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

Report cites security woes at missile base

WASHINGTON – Armed security forces at a nuclear missile base failed a drill last summer that simulated the hostile takeover of a missile launch silo because they were unable to speedily rega...

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

Thai military takes control to end crisis

BANGKOK – Without firing a shot, Thailand’s powerful military seized control of this volatile Southeast Asian nation Thursday, suspending the constitution and detaining Cabinet ministers in ...

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

World Briefs

Warships trade fire off South Korean coast SEOUL, South Korea — North and South Korean warships exchanged artillery fire Thursday in disputed waters off the western coast, South K...

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

America’s cities continue to grow

NASHVILLE – Americans’ growing love affair with cities shows few signs of abating, with several large cities growing last year at several times the national rate, suggest new findings from t...

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

House passes curbs on NSA surveillance

WASHINGTON – The House on Thursday passed legislation to end the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of American phone records, the first legislative response to the disclosures by fo...

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

Obama vows to fix VA health problems

WASHINGTON – With outrage mounting over veterans’ health care, President Barack Obama declared Wednesday that allegations of misconduct at VA hospitals will not be tolerated, and he left ope...

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

DOT moves to require airlines to disclose fees

WASHINGTON – Airlines would have to improve disclosure of fees for services such as checked bags, carry-on items and advance-seat assignment under a consumer-protection rule the Transportati...

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russia threatens to block Syria war crimes resolution

UNITED NATIONS – Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations said his country will veto a U.N. Security Council resolution to refer the crisis in Syria to the International Criminal Court, cal...

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Wyoming may bring back firing squads CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Prompted by the shortages of available drugs for lethal injections, Wyoming lawmakers are considering changing state law to p...

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Geography bee win fulfills teen’s dream

WASHINGTON – Akhil Rekulapelli has his life mapped out. The 14-year-old wants to attend Stanford University and become a doctor, probably a surgeon. But he knows it will be a whil...

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy