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Mentally ill man killed at airport

Machete wielded, Molotov cocktails on hand before fatally shot

DATE: Mar 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

DNA tests speed dog adoptions

LOS ANGELES – A quarter of the dogs taken in by one California animal shelter look like Chihuahuas. So how do you make a pet stand out when it’s similar to so many other dogs at the shelter?...

DATE: Mar 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pierre, S.D., lands on Monopoly game

PIERRE, S.D. – The plastic red hotel will still ruin you, but instead of advancing to Boardwalk to face your demise, you’ll take a long walk off a short Pierre. Pierre, the tiny S...

DATE: Mar 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Americans want more spending, fewer taxes

Poll also shows majority favors pot legalization

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Total solar eclipse darkens Europe

LONGYEARBYEN, Norway – Sky-gazers looked up in awe Friday as the moon blocked the sun in a total solar eclipse that momentarily darkened a slice of northern Europe. The most spect...

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

U.S. hints it may rethink Afghan plans WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is suggesting it could reconsider its plan to remove nearly all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the en...

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Deadline looms for Iran nuclear deal

Russian: ‘Main work’ expected to be finished soon

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Clinton gets email demand

House member requests she turn over personal server

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Boehner off to Israel; Netanyahu’s ties to Obama hit new low

WASHINGTON – House Speaker John Boehner is heading to Israel as already strained relations between the White House and newly re-elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit a new lo...

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

States hoping to turn food aid into new jobs

WASHINGTON – New federal grants will help 10 states test programs to help food stamp recipients find jobs, from using career coaches to quicker training courses to mental health assistance. ...

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

UN warns world could have 40 percent water shortfall by 2030

NEW DELHI – The world could suffer a 40 percent shortfall in water in just 15 years unless countries dramatically change their use of the resource, a U.N. report warned Friday. Ma...

DATE: Mar 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

North Korea says it has nuclear missiles LONDON – A North Korean envoy says his country has developed nuclear missiles and is prepared to use them at any time. North Ko...

DATE: Mar 20, 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