Author - The Durango Herald

4 Americans in U.S. Open women’s semis for 1st time since 1981

NEW YORK (AP) — All four women’s semifinalists at the U.S. Open are Americans. It’s the first time that’s happened at Flushing Meadows since 1981. It hasn’t happened at any Grand ...

DATE: Sep 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Solid run puts Chris Froome back in control in Spanish Vuelta

CAMALENO, Spain – Chris Froome retook control of the Spanish Vuelta with a solid run in a stage won by Belgian rider Sander Armee on Thursday. Froome struggled in the difficult cl...

DATE: Sep 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Stephen King joins moviegoers for special screening of “It”

BANGOR, Maine – Movie fans attending a special screening of the movie “It” in Bangor, Maine, got a bonus: Author and local resident Stephen King joined them. King’s radio station,...

DATE: Sep 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

HBO’s ‘Veep’ to end after seventh season in 2018

LOS ANGELES – HBO says its much-honored political satire “Veep” is coming to an end. The cable channel said Wednesday that “Veep” will air its seventh and final season in 2018. ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Chris Froome loses time in brutal Spanish Vuelta climb

LOS MACHUCOS, Spain – Chris Froome lost some of his Spanish Vuelta lead in a brutal climb that challenged riders in a 17th stage won by Stefan Denifl of Austria on Wednesday. Froo...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Deep Creek Fire in N.W. Colorado pegged at 3.5 square miles

HAYDEN – More firefighters and equipment have been brought in to help fight the newest of two wildfires burning in northwestern Colorado. The Deep Creek Fire near Hayden was repor...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal try to set up semifinal showdown at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal each need a victory to finally meet at the U.S. Open. Juan Martin del Potro stopped them before and has a chance to do it again. ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Photos show Houston’s devastation, recovery from Harvey

HOUSTON – Photos taken just a week apart show how the Houston area is starting to recover after the devastation of Harvey’s catastrophic floods that left homes and roads under several feet o...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Lacheys, Debbie Gibson lead ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast

NEW YORK – Nick and Vanessa Lachey, retired athletes Derek Fisher and Terrell Owens, and singer Debbie Gibson headline the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Other cast ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

CMT Artists of the Year event to support hurricane recovery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. â€“ This year, CMT will use its annual Artists of the Year event to highlight Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts while also recognizing the biggest artists in country music. ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott has suspension upheld, will play Week 1

DALLAS – Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott’s attorneys say his six-game suspension over a domestic violence case has been upheld, but he will play the opener because of the timing of the ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Colorado schools bulk up staff in marijuana-prevention push

DENVER – Colorado has given 42 school districts and charter schools a combined $9.2 million to hire people and create programs to keep marijuana out of the hands of students. T...

DATE: Sep 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News