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Same-sex marriage supporters wait on 9th Circuit after Supreme Court move

By EMILIE EATON Cronkite News PHOENIX – Supporters of gay marriage said the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision against reviewing appellate court rulings that legalized same-sex marriage in five states is a sign that Arizona’s ban may not stand much longer. “This shows

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A question of economic impact: What if Cardinals make Glendale’s Super Bowl?

By MORGAN CHANCronkite News PHOENIX – Come February, thousands upon thousands of fans and their wallets will flock to the Valley for Super Bowl XLIX and activities surrounding it, buying hotel rooms, meals and more in the process. But what

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Arizona DREAMers reapplying for federal deferred-action program

By EMILIE EATON Cronkite News PHOENIX – In March, 24-year-old Franko Milan accomplished his dream of becoming a real estate agent. Two years before, Milan was jumping between jobs. He was a supermarket courtesy clerk for a while. He worked for two

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Arizona sees steady rise in suicide rate among middle-aged men

By ALICIA CANALES Cronkite News   PHOENIX – Arizona has had one of the nation’s highest rates of suicide in recent years, and while that rate has barely climbed for the state’s overall population one segment has seen a substantial increase: middle-aged

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A Recap on the 29th Annual National Hispanic Women's Corporation

The 29th Annual Hispanic Women’s Corporation was a success this year. The event took place on Thursday and Friday of last week at the Phoenix Convention Center, and was able to gather hundreds of Latinas to empower them on professional, civic

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Official: Southwest border focus is on immigrant children, not ISIS

By CAMARON STEVENSON Cronkite News WASHINGTON – The head of Customs and Border Protection said there is no evidence of ISIS attempts to infiltrate the Southwest border and his agency is more focused on trying to prevent more unaccompanied minor immigrants. “We

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Cox Names John Wolfe as New Senior Vice President and Southwest Region Manager

PHOENIX – Cox Communications announced today that John Wolfe will take the reins as senior vice president and southwest region manager, effective immediately. The region is Cox’s largest nationwide and includes Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Wolfe comes to

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Arizona Restaurant Week is the Perfect Extravaganza for Food Lovers

September is the perfect month for food lovers in the Valley to rejoice! Prices in Phoenix include $33 or $44 for a three-course, and $20, $30, or $40 for a three-course in Tucson.  This statewide affair offers foodies a wealth of dining

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Program uses music to aid memory in Alzheimer’s, dementia patients

By BRITTANY DUCKSWORTH Cronkite News PHOENIX – At 87 years old, Maria still loves to dance. A resident of the Beatitudes Campus retirement community, she particularly enjoys listening to mariachi music on an iPod. Through a simple shimmy of her shoulders and rhythmic tap

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Councilman Michael Nowakowski Receives Ohtli Award from the Mexican Consulate

Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski has received this year’s prestigious Ohtli award from the government of Mexico on Monday. The Mexican Consulate make the presentation Monday evening during festivities celebrating the 204th year of Mexico’s independence at the Phoenix City Hall

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