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Syrian commander says Raqqa has been liberated from Islamic State

BEIRUT – U.S.-backed Syrian forces liberated the city of Raqqa on Tuesday from Islamic State militants, a senior commander said, in a major defeat for the collapsing extremist group that had...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

After Harvey Weinstein, women around the world are saying #MeToo

LONDON – The wave of revelations and revulsion over Harvey Weinstein has gone global. Even as A-list actresses level claims of sexual misconduct at the now-disgraced Hollywood mog...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Scientists witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

WASHINGTON – It was a faint signal, but it told of one of the most violent acts in the universe, and it would soon reveal secrets of the cosmos, including how gold was created. As...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem and instead speak out against domestic violence. The Repub...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

2017 is a crazy weather year

We launched the best eye in the sky just in time.

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White House: $4,000 more for families with business tax cuts

Study from administration is met with skepticism by experts, Dems

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Populism again casts shadow over booming eurozone economy

LONDON (AP) — For months, the outlook for the eurozone economy has brightened thanks to a series of electoral defeats for political parties that were critical of the euro currency. Now, vote...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump, McConnell: No matter what people say, we’re friends

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell reaffirmed their alliance of necessity Monday in a raucous Rose Garden news conference that also underscored their sharp differences. The garrul...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israeli military strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria

JERUSALEM – The Israeli military said it struck and destroyed an anti-aircraft battery deep in Syria on Monday after it had opened fire on Israeli jets flying over Lebanon – a rare incident ...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump says predecessors didn’t honor fallen; response heated

Obama aid: He’s a deranged animal

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fact-checking fake news on Facebook works – just too slowly

NEW YORK – Facebook’s effort to limit the spread of fake news using outside fact-checkers appears to be having an effect – although that finding comes with a major caveat. Once a ...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

No clarity on Catalan independence bid

BARCELONA, Spain – A Monday morning deadline came and went without the president of the Catalonia region clarifying whether he had declared independence from Spain, and the Spanish governmen...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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...