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Sunday deadline driving health law sign-ups for 2015

WASHINGTON – Ahead of a Sunday deadline, consumers are stepping up to enroll for 2015 coverage under President Barack Obama’s health-care law, administration officials said Wednesday. ...

DATE: Feb 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Egypt’s leader tries to avoid rift over aid

Official calls audiotape of el-Sissi a fake

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

More counties issue licenses to gay couples

Many Alabama officials still seeking clarification

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Arizona town remembers slain hostage

U.S. confirms American aid worker held by militants is dead

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

NBC puts Williams on suspension NEW YORK – NBC announced Tuesday it is suspending Brian Williams as “Nightly News” anchor and managing editor for six months without pay for mislea...

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

UAE forces rejoin attacks on militants DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – United Arab Emirates fighter planes roared out of an air base in Jordan on Tuesday to pound Islamic State mili...

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NBC suspends Brian Williams for 6 months without pay

NBC said Tuesday night that it is suspending Brian Williams as its lead anchor for six months as a result of a burgeoning scandal involving exaggerated statements he has made about his repor...

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gay marriages begin in Alabama

Some counties continue to issue licenses

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

World Briefs

Nigerian militants increase attacks NIAMEY, Niger – The Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group Boko Haram escalated its attacks in neighboring countries Monday, as a car bomb explo...

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

Explosion destroys Ukrainian factory

U.S., Germany seek to revive peace talks

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

Winter storm buries East under more snow

BOSTON – The third major winter storm in less than two weeks inflicted fresh snow – and misery – across New England and portions of New York state on Monday. Boston, which broke records set ...

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

Greek leader remains hopeful of credit deal

Government renews pledge to seek debt relief

DATE: Feb 9, 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