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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

Impact of Cuba policy unclear

U.S. officials: Verdict out on if it will help Cubans

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NASA spacecraft nears end of years-long journey to Pluto

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – It’s showtime for Pluto. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has traveled 3 billion miles and is nearing the end of its nine-year journey to Pluto. Sunday, it be...

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Vaccine deniers stick together

Study shows many of them may share ZIP codes, too

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Health-care website tightens data rules

Government to restrict sharing of users’ personal information

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Kerry: Extremists aren’t Islamic

DAVOS, Switzerland – Violent extremists who are killing children and others in Iraq, Syria, Nigeria and other parts of the world may cite Islam as a justification, but the West should be car...

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Obama to try to build new ties with India WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama arrives in India this weekend anxious to take another step in moving the world’s two largest democrac...

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Ukrainian rebels launch new attacks DONETSK, Ukraine – Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine rejected a previously signed peace deal Friday and announced a new multi-pronged offen...

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Old phone unveiled after 100 years

SAN FRANCISCO – In true San Francisco irony, smartphones were used Thursday to snap pictures of a historic phone that was used to make the first coast-to-coast phone call 100 years ago. ...

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Prayers said for Japanese hostages held by Islamic militants

TOKYO – Prayers were offered Friday at Tokyo’s largest mosque for two Japanese hostages threatened with beheading by Islamic militants who had demanded a $200 million ransom for their releas...

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Saudi king picks crown prince

Former ruler of Mideast country is buried in unmarked grave

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