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Study suggests women less likely to get CPR from bystanders

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman’s chest might be ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

When Russian meddling in the U.S. got so bad the ambassador got the boot

Russian meddling in American politics. Fake stories planted in the media. Accusations of financial doings under the table. Stolen correspondence, which becomes public. Unless it’s a forgery....

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Biden on 2020: ‘not sure it’s the appropriate thing’ to do

WASHINGTON – Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he’s looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Liz Smith, syndicated gossip columnist, dies at 94

Liz Smith, the syndicated gossip columnist whose mixture of banter, barbs, and bon mots about the glitterati helped her climb the A-list as high as many of the celebrities she covered, died ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bannon appeals to Jews to join war on GOP establishment

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist on Sunday called on American Jews to join his war on the Republican establishment. Steve Bannon appealed to the Zionist...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Turkey denies report of plan to kidnap cleric Gulen from US

ISTANBUL — Turkey has dismissed as “utterly false, ludicrous and groundless” a report that Turkish officials may have discussed paying millions of dollars to have a U.S.-based Muslim cleric...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump unlikely to rebuke Duterte for drug war killings

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sanctioned a bloody drug war that features extrajudicial killing. He called Barack Obama a “son of a whore.” This week, he boas...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Partisan divide grows in US states, with mixed results

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Democrats have hit the political trifecta in New Jersey and Washington state, seizing complete control of the governor’s office and legislative chambers in the 2017 election...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Minnesota, Poland and Argentina compete to host World’s Fair

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota is hoping to host the first World’s Fair on U.S. soil in nearly 40 years, but it will have to overcome bids by Poland’s third-largest city, Lodz, and the Argentine ca...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Frozen treats, other supplies rocketing toward space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A stash of frozen treats and other supplies rocketed toward the International Space Station on Sunday, this time from Virginia’s cold eastern shore. NASA’s ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

In Florida, all eyes on Puerto Rican voters after Maria

MIAMI – Javier Gonzalez has joined a human tide of more than 130,000 U.S. citizens arriving in Florida since Hurricane Maria wrecked Puerto Rico, grateful for a place to start over but resen...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hundreds in Hollywood march against sexual harassment

LOS ANGELES – Armed with signs, catchy phrases and a motivation to take #MeToo beyond the internet and into real life, a few hundred women, men and children gathered Sunday among the sex sho...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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