Marking 50 years since the arrest of Ernesto Miranda

Today marks 50 years since the arrest of Ernesto Miranda, the Mesa man whose name became synonymous with the rights of criminal suspects.

Mexican president proposes telecom reform

Mexico’s President has proposed major telecommunications reforms that are supported by the nation’s three major political parties.

Crossing Antarctica with Borge Ousland

Wondering what it might be like to travel across Antarctica by yourself? National Geographic Explorer Borge Ousland has done it.

Preparing for the Valley's violent dust storms

The Valley's violent dust storms may be a few months away, but the National Weather Service and Arizona Department of Transportation are trying to get people prepared.

Changing Arizona's Resign to Run law

State Representative John Kavanagh wants to change Arizona's Resign to Run law. He says it's a charade.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on iCivics

Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981. Since resigning from the bench, Justice O’Connor has focused on getting kids to know more about how federal, state and local governments work. Her iCivics project helps kids test their knowledge through a computer program.

Nonprofits battle for venture capital

A group of eight Arizona nonprofits will compete Tuesday in Tempe for up to $100,000 in venture capital.

LDS church changes impact higher education in Utah, Arizona

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has lowered the age of missionaries. That has led Utah's legislature to propose a bill to modify how many out-of-state students are eligible to go to a Utah college or university.

Senator McCain on Sunday mornings

Arizona Senator John McCain is on the Sunday morning talk shows almost every week. Roll Call says McCain has appeared more than any other senator or congressman so far in 2013.

Phoenix: Love it or leave it

People move to Phoenix for countless reasons, and they leave the Valley for just as many. Should the 'creative class' keep trying to change Phoenix or leave for a more established place?

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