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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

NFL Sunday: Wentz leads NFL-leading Eagles past Bears 31-3

PHILADELPHIA – Carson Wentz tossed three touchdown passes and the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears 31-3 Sunday for their ninth straight win. The Eagles (10-1...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Syria: At least 23 civilians killed ahead of UN talks

BEIRUT – Government airstrikes and shelling outside the Syrian capital killed at least 23 civilians, activists reported Sunday, as fighting in the area showed no signs of letting up ahead of...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Franken ashamed amid groping claims, will return to work

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he feels “embarrassed and ashamed” amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gr...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado’s Mikaela Shiffrin captures another slalom title in Vermont

KILLINGTON, Vt. – American Mikaela Shiffrin has picked up her first win of the season in convincing style, winning both runs of the women’s World Cup slalom on Sunday. Shiffrin, w...

DATE: Nov 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

EPA reviewing work on Navajo Nation uranium sites

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – A federal watchdog says it will review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to clean up abandoned uranium sites on the Navajo Nation. The EPA re...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The latest: Oxford Circus subway station reopens after alert

LONDON – The latest on the incident at London’s Oxford Circus station (all times local): 6 p.m. London transit authorities say Oxford Circus station has reopened after ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Weinstein’s Impact: List of men accused of sexual misconduct

NEW YORK – Since The New York Times published allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein in October, multiple men in entertainment, media and polit...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trevor Ariza has 25 points, Rockets beat up Nuggets

HOUSTON – With Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson out, Trevor Ariza decided it was his turn to let it fly from 3-point range. Ariza scored a season-high 25 points, making 7-of-10 from ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado ski season: Mountain coasters, Olympic fun and more

Are you ready for a roller coaster at a ski resort? New attractions in Colorado this season include mountain coasters at four Colorado ski resorts, along with new terrain and new ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Manitou council OKs measure on bear-proof garbage bins

COLORADO SPRINGS – The Manitou Springs City Council has ruled that residents need to start using a wildlife-proof garbage bin or keep their trash indoors until collection day. The...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News