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Updated dinosaurs stalk America in arena show

Guiding them much like Scotty on ‘Star Trek’

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

Nation & World Briefs

South Dakota Big Sturgis Motorcycle Rally courts younger riders SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally turns 74 this year, the Black Hills is bracin...

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

No negotiations for cease-fire, Israel says

Fresh killings bring Palestinian death total to 1,712 – most of them civilians

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

Incurable disease arrives in America

Infected with Ebola, U.S. doctor to be put into isolation for care

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

Winners, losers in Congress before recess

Veterans, highways, fighting forest fires all deliberated

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

House approves measure to address border crisis

GOP garners support from tea party lawmakers

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

North Korea seeks meeting on U.S. drills

UNITED NATIONS – North Korea asked Friday for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to protest upcoming U.S.-South Korean military exercises, saying they increase the danger of w...

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

World Briefs

Uganda court tosses anti-gay law KAMPALA, Uganda – A Ugandan court on Friday invalidated an anti-gay bill signed into law earlier this year, pleasing activists and watchdog groups...

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

Most unhappy with Obama foreign policy

Poll: GOP could benefit in elections

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

Nation Briefs

New law removes locks on cellphones WASHINGTON – It just got a little easier to swap cellphone providers. President Barack Obama signed a bill into law on Friday making...

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

Obama admits U.S. ‘tortured some folks’

President blames mistreatment on post-Sept. 11 fears

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

50 years of exploring Florida results in underwater finds

OCALA, Fla. (AP) – A fishing trip to Orange Springs in 1960 introduced Alvin Hendrix to a hobby that would take him on underwater treasure hunts for the next 40 years. Hendrix and...

DATE: Aug 1, 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