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China-North Korea bridge project stalls

New span was meant to spur trade

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Irish bull getting life-saving reprieve

DUBLIN – He faced execution for failure to perform. But Benjy of Ireland, has been saved after a worldwide appeal backed by “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon. Ireland’s Animal R...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Super telescope planned

Astronomers hope to see farther back in space, time

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Study: Genes may influence homosexuality

CHICAGO – A large study of gay brothers adds to evidence that genes influence men’s chances of being homosexual, but the results aren’t strong enough to prove it. Some scientists ...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Study: Polar bear population falling

WASHINGTON – A new U.S.-Canada study says a key polar bear population fell nearly by half in the past decade, with scientists seeing a dramatic increase in young cubs dying. Resea...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Video gaming’s no game for these guys

Florida men star on online streaming network

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hospitals improvise Ebola defenses, at a cost

NEW YORK – What does it take to Ebola-proof a hospital? Over the past few months, U.S. medical centers have spent millions of dollars putting together a plan to treat patients wit...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama orders review of U.S. hostage policy

WASHINGTON – With terrorists beheading Americans, President Barack Obama has ordered a review of how the United States responds when citizens are taken hostage overseas. The revie...

DATE: Nov 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Airfare rising despite lower oil prices NEW YORK – U.S. airlines are saving tens of millions of dollars every week because of lower prices for jet fuel, their largest expense. So ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Parents of slain aid worker speak out

‘He has chosen to believe in the good’

DATE: Nov 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

National Guard activated in Mo.

Grand jury still deliberating

DATE: Nov 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Cause of deadly leak in Texas unknown LA PORTE, Texas – DuPont officials said Sunday it’s still not clear what caused a toxic chemical to leak from a valve at a suburban Houston p...

DATE: Nov 16, 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.