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China’s C919 jet faces turbulent skies as US-China trade tensions add to delays

Aero and aviation sport

China’s C919 jet faces turbulent skies as US-China trade tensions add to delays

A COMAC C919 flies during the first day of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore on Feb. 20, 2024. (Vincent Thian/Associated…

November 2, 2025 • By CHAN HO-HIM — The Associated Press

How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest’s most dangerous route

How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest’s most dangerous route

The North Face of Mount Everest glistens Sept. 18, 2024. (Savannah Cummins/National Geographic via AP) Below him plunged 9,000 feet…

November 2, 2025 • By JESSE BEDAYN — The Associated Press

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

Associated Press

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

Tourists stand under the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, Friday, May 23,…

October 30, 2025 • By SAMY MAGDY — Associated Press

At America’s national parks in the Trump era, the arc of history bends toward revisionism

At America’s national parks in the Trump era, the arc of history bends toward revisionism

Brianna Wheeler poses for a photo at Penisula Park in Portland, Ore., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jenny Kane/Associated Press)…

October 12, 2025 • Calvin Woodward — The Associated Press

Southern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia

Southern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia

Population rebounding after animals were on the brink of extinction

October 11, 2025 • By VÍCTOR CAIVANO and RAMIRO BARREIRO — The Associated Press

Experts lead tours uncovering Mexico’s hidden ancient sites

Associated Press

Experts lead tours uncovering Mexico’s hidden ancient sites

Tourists raise their arms at the Great Basement in the Cuicuilco Archaeological Zone during a tour organized by the National…

October 9, 2025 • By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ — Associated Press

Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost

Associated Press

Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost

The corn maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins is photographed Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Dixon, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)(AP…

October 2, 2025 • By HAVEN DALEY — Associated Press

United Airlines to extend nonstop service to Houston at Durango-La Plata County Airport in 2026

Durango-La Plata County Airport

United Airlines to extend nonstop service to Houston at Durango-La Plata County Airport in 2026

Direct flights to run daily for extra month next year, says city

October 1, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

City officials encourage residents to ditch the car for national Week Without Driving

City officials encourage residents to ditch the car for national Week Without Driving

Durango joins communities nationwide to promote alternative commutes

September 27, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

City of Durango looking for volunteers to gather data on bike, foot traffic

City of Durango looking for volunteers to gather data on bike, foot traffic

Survey helps officials better understand sustainable transportation, improve safety and efficiency

September 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

August 13, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer