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Russian troops hold Arctic exercises MOSCOW – Russian paratroopers have landed on a drifting ice floe near the North Pole as part of drills intended to showcase the nation’s milit...

DATE: Apr 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Official: Blast at power plant responsible for D.C. outages

WASHINGTON – Widespread power outages affected sites across Washington and its suburbs Tuesday afternoon. Officials have cited an explosion at a Maryland power plant and say there’s no known...

DATE: Apr 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Charges sought in 2009 drone strike

Ruling could affect U.S.-Pakistani ties

DATE: Apr 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Kansas looks to take fun out of getting aid

Bill would restrict how recipients can use government assistance

DATE: Apr 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senator: Congressional oversight needed on Iran nuke deal

WASHINGTON – The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says Congress will exercise its “rightful role” to scrutinize and approve any agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program in ...

DATE: Apr 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Virginia fraternity to sue Rolling Stone

Independent review blasts handling of alleged rape story

DATE: Apr 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Board urges changes in oil tanker safety BILLINGS, Mont. – Tank cars carrying oil or ethanol by rail urgently need to be retrofitted or replaced to make them more fire-resistant a...

DATE: Apr 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israeli: Military action ‘on table’

Official: Iran a threat to Israel’s survival

DATE: Apr 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Kenyan jets attack militant bases NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan warplanes bombed militant camps in Somalia, officials said Monday, following a vow by President Uhuru Kenyatta to respond...

DATE: Apr 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tax refunds for many take hit

Health-care subsidies cause chaos among millions of filers

DATE: Apr 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Easter celebrated around the world Christians in the Holy Land and across the world are celebrating Easter, commemorating the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected in Jerusa...

DATE: Apr 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Wear your Easter best

DATE: Apr 5, 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