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Arizona’s mining history stands preserved in the desert sun, a rustic time capsule from when “striking it rich” meant actual pickaxes. Photo credit: carawelch For Phoenicians suffering through another ...

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Do tornadoes occur in the desert? It may sound like a trick question, but the answer is yes. According to the Storm Prediction Center, Arizona has recorded more than 230 tornadoes since 1952. That ...

For those wanting to get the most out of summer and not break the bank, here are 25 things you can do this month for free.

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A fireworks warehouse in northern California exploded, causing multiple fires across about 80 acres, officials said, and ...

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