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Robin Hooders’ filling of meters has a dark side

Free speech weighed against officer safety

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

Gaps remain in talks about nukes

Iran deal likely won’t meet deadline

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

World Briefs

Strong earthquake strikes central Japan TOKYO – A strong earthquake late Saturday struck a mountainous area of central Japan that hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, knocking down at...

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

Al-Shabab kills 28 in Kenya

Attack targeted non-Muslims

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

Ferguson announcement does not appear imminent

FERGUSON, Mo. – The St. Louis region has been preparing for the grand jury announcement in the Ferguson case, but there is no evidence that the announcement is imminent. The 12-me...

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

Nation & World Briefs

House GOP sues over health-care law WASHINGTON – House Republicans filed a federal lawsuit Friday accusing the Obama administration of exceeding its constitutional powers in carr...

DATE: Nov 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

93-year-old woman marks 75 years with same company

MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. – Frances Moore was hired to help out for the holidays at an Alabama jewelry store in 1939, and she’s still there. The 93-year-old Birmingham woman is celebra...

DATE: Nov 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fun zones try to keep fun alive

Theme parks struggle to compete with video games

DATE: Nov 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Unemployment rates fall in two-thirds of U.S, states

WASHINGTON – Unemployment rates fell in 34 U.S. states in October, a sign that steady hiring this year has been broadly dispersed through most of the country. The Labor Department...

DATE: Nov 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP seeks immigration response

Leaders look at how they can stop Obama’s plans

DATE: Nov 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hopes for nuclear deal grow dimmer

VIENNA – Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif delayed their departure Friday night to keep negotiating over Iran’s nuclear capacity, casting furthe...

DATE: Nov 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Iraq, Turkey reach security agreement BAGHDAD – Iraq’s prime minister said on Thursday that his country and neighboring Turkey have agreed on closer security and intelligence coop...

DATE: Nov 19, 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