Megan Janetsky
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For Central Americans, Biden’s Spending Could Spark a Boom
Remittances from migrant laborers could help drive economic growth in places such as Guatemala. → Read More
As Colombia’s Peace Crumbles, Female Guerrillas Wonder What’s Left for Them
Many joined the FARC to escape traditional gender roles. Now they’re being forced back. → Read More
'Unethical and unconscionable': Should young Americans get COVID-19 vaccine before poorer nations' most at-risk?
While richer countries buy up COVID-19 vaccine doses, poorer nations may not have wider distribution until late 2022 or 2023. → Read More
Officials for Venezuelan President Maduro say government fighting 'coup' as opposition calls for uprising
Juan Guaido's surprise move could be a make-or-break moment in the long-simmering struggle for power in Venezuela. → Read More
Maternal mortality up 83% along Venezuela border as migrants flee country
As Venezuela spirals from rampant hyperinflation and violent political clashes, a health crisis has stricken the South American country, it’s the most vulnerable migrants—children, babies and pregnant women—who are being hit the hardest. → Read More
National Guard fires tear gas amid Venezuela border tension
The opposition is calling on masses of Venezuelans to form a “humanitarian avalanche” to escort the trucks across several border bridges. → Read More
Food, medical supplies sitting on the Colombia-Venezuela border symbolize hope
A sea of Venezuelans flood over the border into Colombia every day, some hoisting luggage over their heads and others pushing babies in strollers → Read More
Here’s Why Colombia Opened Its Arms to Venezuelan Migrants—Until Now
For years, Colombians fleeing violence left for Venezuela. Now mass migration flows the other way. → Read More
‘Should I be planning for the worst?’: Uncertainty looms as DREAMers fight for justice
Hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients wait anxiously for a solution. → Read More
Anti-Trump billboard artist receives death threats
Commissioned to create a billboard art piece that would comment on President Trump's administration, artist Karen Fiorito knew what she had in mind was going to stir up a controversy. → Read More
Tucson mayor carjacked at gunpoint, city-owned Prius stolen
The mayor was uninjured, but the carjacker is still at large, police said. → Read More
Michael Phelps, Olympic swimmers draw hundreds to ASU v. UA meet
It was the last home meet of the season for ASU Swim and Dive, and hundreds of fans crowded the stands of Mona Plummer Aquatic Center on Feb. 6 to watch the team take on the U of A Wildcats. But to many fans, there was a bigger draw. After all, Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was walking the pool decks mere feet away from them. On the deck with him was Bob Bowman, ASU’s… → Read More
Memorial Union Taco Bell set to permanently close
The Memorial Union Taco Bell is set to close on April 22. The University has no plans to open any other restaurants in its place. → Read More
Family of 4 killed in Arizona plane crash
The Cessna 210 crashed with four people on board: a 31-year-old woman; her 44-year-old husband; and the husband's 12- and 14-year-old daughters from a previous marriage, according to a Scottsdale police report. → Read More
Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd arrested on DUI charge in Scottsdale
Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd was arrested in Scottsdale early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence, Scottsdale police said. → Read More
Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd arrested on DUI charge in Scottsdale
Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd was arrested in Scottsdale early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence, Scottsdale police said. → Read More
Trump strategist Bannon spent tumultuous time at Biosphere 2 in Arizona
The science project, which started with eight people living in a closed habitat, disintegrated amid earthly squabbles, lawsuits and allegations of sexual harassment. → Read More
Advocacy groups celebrate Sheriff Joe Arpaio's defeat
Democrat Paul Penzone, a former Phoenix police sergeant and the winner of Tuesday's race, will take office in January. → Read More
Ariz. police officer shot, killed; suspect sought
PHOENIX — A Show Low, Ariz., police officer died Tuesday after being shot outside a fast-food restaurant, and authorities were on the hunt for the suspected gunman. The Show Low Police Department said Officer Darrin Reed was taken to a hospital after Tuesday afternoon's shooting and later died from his injuries. Authorities say Reed was shot about 1:30 p.m. MT outside an Arby's restaurant. The… → Read More
Ariz. police officer shot, killed; suspect sought
Officer shot outside an Arby's restaurant in Show Low, authorities said. → Read More