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Photos show canyons on Pluto’s big moon CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Pluto’s big moon, Charon, is being revealed in all its rugged glory. NASA released the best color pictur...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Toll from Saudi stampede may be higher

TEHRAN, Iran – The death toll in the Saudi hajj disaster rose sharply Thursday as Iran announced 465 of its pilgrims died in last week’s stampede and crush, nearly doubling its earlier count...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New rules target fuel pipeline safety

Pipes in rural areas would be affected for first time

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russia defends airstrikes in Syria

Minister denies targeting U.S.-backed rebel forces

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sanders giving Clinton run for her money

Democratic primary candidate has raised $26M vs. her $28M

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Egypt to begin search for Nefertiti’s tomb CAIRO – Egypt’s antiquities minister is promising authorities will move quickly to get the necessary radar equipment to search for Queen...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White House expresses concern over Secret Service report

WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday that “significant concerns” have been raised by reports that scores of Secret Service employees accessed the unsuccessful job application of a cong...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hurricane Joaquin gains force near Bahamas, heads toward U.S.

MIAMI – Hurricane Joaquin grew into a category 3 storm late Wednesday as it approached the central islands of the Bahamas on a projected track that would take it near the U.S. East Coast by ...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Congress puts off shutdown – for now

Temporary funding bill sent to Obama

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russia airstrikes in Syria raising questions in West

MOSCOW – Russia launched airstrikes Wednesday in Syria, sharply escalating Moscow’s role in the conflict but also raising questions about whether its intent is fighting Islamic State militan...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Experts parse meaning of pope’s visit with clerk

Vatican isn’t commenting on meeting

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Oklahoma postpones inmate’s execution McALESTER, Okla. – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin postponed at the last minute Wednesday the execution of an inmate who claims he’s innocent, afte...

DATE: Sep 30, 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.