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Tim Moore felt like he had "won the lottery" when he was honored as the 10,000th outbound passenger from Quincy Regional Airport this year. Moore got round-trip tickets for Cape Air flights between Quincy and St. Louis as well as a $50 gift certificate to GameMasters Outdoors in Quincy.

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$215M domed ski resort planned for North Texas

DALLAS (AP) - Texas skiers looking to hit the slopes in the coming years could find themselves traveling to a Dallas suburb rather than the mountains of Colorado or New Mexico.

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Free concert with Richard Tillinghast and his band One Hum

Richard Tillinghast announces the release of his fifth CD, “The Door Is Open.” A special show is at the Hood River County Library on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.

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Key Factors That Will Determine Max Scherzer's Free-Agent Destination

While James Shields is a very good starter who can handle pitching at the top of a rotation, he's not quite the prize that fellow free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer is. That's why for all the intrigue, guesswork and speculation over where Shields might wind up, everything in that realm is much more compelling when it comes to Scherzer . As Richard Justice of MLB.com points out: "In the last ...

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Willow Beach: All about the bass (and the economy)

Score one for sport fishing in western Arizona. Monday’s announcement that trout stocking operations would resume at Willow Beach Fish Hatchery is a big deal for Lake Havasu.

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Millions of those previously uninsured now have some kind of coverage

Uninsured patient Donaji Cruz, 3, has her height measured during a health checkup at Venice Family Clinic in Venice, Calif., in this June 25, 2009, file photo.

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Best of Havasu sports 2014 part II

• Lucky Borrelli took fifth place in the Unsponsored Amateur division of the CA Pro/Am skateboard competition at the Patrick Tinnell Memorial skate park in March.

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Basketball: Knights to host Colorado River Classic

The Lake Havasu Knights return to the hardwood Friday for the Colorado River Classic, a 12-team basketball tournament hosted at Lake Havasu High School.

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126th Rose Parade could be coldest ever

Rose Parade organizers are bracing to hit a new low Thursday – temperature-wise, that is.

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REUTERS AMERICA NEWS PLAN FOR WEDNESDAY DEC 31

REUTERS AMERICA MORNING NEWS PLAN FOR WEDNESDAY DEC 31 LATEST AND PLANNED U.S. NEWS COVERAGE (ALL TIMES ET) Top stories as of 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday. To find stories, search by Slug or Headline Keyword ...

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$215M domed ski resort planned for North Texas

Texas skiers looking to hit the slopes in the coming years could find themselves traveling to a Dallas suburb rather than the mountains of Colorado or New Mexico.

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Daily Digest: Denver jail inmates signing up for health insurance, and 9 other stories

Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the Denver weather forecast, Denver traffic information, and the stories that will be talked about on New Years Eve, Wednesday,

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Volokh Conspiracy: Another Misbegotten Reliance on Gonzales v. Raich

David Rivkin and Elizabeth Price Foley want to make a bad Supreme Court decision even worse.

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A 'Horrific' Crime: Triple homicide Daily Record's No. 1 story of 2014

Mandy Folsom and her children, Marissa and Mason, were killed in March by Jaacob Van Winkle, who admitted in June to "deliberately and intentionally" killing them and sexually assaulting Mandy's teenage daughter.

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Man in critical condition after southeast Colorado Springs fire

COLORADO SPRINGS — Two men rescued from a two-alarm house fire in southeast Colorado Springs Tuesday evening have been flown to a burn center in Denver, Colorado Springs firefighters said.

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Judge orders Windsor-based Rocky Mountain Gun Owners to pay fines and disclose information

In a case filed by Ethics Watch, a Colorado administrative judge ordered Windsor-based Rocky Mountain Gun Owners last week to pay $8,450 in fines and disclose financial information about political mailings the organization sent out before the primary election in June.

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Reunion with pals links Obama to Punahou days

Since returning to his childhood home this month on vacation, President Barack Obama has spent a good part of most days cloistered with three peo- ple whose company puts him at ease.

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Man in critical condition after southeast Colorado Springs fire

COLORADO SPRINGS — Two men rescued from a two-alarm house fire in southeast Colorado Springs Tuesday evening have been flown to a burn center in Denver, Colorado Springs firefighters said.

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Groups plan to sue to protect rare desert flowers

DENVER (AP) — Seven conservation groups are planning to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for keeping two rare species of desert flowers off the federal list of endangered species.

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Logan County Economic Development Corp. director finalists meet community members

The four finalists selected following a months-long search for the next executive director of the Logan County Economic Development Corporation gathered Tuesday evening with members of the community.

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Logan County Commissioners approve medical director contract

STERLING — The Logan County Commissioners made quick work of their agenda Tuesday at their final business meeting of the year.

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2014 marked with good, bad news

As the New Year approaches, its time to take a look back at some of biggest news stories of 2014, a year that was filled with both good and bad news.

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TODAY: Missing 12-Year-Old, New Year’s Eve Celebrations, Play-Doh Faux Pas

DENVER — Here are your 10 Things to Know for Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. 1. Westminster police searching for missing 12-year-old boy Police in Westminster are searching for a 12-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday afternoon. 2. Warehouse catches fire in northeast Denver Firefighters from Aurora and Denver responded to a warehouse fire in northeast Denver. The […]

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19 events worth the travel in 2015

From birthday celebrations in Graceland to a Day of the Dead F1 race in Mexico City, travelers have no shortage of events to plan vacations around.

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Colorado AG: Home hash oil production is illegal

Colorado's top law enforcement official says manufacturing high-potency marijuana oil is not legal under the state's first-in-the-nation recreational marijuana law.

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Grouse Hollow Journal

A new year with lots of resolutions and possibilities...

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Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Heartland Bank

EFFINGHAM, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Midland States Bancorp, Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Heartland Bank and also announced that Heartland will be merged into Midland States Bank in the first quarter 2015.

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Comcast just upped its cable modem rental fee from $8 to $10 per month

"Confirmed 25% increase effective 12/20/2014. F—k them."

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Trade Seth Smith? Makes fiscal sense

$13 million over next two years was too much to commit to platoon player.

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West Michigan Lake Hawks to play televised ABA game in Colorado

The Lake Hawks will play on ESPN.com against the Colorado Kings

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KRDO's 13 most memorable stories of 2014

As the year comes to a close, we're taking a look back at 13 stories that had everyone talking in 2014. #1) Recreational marijuana shops become legal in Colorado Colorado continued to be ground zero in the debate over whether marijuana should be legal in 2014. Amendment 64, the law which makes it legal for adults to have and use marijuana (an ounce or less), was passed by voters in 2012. The ...

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Younger Generation: Celebrating the achievements of young adults

Robotics symposium When Uni High School junior Joaqun Gutirrez Malik started tinkering around with the FLL Robotics Club in fourth grade, he had no idea it would propel him to the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) pre-college symposium Nov. 5-9 in Ann Arbor, Mich. He just knew that robotics was something he really wanted to do. read more

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Denver weather: Temperatures to warm up after record-breaking cold

Recording-breaking cold in Denver is expected to fade on Wednesday as temperatures heat up into the afternoon.

