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Railroads OK agreement to boost oil transport safety

Freight trains hauling crude oil have derailed at least 10 times in North America since 2008, spilling significant amounts of…

February 21, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine deal not embraced by everyone

Officials say an agreement to end the violence in Ukraine, which includes early elections and amnesty for protesters, may not…

February 21, 2014

Nation & World

Study casts doubt on West’s Afghan plan

A new security report suggests the Taliban could regenerate their capabilities in Afghanistan if the U.S. and NATO fail to…

February 20, 2014

Nation & World

Railroad to upgrade tankers

BNSF Railway is moving ahead with its own plans to increase train safety by asking suppliers to submit bids to…

February 20, 2014

Nation & World

How many Californias are enough?

California has grown so big, so inefficient, it’s essentially ungovernable, according to a ballot initiative that could reach voters as…

February 20, 2014

Nation & World

Latest clashes in Kiev leave scores dead

The European Union is imposing sanctions on those the group decides is responsible for the latest violence in Kiev, Ukraine.…

February 20, 2014

Nation & World

Israeli demand sparks new debate

Many Israelis are divided on the government’s new demand that Palestinians recognize that Israel is a Jewish state as part…

February 20, 2014

Local News

Lanny Barnes not on relay start list

Lanny Barnes of Durango skis during a biathlon training session earlier this month at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Krasnaya…

February 20, 2014

Nation & World

Store hits its own jackpot

Parmeet Singh, son of Dixon Landing Chevron store owner Kulwinder Singh, doubts his family will splurge after winning a $1…

February 20, 2014

Nation & World

European Union imposes sanctions against Ukraine

Yves Logghe/Associated Press<br><br>EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says the European Union is “shocked” by the violence taking place in…

February 20, 2014

Nation & World

Obama to drop budget cut offer

Democrats Thursday are cheering President Barack Obama’s decision to drop a proposal to trim cost-of-living increases in Social Security and…

February 20, 2014

Regional News

When did you smoke your first cigarette?

panel votes to raise tobacco age to 21

February 19, 2014

Local News

‘Knowing how dogs learn’

Getting along with our canine companions

February 19, 2014

Regional News

Bill would limit early releases in state prisons

Inmates also could revoke earned time

February 19, 2014

Local News

Spare some extra cash?

9-R seeks private help to upgrade athletic facilities

February 19, 2014

Local News

Cortez schools face $750,000 shortfall

Superintendent: Reliance on reserves can’t continue

February 19, 2014

Local News

Whitewater oopsy

An excavator tipped over in the Animas River around 12:30 p.m. Thursday while working at the new Whitewater Park at…

February 19, 2014

Regional News

Religious freedom bill riles gay-rights supporters

Democrats and civil-rights groups opposed the measure, calling it “state-sanctioned discrimination.” Republican supporters stressed that the bill is about protecting…

February 19, 2014

Nation & World

Farms dwindle in the U.S.

The average age for farmers in America was 58.3 years according to an agricultural census released Thursday. However, the survey…

February 19, 2014

Nation & World

Biden: Health care sign-ups may fall short of goal

Vice President Joe Biden greets women who have either signed up for coverage or have helped others sign up for…

February 19, 2014

Nation & World

Keystone XL opponents win court victory

A spokeswoman for Nebraska’s attorney general said the state will appeal a state judge’s ruling that Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman…

February 19, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. security officers found dead in Seychelles

Crew members work aboard the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama after the ship docked in the harbour of Mombasa, Kenya. Police in…

February 19, 2014

Nation & World

FBI confirms activist was killed in South Dakota in 1973

This undated file photo provided by the Robinson family shows civil rights activist Ray Robinson. Documents recently released by the…

February 19, 2014

Nation & World

Homeland Security warns airlines of new threat

The Department of Homeland Security is warning airlines about a possible terrorist threat related to earlier threats that focused on…

February 19, 2014