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September 2017
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Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva was arrested on Tuesday in New York City. He was among a group of protesters outside Trump Tower voicing their displeasure with the president’s immigration policies, specifically over the DACA program.
Sept. 20, 2017
Thirty years ago, U2 was on the cusp of becoming arguably the biggest band in the world. They were on tour in support of their newest album, The Joshua Tree. The tour began in the Valley at ASU’s Activity Center — now Wells Fargo Arena — and it ended here as well, in a much larger venue, Sun Devil Stadium.
Sept. 19, 2017
There are stories on every street corner of the city. One audio producer drives a cab around the Valley and records some of the people she meets. Here's one of those conversations.
Sept. 19, 2017
There are nearly 3.5 million near-Earth objects the size of a house in the solar system. That may sound like a lot, but it’s about 10 times fewer than scientists had previously thought. David Trilling, a professor of physics and astronomy at Northern Arizona University, published the results of this new study in the Astronomical Journal, and he joins me.
Sept. 19, 2017
Phoenix Children’s Hospital has built an international reputation for providing some of the best pediatric care in the world. But space has been tight. A $40 million expansion will dramatically increase the size of its emergency department and Level 1 pediatric trauma center. To learn more about the impact of the changes, we spoke with Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Kathy van Leeuwen.
Sept. 19, 2017
One of the most notorious prison escapees in Arizona’s history is Gary Tison. He escaped from the state prison in Florence in the summer of 1978. The escape unleashed 13 days of bloodshed and terror throughout the Southwest, and a new film, "Last Rampage," is documenting it all as we approach the 40th anniversary of the rampage next year.
Sept. 19, 2017
A few states like Arizona have created independent commissions, taking the redrawing responsibilities away from elected officials.
Sept. 19, 2017
Hurricane Maria is moving through the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm. The region is still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Irma, and the Gulf Coast is trying to recover from Hurricane Harvey.
Sept. 19, 2017
A group of 20 former Arizona judges, prosecutors and legal experts are urging the Arizona Supreme Court to strike down our state’s death penalty law.
Sept. 19, 2017