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Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Heartland Bank

Midland States Bancorp, Inc., parent of Midland States Bank, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Heartland Bank. Midland also announced that Heartland Bank will be m

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Man gets 5 years for keeping 4 sons in filthy home

A father whose four young sons could communicate only in grunts when authorities rescued them from a filthy Denver apartment was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday by a judge who said he hoped it would send a message to parents that they can't treat their children like pets.

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Long Beach State Women's Basketball Top Colorado

Long Beach State’s women’s basketball team concluded nonconference play on a high note, as it defeated Colorado on the road, 62-56.

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$215M domed ski resort planned for North Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Texas skiers looking to hit the slopes in the coming years could find themselves traveling to a Dallas suburb rather than the mountains of Colorado or New Mexico.

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21 things to do today, Dec. 31, in Boulder County

New Year's Eve at The Speakeasy Put your glad rags on and celebrate New Year's Eve at the speakeasy-themed party and benefit.

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Advice From a Recovering Workaholic: Make a Shift to 'Less Is More'

After taking a flamethrower to the candle led to a forced career change, I learned a very important lesson.

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Pot Stocks to Watch in 2015 Among Software, Compliance and Security Sectors

NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — The software sector is poised to launch in 2015 as more states join the fray and legalize marijuana.

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Jazz guard Alec Burks out for season

SALT LAKE CITY — Alec Burks will undergo left shoulder surgery Wednesday morning and miss the remainder of the season. The Utah Jazz guard was averaging 13.9 points, a career-high 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game this season, but could not play with the same abandon that typified his play his first two years because of pain.

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Eight lawmakers to watch in the 114th Congress

When it convenes Jan. 6, the Republican-controlled 114th Congress will bring a wave of reinforcements to enhance the clout of President Obama's antagonists.

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Grand Prairie Leaders To Vote On $215M Domed Ski Resort

Texas skiers looking to hit the slopes in the coming years could find themselves traveling to a Dallas suburb rather than the mountains of Colorado or New Mexico.

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Resolve to Fly More in the New Year with $20.15 Fares on Frontier Airlines

Fares valid for select travel dates in January & February. (PRWeb December 31, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/01/prweb12419546.htm

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Look cold from the office window? Imagine if you had to work in it

In May 2012, Denver International Airport received a $431,600 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation to develop and implement a system to manage the de-icing wait process.

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Hogan says city should drive state economy

Gov.-elect Larry Hogan, developing a strategy for improving Maryland's economy, says Baltimore should be the state's primary economic engine.

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No pot for President Obama

Residents of the US capital voted to legalise cannabis for recreational purposes, but Congress did not approve the move.

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Police chased wanted teen for 45 minutes in cold

Police officers trying to arrest a wanted teenager ended up chasing the teen for nearly 45 minutes in the cold.

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Hogan says city should drive state economy

Gov.-elect Larry Hogan, developing a strategy for improving Maryland's economy, says Baltimore should be the state's primary economic engine.

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How it All Plays Out: Research Report on CEMEX S.A.B., Century Communities, China Zenix Auto International, CIRCOR ...

NEW YORK, December 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including CEMEX S.A.B. (NYSE: CX), Century Communities (NYSE: CCS), China Zenix Auto International (NYSE: ZX), CIRCOR International...

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10 Gorgeous Coffee-Table Books to Own Now

Go on, cozy up and flip the page.

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U.S. Forest Service set to allow oil, gas drilling in — not on — Pawnee National Grassland in Weld County

The U.S. Forest Service’s recent “no surface occupancy” stipulation for developing oil and gas leases on more than 100,000 acres within Pawnee National Grassland is receiving a lukewarm reception from energy industry officials and environmental groups, especially as a policy precedent for drilling other federal lands.

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Allied Van Lines: 47th Annual Magnet States Report -- Texas on Top for 10th Straight Year

CHICAGO, Dec. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas again rides to the top of the 2014 Allied Van Lines Magnet States Report – marking a full decade of the Longhorn State's dominance in the annual survey. Texas ...

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Denim Dreams

Randy Alonso '06 uses civil engineering degree to build denim store, continue family retail legacy

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Marriage Equality Round-Up - December 30th

Here's our daily round-up of the marriage equality / LGBT rights stories that don't warrant a full posting on the blog, or that we didn't have time to add. We're able to get more news and analysis to you this way every day - enjoy!

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Daily Digest: Police reform talks draw heat, and 9 other stories

Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the Denver weather forecast, Denver traffic information, and the stories that will be talked about on Tuesday, Dec.

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Snowplow driver finds hit-run victim in street

A Breckenridge woman who was found lying in a street after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver is recovering at a Frisco hospital.

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The Times of Your Life: Aging with respect and dignity

Was a nursing home really that bad? Why was mom so frightened? There are so many ins and outs of elder care.

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Housing cost a hurdle for some Colorado schools

Roaring Fork School District officials say they're having trouble recruiting teachers because of the high cost of housing.

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Whittingham still Utah coach, according to AD

Kyle Whittingham will remain Utah Utes coach, according to athletic director Chris Hill.

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Gingerich gets his 600th with a 48-40 win over the Wolves

IMS coach Dwight Gingerich has reached another lofty plateau and he’s giving the credit to those who deserve it.

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What's Happening?: Burger King hosts stuffed animal drive

Visit Burger King at 2795 Fremont Drive and donate a stuffed animal to aid needy children in Cañon City.

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Viewer's Guide: Belk Bowl

It’s not often that the coordinators steal the show in a matchup between two big-time programs, but the assistant coaches have been the biggest stories of the Belk Bowl. Of course, they’re not the only names to watch in Tuesday's ACC-SEC showdown between Louisville and Georgia. Grantham vs. UGA: A year ago, Todd Grantham was the defensive coordinator at Georgia, and Bulldogs fans didn’t shed ...

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Blues-Predators Preview

The Nashville Predators had a first-place slot in the Central Division firmly in their grasp and let it slip away.

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Colorado snow totals for December 29-30, 2014

The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Dec.

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Year in Review: From the rise of ISIS to the downfall of a premier, 2014 was quite a year

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Viewer's Guide: Belk Bowl

It’s not often that the coordinators steal the show in a matchup between two big-time programs, but the assistant coaches have been the biggest stories of the Belk Bowl. Of course, they’re not the only names to watch in Tuesday's ACC-SEC showdown between Louisville and Georgia. Grantham vs. UGA: A year ago, Todd Grantham was the defensive coordinator at Georgia, and Bulldogs fans didn’t shed ...

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Missouri Agency Reviewing Hemp Grower Applicants

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Agriculture is closer to selecting the entities who will grow hemp to make cannabidiol (CBD) oil, under a bill that became law earlier this year. Cannabidiol oil is genetically modified to not include a high enough level of THC to get a user high, but has a high CBD level that offers a potential therapeutic effect. The bill told the Department of ...

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I can retire early with your help! Really!

I’ve been wondering how I can retire with a nice little nest egg – you know, a couple million bucks to keep my family and me afloat. It hasn’t been easy the past year with healthcare kind of going out the roof, taxes always going up and then having to pay bills and things. So, […]

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South Brisbane coach Adam Campbell offered rare US role

Josh Spasaro Sports Journalist I spent four years in country newspapers before taking on a dream role of covering national and international sports news across the entire APN network, in early 2012.

