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Nation Briefs

Planned Parenthood calls attacks ‘a fraud’ LOS ANGELES – Planned Parenthood Federation of America defended its practices Thursday in a lengthy letter to congressional leaders and ...

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

Austria tries to identify dead migrants

Discovery comes as Europe meets to discuss crisis

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

South Sudan’s leader questions peace deal

Leader bows to U.S. threat of new sanctions

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Donors may welcome run by Biden

Unease about Clinton grows

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Negotiators seek truce in Ukraine war MINSK, Belarus – The warring sides in the eastern Ukraine conflict have called for a cease-fire Sept. 1, the day that the new school year is ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Shooter was ‘just waiting to go BOOM’

Fired TV reporter posted video of fatal shooting on social media

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Lethal injections upheld in Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Tennessee judge has upheld the state’s lethal-injection process for executing inmates. Davidson County Chanc...

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Officials: ’96 bombing suspect captured

Man tied to attack that killed 19 U.S. servicemen in Saudi Arabia

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Election Briefs

Clinton vows to seek new controls on guns ANKENY, Iowa – Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday she was stricken by the news of two journalists shot to death on live television and...

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

German leader urges compassion for refugees

Anti-foreigner mob protest chancellor’s visit

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gun thefts on rise in U.S.

Police link increase to jump in violence

DATE: Aug 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ashley Madison users file lawsuit over website breach

LOS ANGELES – Eight people across the U.S. who registered to use Ashley Madison are suing the website for cheaters after hackers released personal and detailed information of millions of use...

DATE: Aug 25, 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