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Former Los Angeles County sheriff Jim McDonnell to lead LA police force

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Los Angeles County sheriff Jim McDonnell to lead LA police force.

October 4, 2024

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South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution for man who killed store clerk as state ramps up use of its death chamber

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution for man who killed store clerk as state ramps up…

October 4, 2024

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Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game

Chief Ben Barnes of the Shawnee Tribe talks about the tribes involvement in Civilization VII at the ribbon cutting of…

October 4, 2024

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Iran’s foreign minister vows harsher retaliation if Israel strikes Iran in response to Tuesday’s missile barrage

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister vows harsher retaliation if Israel strikes Iran in response to Tuesday’s missile barrage.

October 4, 2024

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At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says

KISELJAK, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says.

October 4, 2024

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Kristyn Harris: ‘It’s been a blessing’

Singer-songwriter performs at Durango Cowboy Gathering

October 3, 2024

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Cortez resident celebrates 100th birthday

Betty Donahoo turned 100 on Oct. 2

October 3, 2024

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Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides

Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides

October 3, 2024

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Photos: Halloween season’s here, boils and ghouls!

Sofie, 4, and Kira, 6, get a scare Thursday while shopping at Spirit Halloween set up in the former J.C.…

October 3, 2024

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Family members to search for Montrose man who went missing last year in Durango

Investigation at standstill with no leads in Lawrence David Hammett’s disappearance

October 3, 2024

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Source: Union for 45,000 US dockworkers agree to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate new contract

DETROIT (AP) — Source: Union for 45,000 US dockworkers agree to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to…

October 3, 2024

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Los Angeles prosecutors plan to review 1996 murder case of the Menendez brothers who killed their parents

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors plan to review 1996 murder case of the Menendez brothers who killed their…

October 3, 2024

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3 ex-Memphis officers convicted of witness tampering in Tyre Nichols’ beating, 1 guilty of civil rights violations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — 3 ex-Memphis officers convicted of witness tampering in Tyre Nichols’ beating, 1 guilty of civil rights…

October 3, 2024

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K-State women picked as Big 12 favorite by coaches, Wildcats C Ayoka Lee the top player

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Kansas State graduate center Ayoka Lee has been tabbed the Big 12 women’s preseason player of…

October 3, 2024

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Jury reaches verdicts in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jury reaches verdicts in trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death.

October 3, 2024

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Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm and could bring dangerous surf conditions, forecasters say

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm and could bring dangerous surf conditions, forecasters say.

October 3, 2024

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Palestinian Health Ministry says 14 people killed in an Israeli strike in refugee camp in West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian Health Ministry says 14 people killed in an Israeli strike in refugee camp in West Bank.

October 3, 2024

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A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu

GOMA, Congo (AP) — A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers…

October 3, 2024

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Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to 9 years behind bars for voting system data scheme

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to 9 years behind bars for voting system…

October 3, 2024

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Durango eyes new site for ‘Common Threads’ public art installation

City will try to take advantage of construction occurring at DRO airport

October 3, 2024

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Hurricane Helene’s death toll reaches 200 after Georgia and North Carolina report more fatalities

ATLANTA (AP) — Hurricane Helene’s death toll reaches 200 after Georgia and North Carolina report more fatalities.

October 3, 2024

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Jury begins deliberations in trial of 3 officers charged in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jury begins deliberations in trial of 3 officers charged in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.

October 3, 2024

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Witnesses say a boat with scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 50

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Witnesses say a boat with scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing…

October 3, 2024

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New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking office and pledging support for Kyiv

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in his first trip since taking office and pledging…

October 3, 2024