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GOP senators warning over U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations

WASHINGTON – Forty-seven Republican senators warned Monday that any agreement the Obama administration strikes with Iran to limit Tehran’s nuclear program may be short-lived unless Congress ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Iraqis gain ground on Islamic State BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces and pro-government militias have routed Islamic State fighters from two key areas near the city of Tikrit, officials sai...

DATE: Mar 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fed report on Ferguson resonates across country

SEATTLE – Felix Vargas read the Justice Department’s report on Ferguson, Missouri, and thought some of it sounded awfully familiar – a mostly white police department overseeing a mostly mino...

DATE: Mar 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Feinstein: Clinton needs to explain WASHINGTON – Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called Sunday on Hillary Clinton to “step up and come out” to explain in more detail why she used...

DATE: Mar 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

2 charged, 3 detained in killing

Russia’s opposition movement shaken

DATE: Mar 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Another ancient site destroyed

IS loots, wrecks 2,000-year-old Iraqi city

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Clinton’s emails: Secrets, security and the law

Here are some answers to your questions

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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CIA director announces reorganization WASHINGTON – Director John Brennan has ordered a sweeping reorganization of the CIA, an overhaul designed to make its leaders more accountabl...

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Community solar is hot stuff

Concept of shared ownership started in Colorado

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

For elected officials, be wary of private email

SALEM, Ore. – The types of transparency questions surrounding Hillary Rodham Clinton’s use of personal email to conduct business while secretary of state have led in recent years to access f...

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

First black president marks Selma milestone

Dignitaries included child of ‘segregation forever’ guv

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Boko Haram pledges allegiance to IS MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s home-grown Boko Haram Islamic extremists have pledged formal allegiance to the Islamic State group in a message ...

DATE: Mar 7, 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