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‘Monster’ mammal fossil discovered

20-pound animal lived during dinosaur era

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Good’ maternity leave programs can actually hurt women

In some cases, they can slow ascent to executive ranks

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Troubled vets of all ages find comfort at refuge

Brotherhood formed brings peace within

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

What if you needed permission to drive?

Saudi Arabian women would need to do so – and then some – under proposed rules

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

U.S. cardinal loses another Vatican job VATICAN CITY – American Cardinal Raymond Burke, a fervent opponent of abortion and gay marriage, was removed by Pope Francis from another ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

N.Y. case gave Lynch critical experience WASHINGTON – Loretta Lynch was a federal prosecutor in New York when she encountered an astonishing case of police brutality: the broomsti...

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Americans angry that wages mean less

Since ’09, inflation-adjusted earnings have dropped

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iraq officials say suicide bomber kills 8 in north

BAGHDAD – A suicide truck bomber targeting the convoy of a top Iraqi police officer killed eight people, including the ranking official, authorities said Saturday, in an attack that bore the...

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama: ‘Wonderful day’ for 2 freed Americans

WASHINGTON – The U.S. on Saturday announced the release of the two Americans in North Korean custody after a secret trip to the reclusive communist country by President Barack Obama’s nation...

DATE: Nov 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Robin Williams’ autopsy found no illegal drugs

SAN FRANCISCO – Robin Williams’ autopsy found no alcohol or illegal drugs were in his body when he killed himself at his Northern California home in August, sheriff’s officials said Friday. ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & world Briefs

Obama approves more troops in Iraq WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama authorized a broad expansion on Friday of the U.S. military mission in Iraq that will boost the total number...

DATE: Nov 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

The night the wall came crashing down

Former East German border guard remembers ‘unimaginable’ night

DATE: Nov 7, 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.