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Disney Animation, Pixar chief John Lasseter taking leave

LOS ANGELES – Just days before Pixar’s “Coco” is set to hit theaters, Pixar co-founder and Walt Disney Animation chief John Lasseter announced he is taking a six-month leave of absence citin...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Conservatives knew ‘family values’ pol had secret gay life

COLUMBUS, Ohio – As Wes Goodman built a political career around values including “committed natural marriage,” the 33-year-old Republican was secretly engaging in sexual encounters with men ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

AT&T suit may herald a new antitrust era - or Trumpian pique

NEW YORK – The Trump administration’s decision to oppose the $85 billion AT&T-Time Warner merger may be clouded by suspicions of political influence. But considered on its merits, it could m...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57M riders, drivers

SAN FRANCISCO – Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack that stole personal information about more than 57 million of the beleaguered ride-hailing service’s cust...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Source: Gymnastics doctor facing at least 25 years in prison

DETROIT – A sports doctor accused of molesting several girls while working for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University will plead guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault and face a...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Thanksgiving tribe reclaims language lost to colonization

MASHPEE, Mass. – The Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors shared a Thanksgiving meal with the Pilgrims nearly 400 years ago is reclaiming its long-lost language, one schoolchild at a time. ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

FCC chairman sets out to scrap open internet access rules

MENLO PARK, Calif. – The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission set out Tuesday to scrap rules around open internet access, a move that would allow giant cable and telecom compani...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Conyers confirms harassment settlement; ethics probe opens

DETROIT – John Conyers has dealt with various ethics investigations and a public corruption case that landed his wife in prison during a U.S. House career spanning more than five decades – l...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Moore targeted by fellow Republicans’ comments in new ad

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The words of prominent Republicans are being used against Alabama’s GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore in a campaign ad, as Moore’s camp on Tuesday continued to go on the offens...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

FBI: Border agent’s death a ‘potential assault ‘

DALLAS – An FBI official said Tuesday that the bureau is investigating the death of a border patrol agent and severe injuries to another as “potential assault,” but he wouldn’t rule out that...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

The Latest: PBS cuts ties with Rose after misconduct claims

NEW YORK – Here is the Latest on sexual misconduct allegations against Charlie Rose (all times local): 1:35 p.m. PBS has ended its partnership with Charlie Rose, host o...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New Mexico candidate denies past harassment allegations

SANTA FE – A rising star in the Democratic Party who gained national attention for tackling poverty in New Mexico said he will not drop out of the race for lieutenant governor despite renewe...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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

Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis CollegeTribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Tribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage