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StoryCorps Phoenix: Lisa and Tom Hamilton

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Tucson Unified School District closes 11 schools to cope with huge budget shortfall

Many Arizona public school students start their summer vacation this week, but it is a bittersweet time for school districts facing massive budget shortfalls and a lot of uncertainty about the level of state funding they will receive next school year.

Report sheds light on missing data in border security debate

The Senate Judiciary Committee will resume voting on amendments to a comprehensive immigration reform bill on Tuesday. Many of those amendments deal with border security, but a new report sheds light on the data missing from the current debate.

StoryCorps Phoenix: David and Suzanne Harbster

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Here and Now Monday at 11 a.m.

The latest on the investigation into the IRS and the history of the intersection of the IRS and politics.

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Fronteras: Changing America Desk

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BBC News

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Bee swarm attacks on the rise, but deaths still rare

The body of a hiker who was missing for three days was discovered in Santa Cruz County late Monday covered in bee stings. Attacks by swarms of bees are up this year.

ASU reveals second new Sparky design this year

After a revamp of its iconic mascot prompted mass derision, Arizona State University has unveiled another new design for Sparky the Sun Devil. But this time, the university community had a say.

GoDaddy to build tech center, add jobs in Tempe

The tech company GoDaddy unveiled plans to build a 150,000 square-foot building in Tempe on Tuesday. The new building will come with 300 new jobs over the next three years.

Public Insight Network

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Are Young Adults Delaying Big Decisions Because Of Student Debt?

As the cost of a college education soars, the average student graduates with about $25,000 in student loan debt. And those students are graduating into a rough economy with few well-paying jobs - if they even finish that degree. They may be putting off the traditional milestones of adulthood for financial reasons. Are you one of them?

What Term Best Describes Immigrants Living In The U.S. Illegally?

The Associated Press Stylebook no longer will sanction using the term "illegal immigrant." The decision has been applauded by Latino advocates. For years, many protested the AP and other journalism organizations, including The New York Times, over usage of what they believed to be an offensive term. But journalists are left wondering, what is the proper terminology for an immigrant in the country illegally?

Have You Thought About Retiring To Central America?

The lure of retiring in Central America has brought Americans in droves to tropical countries like Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Cheap living. Good food. Vibrant culture. Some Baby Boomers call it Pura Vida -- the Pure Life. But is it, really?

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Announcements

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Arizona's Amber Alert System

KJZZ is a partner of the Arizona Amber Alert program. In the case of an abduction, you can find Amber Alert information here.

StoryCorps Phoenix 2013

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