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Smoking is still called the leading cause of preventable death. But as smoking rates continue to drop it looks like another preventable problem, obesity, is taking its place.
June 15, 2017
A month ago, the murder of a respected editor and reporter brought attention to the killings of journalists in Mexico. And while some organizations call for justice, the Mexican government is offering a reward.
June 14, 2017
Earlier this morning, we brought you breaking news of the gunman who attacked Congressional Republicans as they gathered together on an Alexandria, Virginia, baseball field to practice for an upcoming charity game. To continue our coverage, we’re joined now by Patricia Sullivan who covers Alexandria news for the Washington Post.
June 14, 2017
The American Gaming Association estimates Americans spend more than $150 billion in bets on sporting events every year. And, many of those bets are placed illegally. But there’s a growing effort to legalize sports betting across the country.
June 14, 2017
The Department of Justice is moving toward a return to the so-called "War on Drugs" as Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants to restore a more aggressive approach to drug sales and use in the U.S. With me to talk about that is Vanda Felbab-Brown, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow at the Brookings Institution.
June 14, 2017
Michelle Carter told her boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to commit suicide — multiple times — via text message. Now, Carter is on trial in Massachusetts for involuntary manslaughter. It’s a trial that raises new questions about our legal system in a digital world.
June 14, 2017
The American story is diverse. It’s not told from one person’s point of view — or from one part of the country. And those who tell it don’t sound the same or look the same, and they certainly have lived different experiences.
June 14, 2017
People suffering from strokes won’t have to wait as long to receive critical care in the Valley. On Wednesday, Phoenix became one of the few cities in the country with an ambulance fully equipped to treat patients for stroke at the curb.
June 14, 2017
One week from today, the Phoenix City Council will decide whether to formally adopt the budget proposal put forward by City Manager Ed Zuercher. District 7 Councilman Michael Nowakowski joins me to talk about police assistants.
June 14, 2017
The Senate hearing that featured testimony by former FBI Director James Comey saw TV ratings go through the roof, not a typical public reaction to watching the Senate.
June 14, 2017
Following Wednesday morning's shooting at a congressional baseball practice outside Washington DC, several Arizona lawmakers discussed their reactions to today’s assault, which injured one of their own.
June 14, 2017
Members of Congress here in Arizona are also being briefed this morning on the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia. Arizona Democrat Rep. Raul Grijalva says his colleagues are reflective.
June 14, 2017
This morning, Arizona woke to the breaking news that a gunman opened fire on congressional Republicans practicing for a charity softball game. We’re joined by Jessica Taylor, lead digital political reporter for NPR, who has been on the scene all morning.
June 14, 2017
As we enter the height of mosquito season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting cases of locally transmitted Zika virus are down. But experts warn we are not out of the woods.
June 14, 2017
Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss how sharing your problems online can give you the tools you need to deal with issues more effectively in daily life and how helping others with their affairs can get our minds off of our own.
June 14, 2017
Between 2002 and 2017, the U.S. government has acknowledged 150 drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia. But in reality, those countries have been hit with more than 700 strikes.
June 14, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was on the defensive while testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday.
June 14, 2017
State utility regulators voted to review its policies after one of its former members was indicted.
June 14, 2017
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey returns to Washington, D.C. to show off trade benefits between Arizona and Mexico.
June 14, 2017
Fire restrictions for Coconino and Kaibab national forests begin this week.
June 14, 2017
