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US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destin...

The Latest: US and Israel attack Iran as Trump says US begins 'major combat operations'

The United States and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian media reported s...

Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan with no letup in border fighting

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight and into early Saturday, after Pakistan said it ...

Read President Trump’s statement on Iran in full

U.S. President Donald Trump said in an 8-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.” He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nucle...

Tempers flare between Nuggets and Thunder as Dort is ejected after fouling Jokic

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder guard Lu Dort was ejected as tempers flared in the fourth quarter of Oklahoma City's 127-121 overtime victory over Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets on Friday nigh...

Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Denver

Minnesota Timberwolves (37-23, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (37-23, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to ...

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 in return, tempers flare as Thunder top Nuggets 127-121 in OT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return after missing nine games with an abdominal strain and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-12...

Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

HAVANA (AP) — Top officials with Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior unveiled for the first time late Friday the items they said were aboard a Florida-flagged speedboat that opened fire against ...

Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Friday extended an order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported, saying a Trump administration p...

Attorney general indicts 30 more people in Minnesota church protest

Bondi accuses group of attacking a house of worship

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Saturday, Feb. 28 SCYC presents: Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax,” 1:30 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Join School Community Youth Collaborative’s family movie series. Cost: $10. Monda...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: What’s bugging Cortez and the Southwest

Non‑native species cause problems for deserts, forests, rivers and even your backyard