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Russia calls downing of jet ‘stab in the back’

ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey shot down a Russian fighter plane it said had crossed into its territory from Syria on Tuesday, killing at least one of the two pilots and marking the first time in h...

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Highway safety chief says traffic deaths on the rise

DETROIT – After declining for most of the past decade, traffic deaths spiked 8 percent in the first half of this year, prompting a call from the nation’s highway safety chief to find ways to...

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Paris terrorists planned second attack

Police raid may have stopped suicide bombing

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World & Nation Briefs

Bus bombing kills 12 in Tunisian capital TUNIS, Tunisia – An explosion struck a bus carrying members of Tunisia’s presidential guard in the country’s capital Tuesday, killing at l...

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama, Hollande pledge solidarity against Islamic State

WASHINGTON – Pledging solidarity after the Paris attacks, President Barack Obama promised Tuesday to work with France and other allies to intensify the U.S.-led campaign against the Islamic ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

In a first, booster returns safely to Earth

NEW YORK – A private space company announced Tuesday that it had landed a rocket upright and gently enough to be used again, a milestone in commercial aeronautics. Reusing rocket...

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Wisconsin abortion law deemed unconstitutional MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin law that requires abortion providers to get admitting privileges at nearby hospitals is unconstitutional...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White House asks allies to step up in IS campaign

WASHINGTON – The White House urged allies on Monday to do more in the campaign against the Islamic State, while President Barack Obama faced pressure in return to show the U.S.-led coalition...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Airports see increase in delays on the runway

Construction projects add to increasing taxiway time

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Suicide vest found in Paris

BRUSSELS – A street cleaner found an explosive vest similar to those used in the Paris attacks on Monday near the place where a suspect’s mobile phone had been found, raising the possibility...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Police hunt suspects in New Orleans mass park shooting

NEW ORLEANS – Police on Monday sought to determine what touched off a wild shootout in a crowd of hundreds of people at a New Orleans playground, where an evening of fun at a block party swi...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Brussels stays on high alert over threat

BRUSSELS – With hundreds of troops patrolling Brussels for a second day and authorities hunting one or more suspected militants, the Belgian government chose Sunday to keep the capital on th...

DATE: Nov 22, 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.