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Reinstatement of abortion law closes Texas clinics

Dr. Lester Minto, who has offered abortions at the Reproductive Services clinic in Harlingen, Texas, for years, says he is…

November 1, 2013

Nation & World

Islamists protest ahead of Morsi’s trial in Egypt

Supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi held protests througout the country Friday, calling for the government to cancel his…

November 1, 2013

Nation & World

Drone strike reportedly kills Taliban chief

Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, right, is reportedly dead after being targeted in a U.S. drone strike. Mehsud was wanted…

November 1, 2013

Nation & World

World Briefs

JERUSALEM – Israeli aircraft bombed what the military described as a “terror tunnel” used by Hamas in Gaza and the…

November 1, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

The 700 block of Main Avenue will closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to allow for…

November 1, 2013

Local News

Miller Middle School briefly evacuated

There was no fire and everyone was safe, according to an alert issued by Durango School District 9-R. “There was…

November 1, 2013

Nation & World

TSA agent dies in shooting at LA airport

The gunman was wounded in a shootout with police and taken into custody, authorities said. The attack at the nation’s…

November 1, 2013

Nation & World

Snowden seeks the world’s help against U.S. charges

Opposition Greens lawmaker Hans-Christian Stroebele says National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden wants to talk to Congress and explain why…

November 1, 2013

Local News

Peaceful zombies abound

arrests as thousands converge on Main Avenue

October 31, 2013

Local News

Spooky

Shea Keirns, a fourth-grader in Durango School District 9-Râ€™s Shared School program, sports Halloween costume makeup as she plays with…

October 31, 2013

Regional News

No link found between Saudi inmate, murder

Officials considered role in state corrections chief’s death

October 31, 2013

Local News

A ‘Thriller’ ending

Just as classes ended Thursday, Durango High School’s Dance Fitness class led a flash mob outside the school entrance. The…

October 31, 2013

Local News

Time to gear up

Greg Goltz drops off some items Thursday that he hopes will sell Saturday during the Hesperus Ski Patrol’s 50th annual…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

Hagel blasts states on same-sex benefits policy

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says nine states are refusing to issue Pentagon ID cards to same-sex partners of National Guard…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

Asian nations angry over U.S. embassy spy reports

China and several other Southeast Asian nations are demanding explanations from the United States and its allies about reports that…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

Ryan strikes collaborative tone in opening talks

The ongoing budget talks offer House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left, a chance to build his credibility…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

Firm proposes Venice theme park

Alberto Zamperla, president of amusement park ride company Zamperla Inc., wants to build a theme park on an abandoned island…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

Some men helping Saudi women

Some Saudi Arabian men are supporting women in their efforts to be allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Several women…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

New FAA rule wins applause

Flight attendants, consumer groups and others are applauding Thursday’s decision by the Federal Aviation Administration to allow passengers to use…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

Panel approves limits on spying

But critics of U.S. surveillance programs and privacy rights experts said the bill does little, if anything, to end the…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

After unity, some Democrats push back on Obama

President Barack Obama is facing growing pressure from members of his own party who want the president to push for…

October 31, 2013

Nation & World

Israel strikes Russian weapons shipment

An official with the the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says Syria has completed the destruction of equipment…

October 31, 2013

Local News

County residents warned of mail theft

The thefts have occurred west of Bayfield and on the Dryside, including county roads 501, 223, 136 and others, said…

October 31, 2013

Local News

Navajo Nation inks coal mine deal

cites jobs in making $85M purchase

October 30, 2013