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Crime boss tells teens to ‘go to law school’ BOSTON – Former Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger had some advice for three high school girls who wrote to him for a history pro...

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Greece’s financial future grows more uncertain

Country shuts banks, limits withdrawals

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Iranian negotiator heads home for talks VIENNA – A senior U.S. official acknowledged Sunday that Iran nuclear talks will go past their June 30 target date, as Iran’s foreign minis...

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Police believe attacker received help

Father of man who attacked tourists in Tunisia held

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Same-sex marriage supporters take to streets

But advocates say more needs to be done

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Manhunt for escapees is ‘finally over’

Second escaped prisoner in N.Y. shot, captured

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Aging drivers disprove skeptics

Predictions of road dangers don’t pan out

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Lone N.Y. escapee may face hard time MALONE, N.Y. – With his escape partner killed, the surviving convicted murderer who pulled off an elaborate breakout from a maximum-security ...

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

Woman removes Confederate flag

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Confederate flag was temporarily removed from the front of the South Carolina Statehouse on Saturday when a woman climbed the flagpole and – despite calls by police to g...

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

Couples rush to wed; some opponents dig in

CINCINNATI – With the mayor of Dayton declaring “you are now husband and husband,” the wait for Ohio to allow same-sex marriage ended for a gay couple in the city just as it is ending for co...

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

GOP hopefuls deride gay-marriage decision

DENVER – Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee told conservatives Saturday that the Supreme Court tried to “unwrite the laws of nature and the laws of nature’s God” when it legalized...

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

Police: Surviving escapee could face hard time alone

Escapee may face hard time alone MALONE, N.Y. – With his escape partner killed, the surviving convicted murderer who pulled off an elaborate breakout from a maximum-security priso...

DATE: Jun 27, 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.