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Tropical Storm Bill moves into Texas with more flood threats

DALLAS – Tropical Storm Bill moved slowly over inland Texas on Tuesday, bringing another round of heavy rain to a state weary from recent deadly floods, evacuations and washed-out roads. ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Research suggests cows may have beef with you

Sharks, bears kill fewer Americans than cattle

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russia to get 40 new intercontinental missiles this year

MOSCOW – Russia’s military will receive more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles this year alone that are capable of piercing any missile defenses, President Vladimir Putin said ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Senate moves to ban torture of detainees WASHINGTON – The Senate on Tuesday reaffirmed a ban against torturing detainees and moved ahead on a more than $600 billion defense policy...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump seeks to put name on new house

Developer enters GOP race for presidency

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Definition of race is becoming more fluid in United States

WASHINGTON – Rachel Dolezal, born to white parents, self-identifies as black – a decision that illustrates how fluid identity can be in a diversifying America, as the rigid racial structures...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate passes amendment to ban torture as U.S. policy

WASHINGTON – The Senate has passed a measure aimed at ensuring that the United States never tortures detainees again. The Senate voted 78 to 21 on Tuesday to ban torture. ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado court: Workers can be fired for using pot off-duty

DENVER – Pot may be legal in Colorado, but you can still be fired for using it. The state Supreme Court ruled Monday that a medical marijuana patient who was fired after failing a...

DATE: Jun 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. confident airstrike killed Algerian terrorist

CAIRO – Pentagon officials say they believe they hit their target – the one-eyed, al-Qaida-linked commander who led a deadly attack on an Algerian gas facility in 2013. But uncertainty still...

DATE: Jun 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Impact of Nazi propaganda still felt

Study shows anti-Semitic teachings still influence many

DATE: Jun 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Brief

Iran kicks off first matchmaking website TEHRAN, Iran – Iran launched its first official matchmaking website on Monday in a bid to encourage millions of singles to marry, officia...

DATE: Jun 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

‘Brown ocean’ effect may bedevil Texas DALLAS – The historic rainfall that inundated Texas in May continues to leave the soil saturated and rivers engorged, but a scientist involv...

DATE: Jun 15, 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.