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LIVESTOCK GRAZING LAWSUIT

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — An environmental group is suing the federal government to try to keep livestock away from Southwestern waterways that are home to threatened and endangered species. By Felicia Fonseca. SENT: 500 words.

HUMANITIES GRANTS

SANTA FE, N.M. — The National Endowment for the Humanities is emphasizing private matching investment as it designates $31 million in public grants to support humanities projects in 45 states, including the likely addition of a new exhibition building at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and conservation complex in Santa Fe. SENT: 200 words.

FEDERAL PLUTONIUM-NEVADA

RENO, Nev. — Nevada continues to dramatically misrepresent the Energy Department's actions in an ongoing federal legal battle over the secret shipment of weapons-grade plutonium last year to a site near Las Vegas, lawyers for the U.S. government say in new court filings. By Scott Sonner. UPCOMING: About 600 words by noon, photo.

IN BRIEF:

— BLACK HAWKS-BORDER FLIGHTS: Black Hawk helicopters will start flights over a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border including New Mexico and Texas for border enforcement and search and rescue operations, federal officials said.

— WATER CONSERVATION-ALBUQUERQUE: New Mexico's largest water utility has started operating its first aquifer storage well and plans more wells in the utility's service area in metro Albuquerque.

— FOREST RESTORATION: The National Science Foundation has awarded a $5 million grant to establish a comprehensive forestry research center for the Southwest.

— HOUSE SPEAKER-LISTENING TOUR: Democratic New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf visited on Friday the heart of the state's oil and gas region in advance of the legislative session.

SPORTS

BKL--WNBA-CBO

NEW YORK — The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time. By Doug Feinberg. SENT: 700 words, photos.

FBC--T25-AP TOP 25 REALITY CHECK

The top of the final AP college football poll of the 2019 season looked good deal like the first AP college football poll of the 2019 season. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 1400 words, with photos.

BKN--AROUND THE NBA

The season has reached the halfway mark, and with that it's time to take a look at some statistical trends — including how the league's affinity for the 3-pointer is still going strong, but might finally be reaching a peak. By Tim Reynolds. SENT 1,000 words, photos.

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