An Afghan baby's harrowing escape to the U.S.

A 16-day-old girl was grabbed by an arm and passed over razor wire to a U.S. Marine at the airport in Kabul.

• Oct 1, 2021

Phoenix school district requires mask despite ban

As schools reopen their doors across the country, one school district in Phoenix, Arizona, is enforcing mask-wearing despite the state's ban on mask mandates. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a law prohibiting mask mandates in schools, which is set to go into effect on September 29. Chad E. Gestson, Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent joins CBSN to discuss how schools in the area are keeping students safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• Aug 11, 2021

DOJ launches probe into Phoenix Police

The Justice Department launched a widespread probe into the Phoenix Police Department, looking into whether officers have been using excessive force and violating the rights of people experiencing homelessness. Jeff Pegues has the latest.

• Aug 6, 2021

Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Phoenix police

The federal probe will look at officer uses of force and "sweeps" targeting the belongings of people experiencing homelessness.

• Aug 5, 2021

4-year-old girl missing after flash flood in Arizona

A powerful monsoon drenched Phoenix and Scottsdale. A 4-year-old girl is missing after the car she was in was swept away in the Arizona flooding.

• Jul 23, 2021

Arizona election audit reaches final stages

Arizona Republicans' audit of 2020 election ballots is nearing a close. CBSN Washington reporter Cailtin Huey-Burns spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the audit.

• Jun 17, 2021

Hotels struggle to hire workers ahead of busy summer

A hotel in Phoenix said that it's overwhelmed with guests who have returned to enjoy the warm weather while its workers have either left the area or the industry altogether. CBS News correspondent Wendy Gillette reports.

• Jun 1, 2021

Stalled roller coaster traps riders in Phoenix

Safety officials in Arizona are looking into what caused a roller coaster at the Castles N' Coasters amusement park to stall. Some 22 people were trapped about 20 feet above the ground as firefighters came to the rescue. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.

• May 16, 2021

Arizona Secretary of State on GOP election audit

Republicans in Arizona are facing criticism for their audit of ballots in Maricopa County, which is premised on the lies told by former President Trump about the 2020 election. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about her concerns with the recount based on former President Donald Trump's lies about the election.

• May 14, 2021

Deadly Mother's Day weekend across America

At least 10 mass shootings happened across the country over Mother's Day weekend, according to the Gun Violence Archive. In Colorado, police are searching for a motive after a gunman killed six adults at a birthday party, and a manhunt is underway in New York after a shooting in Times Square wounded three bystanders. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• May 10, 2021

Pilot spots mysterious object over New Mexico

An American Airlines pilot reported seeing something mysterious during a flight from Cincinnati to Phoenix on Sunday. American Airlines confirmed the radio transmission from Flight 2292, which was over northeastern New Mexico when the pilot reported the UFO. The airline said the FBI would answer any additional questions, but the bureau has not released any information about the report.

• Feb 24, 2021

Fran Townsend on Trump's baseless fraud claims

Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and a former adviser to President George W. Bush, spoke to "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano about the impact of President Trump's rhetoric trying to undermine the election results and why she doesn't think Mr. Bush will weigh in.

• Nov 6, 2020

Arizona teen to become one of first female Eagle Scouts

Victoria Rader will soon be one of the nation's first female Eagle Scouts.

• Sep 9, 2020

43 million Americans are baking under record temperatures

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency.

• Sep 5, 2020

Arizona Democrats say "fire bomb" thrown at Phoenix headquarters

"The fire is devastating but we refuse to let this be a distraction," the Arizona Democratic Party said in a statement.

• Jul 25, 2020

Phoenix mayor: City still has "real challenge with testing"

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego says the city is "setting records of the type you don't want to set."

• Jul 12, 2020

Transcript: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

• Jul 12, 2020

Phoenix schools delay in-person classes

Schools in Arizona are delaying the start of the upcoming school year as the state sees a surge in new coronavirus cases. Phoenix schools have taken precautions a step further by announcing students will not return for in-person classes until at least October. Chad Gestson, the superintendent for the Phoenix Union High School District, joined CBSN to discuss the decision.

• Jul 10, 2020

Man catches child falling from burning building

Dramatic bystander video shows the boy fall from the third floor and drop into Phillip Blanks' arms.

• Jul 9, 2020

Man catches boy dropped from burning building

When a 3-year-old boy was dropped from the third story of a burning building in Phoenix, Arizona, a former high school football player dove to catch him. That man was 28-year-old Phillip Blanks, a retired U.S. Marine, who saved the boy just before he hit the ground.

• Jul 9, 2020

FBI to investigate deadly police shooting in Phoenix

The FBI has been asked to conduct "an independent civil rights review" into the incident.

• Jul 8, 2020

Trump to hold Arizona rally despite virus spike

Arizona is one of the hottest spots for COVID-19 cases in the United States, and President Trump is going there Tuesday for a "Students for Trump" rally in Phoenix. Two additional Trump campaign staffers tested positive for coronavirus after the president's rally in Tulsa over the weekend, and students planning to attend the Phoenix rally had to agree not to hold organizers or the venue liable if they get COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Jun 23, 2020

Trump to hold rally in Phoenix amid pandemic

President Trump is expected to hold another rally in Phoenix on Tuesday, despite Arizona reporting an increase of COVID-19 infections. This comes after several Trump campaign staffers contracted the coronavirus ahead of a rally this past weekend in Oklahoma. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.

• Jun 22, 2020

Three shot in shopping complex outside Phoenix

One was seriously wounded and a suspect was in custody, police said. Witnesses said the gunman used an AR-15 assault weapon.

• May 21, 2020

Mom suspected of killing her 3 kids

A young mother has been accused of horrific crimes. Phoenix police said Rachel Henry is suspected of killing her three children. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

• Jan 22, 2020

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