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Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president after election that rejected political old guard

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president after election that rejected political…

September 22, 2024

Education

Update: Cortez Police Department says no danger found at MCHS after investigation

The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students…

September 22, 2024

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The Chicago White Sox have tied the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have tied the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses by the 1962…

September 22, 2024

Local News

Durango Multimodal Division shares shrewd new approach to traffic-related fatalities

‘Vision Zero’ plans already adopted by other Colorado cities

September 22, 2024

News

California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores.

September 22, 2024

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Denver 26, Tampa Bay 7

Denver 14 6 0 6 — 26 Tampa Bay 0 7 0 0 — 7 First Quarter Den_Nix 3 run…

September 22, 2024

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India Prime Minister’s U.S. visit brings him to New York and celebration of cultural ties

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, speaks at an event in Uniondale, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)(AP…

September 22, 2024

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An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists have their helmets blessed at a Portuguese shrine

A priest holding a police motorcycling helmet, blesses the helmets of faithful during the IX Pilgrimage of the Blessing of…

September 22, 2024

Local News

Community in southeast La Plata County works to save its historical church

Iglesia de San Antonio in Tiffany needs serious repairs and funding

September 22, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Hopes for the resurrection of Iglesia de San Antonio

Catholic church in southeast La Plata County needs funding for multiple repairs

September 22, 2024

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Marxist lawmaker Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election as voters reject old political guard

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marxist lawmaker Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election as voters reject old political guard.

September 22, 2024

News

Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential election.

September 22, 2024

News

Hezbollah’s deputy leader says his group is now in an open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s deputy leader says his group is now in an open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel.

September 22, 2024

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Birmingham police say multiple victims in mass killing were caught in crossfire during shooting, offer reward for arrest

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham police say multiple victims in mass killing were caught in crossfire during shooting, offer reward…

September 22, 2024

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Sri Lanka’s presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in history. Incumbent is eliminated

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in…

September 22, 2024

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At least 30 people killed after a methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, state media reports

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At least 30 people killed after a methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine…

September 22, 2024

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Cannon, Mihailovic score as Rapids beat Toronto 2-0, clinch playoff berth

Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon, right, smiles while giving autographs after an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC Saturday, Sept.…

September 21, 2024

News

Vidlak throws for 3 TDs, Wimbley runs for 2 as Stephen F. Austin routs Northern Colorado 48-7

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Sam Vidlak threw three touchdown passes and Jerrell Wimbley ran for two scores as Stephen F.…

September 21, 2024

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Israeli military says over 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with some striking areas near the northern city of Haifa

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says over 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with some striking areas near the northern…

September 21, 2024

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At least 19 people killed in coal mine ‘incident’ in eastern Iran, Iranian state TV reports

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At least 19 people killed in coal mine ‘incident’ in eastern Iran, Iranian state TV reports.

September 21, 2024

News

New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes.

September 21, 2024

Local News

Photos: Pancakes, pancakes and more pancakes

Kiwanis Club of Durango’s Annual Pancake Day held Saturday at La Plata County Fairgrounds

September 21, 2024

News

Satellite news network Al Jazeera says Israel raids its office in Ramallah in the West Bank and orders it closed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Satellite news network Al Jazeera says Israel raids its office in Ramallah in the…

September 21, 2024

Local News

The Blotter, Sept. 13-15

Durango Police Department Sept. 15 7:35 p.m. A person on the 500 block of East Eighth Avenue was arrested for…

September 21, 2024