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Religion Briefs

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis offered another gesture to Catholics who are estranged from the church, saying this week he…

January 10, 2014

Religion

Pope Francis to travel to Holy Land in May

Pope Francis kisses a child as he arrives for his weekly general audience Wednesday in St. Peter’s Square at the…

January 10, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “H.H. Jeffrey is now back on the job at his jewelry store after a vacation of 10…

January 8, 2014

Food

Healthy baked haddock that doesn’t taste healthy

How you dress it can make the difference between delicious baked haddock or fish that is tasteless and dry.Matthew Mead/Associated…

January 7, 2014

Food

A healthy chicken soup with Chinese influences

The fragrant broth in this recipe for Chinese Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a Chinese take on a Jewish chicken…

January 7, 2014

Food

When in Sicily, the sublime ice cream rules

Voglia Matta, a corner mom-and-pop shop in Syracuse, Sicily, offers almost 60 different flavors of dense, colorful ice cream made…

January 7, 2014

Food

New book profiles oldest eateries

Compilation mixes stories from 100 restaurants

January 7, 2014

Food

Cleaning up

fasts have become increasingly popular but are they healthful?

January 7, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “As an outgrowth of the peace officers training school held in Durango, an organization was formed to…

January 6, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Member of the Durango Rotary Club will see and hear a Thompson sub-machine gun actually fired in…

January 4, 2014

Health

Happy? You may feel warm all over

suggests emotions linked to specific sensations

January 4, 2014

Health

Don’t let the ‘winter slump’ get you

busy, bond with friends, family during cold months

January 4, 2014

Health

Making raped teenagers relive their trauma works

Therapy effective for veterans helps sexual abuse victims

January 4, 2014

Health

Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s progression

Breakthrough is still not a cure, study authors say

January 4, 2014

Health

Raising your car crash risk: Dialing, texting will do it

Study: Talking on phone not a hazard, though

January 4, 2014

Travel

Seattle museum celebrates the silver ball

shares pinball machines from 1960s to modern day

January 4, 2014

Travel

Southwest Airlines ranks last in on-time performance

The Dallas-based airline, the dominant carrier at Chicago’s Midway airport, placed at the bottom of monthly on-time statistics reported to…

January 4, 2014

Travel

Destination: Food

Cooking, eating, drinking at new Tampa hotel focuses on culinary

January 4, 2014

Family

Tot fights sleep? Body clock may be to blame

finds bedtime may not match kids’ circadian rhythm

January 4, 2014

Family

Bipartisan bill seeks to boost foreign adoptions

Laura Brenner, left, adopted her daughter Ketia Brenner, 9, in the wake of the massive January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.Elaine…

January 4, 2014

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Dec. 19, 1963 Herald. The cutline read: “Tarnished by 70 years of service, the bell…

January 4, 2014

Religion

Church signs get hip with quips

But, sometimes, humor to lure worshippers can cross the line

January 3, 2014

Religion

Pope warns of poorly trained priests

Pope Francis talks with Jesuit leader Rev. Adolfo Nicolas before celebrating Mass with Jesuits on Friday in Rome.Riccardo De Luca/Associated…

January 3, 2014

Religion

Pope stresses strength, courage, hope in 2014

Pope Francis kisses the Holy Book as he celebrates Mass on New Year’s Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at the…

January 3, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Marie Andrews of Wallace Furniture Store won one of the cash prizes offered by the Denver distributor…

January 1, 2014

And the West is History

This picture appeared in the Dec. 10, 1963, The Durango Herald. The cutline read, “The heaviest snowstorm to date in…

December 31, 2013

Food

Peruvian chef talks of cuisine, future of food

Richard Bernaola, left, and Executive Chef Diego Oka create ceviche dishes for the launch of the La Mar by Gaston…

December 31, 2013

Food

An easier way to eat more vegetables

Using a food processor to shred vegetables such as these beets, parsnips and carrots saves time in preparation and cooking.Matthew…

December 31, 2013

Food

Bon appétit, bibliophiles

A look at the year’s yummiest cookbooks

December 31, 2013

Food

Mormon-centric Utah epicenter for food storage

It’s more than just for disasters, and it’s gaining wider popularity

December 31, 2013