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Syria rebels, army agree on truce near key city BEIRUT – Syrian rebels and government forces have agreed to a truce in an opposition-held area near the central city of Homs, activ...

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

For $200, you, too, might join this trip – sans any LSD

Psychedelic bus gears up for 50th anniversary ride

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Black magic, curses turned to by these land-grab victims

Mountain gods, demons called upon by Myanmar locals

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

At least seven dead from attack on Somalia’s parliament building

Gunmen didn’t reach assembled members inside

DATE: May 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Reward offered for missing South Korea ferry owner

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea is offering a $50,000 reward for information about a mysterious missing billionaire who authorities say owns a ferry that sank last month, leaving more than ...

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Companies push safer credit cards

NEW YORK – Visa and MasterCard are renewing a push to speed the adoption of microchips into U.S. credit and debit cards in the wake of recent high-profile data breaches, including this week’...

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Few pleased with new law

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama celebrated when sign-ups for his health-care law topped 8 million, far exceeding expectations after a slipshod launch. Most Americans, however, remain uni...

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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San Antonio mayor picked for HUD post WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has nominated up-and-coming Democrat Julian Castro as the nation’s housing secretary. The mo...

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Crazy Horse Memorial sees change

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The death of Crazy Horse Memorial leader Ruth Ziolkowski triggers a succession plan that transfers leadership to three people focused on advancing three main components: ...

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Putin says Russia will respect result of Ukraine vote

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – Russia will recognize the outcome of Ukraine’s presidential vote this weekend, President Vladimir Putin promised Friday, but he also voiced hope that Ukraine’s new l...

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama picks Julian Castro for housing post

WASHINGTON – In a second-term Cabinet reshuffle, President Barack Obama tapped San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on Friday to be the nation’s next housing secretary, giving a prominent nationa...

DATE: May 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

House approves bill to stop NSA program WASHINGTON – The House on Thursday passed legislation to end the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of American phone records, the ...

DATE: May 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

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...