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Saghey Barcenas, Arizona Western College student reporter.
This is the first part of “The Cost of Waste,” a three-part series examining what biosolids are, how they came to Yuma County, what is known about potential health concerns and what solutions may come next.
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The Trump administration is taking the unprecedented step of creating lists of adult citizens who are eligible to vote in each state – but will not meet its own deadline 60 days before Election Day. -
The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his lawsuit, Black says the panel doesn't have the authority to compel him to share nondisclosure agreements. -
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election. -
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend. -
In 2015, the trailblazing feminist told Fresh Air she that had entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Steinem died Sept. 2 at the age of 92. -
The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable. -
Fox News abruptly announced it had cut ties with anchor Maria Bartiromo after more than a dozen years. -
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist. -
At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom. -
100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film. -
The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats." -
Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.
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