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DATE: Nov 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Killing of hunter likely to go unsolved in Guatemala

‘You don’t call the police. ... You deal with it yourself’

DATE: Nov 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Scores of Russian gays seek asylum in the U.S.

NEW YORK – Had he stayed in Russia, Andrew Mironov would be settling in to a stable job with an oil company, likely with a newly awarded doctoral degree in electrical engineering. ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

$2 gas in sight for some in U.S.

HOUSTON – For the first time in five years, $2 gasoline is making a comeback in some parts of the U.S., just in time for the Christmas holiday. Retail stations scattered across th...

DATE: Nov 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Court dismisses Mubarak murder charges

Judge praises Arab Spring, saying its goals were legitimate

DATE: Nov 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Dark money’ rattles politics

Secret donors spend $170 million on House races in 2014

DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Court to consider legality of stun guns BOSTON – The highest court in Massachusetts is being asked to decide whether a state law that prohibits private citizens from possessing st...

DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gunman dies after shootout

AUSTIN, Texas – A gunman fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings in Austin and tried to set the Mexican Consulate ablaze early Friday before he died during a confrontation with poli...

DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Protesters shut St. Louis mall

Rallies protest decision in Ferguson case

DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Immigrants’ benefits vary

States policies decide what benefits are available

DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Russia test fires new naval ICBM MOSCOW – The Russian navy on Friday successfully test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile for a second time in as many months, provin...

DATE: Nov 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Australia losing climate fight

Country’s global-warming policies out of step with global trend

DATE: Nov 28, 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