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Where’s the buzz? German study finds dramatic insect decline

BERLIN – The number of flying insects in Germany has been dropping at an “alarming” rate that could signal serious trouble for ecosystems and food chains in the future, scientists say. ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NRA offering: ‘Murder insurance’ or protection in self-defense cases?

ATLANTA – The National Rifle Association is offering insurance for people who shoot someone, stirring criticism from gun-control advocates who say it could foster more violence and give gun ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump thrusts Kelly’s private tragedy into public spotlight

WASHINGTON – Enraged and rattled by the political brawl over military mourning, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly returned this week to the one place he could go clear his head – Section...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Oroville Dam repair costs will top $500 million

OROVILLE, Calif. – The costs to repair the nation’s tallest dam after a nearly catastrophic failure of the spillways will top $500 million, nearly double the original estimate of $275 millio...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Another warm winter forecast for swath of U.S.

WASHINGTON – Much of the U.S. should expect another warm winter, but not quite as toasty as the last two years, forecasters said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrati...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to prevent Western wildfires

WASHINGTON – As wildfires rage across California and the West, Democratic and Republican senators have joined forces to help rural communities better prepare for and prevent catastrophic wil...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

EU leaders to May: Match Brexit promises with real proposals

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders told British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday to match her goodwill pledges to boost Brexit negotiations with concrete proposals if she really wants t...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Toyota tops Consumer Reports’ auto reliability rankings

DETROIT – Toyota Motor Co. is continuing its reign at the top of Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings, a reward for its conservative approach to new technology. The Toyota brand...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

CIA head: N. Korea months from perfecting nuclear capabilities

WASHINGTON – CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Thursday that North Korea is months away from perfecting its nuclear weapons capabilities. “They are close enough now in their capabilit...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Company seeks to build island off Alaska for Arctic drilling

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – America within a few years could be extracting oil from federal waters in the Arctic Ocean, but it won’t be from a remote drilling platform. Federal regulators...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Puerto Rico still stumbles in the dark a month after ‘Maria’

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – One man climbs 24 flights of stairs several times a day alongside dormant elevators. Street vendors hawk plastic washboards for $20. And families outstretch their han...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Spain set to strip Catalonia of powers over independence bid

BARCELONA, Spain – The crisis over Catalonia’s quest for independence escalated Thursday, as Spain’s central government prepared the unprecedented step of stripping the wealthy region of som...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...