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Hong Kong's baby pandas finally have names. Meet Jia Jia and De De

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's first locally born giant pandas have finally been named and introduced as Jia Jia and De De. The names of the cubs, affectionately known as “Elder Sister” and “...

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Cubs host the Rockies on home winning streak

Colorado Rockies (9-45, fifth in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (33-21, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: German Marquez (1-7, 7.66 ERA, 1....

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorism

LONDON (AP) — A 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city’s Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 peopl...

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The French Open is picking humans over technology. Novak Djokovic thinks that's a bad call

PARIS (AP) — For Novak Djokovic, this is a relatively easy call: He, like many players, thinks the French Open is making a mistake by eschewing the electronic line-calling used at most big t...

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Colorado Rapids take shutout streak into matchup against the Portland Timbers

Colorado Rapids (6-5-4, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Timbers (6-4-5, fifth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE...

DATE: May 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A new aid system in Gaza has started operations, a US-backed group says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A new aid system in Gaza opened its first distribution hubs Monday, according to a U.S.-backed group that said it began delivering food to Palestinians who f...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Trump targeted Democrats over questionable online fundraising. His campaign has similar issues

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborat...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, while attacking Biden and judges

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, in an address that honored the “g...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Taillon and Tucker help the surging Cubs beat the Rockies 3-1

CHICAGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Kyle Tucker drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Monday. NL Central-leading C...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

King Charles III arrives in Canada to underscore its sovereignty after Trump annexation threats

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Britain's King Charles III arrived Monday in Ottawa on a visit that Canada’s leader says will underscore his nation’s sovereignty amid President Donald Trump’s talk of...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Former US Rep. Charles Rangel, who spent nearly 50 years representing New York, has died

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was a founding member of the Congre...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

10 people shot at holiday weekend South Carolina boat party

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (AP) — Ten people were shot during a fight that started after a private boat hosting a holiday weekend party arrived at a dock Sunday night on the South Carolina coast, au...

DATE: May 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening