The Federal Communications Commission opened a window Monday for federally recognized tribes to apply for licenses that could help establish or increase internet access on their lands.

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By Felicia Fonseca AP Writer Flagstaff, Ariz. — American Indian tribes have huge potential to develop renewable energy resources on their lands but first must overcome a number of challenges, namely financial, according to a new report. Tribal lands make ...

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By TIMBERLY ROSS Associated Press Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Native American tribes tired of waiting for the U.S. government to honor centuries-old treaties are buying back land where their ancestors lived and putting it in federal trust. Native Americans ...

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Wis. Supreme Court rejects gay rights challenge MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has refused to directly take up a challenge to Wisconsin’s domestic partner registry, a move gay rights advocates touted Wednesdaytype:italic; as a triumph for same-sex ...

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Jay Reeves AP Writer Oxford, AL — Bucket loaders and bulldozers are tearing apart a hill that researchers call the foundation of an ancient Native American site to provide fill dirt for a Sam’s Club store, a move that appalls ...

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