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Africa traveler now in hospital

‘Odds are, this is not Ebola,’ doctor says

DATE: Aug 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cease-fire slows Gaza war as Israeli bus attacked

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – An Israeli-declared temporary cease-fire and troop withdrawals slowed violence in the Gaza war Monday, though an attack on an Israeli bus that killed one person in Je...

DATE: Aug 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gun control man’s legacy

James Brady, former press secretary under Reagan, dies

DATE: Aug 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Missouri, Texas carry on with executions

Drug used still has had past problems

DATE: Aug 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Fires menace homes in 3 Western states BURNEY, Calif. – Humid conditions Monday gave crews hope in their battle against two wildfires in Northern California that have scorched mor...

DATE: Aug 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gaza cease-fire accepted

Israel, Hamas say maintaining this peace will be tough

DATE: Aug 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israel removes most ground troops

Hamas’ rocket-firing sites continue to be targeted

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New study traces dinosaur evolution

Report traces how they evolved into birds

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Chemical plants prone to attacks, some say

Investigators: Big cities vulnerable to terrorism

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NASA rovers will test making oxygen on Mars

Tests planned to prepare for future missions

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Retirement is not so golden

13% of workers in private-sector participate in benefit plans

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hawaii health care faces federal threat

HONOLULU – Janice Nakamura knows the financial burden of going without health care, and she’s thankful for the Hawaii law that strictly mandates expansive, employer-provided coverage for her...

DATE: Aug 2, 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