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Divers retrieve 1 of 2 black boxes PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia – Divers retrieved one of the black boxes Monday from the AirAsia plane that plummeted more than two weeks ago into the...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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2 Tuskegee Airmen die in LA on same day LOS ANGELES – Two members of the Tuskegee Airmen – the famed all-black squadron that flew in World War II – died on the same day. The men, ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Muslim man hailed for life-saving courage

PARIS – In the days after the bloody end of twin French hostage crises Friday, stories of life-saving courage are beginning to filter out. One of the most striking is the story of Lassana Ba...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

2020 census may go high-tech

WASHINGTON – The days of the census taker with clipboard in hand may be numbered. The Census Bureau plans to test digital tools in preparation for the 2020 census, a change that could save m...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Keystone pipeline still needed?

As price per barrel drops, some questions, answers remain

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Poker strategy a winner

Computer program could help other fields

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Inequality at home doesn’t reflect worldwide trend

WASHINGTON – Is inequality decreasing or increasing? The answer depends on our point of reference. In America, the income gap between the top 1 percent and the rest has grown. ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Not your average Average Mohamed

Store manager counters terror message with cartoon videos

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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French police seeking slain suspect’s widow PARIS – A young Frenchwoman of North African origin opted to wear an Islamic veil, though she said the pious choice of attire cost her ...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Are low-level crimes swept under the rug? NEW YORK – Of all the statistics from the recent New Year’s Eve in Times Square – 1 million revelers, 2,000 pounds of confetti, thousands...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Do the poor have it easy?

Most of America’s rich think so

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama: Cut cost of college

Congress would have to OK $60B plan

DATE: Jan 9, 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.