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Trump meets with Al Gore

WASHINGTON – Former Vice President Al Gore said Monday he had a “productive” meeting with Donald Trump, calling it “an extremely interesting conversation.” Gore, a leading voice o...

DATE: Dec 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Researchers grow protective biological soil crusts

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – In a greenhouse at Northern Arizona University, a professor is researching an oft-overlooked ecological field that could play an important role in preventing erosion and h...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Skiing Santas tackle the slopes in annual Maine charity

NEWRY, Maine – Whether he’s called Santa Claus, Father Christmas or Pere Noel, he had a slew of jolly, red-suited lookalikes hit the ski slopes on Sunday in Maine. About 180 Saint...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

NFL Roundup: Raiders storm back to beat Bills

Chiefs win by 1, Seahawks trounce Panthers

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Lehtonen leads Stars past Avalanche

DENVER – Kari Lehtonen had 23 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Saturday night. Patrick Eaves and Tyler Seguin eac...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Favorites claim college football conference title games

Favorites win on conference championship Saturday on even of playoff selections

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: College Sports

Manitou Incline reopens after 3-month closure

COLORADO SPRINGS â€“ A popular hiking route near Manitou Springs is open after three months of repair work. The Manitou Incline reopened Friday, and hikers immediately began climb...

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Woman won’t face charges for rant against shopper wearing a hijab

ALBUQUERQUE – Charges won’t be filed against a woman who yelled at a Muslim shopper in an Albuquerque grocery store and called her a “terrorist,” according to police. The shopper was wearing...

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Pirates get call in Iceland

LONDON – Iceland’s president has asked the anti-authoritarian Pirate Party to try to form a government, after two earlier rounds of coalition talks failed. The Pirates, who seek d...

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

President meets Nobel Prize winners, but what about Bob?

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama welcomed four recipients of the Nobel Prize to the White House on Wednesday. Singer Bob Dylan wasn’t among them. Obama used the Oval Office mee...

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Board calls for investigation of Albuquerque police videos

ALBUQUERQUE – The Police Oversight Board is asking authorities to investigate allegations that Albuquerque police have altered or deleted video recordings from officers’ lapel cameras. ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Judge orders suspect in Old Navy case to remain behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal judge has ordered that a man accused of using an explosive device to damage an Old Navy store in Albuquerque remain in jail while awaiting trial. The Albuq...

DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News