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Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (1151+ words) NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about how communities are moving forward on climate solutions despite significant political headwinds. As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying…...
Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year
1+ week, 5+ day ago (231+ words) During the midterm elections, much of the country's attention is on the balance of power in Congress, but voters in 36 states will also have a say in electing a governor this year. There is a lot at stake. Across the…...
Detention beds: Where ICE is spending much of its new money
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (61+ words) southcarolinapublicradio. org Lauren-Brooke Eisen, senior director of the Brennan Center's justice program, joins host Robin Young to talk about how a huge increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement spending in the past year is fueling what she calls the "detention-industrial…...
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (394+ words) Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly is pledging to fight back after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced he's taking administrative action against Kelly. Hegseth claims that Kelly's public statements, including a video message telling troops not to follow illegal orders,…...
Fire at Grand Canyon National Park grows beyond 100, 000 acres
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (868+ words) Hundreds of tourists meander around Mather Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, snapping selfies, shooting videos and taking in one of the most awe-inspiring views in the world. The excitement of seeing the canyon is palpable…...
Arizona woman to serve 8 years for identity theft scheme benefiting North Korea
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (615+ words) An Arizona woman was sentenced to prison on Thursday for her role in a $17 million scam that helped North Koreans steal Americans' identities and use them to land remote IT jobs at hundreds of U. S. companies. U. S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss…...