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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

CDC investigating anthrax mistake

WASHINGTON – Human error probably was not a factor in the Army’s mistaken shipment of live anthrax samples to numerous U.S. government and commercial laboratories in the U.S. and in South Ko...

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rescue dogs play a dangerous game

But trainers say the animals love their jobs of ‘hide-and-seek’

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama forecasts worse storms to come

Says better disaster planning is needed

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

More flooding possible in Texas

HOUSTON – Although the deadly thunderstorms that lashed much of Texas have tapered off, many cities were still in danger of flooding Thursday as heavy rain from earlier in the week poured do...

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. sees Sunni militias as vital in beating IS

SINGAPORE – U.S. military leaders are searching for ways to bolster the Iraqi forces after the Islamic State group’s takeover of Ramadi earlier this month, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said ...

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Heat wave in India leaves hundreds dead HYDERABAD, India – Eating onions, lying in the shade and splashing into rivers, Indians were doing whatever they could Thursday to stay coo...

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Former House leader faces federal charges CHICAGO – Federal prosecutors announced bank-related charges against former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert on Thursday, accusing the ...

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Putin clamps down on troop-death data

Rule may hide ‘secret war’ in Ukraine

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pataki vows to unite U.S.

Ex-N.Y. governor enters GOP presidential race

DATE: May 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Oil globs close Los Angeles-area beaches to swimming

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – Popular beaches along nearly 7 miles of Los Angeles-area coastline were off-limits to surfing and swimming Thursday as scientists looked for the source of globs of ...

DATE: May 28, 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