A remote dirt crossroads in the Mojave Desert was the scene of a grisly discovery Tuesday night. Six people, likely shot to death, were found near two vehicles, including one that was riddled with ...

In the early years of the 20th century, they still thrived within the Southwest's arid landscapes: As many as 1,000 tortoises per square mile once inhabited the Mojave. But by the end of last century, ...