DeSantis inspires push to make book bans in Republican-controlled states easier

As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.

Actor Tom Hanks tells Harvard grads to defend truth, resist indifference

Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks told graduates of Harvard University to be superheroes in their defense of truth and American ideals, and to resist those who twist the truth.

House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout

The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.

Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school

"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."

ASU head Michael Crow among those now banned from Russia

ASU President Michael Crow was on the list of 500 people that the country banned in response to a new round of U.S. sanctions.

Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.

Parents create ASU scholarship in honor of late son

Brandon took his own life after serving in the Navy. His mom carries his dog tag around her neck now, and his parents say he was a victim of harassment.

Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis

The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.

Teen accused of bringing rifle to school; missing woman might be in Arizona: Here are tonight's top stories

From another round of 'Maysoon' weather, to a student accused of bringing a rifle to a high school campus in Phoenix, here's a list of some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com this evening.

Student arrested with AR-15, ammo at Maryvale high school: PD

Phoenix Police officials say they arrested a teenager for allegedly bringing a semi-automatic rifle to a high school on May 19.

Alzheimer's Disease: UArizona researchers using AI technology to spot and treat the illness

A human brain is a very complex organ, and when Alzheimer's Disease moves in, the disease is devastating and fatal. A researcher at the University of Arizona, however, is hoping to change that, and he is using the power of artificial intelligence to identify the disease's cause, as well as potential drug targets.

Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended

A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.

Maryvale teen gets accepted to 17 colleges, offered millions in scholarships

For many Americans, paying for college is a big challenge, but that's not a problem one Maryvale high school student will have to worry about.