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‘We will send all the IS gang to death’

Outgoing Iraqi PM visits freed Shiite town

DATE: Sep 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Obama vows to stay on course for minimum-wage boost MILWAUKEE – President Barack Obama renewed his push Monday for Congress to raise the minimum wage in a buoyant accounting of th...

DATE: Aug 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

California wildfires show slower growth HAPPY CAMP, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service says cloudy skies and lower temperatures have slowed the spread of two forest wildfires that ...

DATE: Aug 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Detroit’s bankruptcy trial is set

Creditors, retirees, art to be navigated

DATE: Aug 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iraqi forces, militia break militant siege of Shiite town

Held area was approached from two directions

DATE: Aug 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Few women have jobs in construction

Recruiting efforts on rise

DATE: Aug 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama attends chef’s wedding

POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. – President Barack Obama set aside the pressures of the world’s trouble spots Saturday to assume the role of spectator for something more joyous: the wedding of the Oba...

DATE: Aug 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Surly electorate poised to ‘keep the bums in’

Midterm, few have hope for change

DATE: Aug 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Afraid of flying, this guy built his own cockpit

Instead of flight school, he chose ‘YouTube University’

DATE: Aug 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Corvette Museum’s sinkhole will soon be a thing of the past

Chevrolet pouring out the cash for car restorations

DATE: Aug 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ebola virus taking big toll on poor health-care system

Sierra Leone has 2 doctors for every 100,000 citizens

DATE: Aug 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Saudi king warns of terrorist threat

Islamic State began fighting 3 years ago

DATE: Aug 30, 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