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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

Your baby is a genius

Study reveals babies are doing physics

DATE: Apr 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

When is it OK for police to use force?

Answer depends on who you ask

DATE: Apr 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Groups aim to expand state-level gay rights INDIANAPOLIS – Gay-rights advocates are hoping to parlay the momentum from their legislative victories in Indiana and Arkansas this wee...

DATE: Apr 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Can women do the job as special-ops troops?

Interviews, documents reveal men don’t think so

DATE: Apr 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fishermen released from slavery

Could be thousands remaining in captivity

DATE: Apr 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Mexico shocked by mass killing of dogs

Both strays, house pets targeted

DATE: Apr 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

West Coast’s sardine fishing likely to shut down

Collapse not seen since Calif.’s Cannery Row days

DATE: Apr 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Utah is 49th state for Obama, only South Dakota awaits visit

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Utah, check. One more state to go for President Barack Obama: South Dakota. Utah was the 49th state visited by Obama and the latest stop on his recent...

DATE: Apr 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iranian hard-liners criticize nuke deal

But president vows to fulfill agreement

DATE: Apr 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Survivor: Attackers scouted Kenya campus

Many upset threat warnings were ignored

DATE: Apr 3, 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