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Durango School District 9-R unveils solar panels at six schools

Upgrades expected to offset 58% of district’s energy costs

November 20, 2024

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Man convicted in killing of Georgia student Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Man convicted in killing of Georgia student Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without the…

November 20, 2024

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Democrat Marcy Kaptur wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Marcy Kaptur wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.

November 20, 2024

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Laken Riley’s family tearfully ask judge to sentence the man convicted of killing her to life in prison without parole

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Laken Riley’s family tearfully ask judge to sentence the man convicted of killing her to life…

November 20, 2024

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Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons by rolling her…

November 20, 2024

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Appeals court declines to lift the hold on a Louisiana law making public schools post the Ten Commandments in classrooms

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Appeals court declines to lift the hold on a Louisiana law making public schools post the…

November 20, 2024

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Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national immigration debate

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the…

November 20, 2024

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Trump chooses Matt Whitaker, a former acting attorney general, as NATO ambassador

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump chooses Matt Whitaker, a former acting attorney general, as NATO ambassador.

November 20, 2024

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US vetoes a UN resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza because it fails to link a hostage release

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — US vetoes a UN resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza because it fails to link…

November 20, 2024

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Syria’s state-run media say 36 people have been killed in a strike on the town of Palmyra blamed on Israel

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s state-run media say 36 people have been killed in a strike on the town of…

November 20, 2024

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Ford Motor Co. to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe and UK, citing disruption from shift to electric vehicles, economic headwinds

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ford Motor Co. to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe and UK, citing disruption from shift to…

November 20, 2024

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Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial…

November 20, 2024

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Comcast will spin off its cable networks, once star performers at the entertainment giant

WASHINGTON (AP) — Comcast will spin off its cable networks, once star performers at the entertainment giant.

November 20, 2024

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Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use antipersonnel land mines in war with Russia, US defense secretary says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use antipersonnel land mines in war with Russia, US defense secretary…

November 20, 2024

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Target struggles in the third quarter and tempered expectations for the holidays

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target struggles in the third quarter and tempered expectations for the holidays.

November 20, 2024

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More than 600,000 without electricity in Washington State as ‘bomb cyclone’ sweeps across the northwestern US

SEATTLE (AP) — More than 600,000 without electricity in Washington State as ‘bomb cyclone’ sweeps across the northwestern US.

November 20, 2024

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New sports training facility opens on Main Street in Cortez

the Bench welcomes athletes of all ages and most sports

November 20, 2024

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Durango police share tips for keeping children safe on internet

district hosted event in wake of teacher’s arrest

November 19, 2024

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Photos: Riding away the day

Anne Dahlson feeds a treat to Risa Bliss’ horse Cinco, a 10-year-old Andalusian, and to her horse, Bo, a 22-year-old…

November 19, 2024

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Durango airport plans extra parking, shuttle service over Thanksgiving holiday

anticipates record number of passengers next week

November 19, 2024

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Bayfield dealing with utility bill issues entering holidays

manager says some billing errors ‘sidelined’ over past several years

November 19, 2024

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Trump says he will nominate wrestling billionaire Linda McMahon to be education secretary

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Trump says he will nominate wrestling billionaire Linda McMahon to be education secretary.

November 19, 2024

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California voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state’s minimum wage to a national high of $18 per hour

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters reject ballot measure that would have raised state’s minimum wage to a national high…

November 19, 2024

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Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after Spain is eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after Spain is eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.

November 19, 2024