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Memorial held for Department of Public Safety officer killed last week

May 15 is National Police Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember officers who have fallen in the line of duty. A memorial service was held Wednesday to honor an Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer killed last week.

Report sheds light on missing data in border security debate

The Senate Judiciary Committee will resume voting on amendments to a comprehensive immigration reform bill on Tuesday. Many of those amendments deal with border security, but a new report sheds light on the data missing from the current debate.

StoryCorps Phoenix: David and Suzanne Harbster

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

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Weekend Edition Sunday Morning

Khaled Hosseini says his books are unconventional love stories. The latest from the author of "The Kite Runner."

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Fronteras: Changing America Desk

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BBC News

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As law schools face declining enrollment, law grads face tough job market

If you think shelling out the big bucks for law school is a fast-track to success (or at least a hefty salary) you may need to think again. Prospective law students in Arizona face a big bill and a rough job search, and law schools nationwide are facing far lower application rates.

Anonymous donor enables Phoenix PD to host third gun buyback

The Phoenix Police Department will host its third and final planned gun buyback this weekend after an anonymous donor gave $100,000 for the effort.

North rim of Grand Canyon greets tourists with federal budget cuts

The north rim of the Grand Canyon officially opens to tourists this week. The canyon’s south rim gets far more visitors, but tourists on the north rim may still notice federal budget cuts this summer.

Public Insight Network

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Are Young Adults Delaying Big Decisions Because Of Student Debt?

As the cost of a college education soars, the average student graduates with about $25,000 in student loan debt. And those students are graduating into a rough economy with few well-paying jobs - if they even finish that degree. They may be putting off the traditional milestones of adulthood for financial reasons. Are you one of them?

What Term Best Describes Immigrants Living In The U.S. Illegally?

The Associated Press Stylebook no longer will sanction using the term "illegal immigrant." The decision has been applauded by Latino advocates. For years, many protested the AP and other journalism organizations, including The New York Times, over usage of what they believed to be an offensive term. But journalists are left wondering, what is the proper terminology for an immigrant in the country illegally?

Have You Thought About Retiring To Central America?

The lure of retiring in Central America has brought Americans in droves to tropical countries like Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Cheap living. Good food. Vibrant culture. Some Baby Boomers call it Pura Vida -- the Pure Life. But is it, really?

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Arizona's Amber Alert System

KJZZ is a partner of the Arizona Amber Alert program. In the case of an abduction, you can find Amber Alert information here.

StoryCorps Phoenix 2013

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