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Thousands remember slain Putin critic

Russian leader vows to hunt down killers

DATE: Mar 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Astronomers struggling to understand black hole

Some 12.8 billion light years away, astronomers have spotted an object of almost impossible brightness – the most luminous object ever seen in such ancient space. It’s from just 900 million ...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Google AI program is game for learning

New software teaches itself how to beat many Atari games

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Are new casinos becoming losing bets?

Latest projects aren’t producing as much revenue as states hoped

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Scopes spawn superbugs

Equipment could be the cause for multiple deaths

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

IRS goofs on its taxes

Treasury issues reprieve for health-law errors

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Investigators grapple with gunman’s motive KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Residents of a small southern Missouri town struggled to come to grips with the knowledge that one of their own had k...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Net neutrality shows Obama’s synergy with Silicon Valley

Revolving door obvious with departing staff

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Brazil arrests a U.S. most-wanted man RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian authorities said they’ve captured an American sect leader wanted for sex crimes against girls in the United States...

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Was Nemtsov a ‘sacrificial victim’?

Three years ago, Putin predicted such an event

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Skiers: Looking for lift ticket deals?

Resort costs become targets as dynamic prices hit slopes

DATE: Feb 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

With late vote, Congress funds Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – Bordering on dysfunction, Congress passed a one-week bill late Friday night to avert a partial shutdown of the Homeland Security Department, as leaders in both political parties...

DATE: Feb 27, 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