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Envoy pick hints at big shift on Israel

Trump may end support of Palestinian state

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Navy calls for boosting fleet size

New report sets goal of of 355 ships

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dangerous wind chills put parts of U.S. in the deep freeze

CONCORD, N.H. – Low temperatures and high winds have put the Northeastern U.S. in a deep freeze. Dangerous wind chills of 20 to 30 below in parts of the region made for some cripp...

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Church killer convicted

Jury to decide Dylann Roof’s fate next month

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Facebook takes moves to limit fake stories

NEW YORK – Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network. It will focus on the “worst of the worst” offenders and partner with ou...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Net-neutrality champion Wheeler to leave Jan. 20 as FCC head

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler said he’ll leave office Jan. 20 when Donald Trump is sworn in as president, as the agency passes into the hands of Republicans hostile ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dems ready to battle Trump on conflicts

Lawmakers say president-elect must sell stake in D.C. hotel

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump tries to allay tech industry’s fears

Says his administration ‘will be there for you’

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Thousands rally in Gaza for anniversary of Hamas

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Tens of thousands of Palestinians, including hundreds of gunmen and children waving mock weapons, rallied in Gaza on Wednesday in support of the militant Islamic grou...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fed raises key interest rate

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has raised a key interest rate in response to a solid U.S. economy and expectations of higher inflation, and it foresees three rate hikes in 2017. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Retail sales barely rise at start of holiday shopping

WASHINGTON – Americans increased their retail spending just slightly in November, a possible sign of lackluster holiday shopping. Retail sales rose only 0.1 percent in November, a...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Report finds risks from fracking

A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency suggests that hydraulic fracturing does have the potential to affect drinking water resources in the U.S. The report represents a shift ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon