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Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:12:27 GMTBY TAMMY WEBBER
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCHICAGO — Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban hurried to board U.S.-bound flights Saturday, fearing they might have only a slim window through which to enter the country after a federal ju...

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:43:42 GMTFollowing are awards issued during the 2016-17 Pueblo City Schools Science and Engineering Fair, held Jan. 27 at Central High School:
SPECIAL AWARDS
Future Women of Science and Engineering Ornella Azar, Cierra Ruybal
Innovation and Creativity: Char...

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:48:56 GMTBY ANTHONY A. MESTAS
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINColorado State University-Pueblo will celebrate and commemorate African-American history with a host of events this month.
School officials said the month-long celebration will include an interactive tunnel of oppression, a film, lecture and training...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 16:12:07 GMTBY THOMAS ADAMSON AND HAMZA HENDAWI
ASSOCIATED PRESSPARIS — The Louvre Museum reopened to the public Saturday, less than 24 hours after a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu akbar!” attacked French soldiers guarding the sprawling building and was shot by them.
The worldwide draw of the iconic...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 16:13:11 GMTBY DARLENE SUPERVILLE
ASSOCIATED PRESSPALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump lashed out Saturday at “this so-called judge” who put a nationwide hold on his executive order denying entry to the U.S. to refugees and to people from seven predominantly Muslim countries. The ruling set in ...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 06:30:03 GMTCANON CITY — Fremont County residents have until Feb. 10, to nominate local women for the inaugural Fremont’s Exceptional Women event slated for March 10.
Winners will be recognized in five categories including the Norma Hatfield Award for Profession...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 06:30:05 GMTEl Pueblo History Museum will host “Writing Your Life,” a six-week workshop on writing personal family history, scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon beginning Feb. 16 at El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union Ave. The workshop runs through March 23.
Do...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 06:30:06 GMTPueblo West High School will hold freshman orientation for students and parents scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, in the gymnasium, 661 Capistrano Ave.
Freshmen will be able to visit the high school and get acquainted with teachers and other school pe...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 06:30:07 GMTBY ZACH HILLSTROM
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAINValentine’s Day is fast-approaching, and couples across the city are finalizing romantic plans to make the day special for the significant others in their lives.
But while longing lovers follow their hearts on Feb. 14, Parkview Medical Center suggest...

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 04:04:03 GMTBY MARIA DANILOVA
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON — Betsy DeVos moved closer toward confirmation as education secretary Friday after clearing a major hurdle in the Senate, even as Democrats and labor unions fervently sought another Republican vote against her.
Tensions flew on the Senate...