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Organ Pipe cactus

US-Mexico border wall threatens sacred Native lands

The Tohono O'odham Nation has been confined to a tiny fraction of the lands it once held in the desert Southwest. Now the Trump administration’s border wall expansion threatens to further damage and restrict their access to sacred and archeological sites.

US-Mexico border wall threatens sacred Native lands
Bhuiyan

Why a hate crime survivor tried to save the life of his would-be killer

Why a hate crime survivor tried to save the life of his would-be killer
On the 15th anniversary of the hate crime shooting of Sikh American Balbir Singh Sodhi, about 130 people gathered at his gas station in Phoenix to remember and pay tribute.

The brother of one of the first hate-crime victims post 9/11 keeps on teaching tolerance

The brother of one of the first hate-crime victims post 9/11 keeps on teaching tolerance
Astronomer Al Grauer and his wife Annie were instrumental in getting a dark sky sanctuary designation for the Cosmic Campground in New Mexico. The recognition came from the International Dark Sky Association.

A place where the stars are so bright you can see your shadow by starlight

A place where the stars are so bright you can see your shadow by starlight

SXSW: Bands to Listen For

SXSW: Bands to Listen For

Panelists introduce high-tech prison reform at SXSW

A group of panelists at this year's South by Southwest interactive media conference in Austin, Texas, presented an idea to improve the U.S. prison system with smart phone technology. One of the attendees says the idea could reduce the levels of recidivism among low-level criminals.

Panelists introduce high-tech prison reform at SXSW

As temperatures rise, humans and nature will both have to adapt

With rising temperatures, more precipitation and more fierce storms, civilization will have to change how it works. It'll be catching up with the animals, which are already making changes.

As temperatures rise, humans and nature will both have to adapt

Top of the Hour: Heavy Fighting Southwest of Tripoli, Morning Headlines

Top of the Hour: Heavy Fighting Southwest of Tripoli, Morning Headlines

Reassessing Airline Maintenance

Reassessing Airline Maintenance

Top of the Hour: Regulating Airplanes, Morning Headlines

Top of the Hour: Regulating Airplanes, Morning Headlines

Following Emergency Landing, Southwest Cancels More Flights

Following Emergency Landing, Southwest Cancels More Flights

Tig Notaro: Only Female Comedian for SXSW

Tig Notaro: Only Female Comedian for SXSW

Techies Gather at South By Southwest

Techies Gather at South By Southwest

Playlist of Up-and-Coming Bands at South by Southwest

Playlist of Up-and-Coming Bands at South by Southwest

BLK JKS

South African art rock lands in the United States courtesy of BLK JKS.

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