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Comedian Steve Martin gets serious as curator

Canadian artist’s works on display in U.S.

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Family says surfer lost his leg in shark attack HONOLULU – Family and friends say 25-year-old Colin Cook lost most of his leg in a shark attack off Oahu’s North Shore. ...

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘America, we can’t breathe’

20 years after Million Man March, there is now a fresh call for justice

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

95 killed at peace rally in Turkey’s capital city

Turkish PM says deadly attacks were likely suicide bombings

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Appeals court puts hold on regulation protecting waterways

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A federal appeals court on Friday blocked an Obama administration rule that attempts to clarify which small streams, wetlands and other waterways the government can sh...

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Police: Trio used stolen gun to kill 2 SAN FRANCISCO – Three young transients used a handgun that was stolen from an unlocked car to rob and kill a backpacking Canadian tourist in...

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

All eyes on Ryan as House GOP looks to regroup

Wisconsin representative’s aid says Ryan not interested in speaker post

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama: Americans must ‘come together’ on gun crimes

President visits with families of Oregon shooting victims

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Connecticut university student arrested over mac and cheese

STORRS, Conn. – A University of Connecticut student faces criminal charges over a confrontation with a campus food court manager who wouldn’t let him buy macaroni and cheese with bacon and j...

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Wright house aimed at a wider audience rediscovered in Madison

‘It’s pretty exciting, I’ve got to tell you’

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Utah county bans pets from puppy mills

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s most populous county banned the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in pet stores, joining a growing number of cities around the country in a step designed to red...

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Just like people, dogs need surgery to fix cleft palates

LOS ANGELES – Dogs, like people, can be born with cleft palates. Some die from pneumonia or malnourishment. Some with the defect, which is basically a hole in the mouth, are euthanized. ...

DATE: Oct 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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...

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