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Landslide rescuers struggle to help Afghans

Exact death toll is not known – but could be in the thousands

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

European observers held in Ukraine are released

Action described as ‘a voluntary humanitarian act’

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Michigan GM recalling 51,640 SUVs for defective fuel gauges DETROIT – General Motors is recalling 51,640 SUVs because the fuel gauges may show inaccurate readings. ...

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Buffett bullish about Berkshire

‘Oracle’ remains optimistic about U.S. economy

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Virginia senator backs not-yet-candidate Clinton

Yet he hasn’t explained why he chose Obama over her in 2008 run

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Drones a daily sight in Yosemite

The bald eagle, the yellow warbler and the peregrine falcon have been joined in the skies above Yosemite National Park by a noisy newcomer: the drone. The National Park Service i...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Uruguay leader calls Colorado pot law ‘a fiction’

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – President Jose Mujica says Uruguay’s legal marijuana market will be much better than the system in Colorado, which doesn’t track the drug after sale. And he says the me...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cap tossing OK; selfies, not so much

TAMPA, Fla. – Toss your cap. Turn your tassel. Just don’t snap that selfie. Graduates at the University of South Florida and Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island, have be...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hagel warns NATO still facing dangers

WASHINGTON – Russia’s military moves in Ukraine “shatter the myth” that the end of the Cold War meant an end to insecurity, at least in Europe, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday. ...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

First case of MERS in America reported NEW YORK – Health officials on Friday confirmed the first case of an American infected with a mysterious virus that has sickened hundreds i...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ukrainian unrest spreads; dozens dead in Odessa

SLOVYANSK, Ukraine – Ukraine launched an offensive against separatist forces for control of a besieged eastern city Friday, while clashes between pro- and anti-government activists in the pr...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

West blasts Russia’s role in Ukrainian violence

UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Security Council on Friday for the 13th time failed to take action on the growing crisis in Ukraine, with Russian ambassador Vitaly Churkin demanding a “swift halt ...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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...