Colorado Times: 05/12/14

Monday, May 12, 2014

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Pitkin County will be hosting emerging leaders from Southeast Asia this month read more

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Fed govt failed to inspect higher risk oil wells

The government has failed to inspect thousands of oil and gas wells it considers potentially high risks for water contamination and other environmental damage, congressional investigators say.

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At least 15 dead in Congo soccer stadium stampede

Congolese government officials say at least 15 people are dead following a stampede at a soccer stadium.

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snow and rain all day - in the middle of May. I took this at Dinosaur Ridge (near Morrison Colorado) which is world famous for the discovery here of several species of dinosaurs in 1877. The road over Dinosaur Ridge has been open for...going on 100 years. That until some outfit got approval to close the 1/2 mile long road and charge folks $4 to take a bus over it. Now the older and/or physically challenged folks will never get to enjoy this very cool area which has incredible views of Denver and Red Rocks. I vote we tear up that contract and open the road to Everyone again, They tried charging to drive up the Mount Evans Road and that was finally reversed a few years back. Cool looking dinosaur though!! . #colorado #coloradocameraclub #denver #dinosaurridge #heyduke #igs_photos #insta_crew #insta_america #jj_colorado #jj_unitedstates #morrison #master_pics #rsa_rural #shotaward #world_shotz #worldcaptures by heyduke

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Nissan profit rises as sales outpace industry

Nissan's quarterly profit edged up nearly 5 percent as sales grew around the world and a favorable exchange rate helped earnings.

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At least 15 dead in Congo soccer stadium stampede

Congolese government officials say at least 15 people are dead following a stampede at a soccer stadium.

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Reform vow lifts China stocks, other markets muted

Stocks in China and Hong Kong soared Monday on promises of financial reform but markets elsewhere were subdued after a record close for the Dow Jones industrial average.

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Yemen: US drone strike kills 6 al-Qaida militants

Yemeni military and security officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike in a southern province has killed six al-Qaida militants.

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Severe weather whips central U.S.

Tornado-spawning storms that tore through parts of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska over the weekend will move across the central United States on Monday. The National Weather Service said severe weather and flooding will be possible from the central Plains to the Great Lakes region. Colder air will continue to bring heavy snow across portions of the Rockies. On Monday, there's a 50-60% chance of ...

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Heavy spring snows hit parts of Colorado and Wyoming; storms target Plains

DENVER - Dozens of snowplows were taking to the streets of Denver early Monday, after a powerful spring storm dropped heavy snow across parts of Colorado and Wyoming, even as stormy weather moved into the plains states and drew warnings about conditions ripe for severe thunderstorm and tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for most of northern Colorado and parts ...

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Wild Weather: Tornadoes Threaten 5 States, Snow Buries Denver

A foot of spring snow sent plows out on the streets of Denver early Monday while the threat of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms loomed over the nation’s heartland, forecasters warned.

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Coaches, pilot remembered after balloon crash

The two University of Richmond basketball coaches killed in a hot-air balloon crash were a beloved long-time assistant who was part of one of the most revered moments in the program's history, and a woman who was...

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Suspicion greets China's pledge on incinerator

Government pledges to seek public approval for a planned waste incinerator in eastern China failed to appease the project's neighbors Monday after thousands of them, concerned over potential health hazards, blocked a...

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Fed govt failed to inspect higher risk oil wells

FILE - In this March 21, 2012, file photo, with oil pump jacks as a backdrop, President Barack Obama speaks at an oil and gas field on federal lands in Maljamar, N.M. The government has failed to inspect thousands of oil and gas wells it considers potentially high risks for water contamination and other environmental damage, congressional investigators say.

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Reform vow lifts China stocks, other markets muted

New manager Ausmus has Tigers atop Central again

DETROIT (AP) — Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire has noticed a subtle difference in the Detroit Tigers this season.

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Coaches, pilot remembered after balloon crash

Rangers stay alive again, force Game 7 vs. Pens

Facing a playoff hole from which they have never escaped, and following their most disheartening loss of the season, the New York Rangers boldly proclaimed that their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins was far from over.

