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K. Hensel/NPSThe National Park Service says human remains were found on the Colorado River near Crystal Rapid Monday, more than two weeks after a deadly flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon. -
Deborah Lee Soltesz/USFS Coconino National ForestThe wildfire burning north of Sedona forced forest managers to close the creek to the public in June, but officials say it will reopen to recreationists starting Sept. 17. -
Mike Groll/APThe state minimum wage will increase to $15.65 starting January 1st and up to $19 an hour in Flagstaff. -
U.S. Department of Interior/FlickrStates that share the Colorado River have been meeting behind closed doors. But as they've failed to forge a deal for the river's future, more are questioning the negotiation process itself.
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Last year’s Dragon Bravo Fire increased runoff on the North Rim, but experts say it had only a limited impact on August’s deadly flooding. -
The survey comes days before a ban on new mining claims within the monuments is set to expire. -
Grand Canyon National Park officials say they expect to restore water to the South Rim in the coming weeks after flash flooding destroyed parts of the park’s water system last month. -
In lieu of federal action, the Arizona Department of Health Services issued a special order allowing pharmacists to administer the latest influenza vaccinations. -
A tiny cactus that survives intense wildfire could offer clues about the resilience of ecosystems on the Colorado Plateau. -
A week after the deadly Grand Canyon flooding, crews continue the search for a missing hiker as the park begins the long process of recovery.
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The remarkable revelation comes after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes. -
Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments. -
A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the nearby crash of an SUV and a city bus. -
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him. -
For years, Turks have stashed their gold at home against a raining day, mistrustful of banks. Now the government says that tradition hurts the economy
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Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop Wednesday; Flash Flood Watches are in effect region wide. We then see a downturn in storm activity Thursday, turning mostly dry Friday into the weekend ahead.
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