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December 2019
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Can art heal nations? That’s the question at the center of University of Arizona researcher Kaitlin Murphy’s work. For it, she traveled to countries around the world to study how art and artists impact the way these societies handle atrocity and come back from political violence.
Dec. 16, 2019
Some Arizonans have had the experience of turning their faucets on and not having any water come out of them. A new five-part series in The Arizona Republic looks at the increase in the number of large farms in some rural parts of the state, and how they’re affecting groundwater supplies.
Dec. 16, 2019
Reporters at ProPublica and the Boston Globe have found that not one state fully complies with the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. That’s the nation’s primary child abuse law for children not in state custody.
Dec. 16, 2019
Located in a town of fewer than 5,000 residents on the Navajo Nation, Chinle High School has built a loyal following thanks to its Rezball success on the basketball court. The New York Times' Michael Powell chronicles a season with the team in his book, "Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation."
Dec. 16, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. This makes President Trump the fourth president in American history to face impeachment by the House, which is expected to vote on it next week.
Dec. 13, 2019
Prosecutions of migrants coming across the U.S.-Mexico border have skyrocketed under the Trump administration. A new report from the Government Accountability Office shows that misdemeanor improper entry cases more than doubled from 2017 to 2018 — to about 62,000.
Dec. 13, 2019
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Phoestivus — the annual holiday event that serves up music, food and locally-made goods with a "Seinfeld" twist. The annual event around the holidays that kicked off this week at Phoenix Public Market in downtown Phoenix.
Dec. 13, 2019
Vending machines in downtown Gilbert raised more than $800,000 for local and international charities last year. They’re back for the holiday season.On a recent night a crowd surrounds the four bright red “Giving Machines” near the base of the Gilbert water tower.
Dec. 13, 2019
KJZZ's Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week. The Show discussed the week in news with Marcus Dell’Artino, a partner at First Strategic, and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.
Dec. 13, 2019
We all have someone from elementary school that we remember: a teacher, a lunch lady, or even a crossing guard. Billy Weldon — or Mr. Billy as the kids call him — is one of those people. He’s a crossing guard at Marshall Magnet Elementary School in Flagstaff, and he’s been nominated for "America’s Favorite Crossing Guard."
Dec. 13, 2019
