Arizona’s fire season will follow a familiar pattern, but other parts of the western United States could see an early, long-lasting and difficult summer when it comes to wildfires.
Those are the conclusions of the National Interagency Fire Center’s monthly fire outlook.
Seeking a compromise to put an end to years of controversy, the Boy Scouts of America will vote next month whether to accept gay youths as members, but the organization will not consider allowing gay adults to serve as leaders.
The group has been under fire in recent years for its policy barring gays from membership and leadership even as societal attitudes have changed in favor of gay rights.
Seven bites in seven days.
Rattlesnakes are coming out of winter hibernation, and, as they emerge, the number of snakebites is on the rise.
Seven bites in seven days.
Rattlesnakes are coming out of winter hibernation, and, as they emerge, the number of snakebites is on the rise.
Phoenix Catholics expressed joy and hope Wednesday after learning that the newly elected Pope Francis is the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to lead the church. He also is the first to take the name Francis, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, perhaps the most beloved saint in the Catholic Church.
The election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, cardinal archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was considered a surprise, but a welcome one.
The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church are beginning the conclave at the Vatican to choose a successor for Pope Benedict XVI.
Given the eight-hour time difference between Phoenix and Rome, Arizona residents could be asleep if a new pope is chosen at one of the conclave’s morning sessions.
