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Scott ThybonyAs a teenager, author Scott Thybony signed on as a deckhand on a survey ship in Alaska. In this month’s Canyon Commentary, he remembers the trip and the value of reflecting on the past to learn valuable lessons. -
Chris Clements/KNAUOne bill would codify a new office within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to better track mine sites that need cleanup. -
Ryan Heinsius/KNAUArizona Public Service will turn off power to thousands of Flagstaff and Grand Canyon area residents on Saturday due to extreme fire danger. -
Highlands Fire DistrictFirefighters continued burning forest land northwest of the Pocket Fire in preparation for high winds expected to begin on Friday. Fire managers are holding an event on the fire in Flagstaff at Sinagua Middle School at 7 p.m. tonight.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced 42 new Medicaid fraud indictments Wednesday, in connection with a sober living home scheme that targeted Native Americans. -
The Pocket Fire north of Sedona grew to more than 784 acres and it’s 0% contained. -
About 10,000 Arizona Public Service customers in northern Arizona could lose power Saturday due to extreme fire danger expected regionwide. -
How will future inhabitants on Mars and the Moon get their veggies? Northern Arizona University doctoral candidate Laura Lee has been seeking the answer to that question. -
The Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona reached 638 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and is still 0% contained. -
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is wrapping up an oral history project documenting the systemic abuse endured in boarding schools.
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The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan." -
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors to the U.S. during the World Cup games. -
The U.S. government is asserting a new level of influence over AI, controlling which companies can access Anthropic's new models. OpenAI agreed to let the administration screen users of its new model.
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Texas students will be required to read Bible passages and learn about the role of Christianity in the state's history under new reading lists and social studies curriculum expected to be approved Friday.
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Three days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, rescue teams race against time amid mounting casualties, strained relief efforts, and mounting criticism of the governments response.
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Very windy and dry this weekend, which will lead to critical fire weather conditions, Red Flag Warnings are in effect region wide.In addition, strong winds will lead to hazardous travel across northern AZ, with blowing dust and reduced visibilities through the high deserts, along with dangerous cross winds, especially along the I40.
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