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Plane crash co-pilot eyed suicide methods, cockpit security

BERLIN – The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have researched suicide methods and cockpit door security in the days before he crashed the plane into the French Alps, killing ev...

DATE: Apr 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World leaders hail nuclear agreement

Obama says deal based on ‘verification’

DATE: Apr 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama support fading

Approval rating down slightly since January

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Obama approves cybersecurity plan WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Wednesday authorized a new U.S. government approach to deterring cyberattacks: financial sanctions against...

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Extending talks poses its own risks

Obama’s legacy on the line without deal

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Arkansas Senate takes up religion bill at governor’s request

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson backed away Wednesday from his promise to sign a controversial religious-objections bill, bowing to pressure from critics that included his o...

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iran nuke talks stumble a day after missing deal deadline

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program appeared headed for double overtime on Wednesday, beset by competing claims after diplomats abandoned a March 31 deadline for...

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

California tightens water restrictions

ECHO LAKE, Calif. – California Gov. Jerry Brown ordered officials Wednesday to impose statewide mandatory water restrictions for the first time in history as surveyors found the lowest snow ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

State Department found 4 emails about drones sent by Clinton

WASHINGTON – The State Department says it can find only four emails sent between former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and her staff concerning drone strikes and certain U.S. surveillance ...

DATE: Mar 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Support for Palestinian state hits two-decade low in U.S.

WASHINGTON – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s waffling on the idea of a Palestinian state comes as the idea is less popular in the United States than it has been in at least two d...

DATE: Mar 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Airline says it knew of co-pilot’s depression

BERLIN — The co-pilot who crashed Flight 9525 into a French mountainside last week had informed the German carrier Lufthansa in 2009 about a “previous episode of severe depression,” the airl...

DATE: Mar 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Obama blocks effort to speed union votes WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Tuesday vetoed a measure passed by the Republican-run Congress blocking the National Labor Relation...

DATE: Mar 31, 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