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Some religious conservatives push not to serve gay people

Conservative lawmakers in states nationwide are pushing to expand the right of individuals and businesses not to provide certain services to same-sex couples on religious grounds. ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Maryland woman’s gift to old dogs rewards her, too

GAITHERSBURG, Md. – The dogs that make it to Sher Polvinale’s house have, for the most part, had a bleak run of it. They were dogs whose ribs you could count from 10 feet away; they were hit...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Police-brutality protesters rally at mall BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Demonstrators chanting, “Black lives matter,” converged in the Mall of America rotunda Saturday as part of a protest...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

It’s now on to the next generation

Policy changes a chance to breach divide for young in Cuba, U.S.

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Castro says detente won’t change Cuba’s system

HAVANA – Three men who served long U.S. prison terms for spying received a standing ovation in Cuba’s parliament Saturday, shaking their fists in victory as President Raúl Castro declared th...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Noriega still jailed 25 years later PANAMA CITY – Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega is nearly forgotten, languishing in a steamy jungle prison near the interoceanic canal...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Seasonâ€™s barkings

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Burying the dead after school massacre

Pakistani gravedigger weeps over children

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

113th Congress finishes up

Members walk away still grumbling

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama takes foreign policy risk – on his own terms

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has been criticized as cautious on foreign policy, but the secret negotiations on Cuba suggest a willingness for bold and risky action, if he can keep ti...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cops’ killer angry over Garner death

Man shoots 2 officers in NYC, kills self

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Protesters: ‘It’s not the time’ for more Cuba ties

MIAMI – Waving flags and chanting “Obama, traitor,” anti-Castro protesters gathered Saturday in a Little Havana park in a show of opposition to the president’s plan to normalize relations wi...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | 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.

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

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening