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U.S. tightens Ebola screening

But White House rejects ban on travel from West Africa nations

DATE: Oct 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Hong Kong blames outsiders for protests HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s leader has claimed that “external forces” are participating in student-led pro-democracy protests that have occupie...

DATE: Oct 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama coalition-building again ... this time on Ebola

Cuba’s president contributes nearly 400 medical staff

DATE: Oct 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Turkey says it helps Kurdish fighters enter Syria

Yet Kurds say help hasn’t arrived

DATE: Oct 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. airdrops arms to Kurds in Syrian town of Kobani

The airdrops Sunday were the first of their kind and followed weeks of U.S. and coalition airstrikes in and near Kobani, near the Turkish border. The U.S. said earlier in the day that it had...

DATE: Oct 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ebola fear, monitoring eases for some in Dallas

DALLAS – About 120 people are now being monitored for possible infection with Ebola because they may have had contact with one of the three people in Dallas who had the disease, Texas health...

DATE: Oct 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Australia to deploy special forces in Iraq CANBERRA, Australia – Australia will soon deploy 200 special forces troops in Iraq to advise and assist Iraqi security forces a month af...

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Quarantine ends for family, friends

They had contact with infectious Ebola patient

DATE: Oct 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

WHO won’t discuss Ebola mistakes document

LONDON – The World Health Organization said Saturday that it wouldn’t explain details contained in an internal document obtained by The Associated Press in which the UN health agency said i...

DATE: Oct 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gay-rights group backs use of HIV-prevention pill

Medication’s cost can reach into the thousands

DATE: Oct 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ebola: What went wrong?

In containment efforts, plenty of blame to share

DATE: Oct 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fewer initiatives might still drive voter turnout

Voters are disgusted by both parties, and an uninspiring midterm election campaign threatens to set new records for low turnout. But in key states across the country, some political strategi...

DATE: Oct 18, 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening