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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

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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

U.S. vows to slash greenhouse gases

GOP says plan won’t ‘see light of day’

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

At 69, physicist has no time for doubts

Scientist still hopes to build machine to travel to past

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

Scientists find ‘paint’ that colors Mercury

May explain why planet is so dark

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

Black hole winds may curb star formation

Scientists detect signs of ejection from galaxy

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

No nuke agreement yet, but Iran talks pushed past deadline

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – With stubborn disputes unresolved, negotiators extended nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers past a self-imposed Tuesday midnight deadline in an effort to ...

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

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Co-pilot treated for suicidal tendencies DUESSELDORF, Germany – The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 that crashed into the French Alps last week had received treatment for suic...

DATE: Mar 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. offers up to 28 percent emissions cut

WASHINGTON – In a highly anticipated announcement, the United States will offer a roughly 28 percent emissions cut as its contribution to a major global climate treaty nearing the final stag...

DATE: Mar 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. official: Reports say 1 dead at Fort Meade gate crashing

FORT MEADE, Md. – Officers opened fire after two men dressed as women refused to stop Monday at the National Security Agency gate at Fort Meade and then smashed into a police vehicle blocki...

DATE: Mar 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pentagon chief may ease military enlistment standards

ABINGTON, Pa. – Defense Secretary Ash Carter is considering easing some military enlistment standards as a way of attracting and retaining service members and civilians needed by the Defens...

DATE: Mar 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Boosting Iran’s economy is the incentive of nuclear deal

Several factors led to sanctions against country

DATE: Mar 29, 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.