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Nation Briefs

Obama signs into law transportation bill WASHINGTON – A five-year, $305 billion bill to address the nation’s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law Friday ...

World Briefs

Special forces free prisoners from Taliban KABUL, Afghanistan – A joint Afghan-U.S. special forces operation has freed at least 40 Afghan prisoners from a Taliban prison in the so...

Nation Briefs

Army grounds flights after fatal accidents WASHINGTON – The Army on Thursday grounded all aircraft in active-duty units across the country for the next five days in order to revie...

World Briefs

Uganda to extradite counterfeit suspect KAMPALA, Uganda – An American who has been on trial in Kampala for counterfeiting currency notes worth $180,400 will be deported to the U.S...

Outdoors Briefs

Salmon give-away scheduled for Durango Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host its last kokanee salmon give-away of the season in Durango at 3 p.m. Friday at the boat ramp at Lake N...

Arts Briefs

Holiday book-making workshop offered The Durango Arts Center, 802 East Second Ave., will offer “Book Making: Exploring Memories, History & Sense of Place” with Barbara Klema from ...

Local Briefs

Santa to visit Christmas tree lot Santa will visit the San Juan Mountains Association’s annual Christmas Trees for Conservation Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the D...

Earth Briefs

Botanical society members attend meeting Recently, Durango Botanical Society members Camilla Potter, Theresa Anderson and Cindy Smart attended the Regional Public Garden meeting i...

Health Briefs

Doctor to discuss foot health Tuesday Dr. Dan Stilwell, doctor of podiatric medicine, will offer a free in-depth look at the mechanics of the foot and how to explore all options b...

Nation Brief

Mobile sales help boost Cyber Monday NEW YORK – Shoppers spent more than $3 billion online this “Cyber Monday,” making it the biggest online shopping day ever. Research...

World Brief

Britain to begin airstrikes in Syria LONDON – British lawmakers voted by a wide margin Wednesday to join the international campaign of airstrikes against the Islamic State militan...

Local Briefs

Santa Rita Park playground closed The playground in Santa Rita Park is closed to the public during the renovation of the playground area. The existing playground will b...