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George's 39 gives Pacers 95-92 win over Wizards

When Frank Vogel wanted to give Paul George a rest, George said no.

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Suspicion greets China's pledge on incinerator

Kremlin hopes for dialogue after Ukraine vote

The Kremlin on Monday said Ukraine's government should engage in a dialogue with the eastern parts of the country following the controversial referendums where about 90 percent of voters said they backed their...

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George's 39 gives Pacers 95-92 win over Wizards

When Frank Vogel wanted to give Paul George a rest, George said no.

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Investigators: Fed govt failed to inspect thousands of oil and gas wells amid energy boom

WASHINGTON — The government has failed to inspect thousands of oil and gas wells it considers potentially high risks for water contamination and other environmental damage, congressional investigators say.

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Taliban launch spring offensive across Afghanistan

Taliban fighters stormed a government building in eastern Afghanistan after killing two police guards on Monday, the most serious in a wave of attacks marking the start of the insurgents' annual spring offensive. In...

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New manager Ausmus has Tigers atop Central again

Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire has noticed a subtle difference in the Detroit Tigers this season.

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Severe weather whips central U.S.

Tornado-spawning storms that tore through parts of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska over the weekend will move across the central United States on Monday.

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Yemen: US drone strike kills 6 al-Qaida militants

Yemeni military and security officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike in a southern province has killed six al-Qaida militants.

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Rangers stay alive again, force Game 7 vs. Pens

Suspicion greets China's pledge on incinerator

Chinese government pledges to seek public approval for a planned waste incinerator have failed to appease the project's neighbors after thousands of them blocked a highway and clashed with police in a bid to stop the...

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Coaches, pilot remembered after balloon crash

Severe weather whips central U.S.

Suspicion greets China's pledge on incinerator

More thunderstorms could hit on Monday

Tornado-spawning storms that tore through parts of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska over the weekend will move across the central United States on Monday.

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How did the Bengals do addressing their needs?

Bengals draft picks Will Clarke, Darqueze Dennard and Jeremy Hill stand at home plate as they help Reds manager Bryan Price, left, bring out the lineup card for Saturday's 11-2 loss to Colorado.

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Kremlin hopes for dialogue after Ukraine vote

Coaches, pilot remembered after balloon crash

Big Blue to see plenty of ‘signs’

The Giants on Saturday did not have a seventh-round pick in the NFL Draft, meaning they had extra time to organize another sort of talent board — the one used...

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Fed govt failed to inspect higher risk oil wells

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has failed to inspect thousands of oil and gas wells it considers potentially high risks for water contamination and other environmental damage, congressional investigators say. The report, obtained by The Associated Press before its public release, highlights substantial gaps in oversight by the agency that manages oil and gas development on federal and Indian ...

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Coaches, pilot remembered after balloon crash

Dozens of protesters ride in off-limits canyon

Editors Note Retransmittting. With AP Photos. Dozens of people rode their ATVs and motorcycles on an off-limits trail in southern Utah in a protest against what the group calls the federal government's overreaching control of public lands.

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Fed govt failed to inspect higher risk oil wells

Kremlin hopes for dialogue after Ukraine vote

The Kremlin says Ukraine's government should engage in a dialogue with eastern regions following referendums there.

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New manager Ausmus has Tigers atop Central again

DETROIT (AP) - Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire has noticed a subtle difference in the Detroit Tigers this season. "I know this team is running a lot more," Gardenhire said of the AL Central leaders. "That's probably the manager, comes in here and kind of opens it up a ...

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Spring snows hit Rockies; Plains face high winds

DENVER (AP) - Dozens of snowplows were taking to the streets of Denver early Monday, after a powerful spring storm dropped heavy snow across parts of Colorado and Wyoming, even as stormy weather moved into the plains states and drew warnings about conditions ripe for severe thunderstorm and tornadoes. ...

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Baseball Expanded Standings

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New manager Ausmus has Tigers atop Central again

DETROIT (AP) — Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire has noticed a subtle difference in the Detroit Tigers this season. "I know this team is running a lot more," Gardenhire said of the AL Central leaders. "That's probably the manager, comes in here and kind of opens it up a little bit.

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