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North Korean military chief executed for treason, South's spy agency says

TOKYO – The head of the North Korean army has been executed for insubordination and treason, South Korea’s intelligence agency said on Wednesday, in a report that, if true, would underline t...

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Amtrak train crashes in Philadelphia

At least 5 people killed, several injured

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Obama picks site in Chicago for library CHICAGO – President Barack Obama will establish his presidential library on the South Side of Chicago, a part of the city where his politi...

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

More Hispanic Americans are proficient in English

More Hispanics are proficient in English

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Kerry empty-handed after Putin meeting

Ministry: Russia not to blame for tensions with U.S.

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Five-day cease-fire begins in Yemen SANAA, Yemen – With cargo ships poised to launch a desperately needed aid operation in embattled Yemen, a five-day humanitarian cease-fire bega...

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate Dems block action on trade bill

Obama dealt rebuke by party

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

3 Revolutionary War soldiers are identified

ALBANY, N.Y.– A historical-preservation group working to identify some of the hundreds of soldiers believed buried at a Revolutionary War site in the Hudson Valley has attached names to anot...

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Winter snow comes at a price for states

Survey: $1 billion spent to keep roads clear

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Telescope a boon to some, but not to all

Project splits Native Hawaiians

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nepal is rocked by new quake

KATHMANDU, Nepal – A new earthquake killed dozens of people Tuesday and spread more fear and misery in Nepal, which is still struggling to recover from a devastating quake nearly three weeks...

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. records biggest budget surplus in 7 years

WASHINGTON – A flood of tax payments pushed government receipts to an all-time high in April and left the country with the largest monthly budget surplus in seven years. In its mo...

DATE: May 12, 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.