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Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

There were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while blocking wind and solar, according to dozen...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire that pierces the sky. Paint...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Sofia Goggia gets overdue World Cup win in super-G and Lindsey Vonn is third

VAL D'ISERE, France (AP) — Lindsey Vonn heads to Aspen for the holidays happy with another good result Sunday, standing on the podium for a fourth time in five World Cup races to complete an...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

PHOTO ESSAY: Tibetans depart Nepal, a former safe haven transformed under Chinese pressure

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Sonam Tashi refuses to let his son inherit the same fear. Once active in the Free Tibet movement in Kathmandu, he found himself silenced. Unable to secure identity ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Thousands of mourners gathered under tight police security at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening to mark a week since two gunmen targeting a Jewish fes...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

George leads Northern Colorado against Sam Houston after 22-point game

Northern Colorado Bears (9-3) at Sam Houston Bearkats (5-4) Huntsville, Texas; Monday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado takes on Sam Houston after Neenah George scored 22 points in ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Tulsa hosts Denver after Nelson's 32-point outing

Denver Pioneers (7-7) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (11-1) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Monday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver plays Tulsa after Zane Nelson scored 32 points in Denver's 86-79 victory over t...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Avalanche visit the Wild on 4-game win streak

Colorado Avalanche (25-2-7, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (22-9-5, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -158...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Bazball revolution falters for England in the Ashes, but it's not the end of the system

The architects of the Bazball revolution that England aimed to use to summit test cricket have conceded the preparation wasn't quite right for the Ashes. That's not to say the strategy will ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Iraq's political future in limbo as factions vie for power

BAGHDAD (AP) — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month ago to form alliances that will shape the next government. The November ele...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

George, Jazz to visit Jokic, Nuggets

Utah Jazz (10-17, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (20-7, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets host ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Here's what you missed at Turning Point's chaotic convention

PHOENIX (AP) — When Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest convention reached its halfway point, Erika Kirk tried to put a smiling face on things. “Say what you want about AmFest, but it’s ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday