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Powerful Arctic blast poised hit Midwest, East

Meteorologists are confidently forecasting frigid polar air will plunge south into the northern plains, Midwest and then the East Coast from next Tuesday through Thursday. The Midwest should...

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sen. Reid suffers broken ribs, bones in accident

WASHINGTON – Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid broke several ribs and facial bones when a piece of exercise equipment snapped at his Nevada home Thursday, causing the lawmaker to fall. ...

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Envoys report progress on Iran nuke talks

VIENNA– Iran and the United States have tentatively agreed on a formula that Washington hopes will reduce Tehran’s ability to make nuclear arms by committing it to ship to Russia much of the...

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korea

Obama administration says more actions coming

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Texas city could be test of new voting-rights law

Hispanics say at-large seats will dilute their votes

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. piano stores hit sour note

Owners closing shops as fewer children take lessons

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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FCC schedules vote on net neutrality rules WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are expected to vote next month on rules to govern how Internet service providers like AT&T, Verizon and...

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Immigrants seek California driver licenses

STANTON, Calif. – California has begun accepting driver’s license applications from immigrants who are in the country illegally. Despite near-freezing temperatures, hundreds of im...

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Some AirAsia victims found belted in seats

PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia – After nearly a week of searching for the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501, rescue teams battling monsoon rains had their most successful day yet on Friday, more than...

DATE: Jan 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ex-N.Y. Gov. Cuomo dies at 82 of heart failure

Famed for oratory, agonized publicly over seeking presidency

DATE: Jan 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

China probing what caused fatal stampede

SHANGHAI – Grieving relatives identified the bodies of loved ones a day after a stampede during New Year’s celebrations along Shanghai’s historic waterfront area killed 36 people. Some fami...

DATE: Jan 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP thwarting Medicaid expansion

More governors want to take advantage of subsidies

DATE: Jan 1, 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.