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Samsung challenges Fitbit with GPS fitness tracker

$180 device also touts smartwatch capabilities

DATE: Jun 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Reluctant Republicans fall in line behind Donald Trump

JANESVILLE, Wis. – He’s finally got Paul Ryan’s endorsement, but many officials in Donald Trump’s new wave of supporters remain reluctant backers at best. Leaders who have pledged their back...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

2,000-year-old documents found in London mud

LONDON – They came, they saw, they got down to business. Archaeologists announced Wednesday they have discovered hundreds of writing tablets from Roman London – including the olde...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Stolen stamp returned to owner

Rare Inverted Jenny was taken in 1955

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

State already netted lost ship

Rhode Island uses legal maneuver to claim Capt. Cook’s vessel

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Scores of migrant bodies found after boat sinks

Officials say smugglers using riskier tactics

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Heavy flooding forces Paris to button up

Seine may take weeks to recede

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Air Force chief backs registering women WASHINGTON – The Air Force’s top civilian official said Friday she supports requiring young women to register for a potential military draft as Congre...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Drill to plan for Pacific disaster

Agencies to prepare for mega-quake, tsunami

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP officials questioning presumptive nominee’s views on presidential power

Trump’s latest attacks on judge raise new concerns

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Envoys back proposal for new Mideast talks PARIS – Top diplomats from around the world on Friday endorsed France’s efforts to revive long-dormant Mideast peace talks aimed at “fully ending” ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Protesters punch, throw eggs at Trump supporters in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Donald Trump supporters leaving the presidential candidate’s rally in San Jose were pounced on by protesters, some of whom threw punches and eggs. A dozen or ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

The Durango Police Department chased and captured a pet kangaroo on Monday near East Second Avenue a...

Photos: A colorful carnival

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