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Congress backs Obama on aid to Syrian rebels

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Friday signed into law legislation authorizing the military to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels fighting Islamic State militants in the Middle East...

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

UK, Scotland seek to heal divide

Leader of Scotland to quit post after vote on independence fails

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

Britain plans political upheaval after Scot vote

LONDON – The saga of Scottish independence is over, but a new journey of political upheaval is only beginning for the United Kingdom. Prime Minister David Cameron responded Friday...

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

Senate approves arming Syrian rebels

Plan to fight Islamic State gets wide support

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

Ukraine leader asks U.S. for military aid

Visit meant to help boost ties with West

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

Nation Briefs

Home Depot breached affected 56M cards NEW YORK – Home Depot said that 56 million debit and credit cards are estimated to have been breached in a data theft between April and Sept...

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

Scots reject independence

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scottish voters have rejected independence, deciding to remain part of the United Kingdom after a historic referendum that shook the country to its core. The...

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

Sierra Leone confines population

Government to search homes for Ebola victims

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Militants capture several Kurdish towns BEIRUT – Islamic State militiamen backed by tanks defiantly advanced Thursday in Syria, capturing more than 20 Kurdish villages as the inte...

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Record turnout expected for Scottish vote

EDINBURGH, Scotland – Will the ayes have it, or will Scotland say, naw thanks? No one is certain. Excitement and anxiety mounted across the country Wednesday, the final day of cam...

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Report urges end-of-life planning

Dying patients often don’t get medical care they want

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

House approves plans to train Syrian rebels WASHINGTON – The Republican-controlled House voted grudgingly to give the administration authority to train and arm Syrian rebels Wedne...

DATE: Sep 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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