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Car bomb kills 17 in Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan – A suicide car bombing near a U.S. military base in eastern Afghanistan that once hosted CIA employees killed at least 17 civi...

DATE: Jul 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

European leaders put pressure on Greece

Greeks could leave Euro temporarily

DATE: Jul 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Utilities powering up drone use

Companies say they can help inspect lines, power plants

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

Iran’s supreme leader calls for more anti-U.S. struggle

VIENNA – As negotiators in the Iran nuclear talks labored to make headway, the country’s supreme leader called Saturday for the struggle against the U.S. to continue, in comments suggesting ...

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

$1,000-per-pill drug overtaken

New leading pills cost $1,350 each

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

Women at Ranger School make it to Mountain Phase

Three soldiers could become first female graduates

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

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Chinese counterfeiter California dreaming SHANGHAI – The Chinese woman has a history of selling counterfeit luxury goods. She has been sued in the U.S. by eight luxury brands. She...

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

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Few signs of financial respite in Greece BRUSSELS – Greece’s finance minister was struggling late Saturday to convince skeptical creditors that the Greek government can be trusted...

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

Collusion aided U.S. terrorism interviews

Psychological group loosened ethics to work with Pentagon

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

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Russia upset Poland removing memorials MOSCOW – Russia has protested plans to demolish a Soviet war memorial in Poland and accused the Warsaw government of escalating its “war on ...

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

Bill would streamline FDA approvals

But critics say House proposal could pose medical-health threat

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

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Personnel office head steps down WASHINGTON – The head of the U.S. government’s personnel office resigned abruptly on Friday, bowing to pressure for her to step down following a m...

DATE: Jul 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.

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