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White House: EU, US to impose new Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON – The United States and European Union plan to impose new sanctions against Russia this week, including penalties targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, the White House sai...

DATE: Jul 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trial opening over video of Oklahoma City bombing

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Salt Lake City attorney is arguing in a lawsuit that the FBI has video of the Oklahoma City bombing that shows a second person was involved. The case is at the h...

DATE: Jul 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Could new $17B veterans bill pass?

House, Senate committees work out deal; now faces both chambers

DATE: Jul 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Running at any length, speed fends off death

Study pegs runners with 30 percent lower risk of death than the sedentary

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Prolonged’ Gaza war in the works

Israeli shelling kills 5, wounds 50 at border town

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Obama mulls over immigration move WASHINGTON – Even as they grapple with an immigration crisis at the border, White House officials are making plans to act before November’s mid-t...

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Firefighting costs rise, warming worsens

Price exceeds $1B annually to suppress blazes

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gaza siege rages despite efforts to reach cease-fire

Muslim holiday on Friday marks end of Ramadan

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Abandoned horses flooding shelters

Donations to nonprofits are down

DATE: Jul 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tentative deal reached on VA reform

Bill expected to authorize billions of dollars in emergency spending

DATE: Jul 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Survey: U.S. gas prices fall 9 cents to $3.58 CAMARILLO, Calif. – A national survey finds the average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 9 cents a gallon over the ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Island paradises may not be for everyone

Niuean culture threatened by exodus of natives

DATE: Jul 26, 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