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A glance at mysteries surrounding Snowden’s case

WHY DID SNOWDEN LEAVE HONG KONG? The Hong Kong government was believed to be trying to persuade Snowden to leave…

Obama leery of intervention in Mideast

President Barack Obama has long made it clear that he favors a foreign policy of consultation and negotiation, but not…

Bolivia plane incident infuriates Latin America

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads in Spanish: “France; Racist, hypocrite and fascist,” outside the French embassy in La…

What’s in, what’s out in the nation’s health plan

“We can do this,” he said with confidence. “The time has come for universal, affordable health care in America.” Three…

Herbs increasingly used in home canning

Almost 70 percent of all home canners are growing herbs – second only to tomatoes – with about one-third drying…

Egypt army suspends constitution, calls early vote

A military helicopter files over the presidential palace as opponents of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohammed Morsi celebrate, in Cairo, Egypt,…

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Durango/La Plata Senior Center: The center will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Campaign starts for Dylan’s Mountain

Reaction differs on Middle Mountain name change

Colorado’s moose population grows

Elsewhere, herds head for decline

Drop-off sites will be for glass only

All other items must be taken to Recycling Center

U.S. Highway 550 incident

STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald<br><br>A teenage boy jumped from a moving vehicle on U.S. Highway 550 during a family dispute on Wednesday…

Accident near Elmore’s Corner

Being an American means …

Pride prevails, even during politically divisive times

Lake gets a break

Researchers go high-tech to save N.Y.’s Lake George

Investigators to probe Ariz. site where Prescott firefighters died

The firefighters and law-enforcement officers gathered along a highway to honor the Prescott-based unit deployed last weekend. The vehicles were…

Aurora prosecutor seeks use of Holmes’ post-arrest statements

Holmesdu1-i-syn Police needed to ask Holmes about explosives in his apartment to protect the public, prosecutors said in a court…

West Fork fires grow; Papoose may intensify

Ash fallout reported in Pagosa Springs

How are our congressmen spending the Fourth of July?

Instead, Congressman Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, will be eating pancakes and driving throughout the 3rd Congressional District visiting constituents. “It’s a…

Home prices rise in May by most in 7 years

In this Tuesday, May 28, 2013 photo, a single family home is shown for sale in Surfside, Fla. U.S. home…

Take control of personal finances

Local budget experts say effort, discipline can keep chaos at bay

Farmers: Milk prices set to skyrocket

Bill includes program to support farmers when prices fall too low

Drone aircraft struggle to shed warlike image

These remote-controlled planes have many more potential peacetime uses. But unmanned aircraft have an image problem: They’re also known as…

Perry to divulge ‘exciting future plans’ next week

Perrydu1-i-syn In a campaign email, Perry doesn’t provide further details or even a location for the gathering, saying simply that…

How you can help the Arizona firefighters’ families

Those who have lost their homes in the blaze also will benefit from donations to the fund. Donations to the…