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California breaks ground on high-speed rail project

FRESNO, Calif. – California broke ground Tuesday on its long-sought high-speed rail system, promising to unite the state and combat global warming by whisking travelers between Los Angeles ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Border patrol drones called ineffective

Audit reports fleet is grounded most of the time

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Female suicide bomber strikes in Istanbul, killing policeman

ISTANBUL – A female suicide bomber blew herself up at a police station in Istanbul on Tuesday, killing one policeman and wounding another, according to Turkish authorities. Istanb...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Locked out of college or not?

Census data show U.S. has more jails than colleges

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Syria says officials entered illegally UNITED NATIONS – The Syrian government Tuesday accused U.S. Sen. John McCain, former French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner and two others...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

EU unlikely to lift Russian sanctions

Countries seek to ease tensions

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NATO looks at paying for rapid-reaction force

Military unit aimed at countering Russian aggression

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Habitat-conscious firefighting plan ordered

Sage-grouse would be protected

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP takes charge as new Congress convenes

WASHINGTON – Republicans assumed full control of Congress on Tuesday for the first time in eight years in a day of pomp, circumstance and raw politics beneath the Capitol Dome. Be...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rocket problem postpones SpaceX launch to space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX called off a supply flight to the International Space Station on Tuesday because of rocket trouble, another delay in the delivery of groceries and overdue Chris...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

More women, minorities in new Congress

WASHINGTON – The new 114th Congress counts more minorities and women than ever, although lawmakers remain overwhelmingly white and male in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. ...

DATE: Jan 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Germans protest anti-Islam rallies BERLIN – The square around the Cologne Cathedral was plunged into darkness Monday evening after the historical landmark in western Germany shut ...

DATE: Jan 5, 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.