ASTRONOMYSPACE EXPLORATION
July 26, 2024
Remembering the historic Rosetta space flight to a comet 10 years ago
The European-built robotic explorer orbited and landed on the chunk of ice and rock in 2014.
Judge strikes use of "unborn human being" from right to abortion ballot initiative description
The Legislative Council will now have to find a neutral term that is compliant with state law.
The Buzz: What a new Democratic presidential ticket means for AZ and other swing states
With a change at the top of the democratic presidential ticket, what will change in an already tight race?
Committee urges U.S. and Mexico to protect UNESCO World Heritage site from border wall damage
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is calling on the U.S. and Mexico to work together to assess and mitigate impacts of the border wall on wildlife of the Sonoran desert, especially the endangered Sonoran pronghorn.
GOVERNMENT
July 25, 2024
US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'
A Mexican federal official told The Associated Press that Zambada and Guzmán López arrived in the United States on a private plane and turned themselves in to authorities.
Tribal leaders advocate for historic water rights settlement in DC
Navajo and Hopi leaders urged Congress to pass a bill addressing their water crisis, proposing a $1.75 billion pipeline to bring Colorado River water to their communities.
ARIZONA GOVERNMENTBUSINESS
July 25, 2024
Albertsons-Kroger merger on hold
Arizona and other states are challenging the merger.
Q&AZ: If Mark Kelly becomes VP pick, what will happen to his Arizona Senate seat?
For some Democrats, Vice President Mark Kelly has a nice ring to it.
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
July 24, 2024
Member of an Arizona tribe is accused of starting a wildfire that destroyed 21 homes on reservation
The wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 400 people.
IN DEPTH
Community group is helping the homeless and redefining religion
Two bishops in the Liberal Catholic Church International have traded preaching for community organizing.
These three words from 1922 are at the heart of the latest Colorado River clash
It’s all rooted in a document called the Colorado River Compact.
Monsoon brings mixed emotions for road workers
The staff is on-call 24-hours a day.
Messy but meaningful: Tucson print space fosters accessible creative environment
Word of Mouth Print Space opens their doors to anyone looking for artistic or humanitarian inspiration, whether beginner or expert, on a budget or wanting to splurge.
HEADLINES
The 2024 Olympics open in Paris
Follow NPR here for continuing coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
The outbreak was first reported last week. As of Thursday, 34 people were sickened, with all but one hospitalized. Two people died.US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'
A Mexican federal official told The Associated Press that Zambada and Guzmán López arrived in the United States on a private plane and turned themselves in to authorities.
Southwest Airlines says ‘assigned and premium seating’ will replace open seating plan
After some 50 years, Southwest passengers will soon encounter a different process when they book and board a flight.
4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address
President Biden addressed the nation about his decision to not seek reelection from the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday.
WATCH LIVE: Biden addresses the nation after dropping out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden will speak tonight after dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Watch his remarks live beginning at 5pm.
A stegosaurus fossil fetched a record $44.6M at Sotheby's. Should they be auctioned?
NPR's Andrew Mambo talked with Paleontologist Carey Woodruff last month ahead of the auction.
The Forever Stamp just went up in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?
The 5-cent increase went into effect on Sunday — now the the sixth price hike since January 2021.
WATCH OR LISTEN LIVE: The Republican National Convention
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