Arizona House votes to ban critical race theory in schools
The anti-critical race theory measure in Arizona is the latest front in the ever-evolving debate over how to teach U.S. history and reckon with racism in the nation’s past and present.
The anti-critical race theory measure in Arizona is the latest front in the ever-evolving debate over how to teach U.S. history and reckon with racism in the nation’s past and present.
Bill that bans abortions after 15 weeks in Arizona approved by GOP-led State Senate committee
SB 1164 would ban abortions in Arizona after 15 weeks of pregnancy and would charge doctors with a felony for performing that procedure.
SB 1164 would ban abortions in Arizona after 15 weeks of pregnancy and would charge doctors with a felony for performing that procedure.
Mayor Garcetti says he holds his breath when taking photos maskless at Rams NFC Championship game
“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.
“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee to celebrate historic 70 years on throne
Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday. It comes 70 years after she was proclaimed queen.
Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday. It comes 70 years after she was proclaimed queen.
GOP bill would require some Arizona early voters to show ID
The measure is one of dozens of bills that would overhaul the way votes are cast and counted in Arizona after former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely claimed that he lost in Arizona because of fraud.
The measure is one of dozens of bills that would overhaul the way votes are cast and counted in Arizona after former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely claimed that he lost in Arizona because of fraud.
Arizona GOP chair files suit to block Jan. 6 panel subpoena
Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward and her husband filed a lawsuit seeking to block a subpoena of their phone records by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward and her husband filed a lawsuit seeking to block a subpoena of their phone records by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Fireworks to be banned most days of the year in Arizona if bill is signed into law
Complaints about the use of fireworks across Arizona are prompting state lawmakers to make some changes. Lost animals, triggering for veterans, and disturbing a night's rest are just some of the reasons why fireworks could be limited to just a couple of days a year.
Complaints about the use of fireworks across Arizona are prompting state lawmakers to make some changes. Lost animals, triggering for veterans, and disturbing a night's rest are just some of the reasons why fireworks could be limited to just a couple of days a year.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tension
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Arizona’s housing crisis focus of new bipartisan legislation
State Representatives Steve Kaiser, a Republican, and César Chávez, a Democrat, said their proposed law would improve housing availability and affordability in every part of Arizona.
State Representatives Steve Kaiser, a Republican, and César Chávez, a Democrat, said their proposed law would improve housing availability and affordability in every part of Arizona.
Arizona lawmakers look to curb government’s emergency powers
Their ideas range from eliminating the power to shutter businesses or churches to requiring legislative approval for emergencies lasting longer than 120 days.
Their ideas range from eliminating the power to shutter businesses or churches to requiring legislative approval for emergencies lasting longer than 120 days.
Arizona Supreme Court sides with lawmaker in defamation case
In a 4-3 ruling, the court sided with Wendy Rogers, who was sued over a radio ad she aired during the 2018 GOP primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District against Steve Smith.
In a 4-3 ruling, the court sided with Wendy Rogers, who was sued over a radio ad she aired during the 2018 GOP primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District against Steve Smith.
Employees fired for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine to be compensated financially if Arizona bill becomes law
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
A measure aiming to protect workers fired from their jobs for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine cleared its first hurdle in the Arizona House on Feb. 1.
National debt tops $30 trillion
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Arizona bill will require schools to post all learning materials online: what you should know about SB1211
Supporters of Arizona State Senate Bill 1211 say the bill will promote transparency, while educators say it will overburden teachers, who are already stretched thin. Here's what you need to know about SB1211
Supporters of Arizona State Senate Bill 1211 say the bill will promote transparency, while educators say it will overburden teachers, who are already stretched thin. Here's what you need to know about SB1211
Spotify, Joe Rogan see more artists pull music over COVID-19 podcast
India Arie and Graham Nash are the latest artists to pull their music from the streaming platform.
India Arie and Graham Nash are the latest artists to pull their music from the streaming platform.
Universal health care bill fails to pass in California
California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.
California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.
Republican candidates urge Michigan poll workers to bring guns, unplug machines if they suspect voter fraud
Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.
Ryan Kelley, who is running for governor of Michigan, and Mike Detmer, who is running for the state senate, encouraged potential poll workers to unplug machines and bring guns to the polls.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
United Nations meeting on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.