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Palestinian Health Ministry says 14 people killed in an Israeli strike in refugee camp in West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian Health Ministry says 14 people killed in an Israeli strike in refugee camp in West Bank.

October 3, 2024

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A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu

GOMA, Congo (AP) — A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers…

October 3, 2024

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Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to 9 years behind bars for voting system data scheme

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to 9 years behind bars for voting system…

October 3, 2024

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Durango eyes new site for ‘Common Threads’ public art installation

will try to take advantage of construction occurring at DRO airport

October 3, 2024

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Hurricane Helene’s death toll reaches 200 after Georgia and North Carolina report more fatalities

ATLANTA (AP) — Hurricane Helene’s death toll reaches 200 after Georgia and North Carolina report more fatalities.

October 3, 2024

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Jury begins deliberations in trial of 3 officers charged in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jury begins deliberations in trial of 3 officers charged in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.

October 3, 2024

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Witnesses say a boat with scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 50

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Witnesses say a boat with scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing…

October 3, 2024

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New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking office and pledging support for Kyiv

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking office and pledging…

October 3, 2024

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Four paramedics wounded, Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli strike while evacuating wounded in the south, officials say (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the paramedics were killed)

BEIRUT (AP) — Four paramedics wounded, Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli strike while evacuating wounded in the south, officials say…

October 3, 2024

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UK agrees to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius

LONDON (AP) — UK agrees to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius.

October 3, 2024

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Israeli military warns people to evacuate Lebanese communities north of UN buffer zone

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military warns people to evacuate Lebanese communities north of UN buffer zone.

October 3, 2024

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Israeli military says it killed a senior Hamas leader in Gaza in a strike 3 months ago

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says it killed a senior Hamas leader in Gaza in a strike 3 months ago.

October 3, 2024

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Next phase of Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion underway

Construction expected to be complete in 2026

October 3, 2024

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Durango developer says changes to zoning policy will surely encourage more affordable housing

new rules, builders must build units or pay elevated fee

October 3, 2024

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Taiwan hospital fire leaves at least 8 dead as typhoon batters island’s south

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan hospital fire leaves at least 8 dead as typhoon batters island’s south.

October 2, 2024

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Taiwan’s weather agency says Typhoon Krathon has made landfall on the heavily populated west coast

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s weather agency says Typhoon Krathon has made landfall on the heavily populated west coast.

October 2, 2024

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Bayfield town board members emotional over Katie Sickles’ resignation

Decision to quit came in aftermath of attempts to oust her

October 2, 2024

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Gabriel Pec, Riqui Puig spark Galaxy to 3-1 victory over Rapids

Los Angeles Galaxy defender Miki Yamane, left, kicks the ball away from Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro in the second…

October 2, 2024

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Tropical Storm Leslie forms in eastern Atlantic and could strengthen into a hurricane by this weekend, forecasters say

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Leslie forms in eastern Atlantic and could strengthen into a hurricane by this weekend, forecasters…

October 2, 2024

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Bayfield Town Hall reducing lobby hours for winter months

a result of staffing crunch, issues with time-card software

October 2, 2024

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Candidates for CD-3 clash over abortion and transparency issues in second debate

Frisch and Jeff Hurd have different strategies for lowering costs of living and housing

October 2, 2024

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Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gifts

SINGAPORE (AP) — Former Singaporean cabinet minister sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to receiving illegal…

October 2, 2024

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Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion while raising 2 daughters, dies at 83

FILE – Susie Maxwell holds the silver trophy after winning the 36th annual Women's Western golf tournament, June 14, 1965,…

October 2, 2024

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Hurricane Kirk strengthens into Category 3 storm in the Atlantic and is expected to grow more powerful, forecasters say (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported Kirk becoming a Category 2 storm)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Kirk strengthens into Category 3 storm in the Atlantic and is expected to grow more powerful,…

October 2, 2024