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Dropout Nation: From Detention To Diploma

The high school dropout rate for American Indians is almost twice the national average. Educators in Flagstaff have tried to turn that trend around. And they’ve had some success at a place you wouldn’t suspect - the Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center.

Dropout Nation: From Detention To Diploma

The high school dropout rate for American Indians is almost twice the national average. Educators in Flagstaff have tried to turn that trend around. And they’ve had some success at a place you wouldn’t suspect -- the Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center.

Emmy Burruel lost her brother to suicide. She has become a specialist in suicide prevention to help other people see the signs.

Native Americans Have Highest Rate of Suicide

American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest rates of suicide compared to any other ethnic group in the United States. And in many tribes it's considered taboo to even talk about the problem. A recent workshop in Flagstaff hopes to address that.

Strong northwest winds have been pushing up cold, nutrient-rich waters from the ocean bottom — a phenomenon known as upwelling. That has fueled blooms of phytoplankton that have led to an explosion of krill, the main food source of blue and humpback whales.

Endangered Whales Invade California Coastal Waters

Longtime observers say they've seen a sharp increase in endangered blue and humpback whales feeding near California shores, where they spend the spring and summer before heading to their winter breeding grounds off Mexico and Central America.

Ted Cruz at a campaign rally in San Antonio.

In Texas, A Tea Party Star Is Born

Ted Cruz is the Tea Party Republican who won Tuesday's primary run-off for a Texas Senate seat.

Jaime Hernandez Bridges The Indie-Vs.-Cape Divide

God and Science: Return of the Ti-Girls collects and expands the adventures of a supporting character from the Hernandez brothers' long-running comic book series Love and Rockets. NPR's Glen Weldon says it will confound superhero haters with its marriage of depth and goofy hero tropes.

Applauding An Investigative Look At Arpaio's Posse

With the many sources of information available now, the old news media face a tough time trying to stay relevant. But every once in a while I will see an example of solid reporting that says old school journalism is alive.

On July 14 about 50 people rallied in Gilbert, Ariz. in support of a same-sex couple who have been harassed in their home. Whether or not the harassment should be considered a hate crime has been a topic of discussion in the community.

Defining Hate Crimes

As communities work to prevent hate, a question often arises when some form of harassment or discrimination occurs: Was that a hate crime?

Jillian Karner and Colleen Sullivan are former peer trainers.

The Search For Tolerance: An Arizona Town Tries To Create A New Legacy

More than a decade ago, a racist gang emerged in a Phoenix suburb. Since then, the town has been trying to teach tolerance in the high schools.

The Beach Boys bring their 50th Anniversary tour to San Diego Friday, May 25.

Weekend Preview: The Beach Boys, Mrs. Magician And A Strawberry Fest

The long Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and there are many events happening this weekend to help you welcome warmer days.

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