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CAIRO – Egyptian security forces have rounded up dozens of activists, journalists and lawyers ahead of demonstrations called for April…

Gaming fest a huge draw

Thousands expected in Massachusetts

Island finches keep evolving

Galapagos birds tweak their beaks to survive

Paw-thletes compete in Kitten Summer Games

A cat takes part in the long jump event in Hallmark Olympic Stadium where the Hallmark Channel was filming for…

Are we losing our sense of direction because of Google Maps?

Eventually, the center has resorted to installing a large sign at the front of their driveway instructing travelers that their…

Nation Briefs

Olson MINNEAPOLIS – There were no obvious signs of trauma on Prince’s body when he was found unresponsive at his…

‘Real different’ Trump coming, aide promises

candidate will show more depth after winning nomination

8 family members killed

warn surviving relatives after slayings in Ohio

Senator calls for criminal probe of Gold King spill

Durango councilor contends probe could hinder Superfund

Durango sixth-graders win award by illuminating food waste problems

Jason Cloudt, garden manager and volunteer coordinator at Manna Soup Kitchen, speaks to Miller Middle School students Mia Baguskas, right,…

Go Fund Me set up for girl killed in crash

Mia Martinez As of 11 a.m. Friday, the effort had raised nearly $2,000 of its $10,000 goal. Efforts to identify…

Photo: Preparing for Home and Ranch Show

Danny Klone with Closets Plus assembles his displays for the <a href="http://fourcornersexpos.com/durango-home-ranch-show/">Durango Home and Ranch Show</a>, which will be held…

In-home man caves are becoming more popular

Today’s man caves have more to do with hobbies than home theaters

Hickenlooper: Prince was ‘unique creative spirit’

Prince was found dead at his home Thursday in suburban Minneapolis. He was 57. Hickenlooper – who has long held…

World signing on to climate agreement

say pact could take effect this year

Solar plane slowly soaring from Hawaii to California

Solar Impulse 2 pilot Bertrant Piccard of Switzerland says the idea of flying around the world in a solar-powered plane…

Boettcher program trains teachers to be successful

teachers begin program in La Plata County this year

Nonprofit could be helpful in recruiting new airline service

Outsiders may have more flexibility offering incentives

Photos: The stress-soothing power of puppies

Final two children in fatal crash released from hospital

Arianna Aguilar, 1, and Shawn Martinez, 9, were in satisfactory condition at for much of the week at University of…

Charter schools’ equal-funding fight clears Senate Education Committee

Durango school district supportive of legislative effort

Nation & World Briefs

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Republican Party leaders turned aside an effort Thursday to change the rules at their national convention to…

Putting up signs Skyhawk high

Friday Durango Dayplanner

San Juan Square Dance Club, 6 p.m., Durango/La Plata Senior Center, 2424 Main Ave., 884-1338. Sunrise yoga adult classes, 8:15-9:15…