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How do you define rape?

Protections may vary between married, single women

Can U.S. housing industry’s comeback endure? The outlook dims

The sizzling U.S. housing market is beginning to show some signs of burning out. Real estate officials report the number…

‘Breaking Bad’ homes for sale; meth labs not included

The 3,500-square-foot home in Albuquerque’s Country Club area was used in AMC’s TV series “Breaking Bad” and is for sale.Russell…

Pending home sales index falls in June

The housing market took another step back Wednesday when the National Association of Realtors reported that pending sales dropped in…

Boomers, millennials vie for limited rentals

Attorney Mike Abelson of Bethesda, Md., is one of many baby boomers who are deciding it’s easier to rent rather…

California décor comes in many styles

Designer Kim Myles uses colors and finishes in her designs that reflect light. The winner of HGTV’s “Design Star” says…

Rental prices rise 4.3 percent in June

Rental prices are rising in most cities around the country, although prices are dipping in some areas where new apartment…

Las Vegas seeks to tame rowdy street performers

The city of Las Vegas is considering a new ordinance that would require street performers, such as Daniel Gallegos, to…

Ruses help keep U.S. ivory sales going

U.S., states proposing new rules to close loopholes

Looking to play it safe with online sales?

around country offering buyers, sellers place to meet

Ignacio state representative is coming into his own

see an evolution in J. Paul Brown; he says little has changed

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – It took Ted Cruz three months to raise $10 million for his campaign for president, a springtime sprint…

World Briefs

RIO DE JANEIRO – The World Health Organization has asked the International Olympic Committee to analyze virus levels in Rio…

California declares a state of emergency

Firefighter killed and hundreds flee

Cecil’s death ‘final straw’

Lion’s researcher dissects the tragedy

Zimbabwean authorities restrict hunting after lion killing

Cecil the lion rests in Hwange National Park in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Two Zimbabweans arrested for illegally hunting a lion appeared…

Plane part touches down in France

Suspected Flight 370 wing flap arrives at French facility

Obama makes passion play to Congress

still weighing Iran nuclear deal but impressed with outreach

A seat with Sophie

A young visitor to the American Rabbit Breeders Association rabbit show gets to sit and relax for a few minutes…

Regional News

Home auctions a luxury

High-end properties are going on the block

Feds grapple with whether to call Tenn. attack terrorism

Hearts for victims are at stake after last month’s Chattanooga tragedy

Dayplanner Sunday

Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave., 403-1200, www.theirishembassypub.com. Jazz church (experienced musician drop-in session),…

Local Briefs

The Mancos Public Library, 211 West First St., will present “Hands of the Ancients” Medicine Cards Workshop with local artist…