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Archbishop Romero beatified by church SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Archbishop Oscar Romero was beatified by Roman Catholic officials Saturday in an emotional ceremony elevating the...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Pipeline in California oil spill one-of-a-kind LOS ANGELES – The pipeline that leaked thousands of gallons of oil on the California coast was the only pipe of its kind in the coun...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New York weighs allowing outdoor dining with dogs

Opponents cite biting, begging and risk of germs

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Congress’ familiar path: short-term solutions

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Long is the list of problems Congress has addressed with short-term answers. When senators left town early Saturday after approving a...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nigerian airlines cancel flights amid fuel crisis

Africa’s biggest oil producer struggles through delivery-strike

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ireland says ‘I do’ to gay marriage

Country votes resoundingly to amend its constitution

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NSA dials down once-secret phone program

WASHINGTON – The National Security Agency began winding down its collection and storage of American phone records after the Senate failed to agree on a path forward to change or extend the o...

DATE: May 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ahead of vacation, Congress wrestles with trade, security

WASHINGTON – In a victory for President Barack Obama, supporters of sweeping, bipartisan trade legislation narrowly fended off a last-minute challenge Friday night, clearing the way for Sena...

DATE: May 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Suicide bomber kills 19 at Saudi mosque RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A suicide bomber killed at least 19 people Friday in a blast inside a Shiite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia as worsh...

DATE: May 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Workers’ fears about crime shut Eiffel Tower

PARIS – The Eiffel Tower closed to the public for most of the day Friday as workers protested a rise in aggressive pickpockets around the Paris landmark that attracts thousands of visitors d...

DATE: May 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama downplays U.S.-Israeli rift

Offers new assurances on Iran deal

DATE: May 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Released emails raise questions for Clinton WASHINGTON – Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received information on her private email account about the deadly attack...

DATE: May 22, 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.