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Nation & World Briefs

Ariz., N.Y. soldiers killed in Afghanistan The Department of Defense says two servicemen died from wounds suffered during an attack in Afghanistan. Officials said Sunda...

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rich-poor divide among nations rankles UN talks

Global pact on climate change appears iffy

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Legal advice guided brutal interrogations

ACLU slams decision not to pursue criminal charges

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dinosaurs killed by volcanic eruption?

Scientists say it’s a strong possibility

DATE: Dec 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Spacesuits get a new look

NASA using medical scanners to try to build a better suit

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

DNA study offers new clues on birds

Analysis gives insights on their evolution

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

From surf to the turf in land-locked America

Fish-farming is the new ag in Midwest

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Shutdown averted, for now

Contentious fed spending bill passes

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Nigerians win back towns from extremists MUBI, Nigeria – With a military escort instead of the usual pomp, the Emir of Mubi was reinstalled Friday in his palace, where until recen...

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

CIA lied about key pieces of program WASHINGTON – When CIA interrogators were torturing accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed at a secret prison in Poland in March 20...

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Japanese reluctantly crawl to the polls

One-party political system leave many apathetic

DATE: Dec 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Man! I feel like such a fool

Tongue-in-cheek study shows men aren’t exactly geniuses

DATE: Dec 12, 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