Listen to the BBC's Newsday live broadcast from Phoenix

The BBC broadcast its Newsday program live from the Carreon family's home in Mesa, Ariz. on Nov. 1. BBC host Nuala McGovern was joined by KJZZ reporters Mark Brodie, Michel Marizco and Nick Blumberg.

Catching up with the editor of The Onion

Serious, important news is everywhere you turn. The economy and job market are still too slow for many people. Superstorm Sandy led to deaths and destruction.

A satirical look at the elections process

With all the seriousness surrounding election season, we decided to lighten up a bit.

What's in store for the Suns?

For decades, the Phoenix Suns were the most popular sports franchise in the state. Even occasional down years didn't lead to too many fans jumping off the bandwagon.

Arizona group under fire for influence in California election

The presence of independent expenditure groups in the current election season has been dominant, with millions of dollars flowing in for and against candidates and ballot measures.

Mayor Scott Smith on Mesa's success

The city of Mesa has attracted university branches and a new library honoring former Senator Barry Goldwater. It’s also a prime player in the Valley’s light rail system and broke ground on a new entertainment district this week.

Prop 120, if passed, could set state up for federal challenge

A proposition on the Arizona ballot in this election challenges the federal government’s control over state lands. The proposition calls for the state to manage all of its own public resources. It would amend a provision in place since Arizona became a state. This is an overview of Proposition 120.

FBI says Horne silence on crash due to affair

FBI agents allege Arizona Attorney General Tom Honre left the scene of a minor car crash because he was having an affair with a female employee, who was in the car he was driving and didn't want their relationship reported.

Herb Paine: Phoenix Rising?

We’re in the playoffs now, where cities compete for the gold crown, and winning requires that you field the best of your players, move the bases, and hit strategic home runs.

Health officials monitoring local connection to meningitis outbreak

Twenty five people have died and hundreds more have contracted fungal meningitis from contaminated steroid injections. As KJZZ's Nadine Arroyo Rodriguez reports, two Arizona residents are linked to the outbreak.

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