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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

Greek pensioners fear new cuts

Elderly often support jobless family members

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

Despite GOP pressure, Trump not going away

WASHINGTON – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he’s not going away. A day after the Republican National Committee chairman asked the reality television star to t...

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

Descendant campaigns to keep Hamilton on $10

Man calls proposal ‘diminishing’ of founding father

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

Territory delays on ruling

American Samoa ‘still reviewing’ court decision on gay marriage

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

New birth control rule for employers with religious qualms

WASHINGTON – Hoping to put to rest one of the most difficult disputes over its health-care law, the Obama administration Friday unveiled its latest plan to address employers’ religious objec...

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

Texas: We should keep gold in state

AUSTIN, Texas – Forget Fort Knox or the Federal Reserve. Texas has decided to start keeping its gold holdings within in its own borders. But what makes sense politically in such a sovereignt...

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

U.S. personnel chief resigns in wake of massive data breach

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 massive government data breach on her watch. ...

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

Obama designates 3 national monuments

WASHINGTON – Mammoth bones, prehistoric rock carvings and more than a million acres of wilderness will be protected as part of three new national monuments that President Barack Obama is cre...

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

After 54 years, Confederate flag removed from Statehouse

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Confederate flag was lowered from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse to the cheers of thousands on Friday, ending its 54-year presence there and marking a stun...

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

Army provides detail on major force reduction

WASHINGTON – The Army will shrink to its smallest size since before World War II by cutting soldiers from nearly every installation, most notably in two full-sized brigade combat teams with ...

DATE: Jul 9, 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.