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Analysis: Clinton’s strong debate may comfort supporters

Performance might influence Biden’s decision to run

DATE: Oct 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Clinton, Sanders clash on guns, economy, foreign policy

Democratic candidates for president outline vision at first debate

DATE: Oct 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Paul Ryan weighs pros, cons of becoming next House speaker

WASHINGTON – Maybe Rep. Paul Ryan doesn’t feel like a character in the classic film “The Godfather,” weighing an offer he can’t refuse. But with Republican Party elders practically begging h...

DATE: Oct 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

A viewers’ guide to the first Democratic debate

WASHINGTON – Five Democrats vying to be President Barack Obama’s successor meet Tuesday night for their first televised debate of the 2016 election, a confrontation between one of the best-k...

DATE: Oct 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Love grows for strongman in Mideast

Amid Russian airstrikes Putin craze takes hold

DATE: Oct 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

South Carolina Guv says it’s time to start recovery CHAPIN, S.C. – As the worst of the floodwaters that roared through South Carolina washed out to sea, Gov. Nikki Haley and other...

DATE: Oct 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Calamitous famine eradicated in last 50 years

LAGOS, Nigeria – Those horrendous images of stick-like victims of famine may disappear from your screen. Calamitous famines appear to have vanished from the planet, but more must ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Dems see room for big government

Expect only subtle differences between three lead candidates

DATE: Oct 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Evidence mounts for powerful El Niño

LOS ANGELES – Evidence is mounting that the El Niño ocean-warming phenomenon in the Pacific will spawn a rainy winter in California, potentially easing the state’s punishing drought but also...

DATE: Oct 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Princeton economist wins Nobel for work on poverty

Angus Deaton has dug into obscure data to explore a range of problems: The scope of poverty in India. How poor countries treat young girls. The link between income inequality and economic gr...

DATE: Oct 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iran’s parliament approves an outline of nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s parliament on Sunday approved an outline of a bill that would allow the government to implement a historic nuclear deal reached with world powers, the official IRNA new...

DATE: Oct 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Lower gas prices mean no Social Security increase next year

WASHINGTON – For just the third time in 40 years, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect no increase in benefits next year, unwelcome news ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

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