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Retail sales rise in November as shopping picks up

Shoppers check out at a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Springdale, Ark. The Commerce Department reported Friday that retail sales rose 0.2…

December 11, 2015

Nation & World

Swiss boost security after terror plot report

looking for four suspects in Geneva

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

Boston train takes off from station without driver

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority investigators are looking into reports a cord was wrapped around an accelerator handle in the operator’s…

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

Tiny islands have powerful voice in UN climate talks

The Marshall Islands, which are just six feet above sea level, is experiencing worse storm surges than in previous years…

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

California couple’s past gets new look

Shooting suspects never set off red flags

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

World Briefs

JERUSALEM – Donald Trump on Thursday called off a planned December trip to Israel, shelving what was shaping up to…

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Bergdahl WASHINGTON – The stock market’s sharp decline in August and September took its toll on Americans’ finances in the…

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

Women may face fight with commandos

Survey: Many men don’t think they have what it takes for the job

December 10, 2015

Local News

When it comes to Christmas trees, is real or fake the better environmental choice?

Studies show minimal difference in environmental impact, but debate rages on

December 10, 2015

Regional News

Colorado Supreme Court hears case of man freed 90 years early

An attorney for Rene Lima-Marin told the court Thursday that it was cruel and unusual punishment to put him back…

December 10, 2015

Local News

Dogs doing time while owner committing the crime in Durango

Nothing is cuter than a pair of pups, but the owner of these two, left in the 800 block of…

December 10, 2015

Local News

Local Briefs

“Festival of Trees,” Community Connections’ holiday event, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at…

December 10, 2015

Local News

Dayplanner Friday

Durango Early Bird Toastmasters meeting, 7-8:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 21636 U.S. Highway 160 West, September-May, 749-1741, [email protected], www.earlybirdtoastmasters.org. Community Health…

December 10, 2015

Local News

Lake Nighthorse water-rights settlement pushed to Jan. 15

Chief District Judge Gregory Lyman’s ruling on a water-rights settlement agreed to last month in a long battle over water…

December 10, 2015

Local News

Bernie Sanders launches Colorado presidential campaign effort

office will open in Denver next week ahead of March 1 caucus

December 10, 2015

Local News

New operator for Navajo Mine

Fuels Company will take over Farmington operation

December 10, 2015

Local News

Ignacio teen hitting big time in movie world

premiering Friday in Ignacio

December 10, 2015

Local News

Mesa Verde lights Cliff Palace

Luminarias glow in Cliff Palace on Wednesday night for photographers at Mesa Verde National Park. The last time Cliff Palace…

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

Trump cancels Israel visit after controversies

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump Thursday announced he was delaying a planned trip to Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin…

December 10, 2015

Nation & World

Possible tax deal would give big wins to both parties

House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin told reporters Thursday he is confident congressional negotiators will be able to reach a…

December 10, 2015

Local News

President Barack Obama signs education bill to replace No Child Left Behind

Elementary and Secondary Eduction Act to give states louder voice

December 10, 2015

Local News

Chapman Hill ski area rope-tow cut

valued at $6,100

December 10, 2015

Local News

Fort Lewis College bids adieu to Columbus Day

Denisa Carlos, left and Daniel French with the band Las Cafeteras performs in front of Reed Library as part of…

December 10, 2015

Local News

Wildlife crossing planned to run under U.S. Highway 160, east of Durango

working on 1 of 24 proposed underpasses

December 9, 2015