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New homes under construction in the desert west of Phoenix.

Here's why Arizona says it can keep growing despite historic megadrought

Phoenix has long been one of America's fastest growing cities. But central Arizona may finally be facing a reckoning as much of its groundwater supplies are becoming tapped out.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is being hit hard by climate change, but new research is showing how some corals are more resilient to heat.

How can coral reefs deal with climate change? Get better roommates

Hotter temperatures are threatening coral reefs worldwide. Now, scientists are pinpointing how some "super corals" are better able to withstand the heat.

Jeff German, host of "Mobbed Up," poses with Planet Hollywood, formerly the Aladdin, in the background on the Strip in Las Vegas, June 2, 2021.

Las Vegas police release images of possible suspect in reporter's death

Police have released surveillance images of a possible suspect in the fatal stabbing of a Las Vegas newspaper's investigative reporter.

A damaged car is seen after a storm in Paderborn, Germany, on Friday.

At least 43 people were injured in a storm that caused 3 tornadoes in Germany

The German Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes in North Rhine-Westphalia — in Paderborn, in nearby Lippstadt, and on the edge of the town of Hoexter.

Luke Tennie and Jason Segel star in Apple TV's <em>Shrinking</em>.

'Shrinking' gets great work from a great cast

The new comedy series Shrinking shares some DNA with Ted Lasso. But it's a smaller-scale piece with one of the strongest across-the-board casts that's been assembled in recent memory.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch (left) stands next to Chief Justice John Roberts outside the court in 2017.

How a Supreme Court justice's paragraph put the Voting Rights Act in more danger

Justice Neil Gorsuch tacked on a handful of sentences to a 2021 Supreme Court ruling, planting the seeds of a legal fight that could further weaken Voting Rights Act protections for people of color.

Priscilla Lachappa, 22, is the current Miss Kumeyaay Nation. She is also a community college student advocating for climate justice on local reservations, in Chula Vista, Calif., September 23, 2022.

Students in the streets demand climate change justice

San Diego county students joined the Global Youth Climate Strike Friday, demanding climate change justice.

Prince William, the prince of Wales; Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice; Lady Louise; Zara Tindall; Peter Phillips; Viscount James Severn; and Princess Eugenie are seen as all eight of the queen's grandchildren participate in a vigil Saturday in Westminster Hall.

All of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren hold a silent vigil by her coffin

Princes William and Harry, the sons of King Charles III, were joined by their cousins. William is now the prince of Wales — and heir to the throne.

Employers are struggling to find young workers to take jobs in the skilled trades.

America needs carpenters and plumbers. Gen Z doesn't seem interested

Baby boomers are aging out of jobs they long dominated like builders, farmers, mechanics Young workers aren't clamoring to take their place.

The dastarkhaans (dining rugs) of Afghan families are often "bare and empty," says Zahra Fayezi, whose mat (right) is prepared for a guest. Center: Roqia Ibrahimi says a full mat for meals is "a matter of happiness and pride" but "rare" in current times when more people are going hungry. The mat at left belongs to Yahya Rasa, who says potatoes and lentils are taking the place of fancier fare.

Afghanistan's depleted dining rugs are a reminder of hunger and loss

As members of the middle class have fallen into poverty in the wake of the Taliban takeover, families are no longer able to serve sumptuous repasts on their traditional dining rugs.

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