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Berlin museum seeks return of ancient gold tablet

The family of Riven Flamenbaum is arguing that a Berlin museum has waited too long to try to reclaim a…

Why US bonds matter to global markets and you

The stock market is the better-known barometer of the U.S. financial system, symbolized by famous companies and colorful traders on…

Uneven oversight found at nuclear plants

A new report from the General Accounting Office raises concerns about the safety inspections of the nation’s aging nuclear power…

Sign-up totals still unclear

Early projections by the Obama administration were optimistic that uninsured consumers would flock to sign up for health insurance once…

Poll: Voters fed up

That’s one takeaway from a Pew Research Center poll released Tuesday that shows a record 74 percent of registered voters…

Court takes up affirmative action

The Supreme Court appears ready to support Michigan’s constitutional amendment barring race from being considered as a factor in college…

Doubts rise about Iran’s proposal

Iran is offering to let nuclear inspectors visit its nuclear facilities to verify its claims that its nuclear program is…

Stocks down as investors wait on debt-deal news

Stocks were flat or down all day, but the size of the losses waxed and waned depending on which politician…

Macy’s aims for deal hunters on turkey day

When it comes to Thanksgiving, Macy’s is best known for its annual parade in New York City. But its new…

Workers putting off plans to retire

More Americans are delaying retirement plans, with about 82 percent of Americans reporting they expect to continue working after retirement…

Here’s a written prescription for financial wellness

Financial security is a deliberate choice and being realistic about your current situation is the beginning of being able to…

Hay prices are growing, but profits remain steady

Plata County farmers endure unfavorable weather

Judge: School tax issue stays on ballot

is ruled to be fundamental

Black scholar’s post-Civil War diploma survives

Richard Greener, depicted in this portrait, was the first African-American to earn a degree from the University of South Carolina…

Covey’s ‘7 Habits’ imparts values to kids

praise program, others object to group mentality, expense

Now, he can have this dance

change allows charter students to join homecoming celebration

Deaths up from Philippines quake

Tuesday morning’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake killed more than 100 in central Philippines on the island of Bohol. Rescuers say they expect…

House attempt falls apart

senators remain optimistic

Man vandalizes Durango school building, walks to police station, turns himself in

‘Sometimes you have to commit a problem to solve a problem’

Council approves accessory dwellings

long day of picketing and debate, vote unanimous

House GOP drops plan, leaving fiscal talks in limbo

Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, walks to a House GOP meeting on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in…

Clearing the smoke

questions seek to simplify fire district funding

Rocky Mountain open; why not Mesa Verde?

Legislators to petition for state’s other parks

Portrait of a student