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Teen charged as adult in stabbings at school EXPORT, Pa. –Police have identified and charged a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing and slashing 21 fellow students and a security g...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

IG blasts release of report on power grid

WASHINGTON – Federal energy regulators improperly allowed widespread access to a sensitive document that outlined specific locations where the nation’s electric grid is vulnerable to physica...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama mourns slain soldiers

FORT HOOD, Texas – President Barack Obama returned to the grieving Army post Wednesday where he first took on the job as the nation’s comforter five years ago, mourning with families and uni...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

How high will pot sales go?

Bolstered by decriminalization laws in Washington and Colorado, marijuana could become an $8.2 billion retail business by 2018, an industry trade journal says. That’s a 33 percent...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

More ‘pings’ raise hopes Flight 370 will be found

PERTH, Australia – After a navy ship heard more signals from deep in the Indian Ocean, the head of the search for the missing Malaysian jetliner said Wednesday he believes the hunt is closin...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Stabbing spree at high school leaves 20 injured

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. – A 16-year-old armed with two knives went on a stabbing and slashing spree at a high school near Pittsburgh on Wednesday, leaving 20 people injured, including a school poli...

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Filing taxes a breeze, most say in poll

WASHINGTON – Struggling to figure out your federal tax return? You’re not alone, but you’re in the minority. With the tax-filing deadline looming next week, a majority of American...

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

NATO preparing response to Russia

PARIS – NATO’s top military commander in Europe, drafting countermoves to the Russian military threat against Ukraine, said Wednesday they could include deployment of American troops to alli...

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

Pakistani infant accused of attempted murder

A 9-month-old Pakistani boy accused of attempted murder for allegedly throwing stones at police has been sent into hiding because of “vindictive” officials, his grandfather said Tuesday. ...

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

Ex-President Carter: U.S. ‘dormant’ on inequality

AUSTIN, Texas – Former President Jimmy Carter Tuesday night lamented continuing inequalities between black and white Americans during a 50th anniversary celebration of the Civil Rights Act i...

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

Nation Briefs

U.S. reduce number of nuclear missiles WASHINGTON – The Obama administration says the number of launch-ready Air Force land-based nuclear missiles will shrink to 400 – the lowest ...

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

Now hear this, Stradivari lose out to new violins

WASHINGTON – Ten world-class soloists put costly Stradivarius violins and new, cheaper ones to a blind scientific test. The results may seem off-key to musicians and collectors, but the new ...

DATE: Apr 8, 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...