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Former Sen. Byrd Jr. of Virginia dies at 98

Former Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr., the Democrat-turned-independent who began his career as a staunch segregationist and preached fiscal restraint…

July 30, 2013

Nation & World

Delay of employer penalties will cost government $10 billion

While that’s a big number, the report from the official budget scorekeeper for Congress also put the administration’s recent move…

July 30, 2013

Nation & World

Negotiators agree to meet again

Israelis, Palestinians hope to OK peace agreement in nine months

July 30, 2013

Business

Saving power behind thick walls

‘Zero-net energy’ homes lets owners sell left-over electricity

July 30, 2013

Business

It takes a ‘war room’ to launch Netflix series

Late in evening, Web video giant mobilizes tech wizards for launch

July 30, 2013

Business

Boom: Industry attitude fuels anger

Ex-Shell chief says drillers should be more open about their projects

July 30, 2013

Education

High achievers choose colleges farther from home

The higher students score on a standardized college entrance exam, the more distance they may put between home and their…

July 30, 2013

Local News

County removes fire restrictions

Many open burns still require a permit

July 30, 2013

Nation & World

Manning faces life sentence

Acquitted of aiding enemy, convicted on other charges

July 30, 2013

Nation & World

TSA misconduct cases up 26 percent in three years

The number of misconduct cases rose to 3,408 last year from 2,691 in 2010, according to the Government Accountability Office.…

July 30, 2013

Local News

Spin cycle

Jasey Eoff, 6, left, and Aidan Riley, 6, right, go for a spin with leader Matt Wooldridge during Summer Gametime,…

July 29, 2013

Local News

In search of visitors

Impressive Southern Ute museum soon will be closed on Sundays

July 29, 2013

Local News

Facility means new life for old metal

County approves recycling business despite concerns

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

EU diplomat meets with ousted leader

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is “well.” She met with Morsi on…

July 29, 2013

Regional News

Arson suspected at N.M. horse slaughterhouse

“They tried to burn the place down,” Valley Meat Co. owner Rick De Los Santo said Tuesday in reference to…

July 29, 2013

Regional News

Legal aid for youths an issue for lawmakers

Experts say some juveniles take pleas without representation

July 29, 2013

Local News

Durango asking for budget input

Those who wish to submit ideas for consideration can email [email protected] or mail them to the City Manager, 949 East…

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

White House touts slow increase in health care costs

Health care costs rise at slow rate

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

New peace effort gets underway with familar cast of faces

Secretary of State John Kerry, left, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk at the State Department will head…

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

Child prostitution raids rescue scores, FBI says

The FBI rescued 105 young children, mostly girls, in an operation aimed at shutting down child prostitution rings around the…

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

Afghan aid money squandered, report says

SIGAR has found waste under just about every rock it has kicked over in Afghanistan. It found that a brand-spanking…

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

Envoy seeks end to Egypt violence

Supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi hold daily rallies at this camp they have built in Cairo. They are demanding…

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

Sea-level rise threatens 1,400 U.S. cities, study says

Prior emissions have already locked in 4 feet of future sea-level rise that will submerge parts of 316 municipalities, but…

July 29, 2013

Nation & World

Mexico nabs three cartel suspects in officer’s killing

President Enrique Pena Nieto vowed the attack wouldn’t go unpunished. “We will work with all speed to arrest and bring…

July 29, 2013