Arizona bishop calls for immigration reform to include family reunification

Arizona bishop calls for immigration reform to include family reunification

By Connor Radnovich          Cronkite News WASHINGTON – The Episcopal bishop for Arizona joined several religious and union leaders Wednesday urging that family-unification policies be included in any comprehensive immigration reform legislation. Bishop Kirk Smith said that the family is the

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$7.2 Million Raised at Muhammad Ali's Celebrity FIGHT NIGHT XIX

$7.2 Million Raised at Muhammad Ali's Celebrity FIGHT NIGHT XIX

On Saturday, March 23, stars and athletes from around the country converged on the J.W.   Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona for Muhammad   Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XIX. The evening opened with the singing of

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Mexican immigrants seek citizenship at lower rate than others, study says

Mexican immigrants seek citizenship at lower rate than others, study says

By Connor Radnovich   Cronkite News The main reasons Latino permanent residents in the United States say they have not taken steps toward naturalization, according to a recent Pew Center report: • Language and other personal barriers: 26 percent •

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Flake: Guest worker program in immigration bill will go beyond agriculture

Flake: Guest worker program in immigration bill will go beyond agriculture

By Vivian Padilla Cronkite News PHOENIX – U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., said Tuesday that a comprehensive immigration reform bill he is working on with a bipartisan group of senators will include a temporary worker program covering more than agriculture.

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Best remedy for heart disease in Latinos: Prevention

Best remedy for heart disease in Latinos: Prevention

By Ruben Hernandez Among Latinos, heart disease is a leading cause of death and heart attacks. Dr. Sina Nafisi, a Phoenix heart doctor, advises Latinos not to wait until they have serious heart-related symptoms; instead, come see him now to

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Google Honors Cesar Chavez, Gets Complaints

Google Honors Cesar Chavez, Gets Complaints

Google is facing harsh criticism from some Google users for recognizing Cesar Chavez instead of Easter on its Google search engine logo called the “doodle.”  Cesar Chavez, who was born in Yuma, would have turned 86 on this past Easter

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Latino Fashion Live 2013: passion for style

Latino Fashion Live 2013: passion for style

What: Latino Fashion Live 2013 When: Saturday, April 20th starting at 8 p.m.  Where: The Ovations Live Showroom inside Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino  5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226  Tickets: $25, $35 & $50 Buy Tickets Here: http://wingilariver.ticketforce.com/default.asp?SearchMonth=4/1/2013&MV=4/20/2013&sel=x Latino Fashion Live 2013

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Impact of high court’s gay-rights rulings hard to predict in pending Arizona case

Impact of high court’s gay-rights rulings hard to predict in pending Arizona case

By Mary Shinn   Cronkite News The Supreme Court heard two same-sex marriage cases this week, while a separate Arizona case – Brewer v. Diaz – was  waiting in the wings. Possible impact of the two cases include: Proposition 8, California’s

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Report calls for focus on family reunification in immigration reform

Report calls for focus on family reunification in immigration reform

By Connor Radnovich   Cronkite News WASHINGTON – The nation’s current immigration policy is breaking up families and not deterring repeat border crossers, according to a University of Arizona study, which called for those factors to be addressed in any

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Phoenix en la mira

Phoenix en la mira

Por Mariela Gomez de Ell En momentos en que El presidente  Obama, afirmó  que existen “voces poderosas” que buscan impedir el voto en el Congreso para el control de las armas de fuego y que sería más que vergonzoso olvidar

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