News

Talks continue, but crisis not over

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, left, appears to be put a chill on hopes that an agreement to…

October 9, 2013

Libyan minister abducted

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan, left, thanked militia groups who freed him after he was abducted by other militia fighters…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Israel worries Egypt aid cut threatens peace

Gilad Erdan, the minister responsible for civil defense, said Israel and Egypt are continuing to cooperate in military and political…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Iran speaker touts surplus uranium

Iran’s Parliament speaker Ali Larijani says his country is willing to discuss with other nations what to do with the…

October 9, 2013

Good Earth

Colorado floods wash reptiles into trouble

“I knew she was talking about a tiger salamander that was probably trying to get to higher ground and dropped…

October 9, 2013

Good Earth

Drilling foes change tactics

Activists turn to collaboration with industry

October 9, 2013

Good Earth

Fight over GMOs flares in Hawaii

During the past decade, the state has become a hub for the development of genetically engineered corn and other crops…

October 9, 2013

Good Earth

By the public, for the public

River Library set to celebrate new garden

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Number of furloughed workers shrinks as shutdown drags on

An estimated 800,000 of the more than 2 million government employees were deemed “non-essential” and furloughed when the federal fiscal…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Secrecy envelops Argentine president’s recovery

Their three-sentence report said Cristina Fernandez’s vital signs were “normal” and her spirits “very good.” It said the 60-year-old leader…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Stowaway’s dad says he requested help for problem son

The father of the 9-year-old plane stowaway says he has tried to get help for his troubled son, who stowed…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Police: Rail commuters on phones didn’t notice gun

A San Francisco Police Department surveillance video shows Nikhom Thephakaysone on a MUNI train. Thephakaysone is charged with killing a…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. nuclear forces officer loses job

Vice Adm. Tim Giardina is being relieved of duty as the No. 2 officer in command of the U.S. Strategic…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. cutting aid to Egypt

While the State Department did not provide a dollar amount of what was being withheld, most of it is linked…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

GOP weighing short-term debt-limit hike

Several groups are holding rallies around the country to urge government officials to end the partial government shutdown. The Alliance…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Quebec targeting religious symbols

Quebec’s ruling party, separatist Parti Quebecois, is drawing fire from many quarters with its prposed “charter of values,” which aims…

October 9, 2013

Local News

Rain predicted down low, snow in mountains

Showers expected throughout day

October 9, 2013

Local News

Kopp: People have to ‘push back’

governor, former state senator would lead a range of changes

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

3 in U.S. win chemistry Nobel for computer models

They pioneered highly sophisticated computer simulations of complex chemical processes, giving researchers tools they are now using for a wide…

October 9, 2013

Nation & World

Officials: Syria deadline ‘not unrealistic’

Director-General Ahmet Uzumcu of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it will be difficult, but not impossible,…

October 9, 2013

Business

New business openings take great leap forward

timing, expanding market bodes well for future

October 9, 2013

Local News

Earning their stripes

Dan Fuller of A&B Lines of Durango paints center lines on the newly chip-sealed Center Drive in Bayfield on Wednesday…

October 8, 2013

Local News

Senate Democrats elect new president

could be lost if latest recall campaign is successful

October 8, 2013

Local News

Tipton: Reforms before debt-limit deal

Colo. delegation mirrors nation as default looms

October 8, 2013