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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

Syrian rebels gain ground

U.S.-backed forces close in on capital

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

The magician’s apprentices

Houdini fans work to restore his gravesite

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

Ferguson protests move to retail stores

FERGUSON, Mo. – Demonstrators sought to catch the attention of shoppers looking for good deals on Friday, going to major retailers around the St. Louis area to speak out about a grand jury’s...

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

Unlikely school aims to claim championship

Student: ‘Football isn’t as hard as our everyday lives’

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

OPEC keeps oil taps open

Global price tanks, drops to $72.76 a barrel

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Taliban attack rocks upscale Kabul KABUL, Afghanistan – Taliban fighters staged an attack Thursday evening in an upscale district in the Afghan capital Kabul. Witnesses described ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

President Obama sparks immigration scam fears

There are reports of efforts to profit from recent annoucement

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Brief

Shopping hurt by holiday storm NEW YORK – Millions of Americans across the country are marking the holiday with lots of turkey, football, parades and early shopping, while many ar...

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Here’s what gets toys into national hall of fame

Longevity, icon status and more are needed

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Recovery starts in Ferguson

Thanksgiving quiet after a rough week

DATE: Nov 27, 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