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5 dead as Argentine police strikes inspire mobs

Two men are detained by police outside a supermarket that was being looted in Cordoba, Argentina, last week. Mobs of…

December 9, 2013

Prospects dim for fast renewal of jobless benefits

WASHINGTON – Prospects dimmed Monday for a quick extension of expiring unemployment benefits as Republican officials said they would not…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Poll: Obama, Iran face selling job on nuclear pact

WASHINGTON – The White House and Iran face an uphill job to convince Americans to embrace the interim nuclear pact…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

LA sheriff’s deputies face federal charges

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, at podium, takes questions about a report released by the American Civil Liberties Union.…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Kerry headed to Mideast, Asia

Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. Kerry’s remarks…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Mandela memorial raises security, logistical issues

Tens of thousands of South Africans are expected to attend memorial services for former South Africa President Nelson Mandela on…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Probe on Mars finds signs of ancient lake

Scientists say an ancient lakebed discovered on Mars could have supported life on the Red Planet thousands or millions of…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

Confession coerced, Korean War vet says SAN FRANCISCO – The 85-year-old U.S. veteran who was detained for weeks by North…

December 9, 2013

Local News

How cold was it Monday?

Minus 20 might be record low in Durango

December 9, 2013

Local News

Bobby Lieb to run for treasurer seat

Republican will forego 2nd term as commissioner

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Report: NSA spying on online gamers

U.S. and British intelligence agencies say terrorists could be hiding in place sight in online games such as World of…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Central African Republic mobs launch sectarian attacks

Central African Republic President Michel Djotodia admits that he has no control over Seleka fighters who helped him overthrow the…

December 9, 2013

Nation & World

Obama heads to South Africa for Mandela memorial

President Barack Obama will speak Tuesday during a memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. Obama and his…

December 9, 2013

Local News

More jobs for Colo. in ’14, economists say

La Plata County forecast mixed

December 9, 2013

Local News

Machete-wielding man gets four years in prison

CORTEZ – A father of five was ordered to serve two consecutive two-year prison terms in connection with terrorizing a…

December 8, 2013

Local News

Report: Mercury vapor at gold mill in Mancos not elevated

But three soil samples show excessive levels

December 8, 2013

Local News

Should I stay or should I go?

Drivers are legally required to stop for pedestrians, but can you count on it?

December 8, 2013

Nation & World

Minus 135.8 in Antartica sets record

WASHINGTON – Feeling chilly? Here’s cold comfort: You could be in East Antarctica which new data says set a record…

December 8, 2013

Local News

Silverton promised broadband by Sept.

Congressman questions Eagle-Net about capital

December 8, 2013

Local News

Forest Service names new interim

Archuletadu1-i-syn Ron Archuleta has been named acting supervisor for the San Juan National Forest. He is expected to hold the…

December 8, 2013

Local News

Local Briefs

Locals Benefit Day on Sunday at DMR Durango Mountain Resort’s Local Benefit Days recipients this year will be the Medicine…

December 8, 2013

Local News

Hot stuff

Firefighters with the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority extinguish smoldering trash that caught fire in a Waste Corporation of America…

December 8, 2013

Local News

The Blotter

Durango Police Sunday 11:38 p.m. A dog was moaning in the 200 block of East Sixth Avenue. Saturday 6:30 a.m.…

December 8, 2013

Local News

Wildfire measures need more attention, Roberts says

Officials want to improve systems for communications

December 8, 2013