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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

This hurricane season could be a relative breeze

The Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than usual, producing six to 11 named storms through Nov. 30, as moderate sea-surface temperatures and an El Niño weather pattern limit stor...

DATE: May 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Leader says Greece near deal on bailout ATHENS, Greece – Greece’s prime minister said Wednesday that his country is close to reaching a deal with bailout creditors, prompting Euro...

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Health-care case could be loser for all

High court decision could be politically costly for winning party come Election Day

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Mideast peace efforts suffer another setback

Tony Blair stepping down as international envoy

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

FBI says parts of Patriot Act vital to agency

WASHINGTON – As Congress wrestles over renewing the bulk collection of Americans’ phone records, federal law enforcement officials are warning that legal authority is also at risk for lesser...

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rights group targets actions by Hamas

Gaza leadership accused of war crimes

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Houston begins cleanup from flooding HOUSTON – Homeowners dragged soggy carpet to the curb and mopped up coffee-colored muck Wednesday after a barrage of storms and floods in Texa...

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Flooding grows worse in Houston after rain

HOUSTON – Floodwaters deepened across much of Texas on Tuesday as storms dumped almost another foot of rain on the Houston area, stranding hundreds of motorists and inundating the famously c...

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sanders: Inequality is ‘unsustainable’

Senator kicks off presidential campaign

DATE: May 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

IRS says taxpayers’ data was stolen WASHINGTON – The IRS says thieves used an online service provided by the agency to gain access to information from more than 100,000 taxpayers....

DATE: May 26, 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