Shell's Arctic Oil Exploration Was Always A Risk
Shell ended its exploration for oil in Alaska's Chukchi Sea after big drop in oil prices. It's a victory for those with environmental concerns.

A furry friend has the best chance of saving lives in avalanches
Avalanche dogs can search acres of terrain in a fraction of the time humans can. Frank, a black lab in Snowbird, Utah, shows us how.

Residents sue Louisiana parish to halt polluting plants
The lawsuit says the St. James Parish council approved the construction of several factories that emit harmful amounts of toxic chemicals.

Navajo Nation fights for water access in front of Supreme Court
Navajo Nation was left out of Colorado River allocations as western states fight over its resources. Now they're fighting for reassignments.
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Why does today's audience say certain fictional characters are gay?
In this segment of "Pop Quiz," Scripps News explores how historians and viewers are speculating about queer subtext in new and old media.

Los Angeles school support staff at an impasse in higher pay talks
Cafeteria workers, bus drivers and other school support staff employees say the district isn't meeting their requests.

This basketball magazine is mixing art with 'outlandish' sport stories
Flagrant Magazine is carving out its own space in the sports media industry by mixing abstract basketball art with culture stories from off the court.