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Uganda urges rebels to accept cease-fire JUBA, South Sudan – Uganda’s president on Monday warned South Sudan’s rebel leader against…

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. growth rate slows down

An aging Baby Boomer population and slower immigration combined for nearly stagnant U.S. population growth in 2013 as the total…

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

Israel frees several Palestinian prisoners

JERUSALEM – Israel released more than two dozen Palestinian prisoners convicted in deadly attacks against Israelis early Tuesday as part…

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

District judge extends life-support for girl OAKLAND, Calif. – A California judge on Monday ordered a 13-year-old girl who was…

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

Kerry to bring plan

Relatives of Israelis killed in attacks by Palestinian militants hold photos of victims during a demonstration against the release of…

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

Congo army stops attacks

DAKAR, Senegal – Armed assailants who identified themselves as disciples of a self-styled prophet attacked the state television station, the…

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

Icebound Antarctic ship awaits helicopter rescue

Rescuers are waiting for a break in the weather to send in a helicopter to remove passengers on the Russian…

December 30, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

DUI enforcement to be stepped up The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol will increase DUI enforcement…

December 30, 2013

Local News

O’Brien out as tourism office director

DATO to begin search for next leader

December 30, 2013

Local News

Mesa Verde whistleblower complaint upheld

Rangers feel vindicated for exposing abuse

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. picks 6 states to host drone test sites

The Federal Aviation Administration announced six states that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the…

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

Russian bombings raise Olympics security fears

Police officers detain people Monday who gathered for an unsanctioned event in downtown Volgograd, Russia.Denis Tyrin/Associated Press WASHINGTON – Security…

December 30, 2013

Local News

Tragic and innocuous highlight 2013

Top stories ranged from horror of Dylan’s disappearance to plastic-bag debate

December 30, 2013

Nation & World

Gallup: Hillary Clinton, Obama again most admired

It may have been a difficult political year for President Obama, but he continues to reign as the nation’s Most…

December 29, 2013

Nation & World

‘Selfie,’ ‘twerk’ top school’s most annoying words list

DETROIT – A Michigan university has issued its annual list of annoying words, and those flexible enough to take selfies…

December 29, 2013

Local News

City gets a read on new parking meters

Reaction mixed on high-tech machines

December 29, 2013

Local News

Dayplanner Tuesday

Arts and Entertainment Terry Rickard, 5:30 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 375-7150. Cribbage, open play/all levels welcome, 6…

December 29, 2013

Regional News

School shooter entered unlocked door

Door normally locked was left propped open

December 29, 2013

Local News

LPEA impostor carries on scam

Businesses asked to pay bill or face losing electricity

December 29, 2013

Local News

The Blotter

Durango Police Sunday 9:45 p.m. A man was lying on the sidewalk in the 800 block of Main Avenue. Police…

December 29, 2013

Local News

A busy week

Eric Thompson with MillerCoors delivers cases of beer to Wagon Wheel Liquors on Monday in preparation for a busy week.…

December 29, 2013

Nation & World

Scouts to open ranks to gay youth on New Year’s Day

Boy Scouts from the Chief Seattle Council marched in the Gay Pride Parade in downtown Seattle. The Boy Scouts of…

December 29, 2013

Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Feds had arrested robbery suspect PHOENIX – The Secret Service says a man suspected in bank robberies in Mississippi and…

December 29, 2013

Nation & World

World Briefs

Salvadorians flee volcanic activity SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Authorities in El Salvador evacuated an area around the Chaparrastique volcano…

December 29, 2013