December 2016

A menorah that was being displayed in a front yard in Chandler for Hannukah was found twisted into the shape of a swastika on Friday, police said.
December 31, 2016
After President Barack Obama approved the creation of new monuments this week in Utah and Nevada, supporters Grand Canyon National Heritage Monument are staying positive.
December 30, 2016
Thousands of refugees migrate to the United States every year, fleeing war zones around the world. America offers hope and opportunity for many, but adjusting to a new country with a different culture, language and customs is often more complicated than many expect.
December 30, 2016
minimum wage
The Arizona Supreme Court Thursday rejected a last-ditch bid by the business community to delay the effect of Proposition 206. However, the ruling does not end the matter.
December 30, 2016
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A State Grand Jury has indicted a Phoenix man on charges related to supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
December 30, 2016
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Tempe estimates it will lose $2.8 million by not increasing water rates 4.75 percent to adjust for inflation.
December 30, 2016
Meet the Patels
While the holidays are a joyous time for many people, sometimes getting together with your family means dealing with well-meaning, though often intrusive questions or “advice” to you about your personal life. This is especially true if your family really wants you to get married.
December 29, 2016
minimum wage
The Arizona Supreme Court this morning denied a request to block a new, higher minimum wage from taking effect on Sunday. Voters approved Proposition 206 in November. It will raise the minimum wage to $10 an hour on New Year's Day, eventually reaching $12 an hour by 2020.
December 29, 2016
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The grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development will support services and programs that provide housing for people and families experiencing homelessness.
December 29, 2016
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A team of scientists led by researchers at ASU is hoping to get the go-ahead from NASA to fly a mission to an asteroid called Psyche. But this is no ordinary asteroid — scientists think it could help explain a lot about our own planet.
December 29, 2016

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