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PHOENIX — Arizona’s Gov. Doug Ducey has rejected the state’s top education...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As communities across the country feel the pain of a surge in coronavirus cases, funeral homes in the hot spot of Southern California say they must turn away grieving families as they run out of space for the bodies piling up. The head of the state funeral directors association says mortuaries are being inundated as the United States nears a grim tally of 350,000 COVID-19 deaths. More than 20 million people in the country have been infected, according to data compiled by Jo...

Southern California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages The United States nears a grim tally of 350,000 deaths and more than 20 million people infected. By CHRISTOPHER WEBERAssociated Press Share Darryl Hutchinson, facing camera, is hugged by a relative during a funeral service for Lydia Nunez, who was Hutchinsons cousin at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press, file LOS ANGELES — As communities across the country feel the pain of...

A scenic overlook that was a real scene. A Cowboys for Trump-er sticking his boot in his mouth — more than once. A trombone shortage within the university marching band. The mayor of Albuquerque going “incognito.” No, we’re not in uncharted waters here — not as New Mexico goes. O fair New Mexico, we love, we love you so                                                 But the scenic overlook had to go ...

Cruise ship docks, Navajo Nation, veterans vaccinated: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports, USA TODAY Alabama Montgomery: Residents at Alabama’s four state veterans homes were set to receive COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Tuesday. The arrival of the vaccine is a bright spot amid a record-setting surge in COVID-19 cases. Alabama ranked sixth in the United States for the most new cases per capita in the past 14 days. Alabama’s vaccine plan h...

Native people send prayers, protections and congratulations for Interior nominee Deb Haaland Debra Utacia Krol, Arizona Republic © Courtesy of Rep. Deb Haalands office Rep. Deb Haaland President-elect Joe Biden introduced Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., as his nominee for Interior Secretary on Saturday. If she’s confirmed by the U.S. Senate, she will be the first Native American to hold a cabinet position. Accolades from tribal leaders, Haaland’s House seatmates and senators c...

True West Magazine Franciscan Brother Simeon Schwemberger began his passion for photography of the Four Corners region after his discovery of a surplus large-format 5×7 glass-plate camera at the St. Michaels Mission near Window Rock, Arizona, in 1901. His poignant 1908 photo of a public Jemez Pueblo ceremony in New Mexico reflects his sensitivity for the Native peoples he photographed. – Courtesy Library of Congress –   For millions of would-be travelers to the American West, 2020 will be...

NILES — Sammy Kee, 81, died Saturday, Dec.12, 2020, at his residence. He was born Sept. 13, 1939, in Window Rock, Ariz., the son of John and Mary Keyanibah Kee. Sammy retired in 2008 after 40 years as a tow motor driver at General Motors Lordstown. He was an Army veteran, having served in South Korea. Survivors include a son, Shawn Kee of Orwell; a daughter, Paula Rose of Chehalis, Wash.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place. There are no services at this tim...

It all came down to the tipis for the proposed Two Guns Resort 28 miles east of Flagstaff during a meeting of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors Tuesday evening. After about three hours of discussion and presentations from county staff and the developer regarding the zone change and development plan for the project, the board delayed its approval of the glamping resort project at the Two Guns interchange on Interstate 40 for cultural reasons, instead voting to continue its discussion some...

Nation, russell, gave a heartfelt message he wants people to hear. >> remember in that uniform behind that badge, theres a person that is loved and honored and respected by many people. i want you just to remember that. >> reporter: a message that reaches far beyond navajo nation. >> we need to recognize that these are real people with families, with children, with spouses, with mom, dad, we need to teach our children to respect and honor law enforcement while they are young so when they grow up...