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Snow, cold result in outdoor dangers

The bitter cold that is hitting Colorado is prompting health officials to issue safety warnings. The Denver Post shared tips from Denver Health Medical Center for when temperatures plummet: • Dress for winter; wear light, loose, layered clothing with a water-repellent top coat.

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Variety of New Year's Eve events planned

STERLING — With 2014 almost over, it's time to reflect on the year that has passed and celebrate what is to come.

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Nebraska and Oklahoma Sue Colorado in Supreme Court Over Legal Recreational Pot

NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — The states of Nebraska and Oklahoma sued their neighboring state of Colorado, December 18, in the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging Colorado’s Amendment 64 under Article 3 of the Constitution based on the federal preemption of Colorado’s “recreational marijuana” law.

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Rose Parade Winter Weather 2015: California Storm Expected To Bring Snow To Mountains, Record Low Temperatures

California could kick off the new year with record low temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued more than 30 winter storm warnings, freeze watches and wind advisories for several regions ahead of a cold front. Areas near the San Gabriel Mountains could see up to a foot of snow, the Los Angeles Times reported , and Rose Parade watchers might experience the event's coldest weather in ...

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Housing cost a hurdle for western Colorado schools

Roaring Fork School District officials say they're having trouble recruiting and keeping teachers because of the high cost of housing.

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Tuesday's bowl schedule and the biggest question in all 3 games

In Tuesday's bowls, Notre Dame is starting a new quarterback, Louisville's defensive coordinator is facing his old employer, and Maryland's new run-heavy offense will face a stout run defense out west. What have you got, Malik? Music City Bowl (3:00 p.m. ET, ESPN and WatchESPN) No. 23 LSU Tigers (8-4) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-5) Our Music City sites LSU Tigers blog And The Valley Shook ...

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Five Santa Monica Temporary Lane Closure Locations Through Friday, Jan. 2

The City of Santa Monica says temporary lane closures and delays are possible during daytime hours today through Friday, Jan. 2 in the following locations: • 5th Street (between I-10 Freeway and Broadway) • Colorado Avenue (between Main Street and 17th Street) • Montana Avenue (between 14th Street and 17th Street) • Olympic Boulevard (between 20th Street and Centinela Avenue) • Stewart Street ...

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation To Highlight Ebola At Thursday's Rose Parade

Ebola will make an appearance at the Rose Parade this year, as the AIDS Healthcare Foundation will send a float down Colorado Boulevard to honor doctors and nurses who have gone to Africa to help Ebola victims, the foundation announced today. Two doctors working for the L.A.-based Foundation in West Africa have been killed by the disease, and the brothers and sisters of one of the doctors will ...

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Denver weather: High of 4 degrees, low of -9; high chance of snow

Bundle up.Forecasters say temperatures in Denver will top out at 4 degrees on Tuesday before dropping to as low as -9 at night with a wind chill of -15.

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Ozark man’s body found near Paris

The body of an Ozark man and World War II veteran who didn’t return from a Christmas Day drive was found Sunday afternoon in the woods north of Paris off the Mount Magazine Scenic Byway.

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Interactive Health Network -- Shareholder Update for the Company's Plans in the Health and Wellness Market

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Despite Win Over Wings, Bruins' Plan Still Unclear

With just under half of the 2014-15 regular season completed, it's still unclear what plan Peter Chiarelli has for the Bruins, who have struggled mightily and are currently on the outside looking in of the playoff structure.

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17 things to do today, Dec. 30, in Boulder County

Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey travelled the world for six years talking with 11-year-olds to compose an insightful, funny and moving documentary portrait of childhood.

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Marijuana news: Cooking with pot; poll reveals most Colorado voters who supported legalization would vote the same today

The New York Times explores the trend -- and challenges -- of cooking with cannabis and the Denver Post takes a look at Coloradans' attitudes towards marijuana one year after retail stores opened.

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Cannabis Stocks Fall but Opportunities Remain

Whitefish, MT / ACCESSWIRE / December 30, 2014 / The cannabis industry was mixed over the past week, with GW Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: GWPH) falling more than 5% lower. While many regulatory initiatives ...

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Dealership offers double rebates on all GMC and Chevy trucks

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Truck-buyers who have patiently waited until the year's end for the very best deals on all of the latest truck models are finally able to reap the rewards of double rebates on all GMC and Chevy trucks. This offer even includes the entirely overhauled midsize GM truck twins, the 2015 Chevy Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon. O'Connor AutoPark carries ...

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Rose Parade marching band prepares for center stage after hours of practice

By this time of year, most marching band students have set aside their instruments for the season. But for the student musicians at Temple City High School , this is go time for the Rose Parade .

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NFL unveils regular-season games for teams

NFL unveils regular-season games for teams

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VIDEO: Owner puts GoPro on dog to see what happens when he leaves

YouTube user "Mike the Intern" decided to use his friend's new GoPro camera to see what his dog does when he leaves. The video is heartbreaking.

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Filmmakers see a bigger message in Russia's 'Leviathan'

The Russian film "Leviathan" is the story of a man fighting to save his home, his livelihood, his family, his dignity and his life, building a sweep and scope that is at once personal and epic.

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Eli Manning ready to talk contract extension with Giants

Eli Manning is entering the final year of the six-year, $97.5 million contract extension he signed prior to the 2009 season and the time has come to extend him again....

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Business: Narberth's Avi Fox meets goal to launch The Mantle

NARBERTH Narberth native Avi Loren Fox has met her Kickstarter campaign goal – and then some – to take her fashion design, The Mantle, to production.

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Interactive Health Network -- Shareholder Update for the Company's Plans in the Health and Wellness Market

RENO, NV--(Marketwired - Dec 30, 2014) - INTERACTIVE HEALTH NETWORK ( OTC PINK : IGRW ), a health company specializing in advances in Supplements for Health and Anti-Aging, today reaffirms that it remains strategically committed to executing in the legal cannabis market, is finalizing its Scientific Advisory Board to set future product strategy, and will initiate sales and marketing efforts for ...

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Blues’ Brodeur picks up NHL-record 125th shutout in win over Avalanche

The 42-year-old’s future in St. Louis is uncertain with No. 1 goalie Brian Elliott set to return from injury within days

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White Castle to unveil 'veggie sliders' nationwide

Fast food chain White Castle is unveiling its new veggie burger at locations nationwide.

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9 cases that shook Casper this year

Some stories are more shocking than others, like the therapist who hired a patient to kill her ex-husband and a man who murdered his mother and then shot himself at a campsite on Casper Mountain.

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Filmmakers see a bigger message in Russia's 'Leviathan'

The Russian film "Leviathan" is the story of a man fighting to save his home, his livelihood, his family, his dignity and his life, building a sweep and scope that is at once personal and epic.

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Press Release

Continuing the Company’s bold path into the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry Green Technology Solutions Inc. (OTCBB:GTSO) announced today it has signed a joint venture agreement with a Canada-based company that has unique formulations for frozen confections that can be used in the booming $1.7 billion United States medical cannabis market .

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The 5 places stars escape to for NYE

Celebrities always vacation in style and ringing in the new year is no different. See where Hollywood's elite will be to celebrate 2015.

