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US officials say confrontation with NKorea not imminent

WASHINGTON – Senior U.S. national security officials said Sunday that a military confrontation with North Korea’s is not imminent, but they cautioned that the possibility of war is greater t...

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Man accused of ramming protesters pictured with racist group

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The driver of a car accused of crashing into a crowd protesting a white supremacist rally in Virginia had been photographed hours earlier carrying the emblem of one of...

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Wildfire burns home, leads to evacuations in Washington

OTHELLO, Wash. (AP) – Authorities have ordered evacuations as a wildfire threatens crops and homes in a rural part of Washington. The State Fire Marshal’s Office on Sunday morning...

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Police identify helicopter, troopers in crash outside Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia state police said one of their agency’s helicopters crashed Saturday outside Charlottesville, killing two troopers. Police said the helicopter was ...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Officials: White nationalist rally linked to 3 deaths

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally Saturday in a Virginia college town, killing one person, hurting at least two dozen...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White nationalist rally, violence rock Virginia city; 1 dead

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally Saturday in a Virginia college town, killing one person, sending at least 26 others...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Car strikes group at white nationalist rally in Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Authorities are on the scene after a vehicle plowed into a group of people marching peacefully through downtown Charlottesville. An Associated Press reporte...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump breaks silence on Charlottesville: ‘No place for this kind of violence in America’

President Donald Trump broke his silence Saturday afternoon amid violent confrontations between white nationalist groups and counterprotesters in Charlottesville, tweeting that there was “no...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Violent clashes between white supremacists and counterprotesters break out in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – After a morning of violent clashes between white nationalists and counterprotesters, police ordered hundreds of people out of a downtown park – putting an end to a noo...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Secessionists push for South to break away from U.S. again

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As 21st century activists seek to topple monuments to the 19th century Confederate rebellion, some white Southerners are again advocating for what the Confederates tried a...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump says he’s open to military intervention in Venezuela

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is expressing concern about he growing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and not ruling out military action as a response. Trump told reporters ...

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

AP sources: U.S.-North Korea talking behind the scenes for months

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration and North Korea have had more diplomatic contact over the past several months than has been known publicly. The Associated Press has learned ...

DATE: Aug 12, 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...