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Last year, Hispanics saw their biggest gain in homeownership since before the Great Recession, and Hispanic homeownership gains over the past decade accounted for nearly 63% of all gains nationwide.
Dec. 31, 2019
The world of work is rapidly changing thanks to technological advances, and the shift is expected to accelerate. Automation and artificial intelligence. are causing many Americans to wonder how much longer their jobs will last and how much new learning they’re going to have to do to keep a post.
Dec. 31, 2019
The Salt River Project announced it would close the Navajo Generating Station two years ago. That started a domino effect on the Navajo Nation. In November, the Kayenta Mine and the coal fired power plant closed, and hundreds of jobs were lost. Now new sources of energy are beginning to sprout.
Dec. 31, 2019
Mexican officials said Monday that they have arrested a total of seven suspects in the murder of nine women and children in Sonora last month, including the police chief of a small town near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Dec. 31, 2019
Mexico’s foreign ministry says its ambassador in Bolivia will return to Mexico for her own safety after the Bolivian government declared her a “persona non grata.” The decision came amid an ongoing diplomatic spat.
Dec. 31, 2019
Mexico has struggled for years to protect a nearly extinct porpoise from illegal fishing. In December, Mexico's Interior Department took charge of coordinating the government’s efforts. But some say it’s not enough.
Dec. 31, 2019
Conservationists have served a notice of intent to sue Ft. Huachuca and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming the U.S. Army base in southeast Arizona has been knowingly jeopardizing the San Pedro River.
Dec. 31, 2019
While many are finalizing their New Year’s Eve festivities, Arizona State University is in El Paso, Texas Tuesday for the The 86th Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl.
Dec. 30, 2019
For many older Americans, losing the ability to hop in the car and get yourself where you want to go can feel like losing control. But New technologies are changing the conversation.
Dec. 30, 2019
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Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded the Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet. That followed two crashes over the previous six months. Those incidents, and the effects of those planes not being in the air, were some of the biggest stories of the year in aviation.
Dec. 30, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — fresh from his election victory — still faces mounting pressure due to corruption charges.
Dec. 30, 2019
This time of year, smoke from fireplaces and fire pits create unhealthy levels of air pollution in the Phoenix area. Fireworks will add to the unhealthy mix on New Year's Eve.
Dec. 30, 2019
Annually, the Arizona Republic chooses a person or persons as Arizonan of the Year. For 2019, Tom Buschatzke of the Arizona Department of Water Resources and Ted Cooke of Central Arizona Project were given the honor.
Dec. 30, 2019
Competition is fierce among Arizona's winemakers, and one of this year's biggest prizes went to a wine developed by students from the Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College.
Dec. 30, 2019
Diné College on the Navajo Nation wants to open a law school. It would be the first of its kind and an important step in working to fill the need for Native American lawyers in the country — in tribal courts and elsewhere.
Dec. 30, 2019
Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals wants to build the third largest copper mine in the United States on 4,500 acres south of Tucson. Part of the $1.9 billion project involves depositing 2 billion tons of waste rock on public lands. The project is being challenged by environmental and Native American organizations.
Dec. 30, 2019
In his new book "Trump and His Generals: The Cost of Chaos," Peter Bergen examines how Trump's approach and his relationships with three generals — Defense Secretary James Mattis, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster — affected the White House and foreign policy.
Dec. 30, 2019
Americans were stunned to learn of a brutal attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah in a home in a Hasidic community outside of New York City over the weekend. In Arizona, reported anti-Semitic attacks decreased by more than half since last year, but in light of recent violence, community members are being vigilant.
Dec. 30, 2019
With rain and snow falling and temperatures feeling a bit more like winter, wildfires are not top of mind for most Arizonans. But that will change soon, as winter precipitation leads to a green spring, and then those potential fuels dry out.
Dec. 30, 2019
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is standing by its decision to suspend Paul Petersen despite an appeal from the embattled Maricopa County Assessor and signs that he may take this fight to court.
Dec. 30, 2019