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Talk of the town

Desperately seeking faith in humanity ONE MORNING a month or so ago, I was working in my front yard when... more »

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Fort Morgan Times calls it: Fall's local prep sports highlights

It became a dream of mine come true to land my first full-time sports media job in September when the Fort Morgan Times offered me the sports journalist position with the newspaper.

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Tony Gwynn is No. 1 in our book

Tony Gwynn is tops among U-T San Diego's 52 most influential local sports figures

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The Top Ten Tax Cases (And Rulings) Of 2014: #1-Obamacare Endures Additional Attacks

It's finally over. The October 15th tax deadline is behind us, which means for tax practitioners, our return filings are mercifully finished for the year. Unless of course, you chose to make your career in the not-for-profit world, in which case you deserve the extra month of misery. On October 16th, thousands of tax preparers [...]

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The 2014 Ultimate Free-Agent Tracker

A ranking of players, Nos. 1-165, who are perhaps looking for new homes and bigger paydays.

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Fire Leaves 7 Without Home

Fire crews responded to a fire around 1:30 a.m. Monday morning. It happened in the 2200 block of North Circle Drive.

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These Penny Stocks Ranked Among the Highest Performing Pot Consulting Firms in 2014

NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — Consulting was the top performing sector of all marijuana penny stocks in 2014, according to Viridian Capital & Research. That’s because the legal pot business is brand new and largely without a nationwide standard.

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CRUNCHY IN COLORADO: Spice up your health

Isolated ginger. Take a peek at your spice rack and you’ll find your favorite spices that not only please your palate, but also contain powerful plant compounds that have been used for centuries to treat common ailments.

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Bangert: The future of newspapers is still the same — good journalism

The press room at The Greeley Tribune sits empty. The paper is now printed in Cheyenne, Wyo. The new press offers better photo reproduction and more color pages.

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Jaipur Literature Festival heads to US too in 2015

After successfully establishing its brand as a free literary festival, Jaipur Literature Festival(JLF) is heading to Boulder in Colorado in 2015 to marry dynamic publishing industry of Asia and Latin America with literary luminaries of the US.

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NFL Draft 2015: Predictions for Most Polarizing Prospects

With the 2014 NFL regular season finally coming to a close Sunday, it's time for the league's 20 non-playoff teams to start preparations for next year in the hopes that they may soon be among the elite few teams playing in January. Naturally, much of their attention will turn toward the 2015 NFL draft and the hottest prospects emerging from the collegiate ranks. While there are ostensible ...

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Colorado raising minimum wage next year

Colorado will raise its minimum wage 23 cents to $8.23 an hour at the start of the new year, putting it among two dozen states lifting their lowest pay levels in 2015.

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Liquid Facelifts Wipe Slate Clean for New Year – Skinspirations Offers Tips for Turning Back the Hands of Time

The New Year has always served as a symbolic clean slate allowing us to reflect on the changes we wish to see in ourselves. With 2015 swiftly approaching, Cynthia Elliott M.D. of Tampa Bay cosmetic facility Skinspirations offers her guidance on how to get the new you you've always wanted. (PRWeb December 29, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12413901.htm

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Oregon needs to win 2014 national title

Coach Rich Brooks led Oregon to an 8-4 finish in 1989, his 13th season in Eugene. If that elicits a "so what," understand the Ducks hadn't won that many games since 1963. Five seasons -- and two losing records -- later, Oregon played in the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1958, losing to Penn State by 18 points, though the Ducks media guide celebrated the program's effort as proving it ...

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AssuredPartners Acquires American Westbrook Insurance Services Agency

Chicagoland-based agency provides full service insurance brokerage solutions for diverse clientele (PRWeb December 29, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12413668.htm

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mCig Forms Oregon Subsidiary, CannaProTech, LLC

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- mCig(R), Inc. ("mCig"), a technology company that owns, manufactures, and distributes the mCig(R), VitaCig(R), and Vapolution products, is pleased to announce that the ...

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Cannabics enters Colorado market

Cannabics Pharmaceuticals of Bethesda has a new deal with Mountain High Products, under which the Colorado company will manufacture and distribute its medical cannabis products in the Colorado market.

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Time to work together for a new bridge

The Glenwood Springs Transportation Commission is a diverse group of six citizens who volunteered and were appointed by the City Council. This diverse group adds perspective and provides input to the City Council and staff on many of the transportation issues that we face in our community. We meet at least monthly (first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 to 9 a.m.) in the engineering conference room ...

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Photos: Homes for Sale: Bars, Tasting Rooms for New Year's Gatherings

Shake or stir on New Year's Eve or in the new year with friends and family.

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Houston-area homes ranked second largest in US

The Houston area has some of the biggest homes in America.

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Time to work together for a new bridge

The Glenwood Springs Transportation Commission is a diverse group of six citizens who volunteered and were appointed by the City Council. This diverse group adds perspective and provides input to the City Council and staff on many of the transportation issues that we face in our community.

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Flu outbreak reported at Colorado VA nursing home

Officials say a flu outbreak among patients at a veterans nursing home in Grand Junction has prompted them to close the facility to most visitors.

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Tunnel will finish 50-mile-long Springs water line

Workers are drilling a mile-long tunnel south of Colorado Springs for the last section of a 50-mile water pipeline.

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Tickets For Broncos Playoff Game Go On Sale At 3 p.m. On Monday

Tickets for the Denver Broncos home playoff game on Jan. 11 will go on sale on Monday at 3 p.m.

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Business: Narberth's Avi Fox meets goal to launch The Mantle

NARBERTH Narberth native Avi Loren Fox has met her Kickstarter campaign goal – and then some – to take her fashion design, The Mantle, to production.

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Black Knight: House Price Index up slightly in October, Up 4.5% year-over-year

Note: I follow several house price indexes (Case-Shiller, CoreLogic, Black Knight, Zillow, FHFA, FNC and more).

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Impact of marijuana on Colorado travel industry tough to gauge a year after legalization

DENVER — A year after marijuana sales became legal in Colorado, the impact on tourism is difficult to assess.

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Basement fire displaces Colorado Springs family

A Colorado Springs family was displaced after an overnight fire. The fire was reported on Monday, around 1:30 a.m., in the 2000 block of N Circle Dr. Firefighters say it started in the basement of a home. They got the fire under control within an hour. One adult, six children and family pets were not able to return to the home. A disaster team with the Pikes Peak Red Cross helped the family find ...

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Impact of Pot on Travel Hard to Assess in Colorado

Impact of marijuana on Colorado travel industry tough to gauge a year after legalization

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Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, more: Best, Worst fashion at Coachella

From Kendall Jenner's giant nose ring to Bieber's double bandana look.

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Business: Narberth's Avi Fox meets goal to launch The Mantle

NARBERTH Narberth native Avi Loren Fox has met her Kickstarter campaign goal – and then some – to take her fashion design, The Mantle, to production.

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Road salt not good for streams

This is the time of year when it's not uncommon to see big trucks barreling down highways and streets spreading road salt. Steve Corsi, a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, says that translates into high levels of chloride concentrations for rivers like the Milwaukee in Wisconsin or 18 other streams near urban areas in Illinois, Ohio, Colorado and several other states. "At many of the ...

