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U.S. eyes expanded attacks

Obama aide: Islamic State’s bases in Syria may be targeted

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

Critics target president’s vacation

His record is better than recent predecessors

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

Nation Brief

Sen. Reid apologizes for jokes about Asians LAS VEGAS – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid apologized Friday for jokes he made about Asians during a luncheon of business leaders in...

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

American Ebola doc urges help fighting outbreak

ATLANTA – As one of few Ebola survivors with medical expertise, Dr. Kent Brantly seems keenly aware of the position his painful experience has put him in. He hasn’t spoken yet about his plan...

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

Ferguson begins to calm

Governor tells National Guard to leave state

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

Of 163 arrests since shooting, 7 from Ferguson

FERGUSON, Mo. – Unrest in Ferguson since Michael Brown’s death has resulted in 163 arrests in the Ferguson area where protesters have gathered nightly, and although the majority of those arr...

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

Foley’s death isn’t changing views in Congress

WASHINGTON – For all its horror, the beheading of an American journalist in Syria appears unlikely to change lawmakers’ minds about military intervention against Islamic State extremists. It...

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

Thai junta leader named prime minister

Move to boost military’s control of government

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

U.S. Ebola victim ‘thrilled to be alive’

Doctors say missionary no longer contagious

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

Nation Briefs

Bergdahl swap deal was illegal, GAO says WASHINGTON – The Pentagon broke the law when it swapped Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, a prisoner in Afghanistan for five years, for five Talib...

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

Israeli strikes kill Hamas leaders

Deaths deal blow to Gaza group’s military leadership

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

World Briefs

Venezuela may require prints to buy bread CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelans could soon have to scan their fingerprints to buy bread. President Nicolas Maduro says a man...

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

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

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