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Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time in nearly a week

BEIRUT (AP) — Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time in nearly a week.

October 16, 2024

Durango High School students protest district’s political speech policy

More than 100 students walk out of classes, march on Main Avenue

House District 59 candidate Katie Stewart says she’s a ‘rural Democrat,’ not a Denver liberal

Candidate focused on affordable housing, safeguarding women’s reproductive rights

House District 59 candidate Clark Craig wants to improve cost of living

Ignacio mayor says regulation is harming development; supports states’ rights on abortion

Photo: Showdown at sundown

Aaron Pryor, right, and Brandon Baue battle it out during the fourth fight of Legends on the Animas boxing showdown…

Judge blocks new Georgia rule that requires Election Day ballots to be counted by hand after close of voting

ATLANTA (AP) — Judge blocks new Georgia rule that requires Election Day ballots to be counted by hand after close…

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Farmers Market: Destiny Botanicals grows hemp, mushrooms and more in Mancos

James Andersch pivoted to making CBD products after the COVID-19 pandemic

Axis Health System target of cyberattack; ransomware group demands $1.6 million

Nonprofit working with private investigators; status of patient data remains unknown

Idaho revamps execution chamber so doctors can access deep veins after failed lethal injection attempt

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho revamps execution chamber so doctors can access deep veins after failed lethal injection attempt.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (RMCF) on Tuesday reported a loss of…

The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons

ATLANTA (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons.

US fines Lufthansa $4 million for treatment of Orthodox Jewish passengers on a 2022 flight

FILE – A Lufthansa Airbus takes off at Frankfurt Airport above other passenger aircraft of the airline, Germany, Monday, March…

Insurance commissioner unveils bill to reduce homeowners’ insurance costs at Durango stop

Proposed legislation would force insurers to take wildfire mitigation efforts into account

North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site.

Walgreens will close about 1,200 stores over three years as the drugstore chain struggles to right its US business.

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Walgreens will close about 1,200 stores over three years as the drugstore chain struggles to right…

After 67 days adrift, a Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead

In this photo taken from video released by Russian Emergency Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, Russian emergency…

South Korea says North Korea has blown up the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has blown up the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no…

Colorado State receiver Tory Horton will undergo season-ending knee surgery

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado State wideout Tory Horton will undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee, finishing 35…

AP New Mexico

Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents

Power lines and trees get in the way

A bus carrying university students crashes, killing 12 and injuring 33 in Egypt’s northeast

CAIRO (AP) — A bus carrying university students crashes, killing 12 and injuring 33 in Egypt’s northeast.

New batch of lawsuits accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault against six people, including a minor

NEW YORK (AP) — New batch of lawsuits accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault against six people, including a…

‘His last act’ – Hesperus man casts first general election ballot before his death

Election officials went to dying man’s bedside to record vote