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In Towns Plagued by Raw Sewage, EPA Promises Relief

HAYNEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — When there’s heavy rain, human waste from the pond of sewage across the street from Charlie Mae Holcomb’s home covers her front yard in rural Alabama. She can’t remember how many times she’s had to rip …

Thousands Fight Wildfires in National Forests Across Arizona

PHOENIX — More than 2,000 firefighters on Saturday battled three major wildfires burning in forested mountains and desert hills in national forests across Arizona. Crews fought fires in the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Coronado National Forest overlooking Tucson, in …