Drop of Doubt: Survey Says Valley Residents Wary of Water

Drop of Doubt: Survey Says Valley Residents Wary of Water

By Xi Chen          Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Valley health officials insist that it’s safe to drink the water, but area residents don’t appear to be so certain. A recent Census Bureau survey showed that 17 percent of residents in the

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White House Touts Healthcare; State Congressmembers Split

White House Touts Healthcare; State Congressmembers Split

By Jonathan Reid          Cronkite News Arizona’s congressional delegation split on two House bills that would delay parts of Obamacare. The bills were the: Fairness for American Families Act (Passed 251-174) • Yeas: Democrats Ron Barber, Ann Kirkpatrick and Kyrsten Sinema;

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Report: Arizona’s Spending, Taxes Get High Marks

Report: Arizona’s Spending, Taxes Get High Marks

By Xi Chen Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Arizona ranked seventh in the nation for its economic performance over a 10-year period and sixth for its economic outlook, according to 2013 ranking discussed Thursday at a Heritage Foundation forum. “Rich States,

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Trinidad y Tobago será el rival de México

Trinidad y Tobago será el rival de México

Por Ulises Ortez Con un triunfo de 2 a 0 sobre Honduras, La selección de Trinidad y Tobago avanzó a los cuartos de final de la copa de oro 2013.  El rival del equipo de Trinidad y Tobago será México

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Telemundo To Launch Spanish-language Top Chef

Telemundo To Launch Spanish-language Top Chef

Inspired by the success of Bravo Media’s “Top Chef,” Telemundo Media will produce “Top Chef Estrellas” the first ever Spanish version of the hit culinary competition series to air on television next season. Hosted by Aylin Mujica (“Corazon Valiente,” “Aurora”),

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13-Year-Old Cancer-Fighting YouTube Star Dies

13-Year-Old Cancer-Fighting YouTube Star Dies

Talia Joy Castellano was a 12-year-old adorable cancer patient last year when  she came out with a frank and heartbreaking video – which eventually became a  YouTube hit – predicting she would die within a year. On Tuesday, her prophesy

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Household Income Grew in Mexico

Household Income Grew in Mexico

The incomes of Mexico’s 31.5 million households grew by 1.5 percent between 2010 and 2012, the National Statistics and Geography Institute, or Inegi, reported Tuesday. Median quarterly household income increased from 33,746 pesos ($2,657) in 2010 to 38,125 pesos ($3,001)

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Everyone’s Welcome to the Colombian Independence Day Celebration!

Everyone’s Welcome to the Colombian Independence Day Celebration!

By Ruben Hernandez ¡Viva Colombia! ¡Viva día de la independencia! The annual Colombia Independence Day celebration will take place on Saturday, July 20 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the American Royal Palace banquet hall and conference center at

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D-Backs Raise More Than $700,000 For Yarnell

D-Backs Raise More Than $700,000 For Yarnell

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) have raised $705,395 in support of the families of the 19 firefighters who perished fighting the Yarnell fire as well as members of the community who have been affected by the fires.  The money

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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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