Cruise bookings down after ship wreck in Italy

Bookings on Carnival Cruise lines are down significantly since the wreck of the Costa Concordia more than two weeks ago. The ship is owned by Carnival.

The Latino Gap: One student's journey through English Immersion classes

California's English Only mandate was supposed to help close the achievement gap. The research says it hasn't. Devin Browne follows one student through five years of English Immersion classes.

Candidate removed from ballot calls experience 'humiliating'

A prospective city council candidate in a Southwestern Arizona border town whose English proficiency was questioned finally spoke to the public Monday evening.

State Supreme Court to hear appeal of candidate's proficiency

A council candidate in the border town of San Luis, Arizona is appealing a judge’s decision to remove her from a primary ballot because she is not proficient in English. Alejandrina Cabrera’s attorney filed the appeal today.

Candidate may appeal removal from council ballot due to English proficiency

A prospective candidate for city council in a small Arizona border town will decide by Monday whether to appeal a court ruling that removed her from the ballot based on her poor English proficiency.

Antenori first to announce campaign for Giffords' seat

State Republican Senator Frank Antenori is the first person to officially announce his candidacy for the Congressional seat vacated by Representative Gabby Giffords. 

President's message of high-tech jobs will require focus on education

President Obama was in Arizona yesterday to continue promoting his message on jobs and manufacturing. He chose a fitting backdrop. The president spoke in front of a massive construction site in Chandler.

Obama praises Intel's massive investment

President Obama stood in front of one of the largest construction cranes in the world Wednesday and praised the high-tech manufacturer Intel for creating new jobs. As KJZZ’s Peter O’Dowd reports, the president was in Arizona on a national tour promoting his vision for the economy.

Census data shows growth of tribal numbers

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the Native American and Alaska Native populations now number more than 5 million people in the United States. Five of the 10 largest American Indian reservations are in Arizona. 

Giffords resigns House seat to focus on recovery

 WASHINGTON (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords has resigned from the House with a standing ovation from her colleagues, more than a year after she was gravely wounded by a would-be assassin.

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