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Early voting alters campaigns’ strategies

‘The election is not a one-day event anymore’

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tough to pick a college?

Data crunchers hope to help

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Extremists launch new attack

MURSITPINAR, Turkey – Fighters from the Islamic State group launched a new offensive Saturday on the northern Syrian town of Kobani after shelling the area from their positions nearby, activ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Killing of Calif. deputies brings complexity

Investigation involving number of agencies

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ebola-stricken doc was a do-gooder

Slim likelihood he spread the virus

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Health worker blasts quarantine process NEWARK, N.J. – The health-care worker who was quarantined at a New Jersey hospital because she had contact with Ebola patients in West Afri...

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Woman hanged by Iran for killing alleged rapist

U.S. condemns action by state

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP candidates skirt climate change

Instead, concern for environment is voiced

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dems try to regain lost voters outside cities

PERRY, Ga. – In an arena usually reserved for rodeos and livestock shows, Democratic Senate candidate Michelle Nunn told a boisterous crowd she was “glad to be home.” Her Republi...

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GMO crops’ fate to be decided by Maui voters

Monsanto, Dow fighting initiative

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Scientists unveil goofy dinosaur

WASHINGTON – Nearly 50 years ago, scientists found bones of two large, powerful dinosaur arms in Mongolia and figured they had discovered a fearsome critter with killer claws. Now...

DATE: Oct 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New England raking in millions from leaf peepers

JAFFREY, N.H. – On Mount Monadnock, hikers file up the 3,165-foot peak in lockstep, protected from drizzling rain by a luminous golden canopy of leaves. They’re not just gazing at foliage –...

DATE: Oct 24, 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.