Half of uncontacted tribes could be wiped out in 10 years, report says
Loggers were killed after entering Mashco Piro territory in Peru's Amazon, with Indigenous leaders warning that such clashes are inevitable when frontier zones go unpoliced.
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North Dakota Badlands national monument proposed with tribes' support
This would be North Dakota's first national monument, a proposal several tribal nations say would preserve the area's indigenous and cultural heritage.
Reclusive tribe attacks loggers with bows and arrows in Peru's Amazon
Illegal logging was apparently taking place on Mashco Piro territory and one logger was injured in the attack, according to a regional Indigenous organization.
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from more of South Dakota after tribes vote
Several tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from tribal land over U.S.-Mexico border remarks
Star Comes Out accused Kristi Noem of trying to use the border issue to help get Donald Trump re-elected and boost her chances of becoming his running mate.
Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.