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Justice officials warned FBI about Comey’s decision

Former Republican criticized for informing Congress before review

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Renewed FBI Clinton probe also shakes races for Senate control

Control of the U.S. Senate may swing on FBI Director James Comey’s surprise renewal of an investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server, a potential game-changing reper...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Clinton campaign says former Republican FBI director acted unfairly

Trump focuses email inquiry at Golden rally

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Spain’s Rajoy secures votes to form minority government

MADRID – Spain’s Parliament voted Saturday to approve acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s bid to form a new minority government, putting an end to the country’s 10-month political deadlock...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

FBI’s October surprise complicates race for Clinton

Emails uncovered during investigation of ex-congressman Anthony Weiner

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

ATLANTA – Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The ver...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Rebels try to break Aleppo siege

Syria says allied forces repelled offensive

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Worries grow after Bundy case verdict

Juror says decision wasn’t endorsement of takeover

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World briefs

Uber suffers setback in British lawsuit LONDON – Uber’s claim that its drivers are contractors – and not employees entitled to vacations – was rejected Friday by a British tribunal, in a rul...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. economy grew at 2.9 percent rate in third quarter

WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy grew at a 2.9 percent rate in the July-September quarter, the strongest pace in two years, as the battered export sector rebounded and businesses finally began ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Broadband privacy rules approved despite industry pushback

NEW YORK – Federal regulators have approved new broadband privacy rules that make internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon ask customers’ permission before using or sharing much o...

DATE: Oct 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Jury acquits leaders of Oregon standoff of federal charges

PORTLAND, Ore. – The leaders of an armed group who seized a national wildlife refuge in rural Oregon were acquitted Thursday in the 41-day standoff that brought new attention to a long-runni...

DATE: Oct 27, 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