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Netanyahu retreats on Palestine

Israeli says burden is on Palestinians

DATE: Mar 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Secret Service chief forcefully denies reports of crash

WASHINGTON – The recently installed director of the scandal-plagued Secret Service is going on the offensive on Capitol Hill, pushing back hard against news reports that two senior agents cr...

DATE: Mar 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Chemical-arms destruction could start Wednesday

DENVER – The U.S. Army could begin destroying the nation’s largest remaining stockpile of chemical weapons as early as Wednesday. The Defense Department gave the go-ahead to start...

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Netanyahu vows to move quickly

Palestinians worry about new government

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Improvements noted in minority health WASHINGTON – A new report says African Americans and Hispanics have improved health care and are less frequently victims of violent crimes ...

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama: GOP stuck in the past

Says their budget helps ‘those who’ve already prospered’

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Letter sent to White House tests tentatively for cyanide

WASHINGTON – An envelope addressed to the White House has tentatively tested positive for cyanide after two rounds of analysis, the Secret Service said Tuesday. Additional testing will be ne...

DATE: Mar 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iranian suggests nuclear deal may be close

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – A senior Iranian official suggested Tuesday that Iran is nearing a preliminary deal with the U.S and five world powers that would lead to a breakthrough eluding them ...

DATE: Mar 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP budget seeks health-care repeal

Proposal projects surplus of $13 billion in 2024

DATE: Mar 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Netanyahu takes slight vote lead

Center-left rival to try to form new government

DATE: Mar 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Strong solar storm may bring problems

WASHINGTON – A severe solar storm smacked Earth with a surprisingly big geomagnetic jolt Tuesday, potentially affecting power grids and GPS tracking while pushing the colorful northern light...

DATE: Mar 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S.-Cuba talks end abruptly

MEXICO CITY – The United States and Cuba have ended their third round of talks on re-establishing diplomatic relations as abruptly as the meeting was announced, with no breakthrough on stick...

DATE: Mar 17, 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