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Suspect in plot at Halifax mall confesses TORONTO – Canadian police have foiled a plot by three suspects who were planning to go to a mall in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and kill as man...

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Shooter opens fire on free-speech panel

Artist believes he was intended target in Copenhagen attack

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Oregon’s first bisexual governor to serve NEW YORK – “LGBT” has become a household term amid sweeping advances for gay rights, and yet the “B” sometimes seems like an awkward fit....

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Health care sign-ups hit snag

WASHINGTON – Consumers trying to sign up for health insurance ahead of a looming deadline are getting snagged by technical difficulties, the Obama administration said Saturday. Ad...

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

At odds over ‘amnesty bonuses’

Obama’s legislation rewards illegal immigrants

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Winter bears down on Boston

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Breaking the ice for Antarctic Chieftan

Fishing boat dropped a line

DATE: Feb 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Civilians too often casualties of war

International laws usually fail to slow wartime killings

DATE: Feb 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

More countries close embassies in Yemen SANAA, Yemen – Saudi Arabia, Italy and Germany shut down their embassies in Yemen on Friday amid growing political uncertainty as Yemen’s t...

DATE: Feb 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Republicans feeling limits of power

Despite controlling Congress, GOP legislative agenda in doubt

DATE: Feb 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Source: Obama may be near decision on job

Acting Secret Service chief may stay on at agency

DATE: Feb 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Same-sex marriages spread in Alabama

More counties start issuing licenses

DATE: Feb 13, 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.