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Russia seeks to boost support for Syria

MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday called on world powers to help arm the Syrian army, describing it as the most efficient force against the Islamic State group. ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Singapore ruling party wins re-election SINGAPORE – The party that has ruled Singapore for a half-century has returned to power for five more years after winning a majority in a g...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sanders turns attention South

Campaign hopes to attract more black support

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

European nations balk at migrant plan

EU proposal to impose new refugee quotas fails

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

House weighs in against Iran deal WASHINGTON – The Republican-led House cast largely symbolic votes on Friday against the Iran nuclear deal and sought to restrict President Barack...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Election Brief

Biden unsure if he can ‘commit’ to run NEW YORK – Vice President Joe Biden said he is overwhelmed at times by his son’s death and unconvinced he could commit fully to being presid...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Oakland Zoo auctioning paintings done by animals

SAN FRANCISCO – An auction for 32 colorful paintings produced by elephants, giraffes, river otters and even a cockroach at the Oakland Zoo is underway with more than half a dozen bids on the...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nat Geo Wild series to follow vet students

LOS ANGELES – A new Nat Geo Wild series premiering Sept. 19 follows a group of students through rotations at the prestigious Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. As...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Spy fears drive U.S. from Chinese-owned Waldorf

WASHINGTON – Fears of espionage have driven the U.S. government from New York’s famed Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, which has housed presidents and other top American officials for decades but was ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

A ‘hard,’ but ‘important’ day

Nation remembers victims, heroes of Sept. 11

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Arizona police confirm 11th vehicle attack, seek tips

PHOENIX – Arizona authorities confirmed Thursday that 11 vehicles have been shot with bullets or other projectiles in the last two weeks, nearly all of them on freeways in the Phoenix area. ...

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

Iran nuclear deal survives: Democrats block disapproval vote

WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats voted to uphold the hard-fought nuclear accord with Iran on Thursday, overcoming ferocious GOP opposition and delivering President Barack Obama a legacy-making ...

DATE: Sep 10, 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.