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Syria: At least 23 civilians killed ahead of UN talks

BEIRUT – Government airstrikes and shelling outside the Syrian capital killed at least 23 civilians, activists reported Sunday, as fighting in the area showed no signs of letting up ahead of...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Conyers steps aside from Judiciary post amid sex allegations

WASHINGTON – Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judic...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Veterans are key as surge of states OK medical pot for PTSD

NEW YORK – It was a telling setting for a decision on whether post-traumatic stress disorder patients could use medical marijuana. Against the backdrop of the nation’s largest Vet...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump chooses legislative agenda over GOP repulsion of Moore

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump said Sunday that electing a Democrat as Alabama’s next senator “would be a disaster,” making clear the success of his legislative agenda outwei...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Franken ashamed amid groping claims, will return to work

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he feels “embarrassed and ashamed” amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gr...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Survivors recall attack on mosque in Egypt’s Sinai, 305 dead

ISMAILIA, Egypt – They arrived in five SUVs, took positions across from the mosque’s door and windows, and just as the imam was about to deliver his Friday sermon from atop the pulpit, they ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Study: Human activities are causing Texas earthquakes

Mining fracking, dams contribute

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Black Friday discounts at MAGA store help fund Trump’s campaign, RNC

The online store of the Trump Make America Great Again committee is holding a Black Friday sale through the weekend. The Black Friday sale maintains a trend Trump started when he ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

What your Christmas lights will do to your electricity bill

Starting around Black Friday every year, the light intensity in American suburbs increases by 30 to 50 percent, and it doesn’t return to normal levels until after the new year. The reason? C...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Flynn may be moving to cooperate with Mueller’s Russia probe

WASHINGTON – In a move that could signal cooperation with the government, lawyers for former national security adviser Michael Flynn have told President Donald Trump’s lawyers that they are ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

The latest: Oxford Circus subway station reopens after alert

LONDON – The latest on the incident at London’s Oxford Circus station (all times local): 6 p.m. London transit authorities say Oxford Circus station has reopened after ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Shoes, bags, even dentures lost at Burning Man await owners

RENO, Nev. – Lindsay Weiss once lost her cellphone and got it back, so she and a friend knew what they had to do when they discovered a camera during the Burning Man festival in the Nevada d...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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