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Impact of pot on travel hard to assess in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — A year after marijuana sales became legal in Colorado, the impact on tourism is difficult to assess.

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The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation’s Scientific Work Group Convenes at Annual 3S Symposium to Strategize ...

This is the only organized group of renowned research scientists in the world to delve into Sensory Processing Disorder. (PRWeb December 29, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12411963.htm

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New community college board member faces challenges

In January, Jan Brocker will sit for the first time in her official capacity as a GCC board member. She will take over as the Northern Gila County representative for termed-out board member Larry Stephenson.

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How two bloggers re-purpose centuries-old recipes for modern cooks

What does it take to re-create 300-year-old recipes ? and why bother making the effort?

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Farmers say Christmas trees make great goat snacks

Western Colorado goat farmers say Christmas trees make great snacks for their herds, and they're offering to collect them from homes in the Grand Valley.

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Tunnel will finish 50-mile-long Springs water line

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Workers are drilling a mile-long tunnel south of Colorado Springs for the last section of a 50-mile water pipeline.

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Best Of LA – Week Of December 29

Celebrate the coming year across Los Angeles at a variety of restaurants, bars, clubs, and unique venues.

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Farmers say Christmas trees make great goat snacks

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - Western Colorado goat farmers say Christmas trees make great snacks for their herds, and they're offering to collect them from homes in the Grand Valley.

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Road salt contributes to toxic chemical levels in streams

There's growing awareness that the coarse mix of sodium chloride and other chemicals, that make driving and walking a little easier, may also cause harm.

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Big obstacles await both parties in 2016 race for president

Twelve months before the voting is set to begin, the 2016 presidential race is shaping up as a fiercely competitive contest driven by two overriding forces that — candidates aside — will go a long way toward deciding the next occupant of the White House.

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Language barriers and fear of police may prevent minority 911 calls

In poor, mostly Latino areas of Denver, Colorado, people who suffer cardiac arrest are less likely to get help in part because distrust of law enforcement and language barriers stop bystanders from calling 911 or learning CPR, researchers say.

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Conn’s, Inc. Schedules Monthly Sales and Credit Statistics Releases

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College Basketball Talk’s Latest Top 25: Arizona, Texas drop after losses

Who moved into the Top 10 this week and who dropped out?

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Big obstacles await both parties in 2016 race for president

Twelve months before the voting is set to begin, the 2016 presidential race is shaping up as a fiercely competitive contest driven by two overriding forces that — candidates aside — will go a long way toward deciding the next occupant of the White House.

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Intermap Completes US$500,000 Convertible Debt Financing and Announces Re-Pricing of Warrants

DENVER, Dec. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX:IMP) - Intermap Technologies Corporation ("Intermap" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that on December 26, 2014, it completed a private placement convertible debt financing for aggregate proceeds of US$500,000 (the "Debt...

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Kristen’s Monday Morning Forecast

A chilly start to our Monday with morning temperatures below freezing across most of the state. Despite the cold start, afternoon temperatu…

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Jupiter Moon Europa's Giant Geysers are Missing

Researchers have trained the Hubble Space Telescope on Europa repeatedly since Europa's geysers were first announced last year, in an attempt to confirm and characterize the plumes. But they've come up empty.

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Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer nominated for placement at U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer to the the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

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Conn’s, Inc. Schedules Monthly Sales and Credit Statistics Releases

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conn’s, Inc. Schedules Monthly Sales and Credit Statistics Releases

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Colorado's cannabis experiment puts it into a global spotlight

One year after he became, unofficially, the first legal recreational marijuana customer in America, Sean Azzariti sits on a couch in Denver's 3D Cannabis Center and looks up to see .

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Colorado among two dozen states raising minimum wage next year

Colorado will raise its minimum wage 23 cents to $8.23 an hour at the start of the new year, putting it among two dozen states lifting their lowest pay levels in 2015.

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Colorado ranks No. 2 in U.S. for monthly marijuana use

As marijuana legalization took hold in Colorado, the estimated percentage of regular cannabis users in the state jumped to the second-highest level in the country, according to new federal data.

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18 things to do today, Dec. 28, in Boulder County

As a boy, Dawa was an illiterate Tibetan nomad, whose life revolved around herding yaks. At 13 his life changed.

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How to retire early .... 35 years early

For many Americans, the idea of an early retirement is pure fantasy — many surveys suggest that a good portion of us are convinced we’ll never be able to retire at all. But what if retirement saving isn’t quite as insurmountable an obstacle as you think?

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Hitchhikers steal car from good Samaritan

A Colorado Springs man tells police he tried to help out two hitchhikers in cold weather but they stole his car at gunpoint.

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End of Year Rez Pup Special!

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Victim Robbed after Being Approached by Three Men Asking for Information

A man was robbed in a neighborhood on the north side of Colorado Springs after three men approached him asking who lived in a nearby town home.

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Cold to Sweep Across the Country Heading Into New Year's

The final days of 2014 will feature tumbling temperatures across the country.

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Kane Helps Blackhawks To 5-2 Win Over Avs

Brent Seabrook has never played better defense than he is right now. And that's powering his recent offensive surge.

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Cold to Sweep Across the Country Heading Into New Year's

The final days of 2014 will feature tumbling temperatures across the country.

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Year in Review: Bruins foiled by a bad Hab-it

The 2013-14 Bruins will go down in team history as the “What Could Have Been B’s.” You might have to go all the way back to 1971 to find a Bruins team that had such high hopes only to be dashed — and by their archrivals, the Montreal Canadiens. That ’71 team was coming off a Stanley Cup win, had broken many offensive records and was the clear favorite to win the Cup again that spring.

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Morning photo: Sunday set

Winter magic! FRISCO — An exceptional morning a few days after Christmas brought magical light to the Blue River Valley, in Summit County, Colorado. Temps below zero and a layer of frozen fog and mist combined to create a beautiful sundog, forming nearly a full circle around the sun. It may be a little challenging […]

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Billings infant allegedly assaulted by parents dies in Denver hospital

The infant that police say was assaulted by his parents on Christmas Eve died early Saturday at the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colo., according to Lt. Jeremy House of the Billings Police Department.

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Gnarly Trombone: These predictions are bound to come true — maybe

OK now, pay attention. It’s time for our predictions for next year, and I know you’re very excited about it. We do this every year, of course, and every year, of course, EVERY prediction comes true. Just don’t go back and check.

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Traffic crash in eastern Weld County takes two lives

A two-car crash in eastern Weld County claimed the lives of two people on Christmas Day, the Weld County Coroner’s Office reported Friday. The crash occurred shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 34 near milepost 135, about 17 miles east of Kersey.

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Greeley Stampede officials look to bigger and brighter future after a successful ’14

» Carnival attendance up 17 percent over 2013. » PRCA Rodeo attendance up 16 percent (29,375 tickets sold in 2013, to 33,965 tickets sold in 2014). » Xtreme Bulls up 18 percent (4,166 to 4,933).

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Daley, Demers Lead Stars Over Blues 4-3

Saturday's win was the first for the Stars against a Central Division opponent. Dallas is now 1-7-3 in divisional play.

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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2014, file photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, center, recites the Pledge of Allegiance before giving the keynote address at the National Summit on Education Reform in Washington.

