Cancer top cause of death for Hispanics

Succeeding by failing: 'Virtue signaling' runs high in the Legislature

Warmer weather is here, and experts warn of rattlesnakes

Cancer top cause of death for Hispanics

SAN ANTONIO – Cancer is the leading cause of death in the Hispanic community, accounting for 20% of deaths. Providers and researchers point toward a lack of access and awareness to early screening and treatment.

Succeeding by failing: 'Virtue signaling' runs high in the Legislature
A western diamondback rattlesnake tastes the air at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. Hikers and adventurers should be aware of increased encounters between humans and rattlesnakes as temperatures climb. (File photo by Samantha Chow/Cronkite News)

Warmer weather is here, and experts warn of rattlesnakes

Triathlon trailblazer: How ASU coach Cliff English became architect of ASU powerhouse, catalyst for collegiate growth

GCU's esports powerhouse fuels Arizona's collegiate gaming boom

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Triathlon trailblazer: How ASU coach Cliff English became architect of ASU powerhouse, catalyst for collegiate growth

GCU's esports powerhouse fuels Arizona's collegiate gaming boom

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Arizona ranks 49th in nation for adult mental health care access

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Arizona initiatives take on letter writing

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Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market, Phoenix Bioscience Core promote health education

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market, Phoenix Bioscience Core promote health education

Grand Canyon’s Camden Gianni came up big for his team in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament and led the Lopes in kills all three games. (Photo courtesy of GCU Athletics)

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Should you focus on lawmaker effectiveness to cast your ballot? Voters, experts say yes

Members of the GCU men’s basketball team believe in not only playing together but praying together as a means to strengthen their team. (Photo courtesy of GCU Athletics)

Keeping the faith: GCU, others believe religion and sports can coexist

Keeping the faith: GCU, others believe religion and sports can coexist

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Saving One Life helps cats through feedings, TNR, fostering, adoptions

Dennis Robinson poses for a portrait in one of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul dining rooms in Phoenix on Jan. 31. (Photo courtesy of Troy Hill/The Society of St. Vincent de Paul)

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