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Nation Briefs

2016 will be about the economy CORONADO, Calif. – Not yet in the presidential race, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mitt Romney already are previewing the likely focus of the 2016 camp...

DATE: Jan 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Europe buckles down against terrorism

Brothers in Charlie Hebdo attack were quietly buried in France

DATE: Jan 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Middle class to benefit

Hints released for Obama’s State of the Union address

DATE: Jan 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Latest Charlie Hebdo cover roils Muslims CAIRO – The famed French weekly Charlie Hebdo continued to draw a somewhat contradictory reaction across the Muslim world. Man...

DATE: Jan 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Saudis postpone blogger’s flogging DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi authorities on Friday postponed the second round of public flogging of a blogger convicted of insulting Isla...

DATE: Jan 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Missing lander Beagle-2 finally located on Mars, agency says

LONDON – It turns out the Beagle has landed after all – but it never called home. The gone-but-not-forgotten spacecraft Beagle-2 went AWOL on Christmas Day 2003 when it was suppos...

DATE: Jan 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Holder orders end to seizure program

Police must prove crime to take assets

DATE: Jan 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Muslims protest new caricature

Charlie Hebdo issue spurs clashes

DATE: Jan 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Islamic State threat grows

Group finding new support in Pakistan, Afghanistan

DATE: Jan 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Security vs. privacy concerns resurface

Obama cautions against ‘invasive security’ steps

DATE: Jan 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

2014 really set hot, new record

WASHINGTON – For the third time in a decade, the globe sizzled to the hottest year on record, federal scientists announced Friday. Both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini...

DATE: Jan 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Archdiocese seeks bankruptcy protection ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, saying it is the best ...

DATE: Jan 16, 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