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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

3 states continue gay-marriage fight

Kansas, Montana, South Carolina refusing to issue licenses

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Mother: Canada gunman ‘did not fit in’

Shooter was seeking passport to travel to Mideast

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

North Korea seeks apology, experts say PYONGYANG, North Korea – The United States government must make a formal apology to secure the freedom of two Americans who remain imprison...

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Legislation to target payments to ex-Nazis WASHINGTON – Legislation to stop suspected Nazi war criminals from receiving U.S. Social Security benefits will be introduced soon, the ...

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Edict hampering Ebola efforts

Many Liberians keep victims home because of cremation order

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

A really scary Halloween scene

Texas man ‘quarantines’ home for holiday

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Evidence supports Wilson's account of Ferguson shooting

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

California malpractice cap generates big spending

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Bob Pack wanted to go after the HMO doctors for recklessly prescribing painkillers to a drug-abusing nanny who ran over his 10-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter as t...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Online harassment: It’s probably happened to you

NEW YORK – A new study confirms what many Internet users know all too well: Harassment is a common part of online life. The first-of-its-kind report by the Pew Research Center fo...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World & Nation Briefs

No cease-fire with Nigerian extremists MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Days after Nigeria’s military raised hopes with the announcement that Islamic extremists had agreed to a cease-fire, Bo...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

2 dead in shooting in Canada shooting

Gunman dies after attacking Parliament

DATE: Oct 22, 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.