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Facebook tries to ease your heartache

Facebook is testing a new feature that will let people who divorce or split up with a lover avoid having…

November 20, 2015

Seattle voters get to call the shots

Alan Durning, author of an initiative passed by Seattle voters that created the nation’s first voucher system for campaign contributions,…

November 20, 2015

Nation & World

Men may overeat like cavemen to woo women

Men’s eating habits could be a hardwired urge dating back to prehistoric times when men with better hunting prowess were…

November 20, 2015

Nation & World

Bulldogs in love: New movie tells dog wedding story

Proceeds from a new movie, “The Dog Wedding,” will go to help two charities, Canine Companions for Independence and Long…

November 20, 2015

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‘Not the first time I’ve been framed,’ felon ex-mayor quips

Former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci attended a ceremony to unveil his official portrait in City Hall in Providence, R.I. Cianci…

November 20, 2015

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Ordinary teenager not your everyday genius

has two degrees, and is working with NASA

November 20, 2015

Nation & World

Sight, sound used to trigger dementia patients’ memories

Researchers say providing sensory and other cues to dementia patients can help stimulate memories in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Decima…

November 20, 2015

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October DUIs/DWAIs

The following are convictions made in October 2015 for driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent…

November 20, 2015

Local News

Durango gauges sidewalk accessibility at transit stops

Durango aims to improve use for people with disabilities

November 20, 2015

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Flags will be lowered to honor fallen Colorado trooper

Jursevics Trooper Jaimie Jursevics was assisting with a crash investigation Sunday when she was struck and killed by a suspected…

November 20, 2015

Local News

Durango tourism industry faces challenges

2015 strong, but the future looks uncertain

November 20, 2015

Nation & World

Obama administration: New drugs must remain affordable

Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell told attendees at a forum on drug prices in White Sulphur Springs,…

November 20, 2015

Nation & World

Hotel siege ends with several dead

Extremist group claims hostage-taking in Mali

November 20, 2015

Local News

Mark Redwine files to dismiss wrongful death lawsuit in death of son, Dylan Redwine

Father’s attorney argues statute of limitations has expired

November 19, 2015

Nation & World

FBI head: No credible threat to U.S. after Paris attacks

FBI Director James Comey, left, with Attorney General Loretta Lynch, said there are no credible threats against the United State…

November 19, 2015

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Islamic State reportedly wants chemical arms

Valls Their quest raises an alarming scenario for the West, given the determination to strike major cities that the group…

November 19, 2015

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Era of mass migration from Mexico is ‘at an end’

Mexicans leaving U.S. now top number arriving

November 19, 2015

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Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Responding swiftly to the terror in Paris, the U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to erect high hurdles for…

November 19, 2015

Local News

La Plata Electric Association board considering rate changes

Residents of La Plata County may see increase; companies could see decrease

November 19, 2015

Local News

Fall Round Dance

Charine Gonzales, left, Miss Hozhoni Nicole Lovato and Majel Boxer were the first to dance at the Fall Round Dance…

November 19, 2015

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Florida man killed on Red Mountain Pass

Patrol to retrieve vehicle Friday

November 19, 2015

Local News

Sen. Bennet on conference committee that advances No Child reform measure

State’s senior senator says bill ends ‘one size fits all’ federal policy

November 19, 2015

Local News

Panel in La Plata County: Physical, mental health care need to be integrated

Durango High screening students for suicide risk

November 19, 2015

Local News

Silverton, San Juan County officials will pursue Superfund

few options, town will engage Environmental Protection Agency

November 19, 2015