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Screenshot of nifc.govThe National Interagency Fire Center raised the country’s wildfire preparedness level to the highest point. Even though Arizona is in the midst of monsoon season, a former Forest Service official says the state isn't out of the woods yet. -
Courtesy of Coconino CountyHopi Tribal Leaders declared an emergency Wednesday after monsoon rains flooded the villages of Moenkopi. -
John Locher/AP Photo/John Locher/APAs Lake Powell shrinks to near historic lows, marinas have had to adapt, and boat ramps have closed or moved to deeper waters. -
Ross D. Franklin/APTrump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. He'll take on Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.
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Incumbent Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has lost his bid for a second term after finishing behind attorney Justin Jones and council speaker Crystalyne Curley in Tuesday’s primary. -
That unmistakable smell after rain has a name: petrichor. It's been signaling the arrival of rain for millions of years. -
The Navajo Police Department says an empty uranium transport semi-truck rolled over Tuesday afternoon during heavy rain on U.S. 160 near Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation. -
Scientists with the Burned Area Emergency Response Team say the 27,000-acre Pocket Fire has increased the risk of flash flooding but mostly burned at a low intensity. -
Officials say the remains of celebrated Grand Canyon hiker Bill Ott, missing since 2012, have been positively identified. -
Community members who live near the mine met in Window Rock to argue against prolonging its life by as much as 110 years. Opponents say doing so would ignore a nationwide move away from fossil fuels.
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Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations between him and a writer collaborating on his memoir. -
Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office. -
Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing? -
What do World Cup champions crave after a win? Pizza from an Orange, N.J., bagel shop. BXJ made 46 pies for the Spanish team after their victory. -
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
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A low-grade monsoon pattern in place again Saturday, it will be a hot afternoon with spotty storms over the high terrain. Storm coverage picks up a bit and heat eases Sunday into mid next week.
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