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The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed settlement that would ensure water rights for its tribe and two others in the drought-stricken Southwest — a deal that

The Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress.

Three tribes in northeastern Arizona will be working to get Congress' approval for what could be the costliest water rights settlement in US history. 

Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes, and more security for drought-stricken Arizona. Now, what could be the costliest water settlement in U.S. history must be approved by Congress.

We will see warm and dry weather with light winds for Memorial Day Monday with some concerns about smoke down south.

The Navajos have one of the largest claims in the Colorado River basin; officials say the needs exceed the proposed price tag of $5 billion.

Within the heart of the Navajo Nation and in the shadow of the sandstone arch that is the namesake of the tribal capitol, a simple greeting and big smiles were

Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona

Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed Colorado River settlement that would ensure water rights.

Navajo President Buu Nygren on Friday signed legislation in Window Rock, Ariz., outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supplies from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes -- as well as more security for drought-stricken Arizona.