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Cuba tells senators it welcomes closer ties

HAVANA – Cuba’s foreign minister told a group of U.S. senators and congressmen Monday that his country is open to greater diplomatic and trade ties but the congressional delegation did not m...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Yemeni rebels clash with government SANAA, Yemen – Yemen’s U.S.-backed leadership came under serious threat Monday as government troops clashed with Shiite rebels near the preside...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama enjoying jump in approval

But poll shows sharp divide in America

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Brief

Death row inmates ask court to stop law CINCINNATI â€“ Four death-row inmates who are suing Ohio officials over a new state law that shields the names of companies providing letha...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dems near to picking site for ’16 convention

WASHINGTON – For Democrats, New York would offer a diverse tableau in liberal Brooklyn and a touch of Clinton nostalgia. Philadelphia would give the party a patriotic backdrop while Columbus...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israel, Lebanon prepare for attack

Tensions soar after Israeli attack in Golan Heights

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama honors King by helping next generation

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama honored Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Monday by big-brothering members of the next generation. Obama, his wife, Michelle, and daughter Mal...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

To counter terror, Europe’s police reconsider their arms

PARIS – One was a young policewoman, unarmed on the outskirts of Paris and felled by an assault rifle. Her partner, also without weapons, could do nothing to stop the gunman. Another was a f...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Faith, community leaders gather in Atlanta to celebrate MLK

ATLANTA – Speakers honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday at his spiritual home in Atlanta repeated the same message: We’ve come a long way, but there’s still a lot left to be done ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Surprise! Global wealthy growing richer

Guess how much the richest 1% will own next year?

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tourist numbers in Paris thinned

Terror attack, cold season likely suspects

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Defector urges continued pressure TOKYO – Shin Dong-hyuk, the North Korean prison-camp survivor who has admitted that parts of his well-known tale are inaccurate, has urged his su...

DATE: Jan 18, 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.