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Ethiopia faces new drought, seeks urgent aid for 5 million

Last year’s drought left 10.2 million people hungry and killed several hundred thousand animals

DATE: Jan 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Protesters in St. Petersburg decry handover of cathedral

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – Protesters rallied in St. Petersburg on Saturday against plans by city authorities to give a landmark cathedral to the Russian Orthodox Church amid an increasingly p...

DATE: Jan 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Protesters in Barcelona aim to claim city back from tourists

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Protesters rallied Saturday in Barcelona over what they considered an out-of-control tourism boom that has damaged their ability to live and work in the northeastern ...

DATE: Jan 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Week 1 under Trump

Dog years, old fights, new words and weirdness in first days of new administration

DATE: Jan 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

March for Life participants happy with boost from Trump administration

Crowd filled with supporters of Trump, Pence

DATE: Jan 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump won’t insist on use of torture

Says he will let defense chief set U.S. policy

DATE: Jan 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Health care doubts grow

GOP members express concerns about repeal plans

DATE: Jan 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New UN envoy promises ‘change’

Says ‘we’re taking names’ of countries opposing U.S.

DATE: Jan 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Most Americans worried many could lose health care coverage

WASHINGTON – Though “Obamacare” still divides Americans, a majority worries many will lose coverage if the 2010 law is repealed in the nation’s long-running political standoff over health ca...

DATE: Jan 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump aide sees EPA cuts

Official says president wants to slash agency workforce, budget

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump promises ‘great, lasting change’

Aide hints import tax may pay for wall

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP leaders: Bill to build wall will cost up to $15 billion

PHILADELPHIA – Congress will move legislation this year providing up to $15 billion to build a wall along the Mexican boundary, Republican leaders said Thursday. But they would not say how t...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening