Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez: AGUILA Youth Leadership Founder

Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez: AGUILA Youth Leadership Founder

The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI) is proud to honor Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez of Phoenix as its Hermana de la Semana representing the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Class of 2010! Ms. Ybarra-Hernandez is the CEO and Founder of AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute, a

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Zimmerman Jury Decision Sparks Protest in Phoenix

Zimmerman Jury Decision Sparks Protest in Phoenix

An all-female jury found George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood-watch captain who shot and killed unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, not guilty after deliberating for 16 hours and 20 minutes. Martin’s family was not present in the courtroom as the verdict was

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Census: Valley Homes Have More Amenities

Census: Valley Homes Have More Amenities

By Xi Chen          Cronkite News   A Census Bureau survey of the nation’s housing stock in 2011 showed several differences for homes in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area, some surprising, some not. A sample comparison of homes with: • A garage or

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EPA: Pinal Air Quality Meets Standard for Soot; More Work Needed

EPA: Pinal Air Quality Meets Standard for Soot; More Work Needed

By Evan Bell Cronkite News   WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that air-quality in western Pinal County has improved enough to meet a federal standard for soot and other particles. The notice, posted in Friday’s Federal Register,

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Arizona Students Watch Warily as Senate Deal on Loans Falters

Arizona Students Watch Warily as Senate Deal on Loans Falters

By Jonathan Reid          Cronkite News WASHINGTON – For a couple of hours last week, it looked like the Senate would give Alex Miller a chance to relax. Miller, an Arizona State University senior, faces the possibility that she will have to

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Caribbean Technology samba at Arcosanti July 13

Caribbean Technology samba at Arcosanti July 13

Combine the elements of Arcosanti, samba and Caribbean electronica and you have a performance at a futuristic architectural venue that promises island-infused sounds, fire dances and even a circus-like aerial performance. Next Saturday, July 13, the troupe Flam Chen will

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Phoenix Fashion Week Top 40 Finalists Model of the Year Contest

Phoenix Fashion Week Top 40 Finalists Model of the Year Contest

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MTV Millennials Awards Gala in Mexico City July 16

MTV Millennials Awards Gala in Mexico City July 16

MTV Latin America television channel will stage its first-ever award show on Friday, July 16 in Mexico City. This is big news for the growing channel accessing outreach to millions of viewers and generating views from all over Latin America. The award

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Salma Hayek Will Visit Mexico, Not Live There

Salma Hayek Will Visit Mexico, Not Live There

Mexican beauty Selma Hayek recently stated to Televisa Esoectaculos that she would most likely not live in Mexico again. “I don’t think so. I am married with a French man. When you get married it becomes more difficult, but I

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Janet Napolitano Resigns As Homeland Security Secretary

Janet Napolitano Resigns As Homeland Security Secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is resigning to take a senior  position in the University of California system, U.S. officials said Friday. Napolitano has led the department since the beginning of the Obama  administration, just the third person to hold

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