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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

Tribes wary of selling pot

Despite federal approval, some say they won’t pursue it

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Computer woes close London airspace LONDON – The airspace over London was briefly closed Friday afternoon due to what authorities said was a computer failure at one of Britain’s t...

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Wealth gap between whites, blacks grows PORTLAND, Ore. – The economic recovery has not been equal among the races, according to a Pew Research Center study released Friday. ...

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. seeks answers to crisis in Mideast

Kerry wants to avoid clash over Palestine

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Storm brings rain to parched Calif.

Experts say state’s drought still not over

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

CIA doctors’ role in torture program stirs moral worries

Ethicists upset report doesn’t propose reforms

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Poll: many Republicans back limits on carbon

WASHINGTON – When Republicans take control of Congress next month, top on their agenda will be undoing environmental regulations they claim will harm the economy, chief among them President ...

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate to take up $1.1T bill to keep government running

WASHINGTON – A battle between the Senate’s old school veterans and new-breed freshmen such as tea partier Ted Cruz and liberal Elizabeth Warren took shape Friday as leaders pushed for passag...

DATE: Dec 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

House OKs government funding bill

Dems blast president for supporting plan

DATE: Dec 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Director defends CIA program

Chief: Interrogrations offered ‘valuable’ information

DATE: Dec 11, 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.