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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

Survey suggests tattoos may cause itching, infections in many people

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

World Briefs

Volcano erupts on Japanese island TOKYO – A volcano erupted Friday in spectacular fashion on a small island in southern Japan, spewing out rocks and sending black clouds of ash ...

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

Obama pushes senators on NSA bill

WASHINGTON – Blaming a “handful of senators” for stalled national security legislation, President Barack Obama said Friday that he has told Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other s...

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

EPA backs off biofuel use

Industry attacks plan to cut back ethanol in fuel

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

Death toll rises from Texas flooding

HOUSTON – Floodwaters submerged highways and threatened homes Friday in Texas as another round of heavy rain added to the damage inflicted by storms that have killed at least 22 people and l...

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

Nation Briefs

Quake strikes area off Alaska coast ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A strong earthquake struck in a remote region off the Alaska coast, but there was no threat of tsunami or immediate reports...

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

Merkel promises to work with Britain

BERLIN – German Chancellor Angela Merkel sounded a conciliatory note Friday on Britain’s efforts to renegotiate its relationship with the European Union, as Prime Minister David Cameron wrap...

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

NIH: Major study finds earlier HIV treatment improves health

WASHINGTON – A major international study sought to settle how soon is best to start HIV treatment – and the advice is don’t delay. People who started anti-AIDS drugs while their i...

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

U.S. removes Cuba from its terror list

There is still no agreement to reopen embassies

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

U.S. economy expected to grow for rest of 2015

WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.7 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, depressed by a severe winter and a widening trade deficit. The government’...

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.