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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

Retrospective of fiber artist opens at NYC museum

NEW YORK – Institutionalized for more than three decades and largely deaf and mute, Judith Scott found her voice through art, forming intricate sculptures of yarn, fabric and other fibers ti...

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

World Briefs

Sweden ends hunt for foreign sub STOCKHOLM – Sweden called off a week-long hunt for a suspected foreign vessel in the waters of the Stockholm archipelago, ending its biggest naval...

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

Turkey to allow rebels to join Kobani fight

TALLINN, Estonia – Turkey’s president said Friday that Ankara would allow hundreds of Syrian rebels to travel to the embattled border town of Kobani in order to help Kurdish fighters there f...

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

Saving for future big with Millennials

Millennials are looking beyond beach vacations and nights out when it comes to finding the best way to use their cash. More of them are putting money away for retirement, accordin...

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

Nation Briefs

Students kills one, injures several MARYSVILLE, Wash. – A student opened fire Friday in a high school cafeteria north of Seattle, killing at least one person and shooting several ...

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

U.S. response to militants pleases few

New poll shows many Americans worried about Islamic State

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

Putin: U.S. trying to ‘remake’ world

Denies Russia trying to rebuild empire

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

Police prepare for grand jury decision in Ferguson

FERGUSON, Mo. – Missouri police have been brushing up on constitutional rights and stocking up on riot gear to prepare for a grand jury’s decision about whether to charge a white police off...

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

Ebola quarantine considered

New York case raises fears about medical workers

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

New York doctor tests positive for Ebola

A New York physician who recently returned from the front lines of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa tested positive Thursday for the deadly virus after falling ill, days after his arriving ...

DATE: Oct 23, 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.