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U.S. unveils federal law enforcement profiling ban

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration issued guidelines Monday that ban federal law enforcement from profiling on the basis of religion, national origin and other characteristics, protocols ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Of dozens missing in Mexico, 1 ID’d

Remains sent to Austria for analysis

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Study of police shootings is difficult

Existing data limited in value

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Macaws take flight in Caracas

Wild parrots offer respite from Venezuela capital’s crime, pollution

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Pearl Harbor survivors gather to remember PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Veterans who survived the Pearl Harbor attack that launched the United States into World War II attended Sunday’s ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Harlem Hellfighters live on

Museum effort shows post-WWI lives of storied black regiment

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Millennials, employers stuck for now

Some young Americans’ job prospects may be limited

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Time to let your freak-food flag fly

Cinnamon crickets are ‘in,’ and they just might save the Rust Belt

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. to keep more troops in Afghanistan

Counterterrorism to continue

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

IS ‘caliphate’ gains momentum in Jordan

Government neglect stokes protests

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Teen’s death in Mo. a hate crime? KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An SUV involved in the death of a Missouri teenager outside a Somali community center had an anti-Muslim message displayed in ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Hong Kong teenager ends hunger strike HONG KONG – A prominent teenage leader of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests ended his hunger strike Saturday after 4½ days at his doctor’s u...

DATE: Dec 6, 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