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Family: Woman died shielding grandson during church massacre

DALLAS – Sunday school teacher Peggy Warden threw herself in front of her grandson when a gunman opened fire onto the congregation at First Baptist Church, getting fatally shot as she protec...

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Church shooting victims face many obstacles in court

CHICAGO – Texas church shooting victims and their families could have a hard time successfully suing the government over the Air Force’s failure to submit the gunman’s criminal history to th...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

What’s next in the criminal probe of Harvey Weinstein

NEW YORK – A criminal investigation by New York police into 2010 rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein does not necessarily mean an arrest is imminent. A look at the case and ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sheriff: Wildfires point to usefulness of old technology

UKIAH, Calif. – Wildfires that killed nine people in a remote Northern California county last month also crippled land lines, cellphones and internet service, the local sheriff said Thursday...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP leaders bolt from Senate candidate Moore after sex claim

WASHINGTON – A month before Alabama’s special election, Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore abruptly faced lurid allegations Thursday of sexual misconduct with minors decades ago – and an ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pastor: Texas church that was attacked will be demolished

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas – The Texas church where more than two dozen people were killed by a gunman during Sunday services will be demolished, the pastor said. Pastor Frank Pome...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rep. Scott Tipton touts job-generating power of GOP tax plan

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton expects the Republican plan to reform and cut taxes will add more than 17,000 jobs to Colorado’s economy if it is adopted. In a statement to Th...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Zuckerberg nears end of U.S. tour, wants to boost small biz

NEW YORK – What’s Mark Zuckerberg’s biggest takeaway as he wraps up a year of travel to dozens of U.S. states? The importance of local communities. “Most of the discussion we have...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions

WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax legislation Thursday, including a one-year delay in plans for a major corporate tax cut despite strident opposition...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Jumbo air tanker wins protest, may fight more U.S. wildfires

BOISE, Idaho – A giant passenger jet converted to fight wildfires was grounded this year by U.S. officials during much of what turned out to be an especially destructive U.S. fire season, bu...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Police ticket protester for projecting image on courthouse

BOULDER – A protester was cited for trespassing after projecting an image of skull and crossbones with the words “ban fracking” onto a wall of the Boulder County Courthouse. The D...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Judge rules New Mexico workers can take paid leave to vote

SANTA FE – In a ruling that could have implications for government agencies and private businesses, New Mexico’s state workers will get paid while taking time off to vote in any election. ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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...