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Climbing to be banned on sacred red rock formation Uluru

SYDNEY – Climbing the dramatic rock formation Uluru will be banned in two years after declining as visitors to the Australian scenic landmark increasingly recognize its sacredness to indigen...

The Latest: GOP lawmaker says tax plan could preserve 401(k)

WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Republican tax overhaul effort (all times local): 6:20 p.m. House Republicans are leaving intact 401(k) retirement plans popular with the...

2 drivers dead after head-on crash west of Navajo Dam

NAVAJO DAM, N.M. – Authorities say the drivers of two vehicles are dead after a head-on collision in northwestern New Mexico. New Mexico State Police say the double-fatal accident...

Foreign student at University of Utah slain

Suspect shooter also wanted in slaying in Denver suburb

Skier Bode Miller heading back to Olympics, as analyst for NBC

Bode Miller is heading back to the Olympics. This time, he’ll be calling the action from the TV booth. The six-time Olympic medalist, and only American to compete in Alpine skiing...

Germany marks 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s challenge

BERLIN – German leaders on Tuesday marked the 500th anniversary since the day Martin Luther is said to have nailed his theses challenging the Catholic Church to a church door, a starting poi...

Senator calls to delay Trump nominee hearing

WASHINGTON – The Latest on President Donald Trump and the Russia investigation (all times local): 6:10 p.m. A leading Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee says ...

Ex-US Rep. Tancredo makes third bid for governor

DENVER – Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo is entering Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial race, bringing a familiar hard line on immigration and drawing an early barb Tuesday from Democratic ca...

Wildlife officers euthanize third bear in Steamboat Springs

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS – Wildlife officers say they have euthanized a third bear that was causing problems in the Steamboat Springs area. The Steamboat Pilot & Today reports the bear...

Farmington’s downtown revamp plan drawing mixed responses

FARMINGTON – A plan to revamp Farmington’s downtown is drawing a mixture of excitement and skepticism from business owners. The Daily Times of Farmington reports the revitalizatio...

Forbes: Michael Jackson top earning dead celebrity with $75M

NEW YORK – Michael Jackson died eight years ago, but he’s still generating millions of dollars. Jackson is atop the Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities for the fifth strai...

Jury selection begins in New Mexico corruption trial

SANTA FE – Jury selection has begun in the trial of former state Sen. Phil Griego on corruption charges tied to the sale of a state building in 2014. Scores of potential jurors ...