Arizona congressional staffers work through government shutdown

Arizona congressional staffers work through government shutdown

By Jack Fitzpatrick          Cronkite News        WASHINGTON – It was still a workday Tuesday for many staffers in Arizona’s congressional offices, even as other parts of the government were shut down by a budget impasse – and even though there’s

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Experts: Social media use puts young people at risk for ID theft

Experts: Social media use puts young people at risk for ID theft

By Kyle O’Donnell          Cronkite News   GLENDALE – Having only a debit card, Jagar Carrillo said he didn’t realize that as an adult under 30 he’s part of a group that accounts for a quarter of all identity theft victims.

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Group: Technology helps people dramatically cut down on driving

Group: Technology helps people dramatically cut down on driving

By Andrew Knochel          Cronkite News   PHOENIX – Smartphone apps saying when the next bus is coming and ride- and bike-sharing services are among innovations enabling Arizonans to drastically cut down on driving, a public interest advocacy group reported Tuesday.

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At Montezuma Castle National Monument, closed gate disappointments visitors

At Montezuma Castle National Monument, closed gate disappointments visitors

By Nicole Tropp          Cronkite News        CAMP VERDE – Visiting Arizona from Fort Worth, Texas, Terry Labansat drove here from Flagstaff first thing Tuesday to see the cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument. But all he found was a

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Closed to business: Government shutdown shutters E-Verify

Closed to business: Government shutdown shutters E-Verify

By Brandon Brown          Cronkite News   WASHINGTON – Arizona law requires that employers check the citizenship status of new hires against E-Verify, but anyone who tried to log in to the federal database Tuesday got a shock. E-Verify is closed

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México Se Juega su Boleto al Repechaje

México Se Juega su Boleto al Repechaje

El equipo de todos los Mexicanos se juega el boleto al repechaje o quizás el pase directo a la Copa del Mundo Brasil 2014.  Víctor Manuel Vucetich cerró el tema “Carlos Vela” para enfocarse en Panamá. Este partido es clave

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Facts of Obamacare

Facts of Obamacare

October 1st marks the official opening of the state health insurance  exchanges, open marketplaces where residents of the U.S. can go to customize and  purchase varying levels of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act – also  known as Obamacare,

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Thirty More DREAMers To Attempt Entering U.S. To Protest Immigration Laws

Thirty More DREAMers To Attempt Entering U.S. To Protest Immigration Laws

It was considered a risky, shocking, and provocative move when three undocumented immigrants returned to Mexico this summer, only to seek to re-enter the United States – with six others who joined them at the border. The move by what

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Illegal immigration shifts to Texas, as overall numbers fall on border

Illegal immigration shifts to Texas, as overall numbers fall on border

By Pei Li          Cronkite News   WASHINGTON – Illegal immigration along the Southwest border has shifted to the east in recent years, with Texas seeing a rise in apprehensions while numbers in all the other border states have fallen sharply.

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Government shutdown could cost state millions as national parks close

Government shutdown could cost state millions as national parks close

By Jack Fitzpatrick          Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Arizona’s tourism industry stands to lose millions of dollars per day if national parks close as part of a possible federal government shutdown next week. Visitors to Arizona’s national parks spent an average

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