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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

Detroit may get chance to remake itself

DETROIT – The families of Detroit’s Brightmoor area are delighted that the day is finally approaching when bulldozers will arrive to level more of their neighborhood. After that, their commu...

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP gets big payoffs by winning state legislatures

Using long-term plans and 2010 census, Republicans fill U.S. House

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Those missing in landslide drops to 30

Search dogs taking break from recovery

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Drinking in the artwork

PHILADELPHIA – The Fox and Hound pub in downtown Philadelphia boasts all the fixings of a standard sports bar: huge TVs, numerous beers on draft and a menu filled with burgers, wings and nac...

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GM still worthy of your trust after not fixing defect?

Company twice failed to fix problem; 13 killed

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Game maker inviting Monopoly fans to rethink rules

Maybe you and your friends have made Free Parking more like a winning lottery ticket by adding the proceeds from taxes and fees. Or you’ve started your own stimulus program by jacking up the...

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

March misery in frigid northern, eastern U.S.

What spring? Many parts of the northern and eastern U.S. took a serious chill pill in March, and several places probably will record one of their 10 coldest Marches. “S...

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

April Fools’ stunts go wild

In a concerted effort to fight obesity, the nation’s major fast-food chains today jointly announced plans to sell items in one size only: puny. Of course they didn’t. That’s pure ...

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Oklahoma girl breaks record for selling most Girl Scout cookies

WASHINGTON – A woman who has held a Girl Scout cookie sales record for decades says she has no problem giving up her cookie crown to an Oklahoma girl who broke her record. Elizab...

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Three weeks on, no evidence

New objects seen but nothing confirmed

DATE: Mar 29, 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...