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Suspect killed in car bombing

Two die in attack in Turkey

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Security tight for Macy’s parade

NEW YORK – Thousands of people were surrounded by tight security Thursday as they lined the streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Charlie Brown led the signature ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump expected to tap billionaire investor for commerce secretary

Wilbur Ross, the billionaire investor considered the “king of bankruptcy” for buying beaten-down companies with the potential to deliver profits, is expected to be President-elect Donald Tru...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Unusually late Hurricane Otto takes aim at Central America

MANAGUA, Nicaragua – An unusually late-season Hurricane Otto swirled over the Caribbean just off Central America on Wednesday and headed toward landfall in Nicaragua after regaining strength...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. boosts refiners’ 2017 biofuel quotas to record levels

The Obama administration is forcing refiners to use a record amount of biofuel next year, delivering a victory to Midwest farmers at the expense of oil companies that say they are struggling...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tensions soar as Indians fire on bus in Kashmir, killing 10

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan – Indian troops fired on a Pakistani passenger bus in Kashmir on Wednesday, killing 10 civilians in one of the deadliest incidents in weeks of violence in the disputed...

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump taps Haley, DeVos for Cabinet

Education secretary nominee criticized by conservatives

DATE: Nov 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump rejects concerns

Says he could legally run his company while president

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iraqis make advances on fires

Oil well blazes set by retreating militants extinguished

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Astronauts get ready for holiday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Turkey and football will be the main Thanksgiving headliners up on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, the station’s commander,...

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

StoryCorps hopes to narrow chasm

Families urged to discuss impact of U.S. election

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

The heat is on to keep setting new records

WASHINGTON – The United States is already setting twice as many daily heat records as cold records, but a new study predicts that will get a lot more lopsided as man-made climate change wors...

DATE: Nov 22, 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