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Group pushes effort to improve jet tracking KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – An aviation industry group is creating a task force to make recommendations this year for continuously tracki...

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Letter admits more surveillance

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has conducted warrantless searches of Americans’ communications as part of the National Security Agency’s surveillance operations that target foreigners...

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Washington death toll from mudslide rises ARLINGTON, Wash. – The official death toll from Washington state’s mudslide has increased to 28, and the Snohomish County medical examine...

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Palestinians’ action clouds future of talks

RAMALLAH, West Bank – In a surprise move that could derail U.S. peace efforts, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday resumed a campaign for further UN recognition of a Palestinian s...

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama: ACA ‘is here to stay’

WASHINGTON – Mocking his critics, President Barack Obama boasted Tuesday that 7.1 million people have signed up for his health-care law, an unexpected comeback after a disastrous rollout sen...

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Kerry to Mideast at critical point in peace talks

TEL AVIV, Israel – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry rushed to the Middle East on Monday for a surprise visit aimed at rescuing his Mideast diplomatic efforts, as peace talks approached a c...

DATE: Mar 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Last-day woes for health website

The threat of being fined by IRS has fueled sign-up drive

DATE: Mar 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

How necessary are backup cameras on all vehicles?

Consumer groups, families have pushed for change

DATE: Mar 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Senate report: Torture didn’t lead to bin Laden WASHINGTON – A Senate investigation concludes waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods provided no key evidence in the h...

DATE: Mar 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. and Russia agree on Ukraine diplomacy

Russia: Neighbor should be a federation

DATE: Mar 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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Karzai steps up Pakistan accusations KABUL, Afghanistan – In a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Hamid Karzai accused Pakistan of being behind a recent series of...

DATE: Mar 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

If in area, plane may be 19,000 feet underwater

However, trench has never been precisely mapped

DATE: Mar 30, 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...