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AP Photo/Alex BrandonRep. Eli Crane has called the fight between Republicans and Democrats a “spiritual war.” But in a tighter-than-expected race against former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, he’s touting kitchen-table accomplishments. -
NPSWater deliveries to Grand Canyon National Park are underway as officials work to restore water service by Nov. 16th following August’s deadly flash flood. -
Coconino County Detention FacilityA Coconino County judge sentenced 20-year-old Carter Eslick to 60 days in jail and three years of supervised probation for his role in the death of an 18-year-old fraternity pledge. -
Courtesy of Loren ThomasA mining company executive said the proposal to dig for copper is effectively stalled unless the community changes its mind.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs is restoring $16.5 million in university funding cut as part of the state budget’s across-the-board reductions. NAU will receive about $2.5 million. -
An abiding question among geologists is when was the Grand Canyon carved? When did the Colorado River assume its present course and become the master sculptor of the canyon? -
Flagstaff public artist Chip Thomas is among this year’s group of 20 MacArthur Fellows who will receive the no-strings-attached $800,000 grant to further their work. -
Supporters say the project would bring jobs to communities that need them. Critics are concerned about the environmental impact and the tactics used by the developer and his allies. -
Cindy Wilson has transformed her home on Butterfly Lane into a garden oasis in northern Arizona. But after wildfires and flooding hit the area five years ago, she decided to give away her blooms instead. -
In his latest Canyon Commentary, Scott Thybony recounts an unusual encounter with a slow flash flood deep in the Grand Canyon.
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The rival candidates for governor of Minnesota are both breast cancer survivors, who've talked to each other about it - and spoke to a reporter about how that's shaped their lives and policies.
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Combined spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $240 million.
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Philadelphia held a parallel parking competition, and crowned Mario Zucca the winner after three rounds of challenges.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Erin Murphy, a professor at NYU School of Law and an expert on sexual assault law, about how New York state considers alcohol use when determining the presence of consent.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Olivia Harrison about the new book The Third Eye, a collection of photographs by her late husband, George Harrison of the Beatles.
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