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Russia defends airstrikes in Syria

Minister denies targeting U.S.-backed rebel forces

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sanders giving Clinton run for her money

Democratic primary candidate has raised $26M vs. her $28M

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Egypt to begin search for Nefertiti’s tomb CAIRO – Egypt’s antiquities minister is promising authorities will move quickly to get the necessary radar equipment to search for Queen...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White House expresses concern over Secret Service report

WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday that “significant concerns” have been raised by reports that scores of Secret Service employees accessed the unsuccessful job application of a cong...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hurricane Joaquin gains force near Bahamas, heads toward U.S.

MIAMI – Hurricane Joaquin grew into a category 3 storm late Wednesday as it approached the central islands of the Bahamas on a projected track that would take it near the U.S. East Coast by ...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Congress puts off shutdown – for now

Temporary funding bill sent to Obama

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russia airstrikes in Syria raising questions in West

MOSCOW – Russia launched airstrikes Wednesday in Syria, sharply escalating Moscow’s role in the conflict but also raising questions about whether its intent is fighting Islamic State militan...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Experts parse meaning of pope’s visit with clerk

Vatican isn’t commenting on meeting

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Oklahoma postpones inmate’s execution McALESTER, Okla. – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin postponed at the last minute Wednesday the execution of an inmate who claims he’s innocent, afte...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Only woman on Georgia’s death row executed; 1st in 70 years

JACKSON, Ga. – The only woman on Georgia’s death row was executed early Wednesday, despite a flurry of last-minute legal appeals and pleas for mercy from her children and the pope. ...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Abbas says Palestinians no longer bound by pacts with Israel

UNITED NATIONS – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared before world leaders Wednesday that he is no longer bound by agreements signed with Israel and called on the United Nations to p...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

South Dakota tribe plans first pot resort in U.S.

FLANDREAU, S.D. – The Santee Sioux tribe has already proven its business acumen, running a successful casino, a 120-room hotel and a 240-head buffalo ranch on the plains of South Dakota. ...

DATE: Sep 29, 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