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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

Nor’easter on menu for Thanksgiving

‘I would pack your patience’

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Hawk may replace Hagel WASHINGTON – Michele Flournoy, formerly the Pentagon’s policy chief and among President Barack Obama’s more hawkish advisers, could be in line to become the...

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Car computer hackers, begone!

Automakers aim to build hack-proof vehicles

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Thermostat know-how can go long way during winter

As Americans experience the start of winter – in some cases, an extreme winter – it’s time to get out the sidewalk salt and clean the furnace. And, usually, to turn up the heat. H...

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. proposes extending Iran talks

Alternatives are available

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Anxieties mount as Ferguson waits

Grand jury in police shooting expected to reconvene today

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Former D.C. mayor dies at 78 WASHINGTON – A controversial and tireless advocate for the nation’s capital who created jobs for generations of black families, Marion Barry was the u...

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Health exchanges to face financial test

Colorado’s plan cuts spending, approves ‘general market’ fee

DATE: Nov 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Haitian bull fighting fits rural culture

Betting tradition dates back more than century

DATE: Nov 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sierra Leone still struggling with Ebola

Country still lacks enough beds for patients

DATE: Nov 22, 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