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Data raises concern about stun gun use

Study shows Connecticut police more likely to fire when suspect is minority

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

Officials say France wants more Iran sanctions

VIENNA – France has asked the European Union to consider new sanctions against Iran over recent missile tests, in a request made shortly after the EU ended sanctions over Iran’s nuclear prog...

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

Nation & World Briefs

McCain attacks use of Russian rockets WASHINGTON – The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee assailed Pentagon officials on Wednesday for relying on Russian rocket engin...

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

Fed voices concern about global economic pressures

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve sounded a note of concern Wednesday about how global pressures could affect the U.S. economy, while keeping a key interest rate unchanged. Six wee...

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

No injuries as fire closes New Orleans’ historic Canal Street

NEW ORLEANS – A stubborn six-alarm fire blanketed part of downtown New Orleans in eye-stinging smoke early Wednesday and forced the closure of historic Canal Street between the city’s centra...

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

Police seek end to Ore. standoff

Details unclear about death of armed group member

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

U.S. rethinking its Afghanistan plans

Troops may be needed there for years

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Russian minister blasts British inquiry MOSCOW – Russia’s foreign minister has rejected the conclusion by a British judge that former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko had been poi...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Science group warns of Doomsday threat

STANFORD, Calif. – Rising tension between Russia and the U.S., North Korea’s recent nuclear test and a lack of aggressive steps to address climate change are putting the world under grave th...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Italian premier ridiculed for covering nude statues

Effort to hide nude statues draws derision

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Trump says he won’t be in final debate MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday bowed out of the final Republican presidential debate before the leadoff Iowa caucus...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Members of armed group are arrested

1 killed in shootout during traffic stop

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Photos: Bayfield High School volleyball hosts regionalWolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver

Wolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver