News

Two killers registered as felons after their escape

Authorities are now searching for Joseph Jenkins and Charles Walker, who were mistakenly freed from a Panhandle prison within the…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

Obama weighing proposals for Iran

The brainstorming comes after two days of nuclear negotiations between Iran and world powers ended this week in Geneva. The…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

Homeland Security pick couldn’t ‘refuse it’

If confirmed by the Senate – and no organized opposition has been indicated – Jeh C. Johnson would replace Janet…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

Police identify mall attacker

Kenya Police officials say a Somali Muslim who grew up in Norway was one of the gunmen who attacked a…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

Stepmom of teen accused in Florida bullying arrested

During a news conference, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the arrest of 30-year-old Vivian Vosburg on two counts of…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

Gun rights rally to break long Alamo tradition

The Texas Land Commission is now in charge of approving permits for groups wishing to hold rallies or events on…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

Ex-House Speaker Tom Foley dies at 84

Former House Speaker Tom Foley is dead at the age of 84. The longtime Democratic representative was the first speaker…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

No safe bets for Obama despite toned-down agenda

Orin Wagner/Associated Press<br><br>Although the immediate crisis has passed and President Barack Obama appears to have the upper hand after an…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

UN expert urges US to reveal civilian drone deaths

The U.N. is seeking more information about the United States’ drone program. The U.N. suspects about 450 civilians have been…

October 18, 2013

Nation & World

Study: Good night’s sleep cleans out gunk in brain

This cleaning was detected in the brains of sleeping mice, but scientists said there’s reason to think it happens in…

October 17, 2013

Nation & World

Wal-Mart worker fired for helping assaulted woman

HARTLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Michigan man says he was fired from his job at Wal-Mart after he tried to…

October 17, 2013

Nation & World

1.8 million-year-old skull gives glimpse of our evolution

The 1.8 million-year-old skull that was found in 2005 in the medieval village of Dmanisi, Georgia, provides new evidence that…

October 17, 2013

Nation & World

Impact on tribes may linger

About 30 home health-care providers for Montana’s Crow Indian Reservation are still awaiting word on when they can return to…

October 17, 2013

Nation & World

Hard-liners threaten detente

Although new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is trying to ease tensions with the West, his efforts are facing opposition from…

October 17, 2013

Local News

Hunter rescued from upper Hermosa Creek

La Plata County Search and Rescue learned of the man’s situation about 8 a.m. Thursday. He was in the upper…

October 17, 2013

Nation & World

US brings new charges in Blackwater shootings

Four former Blackwater Worldwide guards are being charged in a 2007 shooting in Baghad, Iraq, that left 17 Iraqi civilians…

October 17, 2013

Local News

Highway 550 named to ‘most dangerous’ list

residents contend the reputation is overblown

October 17, 2013

Nation & World

Federal workers to get back pay in next paycheck

The timeline announced Thursday means workers will have to wait nearly two weeks to recover back wages. Some union officials…

October 17, 2013

Nation & World

Obama lashes out at GOP for ‘encouraging enemies’

Capitol Visitor Center tour guide Mary Ellen Anderson, of Alexandria, Va., calls over a group of visitors for the start…

October 17, 2013

Local News

Building a bridge to somewhere

State’s $4.3 million grant would extend existing road

October 16, 2013

Local News

Lots of agreement at 9-R forum

9 of 10 candidates debate school issues

October 16, 2013

Local News

Tourists, federal employees rejoice

Verde, U.S. agencies reopen as shutdown ends

October 16, 2013

Local News

Picking the perfect pumpkin

A yearly tradition for local families

October 16, 2013

Local News

Bark & Wine making noise again for humane society

It’s the society’s biggest fundraiser of the year and features food and, of course, wine and beer. The humane society…

October 16, 2013