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New research finds noise harder on children than adults

WASHINGTON – From the cacophony of day care to the buzz of TV and electronic toys, noise is more distracting to a child’s brain than an adult’s, and new research shows it can hinder how youn...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “St. Valentine’s bazaar was the big city attraction last evening.” 75 years ago: “Three planes bearing the insignia of the U.S. Air Service roared across the sky ov...

Hotels cater to guests’ desire to stay healthy

‘It’s what the marketplace is demanding’

Lonely Planet names Philadelphia top destination

PHILADELPHIA – Lonely Planet gave some love to The City of Brotherly Love last week, ranking Philadelphia the No. 1 place to visit in the United States in 2016. “Philly’s on a rol...

To pacify fliers, airlines restore tiny perks

NEW YORK – After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach. Don’t expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Durango can take care of the very largest beet sugar factory in the West.” 25 years ago: “Gary Toothaker, now superintendent for the 6,700-student Independent Scho...

And The West is History

75 years ago: “Durango De Molays paced by Bud Mason, who went on a scoring spree at Ignacio against the Indian school last night, won 31-22.” 50 years ago: “Three Fort Lewis Colle...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango Herald, which has been owned and edited by George N. Raymond and S. W. Raymond, brothers, for the last 30 years, has been sold to J. H. McDewitt, Jr., according t...

Veteran’s hospitals compare favorably on treating 3 common conditions

CHICAGO – Veterans’ hospitals compare pretty favorably with others when it comes to treating older men with three common conditions – heart attacks, heart failure and pneumonia, according to...

Health Briefs

Health access issues to be discussed An interactive discussion of health access issues will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at First National Bank, 259 W. Ninth Street. ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango Exchange is in receipt of a letter addressed to it and the Silverton Commercial Club jointly, from Congressman Edward T. Taylor in which he states that he has pre...

Study: Gun, drug, car deaths loom large in U.S. longevity gap

CHICAGO – Guns, drugs and cars contribute substantially to the life-expectancy gap between the United States and other developed nations, a study found. Deaths from old-age ailme...