News

Farm lets old racehorses slow down

Michael Blowen, president of Old Friends farm in central Kentucky, with Little Silver Charm, a miniature horse. Blowen runs the…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Lost ship of Columbus’ may be found

Back in 2003, Clifford, an underwater archaeological explorer, and his crew discovered a tantalizing shipwreck off the coast of Haiti.…

May 17, 2014

Business

The good and the bad in streaming sticks

Streaming stick devices aren’t as versatile as more expensive video streaming devices, but they do the job if cost or…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Ancient skeleton sheds light on past

The girl’s nearly complete skeleton was discovered by chance in 2007 by expert divers who were mapping water-filled caves north…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Doggone! Houston tops list for most canine attacks

Following Houston were Los Angeles, Cleveland, San Diego and Chicago, the postal Service found. Nearly 5,600 postal employees were attacked…

May 17, 2014

Business

Many future retirees foresee decline in living standards

Only 17 percent expect their standard of living to increase, and 9 percent are not sure what will happen, the…

May 17, 2014

Business

Homebuilder confidence slips in May

Pete Christman installs a remote control for a fan in a new home in Pepper Pike, Ohio. The National Association…

May 17, 2014

Business

Firms turning to sale leasebacks

expenses, frees up cash

May 17, 2014

Business

Bathroom grab bars get stylish, blend in

consider aids ‘essential’ or ‘desirable’

May 17, 2014

Business

Road to a home just got bumpier

Mortgage rules are stricter for self-employed

May 17, 2014

Business

Using IRAs for real estate investment

offering more loans

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Michael Sam saga could expand NFL’s gay fan base

Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, grew up in Ogden, Utah, far from any NFL city,…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Sea turtle gets prosthetic fin

The green sea turtle named “Hofesh,” the Hebrew word for “freedom,” swims with its prosthetic fin at the Sea Turtle…

May 17, 2014

Local News

Dayplanner Sunday

Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. The Assortment, live music at Fox…

May 17, 2014

Local News

Trying to uncover the illness within

frequent flyers in emergency rooms have unmet mental-health needs

May 17, 2014

Local News

‘Dedicated to their dogs’

“This takes about an hour and a half each,” Walker said. “And that’s once we get over here.” Next to…

May 17, 2014

Local News

Farm Bill conservation programs take a hit

farmers, ranchers are big participants

May 17, 2014

Local News

With help, California man survives highway heart attack

Passers-by provide aid until medical help finally arrives on scene

May 17, 2014

Regional News

Are executions by firing squad more humane?

Utah representative says so – and will be pushing for it in January

May 17, 2014

Local News

Saving lives and cleaning windows

Lifeguard Lacy Peinado cleans Aquatic Center windows inside Durango Community Recreation Center on Friday morning between shifts on the lifeguard…

May 17, 2014

Regional News

Police unions push for PTSD coverage

“I can’t imagine a department in the United States without officers who have symptoms of PTSD and are still working,”…

May 17, 2014

Regional News

Region Briefs

KEENESBURG – Authorities have arrested two more students in connection with an alleged threat against a northern Colorado high school.…

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

Is GOP race-recruitment strategy doable at all?

trying to end affirmative action while appealing to minorities

May 17, 2014

Nation & World

3 months of rain in just 3 days

Thousands have fled Balkan-area floods

May 17, 2014