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Israel PM says expansion of Gaza assault possible

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza on Friday to destroy rocket launching sites and tunnels, firing volleys of tank shells and clashing with Palestinian fighters i...

DATE: Jul 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama: Plane shot down by missile, 1 American dead

WASHINGTON – The United States began building a case Friday that would pin the blame for the downing of the passenger jet over Ukraine on separatist forces supported by Russia, in a disaster...

DATE: Jul 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Republicans demanding new probe of IRS actions

Justice Department is investigating missing emails, too

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bergdahl gets little support in new survey

More than half of respondents to a Military Times survey believe that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl should be court-martialed. Bergdahl was released from Taliban captivity May 31 in a t...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iranian seeks extension of talks

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s president on Thursday backed an extension of his country’s nuclear negotiations with world powers underway in Vienna, saying it would be in the “interest of all” if the...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Border crisis deal seeming less likely

Boehner says he doubts Congress can reach agreement by break

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

U.S. confirms spy has left Germany BERLIN – The top U.S. intelligence official in Germany has left the country, a week after the government in Berlin asked him to go. ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Going brown not an option for everyone

Some Californians getting mixed message about watering lawns

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israel launches ground invasion of Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Thousands of Israeli soldiers invaded the Gaza Strip on Thursday, a military spokesman said, escalating a 10-day military operation to try to destroy Hamas’ weapons a...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama pushes Congress on highway funds

President urges greater public-private cooperation

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Biden: Plane ‘blown out of the sky’

Ukraine: Malaysian jetliner downed by pro-Russian rebels

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

U.S. accuses FedEx in illegal drug case SAN FRANCISCO – Federal authorities have charged FedEx Corp. with assisting illegal pharmacies by knowingly delivering dangerous drugs to ...

DATE: Jul 16, 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