News

Legislators’ health care to be paid by taxpayers

House Republicans pushed a bill through the House that would keep the IRS from implementing any of President Barack Obama’s…

August 2, 2013

Nation & World

High court won’t delay release of California inmates

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for the early release of nearly 10,000 California…

August 2, 2013

Nation & World

Arkansas school official calls hiding from gunmen ‘failed policy’

The Arkansas attorney general has said Clarksville School District cannot arm teachers and janitors. The school district had been training…

August 2, 2013

Nation & World

Kerry tries to defuse flap over comments

Secretary of State John Kerry was backing away from comments he made Thursday suggesting the United States backs the military…

August 2, 2013

Business

Mercedes-Benz tops among car thieves

When it comes to stealing luxury cars, Mercedes-Benz has proven to be the top choice among thieves, according to a…

August 2, 2013

Business

Bargains await seniors who just look for them

Dunkin’ Donuts offer senior citizens who purchase a large or extra-large beverage a free doughnut if they show an AARP…

August 2, 2013

Business

Cash remains king for many investors, new survey reports

Ask the average person for the best investment for a long-term goal, and you’ll get an answer that will stupefy…

August 2, 2013

Nation & World

House approves bill to repeal Obamacare – for 40th time

WASHINGTON – For the 40th time, Republicans pushed legislation through the House on Friday targeting President Barack Obama’s health care…

August 2, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. employers add 162,000 jobs in July

Employers added 162,000 in July, pushing the nation’s unemployment rate down to 7.4 percent, the U.S. Labor Department said Friday.…

August 2, 2013

Nation & World

Report: Wildlife agency ignored whistle-blowers

WASHINGTON – Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe failed for more than a year to discipline two supervisors who…

August 1, 2013

Nation & World

Snowden move is latest snub to Obama from Russia

MOSCOW – Russia’s granting of temporary asylum for NSA leaker Edward Snowden is the latest in a string of slights…

August 1, 2013

Nation & World

Congress heads home for vacation after months of feuding, few accomplishments

Congress is set to head home for summer vacation with few accomplishments to show for its efforts so far this…

August 1, 2013

Nation & World

U.S., Pakistan to open talks

Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Pakistan for the first time since taking over the secretary’s post. He told…

August 1, 2013

Nation & World

Critics of NSA, Obama meet

The White House and congressional leaders, including Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, spoke out against Russia on Thursday after…

August 1, 2013

Nation & World

Deadline nears to add system to stop trains

Transit systems face a 2015 deadline to install automatic equipment to halt trains that are speeding or disobeying signals, but…

August 1, 2013

Nation & World

Ohio man gets life term in kidnapping of three women

Ariel Castro told a Cleveland judge he is “not a monster. I’m sick” during a sentencing hearing Thursday where he…

August 1, 2013

Nation & World

Snowden leaves airport after Russia grants asylum

National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden left the Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow Thursday shortly after Russia granted the American temporary…

August 1, 2013

Daily update

Day Planner Friday

Meetings and Events Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., the outdoor amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave.,…

August 1, 2013

Local News

A little summer music

The Assortment entertained a modest crowd in Buckley Park under drizzly conditions Thursday evening during the final Concert Hall @…

July 31, 2013

Local News

Mercury makes magazine’s top 100 list

Chalk up a public-relations victory for Mercury. The Durango company has made Outside Magazine’s top 100 “Best Places to Work”…

July 31, 2013

Local News

Slums or affordable housing?

Opponents say survey shows number of accessory dwellings units could soar

July 31, 2013

Local News

Durango juvenile surrenders after chase with police

Police: Boy lacked OK to use grandparents’ car

July 31, 2013

Local News

Debate hits rapids on Dryside drinking-water plan

Five-figure tap fee could curtail interest

July 31, 2013

Local News

Oh, baby: Mercy sets birth record

Experts say national uptick indicates confidence in economy

July 31, 2013