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FIFA says doping is not widespread in Russian soccer

MOSCOW – FIFA defended Russia’s right to host the World Cup amid a series of doping scandals, saying Tuesday that there is no sign of “widespread” drug use in Russian soccer. Russ...

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

LeBron James gets green light for ‘I Promise’ school in Akron

AKRON, Ohio – The school board in LeBron James’ Ohio hometown has approved the plan for a public school being created in partnership with the NBA star’s foundation. The LeBron Jam...

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Iranian wrestler says managers told him to throw match to avoid Israeli

TEHRAN, Iran – An Iranian wrestler said his managers told him to intentionally lose to a Russian competitor to avoid facing an Israeli wrestler in the next round. Ali Reza Karimi ...

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Sports

Buyers back out of deal for idled Colorado mine

PAONIA – The owner of an idled Colorado coal mine says financial market conditions have forced investors to back out of a deal to buy the company. The Grand Junction Daily Sentine...

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Flags lowered in Colorado for Fort Carson Green Beret

COLORADO SPRINGS – Flags were lowered around Colorado Tuesday to honor a Green Beret from Fort Carson killed in Afghanistan earlier this month. A funeral service was held for 33...

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Facebook turns to AI to help prevent suicides

NEW YORK – Facebook is turning to artificial intelligence to detect if someone might be contemplating suicide. Facebook already has mechanisms for flagging posts from people think...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Telluride High School searched for weapons after threat

TELLURIDE – FBI agents and police searched a high school campus for weapons and explosives in the scenic Rocky Mountains resort of Telluride on Monday after a tip about alleged plans for a “...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

UNM study: Medical marijuana an alternative for opioids

ALBUQUERQUE – University of New Mexico researchers say the legal availability of medical marijuana has the potential to reduce opioid use among chronic pain patients. The work of ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Number of problem bears surge in Aspen area

ASPEN – Authorities in the Aspen area say they responded to three times as many calls about problem bears this year compared with last year. Park and Wildlife officials blame poor...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Worries in Estes Park about possible park fee increases

ESTES PARK – Business leaders in Estes Park say they’re worried about a proposal to significantly increase entrance fees at national parks such as nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boom! Converted nuclear missile silo lists on Airbnb

ESKRIDGE, Kan. – A Cold War-era missile silo in rural northeast Kansas that housed a nuclear warhead 65 years ago and was later converted into an underground mansion is now finding a new lea...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Mine spill advisory committee to meet on aquifer

FARMINGTON – An advisory panel will get an update on an aquifer affected by a 2015 mine waste spoil that fouled rivers in three Western states. The Farmington Daily Times reported...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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