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Putting on a poker race

Taking their first turn on the track Saturday morning are, from left, Ruth Holcomb, Stella James, Ethan Craig, Mason James…

December 28, 2013

Nation & World

Circle these dates

Health-care law kicks in on Jan. 1

December 28, 2013

Nation & World

Diversity prompts increased racial isolation in towns

Hispanics to become largest minority in 2014

December 28, 2013

Regional News

States await FAA decision about drone-testing sites

SALT LAKE CITY – Officials in Utah, Nevada and 22 other states are eagerly awaiting the Federal Aviation Administration’s selection…

December 28, 2013

Local News

Military Brief

Meyerdu1-i-syn Master sergeant to retire from Air Force Chief Master Sergeant William C. Meyer will retire from the United States…

December 28, 2013

Nation & World

Egyptian rapper supports protecting women’s rights

Egyptian rapper Myam Mahmoud, speaking with a friend on her phone while looking at political graffiti in downtown Cairo, uses…

December 28, 2013

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Nev. wants to name cove for Twain

RENO, Nev. – Nevada officials are launching a new bid to give Mark Twain recognition in the state where he…

December 28, 2013

Nation & World

High stakes for jobless families

Richard Mattos, 59, looks for jobs at a state-run employment center in Salem, Ore., on Thursday. He is one of…

December 28, 2013

Regional News

Beginning with mustache, Utah mayor makes his mark

Dan Snarr, mayor of Murray, Utah, south of Salt Lake City, carries a weed sprayer in his car to poison…

December 27, 2013

Local News

Thinking outside the (mail)box

From guns to piano keys, residents add flair to the ordinary

December 27, 2013

Local News

Endangered Species Act turns 40

Several creatures in S.W. Colo. make the list

December 27, 2013

Local News

Thanks for the memories

Alex Trlica unloads this yearâ€™s Christmas tree Friday at Santa Rita Park with the help of his father, Gerald Trlica…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Health-care law, by the numbers

The shadow of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is cast on a wall as she speaks recently at…

December 27, 2013

Business

Cutoff in federal jobless aid looms Saturday

Some 1.3 million Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits Saturday, escalating a battle between proponents of smaller government…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Immigration fears spark political firestorm in United Kingdom

Recent editions of Britain’s Daily Express and Daily Mail newspapers, featuring headlines about immigration, are photographed in London Friday. For…

December 27, 2013

Local News

12-year-old girl hits tree at Purgatory

Helicopter responds; condition not known

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Army and National Guard cross swords over troop cuts

The Army and National Guard are at odds over what kind of force the nation needs – and can afford…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Push to recruit Arab Christians into Israeli army

Israeli soldiers stand during the “Israeli Christians Recruitment Forum” in Nazareth. Army service in Israel is mandatory for Jews, though…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Miami museum boasts cars, bicycles, Vespas

Lynn Sladky/Associated Press<br><br>The 1948 Ford Greased Lightning from the movie “Grease” is displayed at the Dezer Collection Museum in North…

December 27, 2013

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Times Square’s crystal ball gets face-lift

This year’s panels include child’s artwork

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

California family celebrates three heart transplants

Matthew Kremis, center, his brother Trevin Kremis, left, and their mother, Deanna Kremis have all received heart transplants, after suffering…

December 27, 2013

Regional News

New Mexico marks year of weather extremes

Even though New Mexico’s drought which unprecedented levels in 2013, the state experienced other weather extremes, including record rainfall, wild…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Utility linemen brave cold to restore power

Utility company linemen are working long hours and braving freezing weather trying to restore power to customers from Michigan to…

December 27, 2013

Nation & World

Files offer details on Newtown shooter

By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Connecticut police released thousands of pages Friday from their investigation into…

December 27, 2013