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House passes $895 billion defense policy bill with pay raise for troops, sending measure to Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — House passes $895 billion defense policy bill with pay raise for troops, sending measure to Senate.

December 11, 2024

Hannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a family search and police investigation, found safe

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a family search and police investigation, found safe.

December 11, 2024

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Arizona AG sues Saudi agrobusiness over excessive groundwater pumping, alleging violation of public nuisance law

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona AG sues Saudi agrobusiness over excessive groundwater pumping, alleging violation of public nuisance law.

December 11, 2024

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FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign at the end of Biden’s term next month

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray says he intends to resign at the end of Biden’s term next month.

December 11, 2024

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High school students save money, get jump on college with concurrent enrollment

Durango, Bayfield students say program prepared them for next steps

December 11, 2024

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Montana Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling that allows minors to receive gender-affirming medical care

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling that allows minors to receive gender-affirming medical care.

December 11, 2024

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NYPD commissioner says gun found on suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing matches shell casings found at crime scene

NEW YORK (AP) — NYPD commissioner says gun found on suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing matches shell casings found at…

December 11, 2024

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Wisconsin man who faked drowning and fled to Europe willingly returned to the US because of family, sheriff says

GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin man who faked drowning and fled to Europe willingly returned to the US because…

December 11, 2024

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FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournament

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as…

December 11, 2024

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US officials warn Russia may use lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in ‘coming days’

WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials warn Russia may use lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again in ‘coming days’.

December 11, 2024

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Albertsons scraps merger with Kroger and accuses it of failing to overcome government objections to the deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Albertsons scraps merger with Kroger and accuses it of failing to overcome government objections to the…

December 11, 2024

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US inflation rose slightly last month but remained low

WASHINGTON (AP) — US inflation rose slightly last month but remained low.

December 11, 2024

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The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England have been found guilty in her murder

LONDON (AP) — The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England have been…

December 11, 2024

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Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter: AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter:…

December 11, 2024

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An explosion in the Afghan capital has killed the Taliban refugee minister, Interior Ministry official says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — An explosion in the Afghan capital has killed the Taliban refugee minister, Interior Ministry official says.

December 11, 2024

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Palestinian medics say an Israeli strike on a home in northern Gaza killed 19 people

CAIRO (AP) — Palestinian medics say an Israeli strike on a home in northern Gaza killed 19 people.

December 10, 2024

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Facing cuts, La Plata County adopts slimmed down 2025 budget

Revenues expected to fall 17%, and spending will drop 25% from 2024 levels

December 10, 2024

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Photos: La Plata Electric Association replacing dozens of power poles north of Durango

La Plata Electric Association is in the process of replacing dozens of power poles just north of Durango city limits…

December 10, 2024

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City of Durango, Mesa Park Foundation enter operations agreement

Connector trails, parking lots and infrastructure work slated for 2025

December 10, 2024

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Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction

HOUSTON (AP) — Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion in dispute over bankruptcy auction.

December 10, 2024

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An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed and is now stable

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed…

December 10, 2024

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Rantanen records hat trick in 600th game and adds two assists as the Avalanche drill Pittsburgh 6-2

Colorado Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen (96) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game…

December 10, 2024

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Yonhap news agency says police are searching President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yonhap news agency says police are searching President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office.

December 10, 2024

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Police say South Korea’s national police chief and the top officer for Seoul have been detained over martial law

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Police say South Korea’s national police chief and the top officer for Seoul have been…

December 10, 2024