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Iraq bombing stirs emotions in U.S.

On-the-street consensus: No concrete solution

DATE: Aug 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

New York Judge denies GM motion to dismiss ignition lawsuit NEW YORK – A Georgia judge has denied a motion by General Motors to dismiss a wrongful death case against th...

DATE: Aug 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. launches more strikes in Iraq

Aid flights bring food, water to refugees

DATE: Aug 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White students to no longer be majority

Added up together, minorities to make up 50.2% of public schools

DATE: Aug 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hefty fees attached to wasting Calif. water

Three-year drought forcing communities to be creative in meting out punishments

DATE: Aug 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Airstrikes re-engage U.S. in Iraq

Humanitarian crisis worsens as militants ramp up efforts

DATE: Aug 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Mainstream GOP upbeat after sweeping tea party

WASHINGTON – Mainstream conservatives ran the table in Senate Republican primaries as tea party upstarts lost all six challenges to GOP incumbents, leaving the establishment upbeat about mid...

DATE: Aug 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Lack of experience fuels West Africa Ebola crisis

KAMPALA, Uganda – When Ebola hit Uganda two years ago – the third outbreak in a dozen years – the president quickly went on TV and urged Ugandans to avoid touching each other. Health officia...

DATE: Aug 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israel, Hamas resume fighting after truce

Egypt urges both sides to continue negotiations

DATE: Aug 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World & Nation Briefs

Ukrainian takes over as head of insurgency DONETSK, Ukraine – A Ukrainian has replaced a Russian at the helm of the insurgency in eastern Ukraine and declared that he wants “only...

DATE: Aug 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tropical Storm Iselle makes landfall on Hawaii

HONOLULU – The first storm in a one-two punch heading for Hawaii clamored ashore overnight Friday as a weakened tropical storm, while a second system close behind it strengthened and was on ...

DATE: Aug 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Airstrikes undertaken as U.S. re-engages in Iraq

WASHINGTON – U.S. fighters dropped bombs on Islamic militants in Iraq Friday, the Pentagon said, carrying out President Barack Obama’s promise of military force to counter the advancing mili...

DATE: Aug 8, 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