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Egypt: 2,600 killed in political upheaval CAIRO – At least 2,600 people were killed in violence in the 18 months after the military overthrew Egypt’s president in 2013, nearly hal...

DATE: May 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Refugees fear history is repeating in Burundi

‘No longer our home,’ people flee for Tanzania

DATE: May 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sen. Paul stops phone-record collection

But program likely to be revived in days

DATE: May 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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At least 4 Americans held by Yemen’s rebels WASHINGTON – At least four Americans are being held in Yemen by rebels who toppled the U.S. backed government, The Washington Post repo...

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

What will happen if spying laws lapse? WASHINGTON – Barring a last-minute deal in Congress, three post-Sept. 11 surveillance laws used against suspected spies and terrorists are s...

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Japanese people face an uncertain future after evacuation

YAKUSHIMA, Kagoshima – Residents of Kuchinoerabujima island woke up to an uncertain new reality Saturday, facing the prospect of a long evacuation after the eruption of Mt. Shindake the day ...

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Coast Guard slip on the spill?

Senators call on the feds to investigate

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Japan sees increased volcanic activity

‘Bigger eruptions could possibly occur from now’

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Volunteers search for missing in Texas

11 people unaccounted for after flooding

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bigger, faster, better

Older roller coasters reinvented to be more extreme

DATE: May 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bombing of Shiite mosque kills 4

Attack raises tensions in Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia

DATE: May 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Moderate drinking may have 'cardiotoxic' effects in elderly hearts

Moderate drinkers who like a glass of wine or beer with dinner have long taken comfort in the fact that most doctors believe this habit could do no harm or could even be good for one’s healt...

DATE: May 29, 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