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Latest Forecast: Bitter Cold And Snow On The Way

A dry Sunday before a Winter blast of cold and snow.

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Eye Openers: Memories of the 1983 Gator Bowl

Iowa’s appearance later this week in what is now known as the TaxSlayer Bowl dredges up some memories for many of us.

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WSU studies green winter road technology

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Researchers at Washington State University are working on environmentally friendly ways that use less salt to reduce snow and ice on roads. Their work comes amid growing concerns about the impact of salt and chemical deicers on the environment, said Xianming Shi, WSU associate ...

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Arizona knocks off Anaheim in shootout

WINNER: Shane Doan (19) of the Arizona Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a shoot out goal against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday.

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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

WASHINGTON (AP) — The faces of the Republican Party's most ambitious members are changing.

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The Best (and Worst) Investments They Ever Made

The Wall Street Journal. It’s the time of year for reflection. The Wall Street Journal asked successful people in the world of finance and beyond about the best or worst investments they ever made.

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WSU studies green winter road technology

According to The Salt Institute in Alexandria, Virginia, about 17 million tons of deicing salt is applied to roadways in the U.S. each year. Issues include the temperature at which various products will work, the damage various chemicals cause to vehicles and roadways and the impacts on the environment. "The sodium chloride rock salt has been a long established, well-utilized, functional tool ...

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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

The faces of the Republican Party's most ambitious members are changing.

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Arizona knocks off Anaheim in shootout

WINNER: Shane Doan (19) of the Arizona Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a shoot out goal against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday.

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$300 million Windy Gap water diversion to benefit Broomfield

Federal water authorities have signed off on the $300 million Windy Gap Firming Project to siphon more water out of the Colorado River Basin into a huge new reservoir for the high-growth Front Range.

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Mariah Carey treats herself to a Louis Vuitton shopping spree in Aspen

After telling her husband 'not to come' to her family Christmas in Aspen, Mariah Carey was shopping away any heartache when she visited Louis Vuitton on Saturday night.

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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

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Man Killed By Pet Dog: Fatal Attack By Owner’s Pit Bull On Christmas Shocking

A 40-year-old man died in a vicious dog attack on Christmas. The Indiana man, Edward L. Cahill, was killed by his pet dog, named “Fat Boy.” While police in Portage are trying to determine what led to the fatal pit bull attack, a longstanding debate over the popular, but infamous, K-9 companions shows the public Man Killed By Pet Dog: Fatal Attack By Owner’s Pit Bull On Christmas Shocking is an ...

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Fiesta Bowl 2014: Top Storylines to Follow in Boise State vs. Arizona

Boise State enters the 2014 Fiesta Bowl looking to build on an already-prestigious history in the bowl, going up against an Arizona team that might feel a distinct home-field advantage. But although the Wildcats should have somewhat of a crowd advantage due to the proximity, the Broncos will make this quite the spectacle. Along with prestigious history in the bowl game, Boise State has shown its ...

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Can Cats win them all?

Can Cats win them all?

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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2014, file photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, center, recites the Pledge of Allegiance before giving the keynote address at the National Summit on Education Reform in Washington.

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Kane helps Blackhawks to 5-2 win over Avs

Patrick Kane scored twice and Corey Crawford stopped 23 shots, leading the Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

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Jim Dey: The Blagojevich brothers at odds

In this season of brotherly love, it's anything but that between two brothers caught in the crosshairs of one of Illinois' biggest political scandals. Rod and Rob are on the outs, Rob characterizing their relationship as "completely broken." read more

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The recruiting line

Maybelle Chotvacs is having a hard time adapting to life without her favorite bus line. Sitting at her home last week, the 85-year-old Old Town resident said she is missing opportunities to play violin with her friends in Craig because the city of Steamboat Springs cut the Yellow Line. She doesn’t want to have to walk or drive on slick roads to a regional bus stop the city’s bus used to take her ...

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C-U's George Will reflects on his career, what's in store for future

With 100 columns to write every year and as many TV appearances, George Will doesn't hurt for work. But he's now embarking on a large project: an analysis of conservative politics. WASHINGTON — With 100 columns to write every year and as many TV appearances, George Will doesn't hurt for work. But he's now embarking on a large project: an analysis of conservative politics. read more

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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

WASHINGTON (AP) - The faces of the Republican Party's most ambitious members are changing.

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More people leaving Wyo. than moving in

CHEYENNE - For the first time since 2001, more people have been leaving Wyoming than moving in, a report from the state's Economic Analysis Division shows.

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Internal medicine doctors in short supply

CHEYENNE - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center plans to recruit more internal medicine doctors to the Capital City. "There is a definite community need for internal medicine physicians," Margo Karsten, chief executive officer at CRMC, said, adding that the issue is a national concern.

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Eagles' Timothy B. Schmit Reuniting With Poco For Special Event Recap

Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit will reunite with his old Poco bandmates next month for induction into the Colorado Music Hall Of Fame.

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A bigger tent? Republicans facing minority challenge ahead of 2016 presidential race

WASHINGTON — The faces of the Republican Party's most ambitious members are changing.

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Ultimate Sportsman’s Lodge on Great American Country

Renowned outdoors expert Chris Dorsey has gathered a team of architects, contractors and craftsmen to build an outdoorsman’s paradise that includes incredible mountain vistas, a nearby trout stream and 7,000 square feet of rustic luxury in Colorado. Follow the build in the new Ultimate Sportsman’s Lodge Colorado series, hosted by Dorsey. “As a lifelong sportsman, [...]

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South Beach river access at risk for removal from Stewardship Trust

As the Colorado State Land Board considers removing Craig’s South Beach public river access land parcel from its Stewardship Trust, Craig officials and community members disagree.

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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

WASHINGTON (AP) — The faces of the Republican Party's most ambitious members are changing.

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Bruins foiled by a bad Hab-it

The 2013-14 Bruins will go down in team history as the “What Could Have Been B’s.” You might have to go all the way back to 1971 to find a Bruins team that had such high hopes only to be dashed — and by their archrivals, the Montreal Canadiens. That ’71 team was coming off a Stanley Cup win, had broken many offensive records and was the clear favorite to win the Cup again that spring.

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Bruins: Looking back and ahead

2014 KEY MOMENTS 1. Streaking success On March 22, the Bruins beat the Coyotes in Phoenix for their 12th straight win, a streak of success that would catapult them to the Presidents Trophy. Bruins fans had every right to think they were watching another Stanley Cup winner. The B’s had four solid lines, Tuukka Rask was having a Vezina Trophy season and their blue line had somehow withstood the ...

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Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer nominated for placement at U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer to the the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

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Japan's Abe unleashes stimulus plan to spur growth

Thousands of people were expected to attend the funeral of a New York City police officer shot to death along with his partner one week ago in a brazen daylight ambush that shook the city and put an end to...

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Oral surgeon opens new practice in north Cheyenne

CHEYENNE - An oral surgeon who treated U.S. soldiers who suffered critical injuries from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan recently opened a practice here.

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Study: Marijuana use has increased in Colorado

Sales associate Matt Hart uses a pair of chopsticks to hold a bud of Lemon Skunk, the strain of highest potency available at the 3D Dispensary, in Denver.

