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At least 57,000 await first VA appointment

WASHINGTON – More than 57,000 U.S. military veterans have been waiting 90 days or more for their first VA medical appointments, and an additional 64,000 appear to have fallen through the cra...

DATE: Jun 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tribes welcome voting access

Legislative action possible

DATE: Jun 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

D-Day celebrations come to an end

LA FIERE, France – Nearly 1,000 paratroopers dropped out of the sky in Normandy on Sunday – but this time they did so in peace, instead of to wrest western France from the Nazis as they did ...

DATE: Jun 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

20 years after O.J., views still black and white

The O.J. Simpson murder trial exposed many painful truths. None hit harder than the idea that white and black people often look at the same facts and see different realities. Toda...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Detroit fighting back against carjackers

DETROIT – When they pull up to a gasoline station these days, Detroit drivers are looking beyond the price per gallon at a far more threatening concern: carjackers. The armed auto...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

2 officers, 3 others shot dead in Nevada LAS VEGAS – Two suspects shot and killed two police officers in an ambush at a Las Vegas restaurant Sunday before fatally shooting a third...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Google drove hard to get driverless-car law

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – About four years ago, the Google team trying to develop cars driven by computers – not people – became convinced that sooner than later, the technology would be read...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Job market recovers what it lost

But it appears weaker because of loss in industries

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Under attack, coal maintains its political muscle

Poll shows majorities – regardless of politics – support emission limits

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gunmen storm Pakistani airport, killing 13

VIP, cargo area had heavy gunfire, multiple explosions

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Escape attempt prompted torture

Bergdahl ‘not emotionally prepared’ to see his family

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bowe Bergdahl: Victim or traitor?

First prayers, then fury for former American prisoner of the Taliban

DATE: Jun 7, 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