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Ty ONeil/APLake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River system. -
Gabriel Pietrorazio/KJZZCoal has long since given way to cleaner and cheaper energy sources. But President Trump is pushing for a coal comeback, which could have huge implications for the Navajo Nation. -
Brittany Peterson/APFederal officials will not release cool water from Glen Canyon Dam, which would have protected a threatened native fish downstream but put more strain on already struggling hydropower production. -
Adrian Skabelund / KNAUCrews are thinning large areas south of Snowbowl Road after Coconino County officials warned a fire on the San Francisco Peaks could lead to severe flooding through Flagstaff.
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Molly Breivis admitted selling more than $92,000 in jewelry imported from Asia and falsely marketing it as authentic Navajo, Apache and other Native American artwork. -
Gov. Katie Hobbs has reportedly picked former Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican-turned-independent, to be her running mate in her bid for reelection. -
Grand Canyon National Park officials have implemented water restrictions on the South Rim following a break in the Transcanyon Waterline. -
New research shows a small change in where homes are built could make a big difference for wildlife like elk, mule deer and pronghorn. -
The federal framework could result in steep cuts to Arizona’s share of river water. Some Native American communities could be impacted. -
A Yavapai County judge sentenced former Prescott police officer Brian Sutton to seven years in prison for the shooting of Daniel Leslie. It's only the second such conviction in Arizona in 20 years.
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Despite wars ranging across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq shrine city for Arbaeen festival -
If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and how to deal. -
Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure. -
A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact midterms. -
Medicaid will have new work requirements next year. But some people with disabilities, who already work, say they'd like to work more, but risk losing their Medicaid coverage if they earn too much.
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An active week of monsoon weather in the forecast. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected day and evening into Thursday. We start the week seasonably hot Monday and Tuesday, turning pleasantly much less hot mid to late week.
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