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Watch these bizarre flies dive underwater using bubbles like scuba suits

Mark Twain, when he traveled to California’s Mono Lake almost 150 years ago, became enchanted by aquatic flies. Mono Lake is peculiar - it’s three times saltier than the ocean and nearly as ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Yellen to step down from Federal Reserve board

WASHINGTON – Janet Yellen submitted her resignation from the Federal Reserve board to President Donald Trump on Monday, announcing that she will leave when her successor is sworn in as Fed c...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Volvo to supply Uber with thousands of self-driving cars

HELSINKI (AP) — Volvo Cars said Monday it will sell tens of thousands of self-driving cars to Uber, which is expanding to become an operator and owner of its own car fleet. Volvo ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

US declares NKorea a terror sponsor; new sanctions expected

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced Monday the U.S. is putting North Korea’s “murderous regime” on America’s terrorism blacklist, despite questions about Pyongyang’s support for in...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Melania Trump takes custody of White House Christmas tree

WASHINGTON – Melania Trump, and son, Barron, continued a time-honored, first lady tradition on Monday: receiving the official White House Christmas tree. A military band quartet p...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Health nominee reaped big earnings from drug industry tenure

WASHINGTON – Newly disclosed financial records show that President Donald Trump’s nominee to become Health and Human Services secretary reaped big earnings during his tenure as a top pharmac...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

CBS suspends Rose, PBS halts his show following allegations

NEW YORK – Charlie Rose is the latest public figure to be felled by sexual misconduct allegations, with PBS halting distribution of his interview show and CBS News suspending him Monday foll...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip celebrate 70th anniversary

LONDON – Britain marked the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip on Monday with a peal of bells, a set of portraits and some commemorative stamps. ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Santa’s in town? You need an appointment this year

NEW YORK – Santa Claus may be coming to town, but you’ll need a reservation to see him. At Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York, a chance to sit on Saint Nick’s lap is...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Roy Moore accuser says she was not paid to tell her story

WASHINGTON – A woman accusing Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore of initiating sexual contact when she was 14 said Monday she wanted to confront him years ago but didn’t because he was power...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

3-2-1, BAM! Georgia Dome imploded in downtown Atlanta

ATLANTA – One of the nation’s largest domed stadiums collapsed Monday into a pile of jagged concrete and a vast cloud of dust in a scheduled implosion in downtown Atlanta. Nearly ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump promises Americans ‘huge tax cut’ for Christmas

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Monday promised a tax overhaul by Christmas, even as a nonpartisan tax analysis group said the Senate package would leave half of taxpayers facing high...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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