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Two environmental groups are suing the Bureau of Land Management, alleging that the federal agency has failed to curb ozone levels and safeguard air quality in northwestern New Mexico from oil and gas industry emissions.

A recent preliminary study found that 77 percent of the homes on the western side of the Navajo Nation aren't suitable to live in, more than 40 percent of homes don't have electricity and 10 percent of residents make almost daily trips to haul water.

An Alaska Native group will continue its traditional winter burials this year despite a conflict with a local cemetery that made headlines in October. That situation highlights the variations in Native burial customs.

On Election Day, a group of Navajos rode on horseback more than 20 miles from Tsegi, Ariz., to Kayenta, Ariz., to show their support for Barack Obama for president.

Students from Salt River and Lehi Elementary schools sat in amazement as Navajo professional golfer Notah Begay III taught them the fundamentals of the game.

Navajo lawmakers have passed a measure requiring employers on the reservation to provide a place for working mothers to breast feed.

The Navajo tribal council voted to endorse Barack Obama for president. The Navajo Nation joins more than 100 tribal leaders, tribal organizations and tribes that have endorsed Sens. Obama and Joe Biden.

Navajo lawmakers have rejected an effort to have medals awarded to tribal veterans, saying there are more pressing needs on the reservation.

Editor's warning: Some viewers might be offended by Dave Chappelle's language and comments about Native Americans.

The interactive gaming company RezWorld has an idea about reviving Native languages. It is a cross between the game Grand Theft Auto and old language textbooks.