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America, world mark Veterans Day

Celebrations include parades, music

DATE: Nov 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Relatives upset by sentence for ferry captain

SEOUL, South Korea – Enraged parents wept and screamed as a judge sentenced a South Korean ferry captain to 36 years in prison Tuesday for negligence and abandoning passengers when his ship ...

DATE: Nov 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Brief

Abbas accuses Israel of ‘religious war’ RAMALLAH, West Bank – The Palestinian president on Tuesday accused Israel of provoking a “religious war” as new violence between the sides ...

DATE: Nov 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Learning can be a blast

Action-packed video games may help people learn

DATE: Nov 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hong Kong offers risky chance for some

Many migrant workers often end up trapped in sex jobs

DATE: Nov 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Police prepare for Ferguson announcement

WELDON SPRING, Mo. – Police will work to protect peaceful protesters after a grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown shooting case is announced, but those who cross the line into violence...

DATE: Nov 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Obama proposal sets off Internet debate WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama touched off an angry debate Monday over government regulation of Internet service, coming down on the s...

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Mexico president faces protests, ethics questions

ACAPULCO, Mexico – President Enrique Peña Nieto’s government, which had seen smooth sailing through its first year and a half in office, is suddenly listing in the face of multiple crises. ...

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Chill of winter arrives a bit early

Fires put out, farms under snow in U.S.

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

VA chief vows improved service to vets

Urges employees to refer to veterans as customers

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Wet, frigid weather hits Upper Midwest

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A frigid blast of air is moving into the mainland U.S. thanks to a powerful storm that hit Alaska with hurricane-force winds over the weekend. Residents in the Upper Midw...

DATE: Nov 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama wants more regulation of Internet providers

WASHINGTON – Internet providers shouldn’t be allowed to cut deals with online services like Netflix or YouTube to move their content faster and should be regulated more like phone companies,...

DATE: Nov 10, 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.