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You want rain, California? You got it

Slopes suddenly saturated; storm moves deep into the Rockies

DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

A budget without drama

Mid-term elections keeping it low-key

DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Cuba humidor auction tops $1.1M in Havana HAVANA – Cigar enthusiasts have paid more than 798,000 euros ($1.1 million) for six handmade Cuban humidors at the gala closing of Havana...

DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

28 dead in knife assault at Chinese train station

Police shoot, kill 5 suspects

DATE: Mar 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Have you no shame? Yes, if you happen to be a dog

LOS ANGELES – The next time you start shaking your finger and shouting “Shame on you!” because your dog chewed up your favorite fuzzy slippers, just remember that no matter how guilty your d...

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

House GOP discuss health-care alternative

WASHINGTON – House Republican leaders took a small step on Friday toward pulling together a viable alternative to President Barack Obama’s four-year-old health care law but faced deep divisi...

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

Heavy rains bring problems to California LOS ANGELES – California was lashed Friday by heavy rains the parched state so desperately needs, though with the soaking came traffic sn...

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Documents give insight into Clinton presidency

WASHINGTON – Bill Clinton’s aides were concerned early in his presidency about his health-care overhaul effort, led by his wife, that never passed and a need to soften the image of Hillary R...

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. warns Russia about military actions

WASHINGTON – Delivering a blunt warning to Moscow, President Barack Obama expressed deep concern Friday over reported military activity inside Ukraine by Russia and warned “there will be cos...

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gay marriage fight pits Texas AG vs. gay friend

WACO, Texas – When Greg Abbott was paralyzed by a fallen tree in 1984, Mark Phariss flew 500 miles to his friend’s bedside. They were law school pals who swapped stories over dinner, job lea...

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Calif. couple strike it rich

LOS ANGELES – A Northern California couple out walking their dog on their Gold Country property stumbled across a modern-day bonanza: $10 million in rare, mint-condition gold coins buried in...

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Civil War flag uncovered in auditorium basement

Inscription helps trace history of Union soldier, battle

DATE: Feb 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2