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Within France, is free speech for all?

Accusations of double-standard unleashed

DATE: Jan 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Greek radical left wins election ATHENS, Greece – A radical left-wing party vowing to end Greece’s painful austerity program won a historic victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elect...

DATE: Jan 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Technology improves avalanche gear for backcountry skiers

DATE: Jan 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Death-qualified’ juror search slows marathon, theater cases

BOSTON – One prospective juror was brutally frank when asked whether he could consider a sentence of life in prison for the man accused of bombing the Boston Marathon. “I would se...

DATE: Jan 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Study gives thumbs-up to pre-human brains

WASHINGTON – Some of our tree-swinging pre-human ancestors may have been a bit more like us than previously thought, thanks to a tiny section of their thumbs. One key attribute th...

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

The end is nigh, scientists warn

Global warming pushing Doomsday Day nearer

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

U.S. works to ween Caribbean off oil MIAMI – A decade-long addiction to oil subsidized by Venezuela may be coming to an end for several Caribbean nations, with a nudge from the Un...

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘High-value’ prisoners reach their families

Detainees allowed to Skype under heavy surveillance

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rockets kill 30 in major Ukrainian city

NATO, U.S. blame Russia, which denies involvement

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Searching for Cervantes

Forensic xperts digging for Don Quixote’s author’s bones

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

A ‘credible’ threat turns up no bombs

Two airplanes grounded, searched in Atlanta

DATE: Jan 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. home sales rise in December

WASHINGTON – More Americans purchased homes in December, yet total sales slipped in 2014 as first-time buyers struggled to find houses. The National Association of Realtors said F...

DATE: Jan 23, 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