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ECHL Today - December 27

OurSports Central is your source for the latest news and scores from the world of alternative and minor league sports.

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Fantasy Fare: Avs swiftly answer goalie question

The Avalanche’s anticipated goalkeeping controversy lasted all of one day. That’s as long as it took Semyon Varlamov, in his return from injured reserve, to post a 5-0 shutout over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, firmly re-establishing himself as Colorado’s No. 1guy.

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Woman who bared breasts in Vatican square is freed

The Holy See has released a Ukrainian activist who bared her breasts in St. Peter's Square on Christmas Day and snatched the statue of Baby Jesus from the Vatican's outdoor Nativity scene.

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How the AP-GfK poll was conducted

By The Associated Press The Associated Press-GfK poll on the economy was conducted by GfK Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Dec. 4-8. It is based on online interviews of 1,010 adults who are...

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AP-GfK Poll: 5 things to know about the economy

Few issues in a presidential campaign come close to being as meaningful as the economy. The latest Associated Press-GfK poll offers a look at how the public feels about this issue, which touches nearly every aspect of...

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Clinton economic approach under scrutiny

Rejuvenating the economy figured prominently in the first Clinton's presidential campaign and could form the foundation of the next one's.

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Hinapakay sa Talamban blasts off

SOME barangays have basketball tournaments, but Barangay Talamban has baseball. Today, three teams, who are all made up of residents of Talabamban will take...

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Lukashenko names new PM, central bank head

The authoritarian president of Belarus has replaced his prime minister, the head of the national bank and an array of other top officials as the country weathers economic troubles.

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Syria 'ready to participate' in Moscow peace talks

Syrian state media says the government is prepared to attend peace talks that Moscow plans to hold next month.

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Polish poet, translator Stanislaw Baranczak died in US

Poland's leading daily Gazeta Wyborcza says that poet, translator, dissident and former Harvard lecturer Stanislaw Baranczak has died at his U.S. home. He was 68.

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Oakwood leader satisfied with Sunrise Coal's answers on water

He's 'cautiously optimistic' about the proposed mine to be built upriver from his town. OAKWOOD — The more than 1,500 people who live in Oakwood draw their water from the Salt Fork River. read more

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Marijuana use up in Colorado

DENVER (AP) – Colorado emerged as the state with the second-highest percentage of regular marijuana users as it began legalising the drug, according to a new national study. The Denver Post reports...

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The 50 best travel finds of 2014 from around the globe

They've journeyed to all corners of the globe (and back again) this year to hunt out travel's treasures. Now, with 2014 near its end, it's time for Traveller's writers to name their favourite hotels, bars, gadgets, museums, metros and more in this, our first-ever Best Finds special.

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The 50 best finds of 2014 from around the globe, part four

The 50 best finds of 2014 from around the globe, part four

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Clinton economic approach under scrutiny

Rejuvenating the economy figured prominently in the first Clinton's presidential campaign and could form the foundation of the next one's.

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Lukashenko names new PM, central bank head

The authoritarian president of Belarus has replaced his prime minister, the head of the national bank and an array of other top officials as the country weathers economic troubles.

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Sports deaths: elegant Tony Gwynn, Jean Beliveau

For one, the tool of choice was a bat. For the other, a stick. Tony Gwynn and Jean Beliveau died in 2014, unparalleled craftsmen who made the supremely difficult look almost easy. They played with elegance and grace, ambassadors for baseball and hockey. They were enduring landmarks in their cities — Gwynn in San Diego, Beliveau in Montreal. They were sports royalty, yet never lost the common ...

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Study: Marijuana use has increased in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — Colorado emerged as the state with the second-highest percentage of regular marijuana users as it began legalizing the drug, according to a new national study.

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Top autos of 2014 stood out for their superb execution

Narrowing the list of the year's best automobiles is a tough business.

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13 excused from jury pool in theater shooting case

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Twelve potential jurors in the Colorado theater shooting case have been excused because they are prosecution witnesses, and another was dismissed because she works for the dis

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Narduzzi officially takes over at Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi stood just outside the doorway, hands stuffed inside his pants pockets, and glanced at nine national championship trophies highlighting the proud history of a program ch

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Jr. netters go global

SEVERAL Cebuano junior netters made their presence felt this year be it an impressive stint abroad, a dominating performance in a national tournament, or pushing one’s limits to become an inspiration.

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Top autos of 2014 stood out for their superb execution

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Key developments in police-communities tension

The killings of two unarmed black men by white police officers in Missouri and New York this summer touched off protests and a national debate over police conduct.

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The Rise and Fall of the American Kiddie Ride

On a recent Sunday afternoon in my neighborhood in Queens, I stopped to watch a mother, father, and their young child. The parents, in church suits with the mildly stoned look of the truly exhausted, leaned ...

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Pat Narduzzi officially takes over at Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi stood just outside the doorway, hands stuffed inside his pants pockets, and glanced at nine national championship trophies highlighting the proud history of a program churning in mediocrity. The youngest gold football is nearly 40 years old. By the math of the latest coach charged with restoring Pittsburgh to relevance, that's far too long. "We need to put another one ...

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Ukraine says Crimea transport halt temporary

A Ukrainian security official says suspension of transport connections with Crimea is expected to be only a temporary measure.

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Watching the New York Knicks

NEW YORK — This is my third trip to the US. The first time, back in 1993 and together with the whole Pages family, we stayed in the West Coast. Then, we got to watch two MLB games. The first was between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers (we saw Mike Piazza score a homerun). In the second game, the Oakland A’s played the Toronto Blue Jays (amazingly, I caught a ball in that game ...

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Iran's army tests suicide drone in drills

Iran's army has deployed a suicide drone for the first time in massive ongoing military drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.

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Japan's Abe unleashes stimulus plan to spur growth

Japan's Cabinet approved 3.5 trillion yen ($29 billion) in fresh stimulus Saturday for the ailing economy, pledging to get growth back on track and restore the country's precarious public finances.

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Japan's Abe unleashes stimulus plan to spur growth

Japan's Cabinet approved 3.5 trillion yen ($29 billion) in fresh stimulus Saturday for the ailing economy, pledging to get growth back on track and restore the country's precarious public finances.

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Watching the New York Knicks

NEW YORK — This is my third trip to the US. The first time, back in 1993 and together with the whole Pages family, we stayed in the West Coast. Then, we got to watch two MLB games. The first was between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers (we saw Mike Piazza score a homerun).

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Marijuana Use Has Increased in Colorado: Study

Colorado emerged as the state with the second-highest percentage of regular marijuana users as it began legalizing the drug, according to a study.

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AP PHOTOS: Winter weather turns the West white

Winter weather turned the West white on Friday.

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Madagascar's former president under house arrest

A representative of Madagascar's former president says the ousted leader has been transferred to house arrest in the capital Antananarivo.

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Stabenow nominates 52 students to military academies

Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced recently that she has nominated 52 Michigan students for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. .

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Woman who bared breasts in Vatican square is freed

The Holy See has released a Ukrainian activist who bared her breasts in St. Peter's Square on Christmas Day and snatched the statue of Baby Jesus from the Vatican's outdoor Nativity scene.

