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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

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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

Obama argues against new sanctions on Iran

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama came out swinging Friday against congressional attempts to slap fresh sanctions on Iran, warning such a move would likely destroy nuclear talks and increa...

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

High court will rule on gay marriage

Obama administration will ask justices to back equality

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

Washington state struggles with pot glut

Huge harvest an ‘economic nightmare’

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

European police arrest over 2 dozen in anti-terror sweeps

BRUSSELS – French, German and Belgian police arrested more than two dozen suspects in anti-terrorism raids Friday, as European authorities rushed to thwart more attacks by people with links ...

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

U.S. consumer prices drop 0.4 percent in December

WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices fell in December by the largest amount in six years, reflecting another big monthly decline in gasoline prices and providing further evidence of falling inf...

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

St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese files for bankruptcy

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday, saying it’s the best way for the church to get as many resources as po...

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

Oklahoma carries out its first execution since botched one

McALESTER, Okla. – Oklahoma executed a death row inmate Thursday in its first lethal injection since a botched one last spring, and it carried out the punishment with a three-drug method tha...

DATE: Jan 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pope: Free speech needs limits

Pontiff urges respect for religions

DATE: Jan 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New travel rules for Cuba taking effect

But changes still won’t legalize tourist visits

DATE: Jan 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hearing begins in immigration case

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A federal judge in South Texas on Thursday pushed an attorney representing the federal government to explain the legal authority behind President Barack Obama’s executiv...

DATE: Jan 15, 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.