Rep. Vargas makes statement regarding migrant deaths in tractor-trailer
Representative Juan Vargas releases a statement regarding the 50 migrants found dead in the tractor-trailer in San Antonio, TX and mentions the…
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US makes more wildfire recovery aid available for New Mexico
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday authorized an increase in funding for debris removal and other emergency measures being taken as a result of a…
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Heat wave keeps grip on much of California
Heat advisories continued Monday for much of Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley as a ridge of high pressure sat over the West…
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Some states cancel July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers
The skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some major fireworks displays are…
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Families brace for changes to pandemic-era free school meals
Federal aid for free school meals from the pandemic-era is ending and raises concerns for the upcoming school…
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26 indicted, phony pills seized in federal crackdown
Seventeen people were arrested and nearly 500,000 counterfeit pills were seized during a federal crackdown on drug traffickers suspected of bringing…
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Arizona lawmakers begin hearings on state budget plan
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature began hearings Tuesday on a long-delayed state budget plan that was immediately panned by some…
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California may make social media firms report enforcement
Social media companies would have to make public their policies for removing problem content and give detailed accounts of how and when they remove…
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Arizona prosecutors to seek death penalty if 2 are convicted
Maricopa County prosecutors announced Tuesday they plan to seek the death penalty for a couple if they’re convicted of killing an 11-year-old boy in…
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What is Title IX and what impact has it had?
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning…
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1st Native American US treasurer to be appointed, head Mint
A Native American is being appointed U.S. treasurer, a historic…
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Record heat waves as storms threaten power outages
Hot temperatures are alarming many states this week but temperatures aren’t the only problem; another concern is the risk of storms knocking out…
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PG&E pledges net-zero emissions by 2040, will keep using gas
The nation’s largest utility on Wednesday outlined a multi-decade plan that aims to more rapidly reduce to zero its net greenhouse gas emissions…
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Hurricane Agatha touches down and makes landfall in Mexico
A Category 2 hurricane made landfall in southern Mexico Monday…
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Critical fire condition warnings issued across U.S. Southwest
Warnings of critical fire conditions blanketed much of the U.S. Southwest over the weekend as crews in northern New Mexico worked to stop the growth…
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6 people injured in Phoenix house party shooting
Six-people are injured after gun violence erupts at a party in Phoenix this…
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Two arrested for allegedly starting the Elk Fire
More than 400 acres were scorched near Palm Springs giving firefighters trouble putting out the Elk Fire, but new details suggest the fire was…
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Boats resurfacing as Lake Mead water level drops even more
The water level in Lake Mead — the nation’s largest reservoir — dropped below 1,050 feet elevation for the first time last week, revealing more…
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Execution arranged for inmate Clarence Dixon
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry will follow through with the execution of inmate Clarence W. Dixon on May…
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Ducey declares State of Emergency for Tunnel Fire
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has declared a State of Emergency for areas affected by the Tunnel…
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