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Marxist lawmaker Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election as voters reject old political guard

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marxist lawmaker Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election as voters reject old political guard.

September 22, 2024

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Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election.

September 22, 2024

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Hezbollah’s deputy leader says his group is now in an open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s deputy leader says his group is now in an open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel.

September 22, 2024

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Birmingham police say multiple victims in mass killing were caught in crossfire during shooting, offer reward for arrest

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham police say multiple victims in mass killing were caught in crossfire during shooting, offer reward…

September 22, 2024

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Sri Lanka’s presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in history. Incumbent is eliminated

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in…

September 22, 2024

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At least 30 people killed after a methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, state media reports

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At least 30 people killed after a methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine…

September 22, 2024

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Cannon, Mihailovic score as Rapids beat Toronto 2-0, clinch playoff berth

Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon, right, smiles while giving autographs after an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC Saturday, Sept.…

September 21, 2024

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Vidlak throws for 3 TDs, Wimbley runs for 2 as Stephen F. Austin routs Northern Colorado 48-7

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Sam Vidlak threw three touchdown passes and Jerrell Wimbley ran for two scores as Stephen F.…

September 21, 2024

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Israeli military says over 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with some striking areas near the northern city of Haifa

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says over 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with some striking areas near the northern…

September 21, 2024

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At least 19 people killed in coal mine ‘incident’ in eastern Iran, Iranian state TV reports

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At least 19 people killed in coal mine ‘incident’ in eastern Iran, Iranian state TV reports.

September 21, 2024

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New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes.

September 21, 2024

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Photos: Pancakes, pancakes and more pancakes

Kiwanis Club of Durango’s Annual Pancake Day held Saturday at La Plata County Fairgrounds

September 21, 2024

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Satellite news network Al Jazeera says Israel raids its office in Ramallah in the West Bank and orders it closed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Satellite news network Al Jazeera says Israel raids its office in Ramallah in the…

September 21, 2024

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The Blotter, Sept. 13-15

Durango Police Department Sept. 15 7:35 p.m. A person on the 500 block of East Eighth Avenue was arrested for…

September 21, 2024

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Morrow’s 156 yards, 2 touchdowns on the ground power Colorado State past UTEP 27-17

FORT COLLINS, Col. (AP) — Avery Morrow ran for 156 yards with two touchdowns and Colorado State defeated UTEP 27-17…

September 21, 2024

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French president’s office unveils new center-right government 2 months after divisive elections

PARIS (AP) — French president’s office unveils new center-right government 2 months after divisive elections.

September 21, 2024

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Motel 6 sold to Indian hotel operator for $525 million

FILE – This Jan. 3, 2018 file photo shows a Motel 6 in SeaTac, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)(AP Photo/Elaine…

September 21, 2024

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Mom of suspect in Georgia school shooting indicted and is accused of taping a parent to a chair

A memorial is seen at Apalachee High School after the Wednesday school shooting, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Winder, Ga.…

September 21, 2024

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Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as cargo ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge, FBI says

BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as cargo ship that collapsed Baltimore…

September 21, 2024

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22 people have been killed after Israel targeted a school in the south of Gaza City, Gaza Health Ministry says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — 22 people have been killed after Israel targeted a school in the south of…

September 21, 2024

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Voting ends in Sri Lanka’s presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Voting ends in Sri Lanka’s presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis…

September 21, 2024

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Ceremonial keg-tapping signals the start of Oktoberfest, opening the world’s largest folk festival for the 189th time

MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Ceremonial keg-tapping signals the start of Oktoberfest, opening the world’s largest folk festival for the 189th…

September 21, 2024

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Man struck by lightning recovering in Denver-area hospital

Corley was working on a ranch south of Durango when the bolt hit

September 21, 2024

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The death toll from Friday’s airstrike on a Beirut suburb rises to 31, Lebanon health minister says

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The death toll from Friday’s airstrike on a Beirut suburb rises to 31, Lebanon health minister…

September 21, 2024