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What to expect this holiday

Parents can expect to pay dearly for toys this year

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Putin orders sanctions against Turkey, goods Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called for sanctions against Turkey, following the downing by Turkey of a Russian warplan...

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

In medical marijuana states, ‘pot doctors’ push boundaries

CHICAGO – The green-typeface slogan “WE’ED like to be your doctor!” – unmistakably weed-friendly – has attracted hundreds of medical marijuana patients in less than a year to Dr. Bodo Schnei...

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

President Obama tries to clinch climate pact

Talks in Paris begin Monday

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pope honors Ugandan Christian martyrs as example of faith

NAMUGONGO, Uganda – Pope Francis on Saturday honored Uganda’s 19th century Christian martyrs and encouraged its 21st century Christian youths during a day that saw nearly a half-million Ugan...

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Egypt expects hidden rooms in Tut tomb

Exploration yields results that suggest more to be discovered

DATE: Nov 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

France prepares for summit

Climate meeting to further strain security agencies

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Presidential candidates differ on value of post-Sept. 11 security program

Paris attacks renew interest in domestic surveillance laws

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Will Carson attract black voters?

Experts doubt he will dent Democrats’ dominance

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

White House gets this year’s holiday tree WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama has kicked off the holiday season at the White House by welcoming this year’s Christmas tree. ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hospital attack’s toll unclear

Reports offer different death totals in Afghanistant incident

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Poland won’t send Polanski to U.S. WARSAW, Poland – Poland will not extradite Oscar-winning filmmaker Roman Polanski to the U.S. in an almost 40-year-old case after prosecutors de...

DATE: Nov 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...