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There’s a price tag on obese kids

And that cost is about year’s worth of college tuition

DATE: Apr 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Rep. Camp: Possible crimes by IRS official WASHINGTON – The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says investigators have uncovered evidence that a former Internal Revenu...

DATE: Apr 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Jeb Bush deliberating on presidential bid WASHINGTON – Jeb Bush says all the speculation about whether he’ll run for president in 2016 is actually getting him more attention than ...

DATE: Apr 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

American West icon still pesters ranchers

Wild horses are at heart of issue

DATE: Apr 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Ships racing to beat the clock

Jet’s black boxes may run out of battery power soon

DATE: Apr 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Museum changing display

WASHINGTON – Some of the most iconic artifacts of aviation and space history will be getting an updated display for the 21st century, with the Apollo moon landing as the centerpiece. ...

DATE: Apr 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Adultery site leveling field in proper Japan

TOKYO – Ashley Madison, the world’s biggest online hookup site for married people, works only when monogamy is the rule on the surface but, deep inside, couples want to cheat. That’s why it ...

DATE: Apr 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Heroin’s reach growing

Drug’s misery is everywhere

DATE: Apr 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Chinese ship hearing ‘signal’

While frequency matches black box, uncertainty remains

DATE: Apr 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Egypt: 23 killed in feud between families LUXOR, Egypt – A bloody feud in southern Egypt between an Arab clan and a Nubian family killed at least 23 people in two days of fighting...

DATE: Apr 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

What’s a good way to talk about death?

‘Selfie’ impulse can now include your own obits

DATE: Apr 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Class seeks suspected Nazi who aided Jewish family

Question remains why the helpful man decided to lend a hand to them

DATE: Apr 5, 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...