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Syria opposition signals tough line on peace talks

BEIRUT – Despite recent rebel setbacks in Syria’s civil war, the main opposition bloc signaled a tough line Tuesday on…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

UN: Drop in Syrians reaching Jordan, unclear why

GENEVA – U.N. officials said Tuesday that the number of Syrian refugees arriving in Jordan has suddenly fallen from an…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

Jodi Arias asks for life term; jury deliberates

Jodi Arias points to her family as a reason for the jury to give her a life in prison sentence…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

Chelsea Clinton takes on multifaith role at NYU

Chelsea Clinton is wearing a new professional hat, one that will take her into a religious direction. The former first…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

Leahy withdraws gay couples amendment in immigration bill

Sen. Patrick Leahy on Tuesday introduced, but ultimately withdrew, an amendment that would have allowed gay and lesbian U.S. citizens…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

16-minute tornado warning saved lives

Sixteen minutes. That’s how much of a warning the residents of suburban Oklahoma had before a tornado dropped out of…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

FBI names 5 Benghazi suspects; no arrests yet

A cameraman films one of the U.S. consulate offices in Benghazi, Libya, after the attack that killed four Americans, including…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

2 FBI agents who died remembered for valor

NORFOLK, Va. – FBI Director Robert Mueller on Tuesday praised two agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

House GOP panel moves on deep budget cuts

WASHINGTON – Republicans controlling the House pressed ahead Tuesday with slashing cuts to domestic programs far deeper than the cuts…

May 20, 2013

Local News

Some Baileys with that java?

Steaming Bean gets liquor license

May 20, 2013

Local News

Dinosaur train riding back to Animas Valley

D&SNG gets approval for 3 weekends

May 20, 2013

Local News

S.W. Colorado meat producers want more access to markets

The ability of Southwest Colorado meat producers to help satisfy the increasing demand for locally grown food rests on meeting…

May 20, 2013

Local News

Salsa strides

Leslie Carlson, who teaches dance at Animas High School, said her salsa students asked her about doing a flash mob…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

IRS official to take 5th at House hearing

Tea-party activists march outside the Internal Revenue Service office Tuesday in Phoenix. The rally was one of many around the…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

Pentagon wants $450M for Guantanamo prison

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is asking Congress for more than $450 million for maintaining and upgrading the Guantanamo Bay prison…

May 20, 2013

Local News

Council sets date for public hearing on plastic-bag fee

Voices for and against a 10-cent fee on plastic and paper bags at supermarket checkouts will be heard June 4,…

May 20, 2013

Regional News

Pot user sues Colorado

DENVER – A frequent marijuana user who says Colorado’s pending pot DUI bill sets the legal limit too low is…

May 20, 2013

Local News

Steady as she goes

Jeanne Matthews with the La Plata County Road and Bridge Department checks the nozzle while painting a stripe Tuesday along…

May 20, 2013

Local News

Roger that: A tough but rewarding job

14 weeks of training, a 5-screen computer system and stressful situations

May 20, 2013

Local News

Money wars: McLachlan’s supporters beat recall insurgents

Citizens for Mike McLachlan – an issue group that emerged to oppose efforts to recall the Durango state House member…

May 20, 2013

Local News

Hickenlooper signs spending bill for schools

Voters must approve tax hike in November for it to take effect

May 20, 2013

Local News

‘We’re gobsmacked by the enormity’

Part-time resident weathers the Oklahoma tornado

May 20, 2013

Regional News

Former R.I. Senate candidate to run for Colo. governor

Former Cranston, R.I., Mayor Steve Laffey is greeted by his family after his televised debate with then-U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee…

May 20, 2013

Nation & World

Tornado with 200 mph winds kills at least 37 in Oklahoma

MOORE, Okla. – A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire…

May 20, 2013