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Japan's Abe unleashes stimulus plan to spur growth

Japan's Cabinet approved 3.5 trillion yen ($29 billion) in fresh stimulus Saturday for the ailing economy, pledging to get growth back on track and restore the country's precarious public finances.

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Sports deaths: elegant Tony Gwynn, Jean Beliveau

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2001, file photo, San Diego Padres' Tony Gwynn fights back tears as he acknowledges the standing ovation prior to the Padres' game against the Colorado Rockies in San Diego, the final game of his career, The Hall of Famer died on June 16, 2014. He was 54. Gwynn died in 2014, unparalleled craftsmen who made the supremely difficult look almost easy.

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Stabenow nominates 52 students to military academies

Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced recently that she has nominated 52 Michigan students for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. .

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Vick talks future, wants to keep playing

Michael Vick still thinks of himself as a starting quarterback in the NFL. Not only that, the 34-year-old New York Jets backup feels he can still play for at least another two years. Where he'll be is the big question. Vick is a free agent after this season, with his one-year deal with the Jets expiring. He hasn't ruled out returning to New York, but he didn't sound all that enthusiastic about ...

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Marijuana Use Has Increased in Colorado: Study

Colorado emerged as the state with the second-highest percentage of regular marijuana users as it began legalizing the drug, according to a study.

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Donations from State Journal readers for Christmas toys near $250,000

Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to needy children in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year. Send your gift online at emptystockingclub.com or mail it to:

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Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer nominated for placement at U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer to the the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

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Caramel Apple Recall – Listeria Outbreak Surges Through Nine States – What You Need To Know

A Listeria outbreak due to the consumption of tainted caramel apples has caused sickness and death in nine states. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed on December 22nd, 2014, on behalf of the family of Shirlee Frey against the Happy Apple Company. According to the wrongful death lawsuit complaint, in late October, 2014, Shirlee Frey Caramel Apple Recall – Listeria Outbreak Surges Through Nine ...

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Stabenow nominates 52 students to military academies

Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced recently that she has nominated 52 Michigan students for placement at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. .

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Study: Marijuana use has increased in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — Colorado emerged as the state with the second-highest percentage of regular marijuana users as it began legalizing the drug, according to a new national study.

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Wilbur Carson McCloy

Wilbur Carson McCloy, 92, passed away on December 23, 2014 at his La Junta home. Carson was born on August 15, 1922 to McLeod & Leslie (Braly) McCloy in Lieb, Texas. He was their third son. Carson and his brothers helped on the family farm in Hutchinson County.

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Denver shelters cite legal pot in homeless upswing

Chris Easterling, a homeless man who recently moved from Minneapolis to Denver, smokes hash oil from a vaporizer pen to ease the pain of his multiple sclerosis.

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LA could lose 70 percent of its water in the next 'big one'

LADWP engineer Craig Davis with a section of a high-density polyethylene pipe. This pipe is flexible and when welded correctly can survive large offsets and still transport water. It's one of the tools LADWP plans to use to shore up its aqueducts.

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Caramel apples recalled amid listeria fears

A Missouri firm is recalling its Happy Apple brand caramel apples because of the potential that they could be contaminated with listeria.

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Colorado, Denver snow totals from Christmas storm

DENVER — Snow totals from the Christmas Day storm in Colorado are coming into the National Weather Service. Most areas in the Denver Metro area received between 3 to 4 inches of snow. Areas near the foothills got upwards of 6 inches of snow. LINK: See snow reports from Colorado Areas down south and to […]

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22 things to do today, Dec. 26, in Boulder County

Disneynature's new True Life Adventure "Bears" showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life's most important lessons.

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Texas man missing from armored vehicle arrested in Colorado

Police in Colorado have arrested a 24-year-old Amarillo man who allegedly abandoned the armored vehicle he was driving and absconded with the payload.

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Barn quilts a tourist draw

"Barn quilts" is a somewhat deceptive term. They are not something that could keep someone or an animal warm on cold nights spent in a barn.

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Logan County Economic Development Corporation director search narrowed to 4

The search for a new executive director for the Logan County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) is nearing the end.

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CU Buffaloes Lose To Hawaii, Place 4th In Diamond Head Classic

Colorado had two chances to tie it in the final seconds, but Xavier Johnson and Askia Booker each missed a 3-pointer.

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Interior Department funds climate change research in Montana, Northwest

Climate researchers at the University of Montana and Montana State University will benefit from several major grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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Democrats optimistic on 2016 presidential chances

Republicans crowed in 2004 that freshly re-elected President George W. Bush had established a "permanent governing majority" for the GOP. Eight years later, Democrats were touting the enduring power of the "Obama coalition" to keep their party in the White House.

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Crews battle house fire in Allegan County

Crews on scene of a house fire in Salem Township.

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Drunks Can Carry Concealed Guns In Colorado: Why Not Pot Smokers?

The first state in the U.S. to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes was Colorado. Now, Colorado may consider passing a law that allows pot smokers to carry concealed weapons. The “Colorado Campaign for Equal Gun Rights” wants to put a question on the November 2016 ballot to change state law to prevent Drunks Can Carry Concealed Guns In Colorado: Why Not Pot Smokers? is an ...

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Grizzlies, KMYU TV Begin Broadcast Schedule Saturday

West Valley City, Utah - The Utah Grizzlies and My Utah TV (KMYU) announced today their broadcast schedule for the 2014-2015 season.

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ECHL Today - December 26

- Garry Nunn leads Gwinnett against the Road Warriors with four points (0g-4a).

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Lindsey Vonn says hard work and single-leg squats keyed comeback

Dec. 6, 2014, was a good day to sit down with Lindsey Vonn. Her return to competition after a knee injury that crushed her Sochi Olympic dreams in February saw the star skier lead an American sweep in the World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Canada, on Dec. 6. Vonn, a gold and bronze medalist...

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Some in KAKEland receive the late gift of snow

Snow slides into KAKEland with the heaviest accumulation in Northwest Kansas.

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Desert Christmas unwraps gift of history

La Quinta hike leads back to homesteading more than a century ago in Imperial Valley

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Lindsey Vonn says hard work and single-leg squats keyed comeback

Dec. 6, 2014, was a good day to sit down with Lindsey Vonn. Her return to competition after a knee injury that crushed her Sochi Olympic dreams in February saw the star skier lead an American sweep in the World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Canada, on Dec. 6. Vonn, a gold and bronze medalist...

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Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer nominated for placement at U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Chelsea resident Daniel Lindauer to the the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

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Letter: Use pot tax to fix potholes

Colorado did and the State coffers are overflowing with excess funds.

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DMV bracing for surge of new customers

DMV says surge in license applicants won't slow business for other customers.

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Roundup: Happy Dec. 26/Boxing Day

Yep. There’s a Roundup today. It comes with its own lump of coal.

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Highs and lows of Colorado's first year of legal pot

Next Thursday marks one year since recreational pot became legal in Colorado, the first state in the U.S. to legalize the drug. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper calls it “one of the great social experiments of the next 50 years." Barry Petersen reports.

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33 Examples of Intolerant Liberalism in 2014

2014 may be remembered as the year of intolerant liberalism, also dubbed the new intolerance, dogmatic liberalism and illiberal liberalism.

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