport from Terminal 4 to the Metro Light Rail stop.

'Minority Male Initiative' helps keep men in school

Some call it a national crisis, and studies show that Hispanic and African-American males are more likely to drop out of school than other students.

Phoenix veteran faces life for helping al-Qaeda in Syria

An Army veteran from Arizona will remain in jail until he's tried for working with terrorists in Syria.

Arizona County Health Departments hit by shortage of drug used to test for Tuberculosis

Some Arizona County Health Departments are dealing with the national shortage of a common drug used to test patients for Tuberculosis.

McCain: Immigration reform bill won't make everyone happy

Arizona Senator John McCain says the 'Gang of Eight' is continuing to work on an immigration reform bill. And he told interviewers on CBS' Face the Nation what he expects will be in it.

Mercury collection programs are failing, toxic compounds ending up in trash

A new report says voluntary programs to keep mercury thermostats out of the trash in Arizona, and across the country, are failing.

McCain: China could stop North Korea

Senator John McCain says the saber-rattling coming out of North Korea could be a problem. McCain told interviewers on CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday, China could help stop North Korea.

Arpaio plans to expand armed school volunteer posse

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio now says he plans to expand his volunteer, armed school posse, as well as the controversial paintball training he is conducting at an abandoned Phoenix-area school.

StoryCorps Phoenix: Kelli and Anthony Little

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorp Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Sky Train opens to the public Monday

The new Sky Train begins operating Monday at Sky Harbor Airport and will make it easier for travelers to get around.

Mexico's president nominates a new consul general for Phoenix

Mexico's president has nominated a new consul general for Phoenix. The nominee previously led Mexico's consulates in El Paso and Nogales.

Defense Department to give $250 million to Tucson’s Raytheon for new missiles

Tucson-based defense contractor Raytheon Missile Systems was awarded more than $250 million in two Defense Department contracts Friday, which fulfill commitments from the Army and the US Missile Defense Agency.