Tempe district failed to protect student from anti-Semitic harassment, feds say: here's what you should know

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights said the Kyrene School District failed "to respond appropriately to notice of on-going anti-Semitic harassment of a student by other students.” Here's what you should know about the report.

Record label severs ties with FN Meka: What you should know about the AI-powered virtual rapper

Amid mounting controversy, officials with Capitol Records say they have severed ties with a virtual rapper that they have signed just days prior. Here's what you need to know about FN Meka, virtual artists, and the controversy surrounding the concept.

Winners, losers in Colorado River water cuts for Western states

Lake Mead and Lake Powell — the two largest reservoirs on the Colorado River — are about a quarter full, threatening water supplies and the generation of hydroelectric power used by millions of people.

Trump pleads the 5th. What does it mean? Here's what you should know about the constitutional right he invoked

Former President Donald Trump said he declined to answer questions while under oath, citing the "rights and privileges afforded to every citizen under the United States Constitution." Here's what you should know about the constitutional right he has invoked.

Parechovirus: What you should know as cases are reported among U.S. infants

It's a virus experts say can cause serious illness among newborns and young infants. Here's what you should know about the Parechovirus, and steps you can take to prevent its spread.

Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency

As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.

Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease

An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.

Democrats' economic package: What remains in and what's out?

The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.

What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?

With her court case concluded and her 9-year-prison sentence pronounced, a prisoner swap deal between the U.S. and Russia is Brittney Griner's best chance of being freed early. Here's a look at what's at stake.

2022 Primary Election: With hours left before polls close, here's info on where you can cast your ballot

With just hours to go before polls close in Arizona's primary election, here's information on where you can cast your ballot, and when you need to do so if you want that ballot to be counted.

2022 Elections: Did your Congressional district change this year? Here's the reason why

For some voters in this year's midterm election, they may notice that they are now in a different congressional district. This is a result of redistricting, which happened after the 2020 Census. Here's what you should know about the redistricting process.

2022 Election: How Maricopa County tabulates votes

For voters in the upcoming Arizona primaries, their work ends the moment they cast their ballot, either via mail, drop boxes or at the polling place. For election workers, however, their work only begins from there. Here's what to know about Maricopa County's ballot tabulation process, as well as some questions related to the counting of ballots.

Sonoran Desert Toad: What you should know about the toxic creature that is emerging amid monsoon season

The monsoon season is in full swing, and experts have some words of caution for pet owners, as a creature that secretes a deadly toxin emerges. Here's what you should know about the Sonoran Desert toad.

Grappler: What you need to know about a technology being used to end police pursuits

It's a device that has stopped police chases in the Phoenix area and beyond. Here's what you should know about the Grappler Police Bumper, a man's invention that has been used by law enforcement agencies.

iOS 16: What you should know ahead of major software update for Apple devices

In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.

What is 988, the new mental health crisis hotline number that has launched nationwide?

People in Arizona and other parts of the country can now get the mental help they need by calling 988. Here's what you should know about the new three-digit emergency mental health hotline number.

Early voting begins for 2022 Arizona primary election: Here's what to expect

While the deadline has passed for Arizona residents to register to vote, there's still time for people to get a mail-in ballot for both the primary and general elections.

2022 Midterms: Registering to vote in Arizona ahead of the November election: Here's what you should know

While time has run out for Arizonans who wish to vote in the August primary, there's still time to register to vote ahead of the November 8 general election. Here's what you should know about registering to vote.