Whitney Clark

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Whitney Clark

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — The U.S. State Department has halted scheduling new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand screening of activity on social media, officials said. A U.S. official said Tuesday that the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who already scheduled their visa interviews. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an internal administration document.

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Whitney Clark

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- It’s the best time of the year: summer means beach reads! Annabel Monaghan is out with her third romance book called “It’s A Love Story.” Monaghan is a USA Today bestselling author, and she joins the podcast this week. Her new book features Jane Jackson, a former teen star who was the punchline of every joke. As an adult she’s a producer trying to get a project greenlight and tells a lie she has to make come true. And unfortunately, Jane has to rely on a guy she can’t stand.

2 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Whitney Clark

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — There is some good news for drivers ahead of the holiday weekend! A third lane of traffic will be open in both directions along a stretch of the I-17. If you’re heading up to the high country and out of the heat this Memorial Day weekend, Arizona Department of Transportation officials hope this will make the drive smoother for you and your family. The extra lanes are included from Anthem Way to the Black Canyon City area along a 15-mile stretch of highway.

4 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Whitney Clark

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — You and your family may be getting ready for summer vacation. However, a recent Bankrate survey found that less than half of adults across the country plan to travel this season. Most say they just can’t afford it. Arizona’s Family is trying to save you money, so we turned to Clint Henderson, a travel expert with The Points Guy. He says it’s not too late to book a trip and recommends buying an airline ticket about a month or two in advance for domestic flights.

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Whitney Clark

PHOENIX (AZFamily/AP) — More children have died this flu season in the United States than in any other over the last 15 years. Data in the newest report from the CDC shows at least 216 child flu deaths across the country this influenza season. That includes five in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Health officials say those numbers could change and won’t be official until the fall.