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How William Randolph Hearst turned his castle into an art museum
Though never finished, newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst's "La cuesta encantada" — what we know today as Hearst Castle — contains over 20,000 works of art, just as he intended.
Arizona committee supports terrorist designation for drug cartels
Joe Duhownik
PHOENIX (CN) — Arizona Representative Steve Montenegro garnered bipartisan support Thursday for two pieces of legislation addressing issues at the U.S.-Mexico border.
After U.S. Border Patrol Agents made more arrests along the border in December than any previous month, the Republican from Goodyear proposed House Concurrent Resolution 2038, declaring cartels terrorist groups and deman
Airports nationwide receive $970 million to improve terminals
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the funding Thursday under the Airport Terminal Grant Program.
Arizona GOP leaders challenge Biden’s national monument designation
The politicians say the new national monument near the Grand Canyon wasn’t created to preserve sacred Native American land and protect the ecosystem as the president proclaimed, but instead to halt mining operations.
Global conservation report unveils plight of migratory species
While the report paints a picture of decline and threat of extinction for many species, it also underscores a beacon of hope from concerted conservation efforts.
Lake Tahoe plan for more housing draws ire
Regional planners in the mountain resort area approved a new plan in December that would allow for taller, denser construction in town centers, but conservationists say the planners did not conduct a proper environmental review.
Feds pushed to protect Sierra Nevada red foxes
The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday to grant the little-known Sierra Nevada red fox protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Colorado man accused of disposing of 189 bodies faces charges
While investigating an odor complaint, local law enforcement discovered 189 decomposing bodies in a Penrose, Colorado, warehouse this past November.
Las Vegas shines brighter with Super Bowl LVIII
Las Vegas's recent hosting of the Formula 1 Grand Prix and Super Bowl LVIII has spotlighted its global entertainment prowess and sparked economic vibrancy — and challenges — for local businesses and residents.
Senate Republicans’ about-face kills border bill
Senate Republicans completed their about-face on a bipartisan border security bill Wednesday, voting down a procedural motion that would have allowed the upper chamber to begin debate on the measure.