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Nation Briefs

EPA expected to unveil smog rule WASHINGTON – Coming full circle on a campaign promise, the Obama administration will propose tightening the amount of a smog-forming pollutant in ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Immigrants to get benefits

Obama plan to make many eligible for Social Security

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nuclear deal may be hard to conclude

Envoys say Iran’s position unlikely to change much

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Afghan president orders military review KABUL, Afghanistan – President Ashraf Ghani has ordered a top-to-bottom review of the operations of Afghanistan’s defense forces, including...

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Tussle’ in Ferguson a key issue

Grand jury believes officer felt life was being threatened

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Helium helps give holiday parade lift

NEW YORK – It’ll never rank up there with turkey and pumpkin pie, but for millions of Americans the Thanksgiving experience just wouldn’t be the same without ... helium. For 364 ...

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cyberattackers have unlikely helpers

U.S. workers hurting efforts to safeguard federal data

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Brown family blasts prosecutor’s handling of case

FERGUSON, Mo. – Missouri’s governor ordered more National Guardsmen into Ferguson on Tuesday to keep order after a night of violence over the grand jury decision in the police shooting of Mi...

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rain, snow to challenge eastern holiday travelers

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Some Thanksgiving travelers along the East Coast headed out early because of a forecast calling for a nor’easter that will bring rain and snow. “I was really gett...

DATE: Nov 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ferguson police officer not charged in shooting

FERGUSON, Mo. – A grand jury declined Monday to indict white police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old whose fatal shooting sparked weeks of ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Uncertainty fuels speculation on Ferguson decision

FERGUSON, Mo. – The final weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday passed without a grand jury decision on whether to indict a Ferguson police officer, fueling new speculation about the timin...

DATE: Nov 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Under pressure, Hagel steps down as Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Monday he is stepping down, leaving under pressure following a rocky tenure in which he has struggled to break through the White House’s ...

DATE: Nov 24, 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.