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2 new Harry Potter books set to be published in October

LONDON – Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series. The ...

DATE: Jul 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts startup Meow Wolf sells out small equity offerings

SANTA FE, N.M. – The startup company behind a popular immersive art exhibition space in New Mexico says it has raised more than $1 million through an online private stock offering aimed at s...

DATE: Jul 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Dempsey, Bradley, Howard, Altidore among US roster additions

Experience preferred by Arena heading into Gold Cup knockout phase

DATE: Jul 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Patrick Rodgers takes lead in John Deere Classic

SILVIS, Ill. — Patrick Rodgers shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-shot lead after the second round of the John Deere Classic. Rodgers had eight birdies and a bogey to finis...

DATE: Jul 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bear suspected in attack shows no sign of injury, disease

WARD – A black bear believed to be the one that attacked a Colorado camp staffer didn’t show any signs of disease or injury that might have explained his aggression. A necropsy of...

DATE: Jul 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado health insurance rates may go up 27 percent next year

Uncertainty about Affordable Care Act driving changes

DATE: Jul 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Utah sheriff: 1 dead, 4 injured in explosion on house boat on Lake Powell

SALT LAKE CITY – One woman is dead and four other people are critically injured after a nighttime explosion on a houseboat along the Utah-Arizona border, authorities said Thursday. ...

DATE: Jul 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Oil and gas company to close office, cut 40 New Mexico jobs

Some will have option to relocate to Durango

DATE: Jul 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Expert finds New Mexico teacher evaluations toughest in US

ALBUQUERQUE – A national publication and an expert found that teacher evaluations in New Mexico are among the toughest in the U.S., as they put a large amount of weight on student test score...

DATE: Jul 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

Andy Murray interrupts question at Wimbledon to point out U.S. mistake

LONDON – Andy Murray interrupted a reporter’s question to make an important distinction during his post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Murray had just lost to Sa...

DATE: Jul 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Baggage handlers, cabin cleaners strike at Denver airport

DENVER – About 150 baggage handlers, cabin cleaners and wheelchair attendants are striking at Denver’s airport over working conditions and pay. There were no major disruptions at ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Suspension over, swimmer Ryan Lochte returns to competition

LOS ANGELES – Ryan Lochte is returning to USA Swimming competition this week for the first time since his 10-month suspension for his behavior at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics ended. ...