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Two strong solar storms hit Earth on schedule

The second of two solar storms, in the form of a coronal mass ejection from a solar flare, hit Earth as predicted midday Friday. An earlier storm hit late Thursday. “Th...

DATE: Sep 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Digital First Media exploring possible sale NEW YORK – Newspaper company Digital First Media said Friday that it is exploring strategic options, which could include a sale of the ...

DATE: Sep 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. retail sales rise in August on auto purchases

WASHINGTON – Auto buying drove U.S. retail sales higher in August, a possible sign that job growth in recent months has led to accelerated consumer spending. The Commerce Departme...

DATE: Sep 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Can Obama wage war without consent of Congress?

WASHINGTON – As a U.S. senator from Illinois running for the White House in 2007, Barack Obama sponsored a resolution to prohibit President George W. Bush’s administration from taking milita...

DATE: Sep 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Report: U.S. deportations falling to seven-year low

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is on pace this year to deport the fewest number of immigrants since at least 2007, even as he has postponed until after Election Day his promised unilate...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Scottish banks issue warning before vote

Bankers say they’ll move if independence is approved

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation remembers Sept. 11

War on terror continues 13 years later

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Asian nations beefing up militaries

Countries seek to counter growing threat from China

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Aid worker with Ebola gets blood transfusion OMAHA, Neb. – An American aid worker infected with Ebola has been given blood from a fellow doctor who battled the disease, and Nebras...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Chile marks anniversary of coup by Pinochet SANTIAGO, Chile – President Michelle Bachelet marked Thursday’s anniversary of the 1973 military coup that toppled Marxist President Sa...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ozone layer bouncing back

Scientists credit global cooperation

DATE: Sep 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Putin vows military buildup

MOSCOW – Russia will continue to build up its military might with large-scale weapons purchases in order to meet any threat, particularly from the United States and NATO, Russia’s President ...

DATE: Sep 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

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