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Chinese suspected in theft of U.S. data WASHINGTON – China-based hackers are suspected of breaking into the computer networks of the U.S. government personnel office and stealing...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

EPA downplays fracking threat

Agency finds few cases where water supplies were harmed

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. might deploy missiles in Europe to counter Russia

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is weighing a range of aggressive responses to Russia’s alleged violation of a Cold War-era nuclear treaty, including deploying land-based missiles in E...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Death toll jumps to 65 in China river cruise capsizing

JIANLI, China – Rescuers cut into the upside-down hull of a river cruise ship and pulled out 39 drowned passengers early Thursday, bringing the death toll to 65 since the Eastern Star capsiz...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Chafee refuses to rule out talks with IS

ARLINGTON, Va. – Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee entered the race for president Wednesday by calling for the U.S. to switch to the metric system, take an “open-minded approach” to dr...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

FBI: Boston knifeman had talked of attacking ‘boys in blue’

BOSTON – A knife-wielding man killed by the terror investigators who had him under surveillance was confronted because he had bought knives and talked of an imminent attack on “boys in blue,...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama’s popularity continues to fade

Poll points to trouble for Dems in 2016

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Postal Service seeks to fire copter pilot RUSKIN, Fla. – A man who flew a gyrocopter through some of America’s most restricted airspace before landing at the U.S. Capitol says hi...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP-controlled House backs state medical marijuana laws

WASHINGTON – The GOP-controlled House voted Wednesday to prevent the federal government from blocking state laws that permit the use of medical marijuana. But lawmakers narrowly d...

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Anthrax shipments pose no threat, Pentagon says

Number of labs that received samples grows

DATE: Jun 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cancer doctor leads attack on astronomical drug prices

As the one-year cost of cancer drugs edges up to $200,000 per patient, a top doctor from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center used his speech before a massive gathering of colleagues to ca...

DATE: Jun 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iraq presses for more help against IS

U.S.-led coalition won’t alter its tactics, though

DATE: Jun 2, 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