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First black president marks Selma milestone

Dignitaries included child of ‘segregation forever’ guv

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

World Briefs

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

Students, tourists, housekeepers are asked to spy

Leaked proposal facing criticism

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

Americans spent $58 billion to pamper, protect pets in ’14

LOS ANGELES – We feed them, groom them, clothe them and otherwise shell out the big bucks to protect and pamper our pets. The American Pet Products Association’s annual report on...

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ferguson officials studying U.S. report

City to discuss plans to reform police with Justice Department

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Is it Europe or ‘Eurabia’?

Study: Muslim population won’t become dominate

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Police seek motive in attack on envoy SEOUL, South Korea – Police on Friday investigated the motive of the anti-U.S. activist they say slashed the U.S. ambassador to South Korea,...

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Apple to replace AT&T in Dow Jones index NEW YORK – Apple is in. AT&T is out. In another victory of sorts for the popular and profitable iPhone giant, Apple will replac...

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dogs’ dogs feel the freeze, too

Like feet, paws vulnerable in winter weather

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dawn begins for mission to dwarf planet

NASA craft to photograph Ceres, largest object in asteroid belt

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hillary Clinton email trove reviewed for release, security

WASHINGTON – The government will examine thousands of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s emails for public release – and for possible security lapses – after revelations she used a private account to ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Harrison Ford injured in airplane crash LOS ANGELES – Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage plane Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening i...

DATE: Mar 5, 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