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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

U.S. employers add 209,000 jobs, rate rises to 6.2 percent

WASHINGTON – U.S. employers extended their solid hiring into July by adding 209,000 jobs. It was the sixth straight month of job growth above 200,000, evidence that businesses are gradually ...

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

Gaza cease-fire quickly falls apart

Israeli soldier believed captured by Hamas militants

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

Gaza truce comes after days of pushing for a deal

Finally, less than an hour after all sides signed off on the precise and technical wording for a 72-hour truce, Kerry issued a statement and called a 3:30 a.m. Friday press conference to sea...

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

CIA spied on Senate, internal review finds

Spy chief sets up panel to review possible discipline

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

Nation Briefs

Ginsburg: Justices won’t avoid gay marriage case WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court won’t duck the issue of same-sex marriage the next time a case comes to the court, Justice Ruth Bad...

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

Court upholds Wisconsin union law

Legislation bans collective bargaining for public employees

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

Immigration fix appears dead before recess

Congress racing to pass bills to fund VA care, highways

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

Stocks plunge, wiping out July’s gains

Dow falls 317 points, experiencing worst one-day loss since February

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

U.S. seeks to repair ties with India

NEW DELHI – Given a rare opportunity to lunch with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Gaurav Dalmia was less interested Thursday in discussing the planned topics at hand, including climate ...

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

Liberia tries to control Ebola outbreak

Number of dead from deadly disease tops 700 in West Africa

DATE: Jul 31, 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