Colorado Times: 11/05/14

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Oregon, Alaska and D.C. legalize marijuana

Voters in Oregon, Alaska and Washington, D.C. have voted to approve sweeping pro-marijuana legalization.

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What happened in U.S. midterms: A breakdown

A cyclist rides across the front plaza of the US Capitol early Tuesday morning Nov. 4, 2014 in Washington. Voters will device the make-up of the new Congress as they head to the poles for mid-term elections.

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Jazz beat Cavs on Hayward's jumper at buzzer

SALT LAKE CITY — Gordon Hayward made a step-back jumper at the buzzer, one-upping LeBron James and boosting the Utah Jazz to a 102-100 victory over the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednes…

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Mother Sends a Warning about Domestic Violence After Deadly Shooting

One local mother wants to warn other parents about teen domestic violence after her son was a victim in a deadly shooting.

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Club allows students to explore new landscapes across America

A weekend paddling through Ada Hayden lake or exploring the underground world of a mystery cave in Minnesota is a good way to bring students closer together.

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CMU volleyball: Mavs can claim first RMAC title in 20 years with two wins

When Metro State lost to Colorado Mines Tuesday night, the Mavs were given an opportunity to win the RMAC regular season title.

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Pot legalization spreads through the West and into D.C.

Joints, pot brownies, cannabis–dosed sodas and other marijuana products will soon be sold in retail shops to any adult who wants them throughout a large chunk of the West, after voters in Oregon and Alaska approved legalization measures Tuesday.

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MSU Roundup: Women's Hoops Receiving Votes

Midwestern State received votes in the USA Today Sports Division Preseason Top 25 released Tuesday afternoon by the Women's Basketball Coaches' Association.

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Many Indian-Americans score victories in states

As South Carolina's Indian American Governor Nikki Haley and California's Indian-American-African Attorney General Kamala Harris handily won their jobs back, many other lesser known individuals also kept the Indian flag flying in several states.

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Assessor: Deal could cost county millions in taxes

The Mohave County assessor joined other elected officials Monday in sounding the sirens on a water and land transfer that they argue will reduce county revenues and restrict development in desirable areas.

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Results mixed on California soda taxes, fracking, marijuana measures

Here is a breakdown of some big issues facing California cities and counties and how they fared in Tuesday's election:

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What happened in U.S. midterms: A breakdown

Lawsuits follow fracking outcome

Both the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Oil and Gas Association sued the city of Denton on Wednesday in two separate actions that challenge the city’s new ordinance banning hydraulic fracturing.

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Political analyst: Tight gubernatorial race doesn't mean dissatisfaction with Hickenlooper

By the skin of his teeth John Hickenlooper earned another term as governor in Colorado's midterm election. With 96 percent of precincts reporting, Hickenlooper beat his Republican challenger, Bob Beauprez, by less than 38,000 votes, meaning nearly half of Colorado voters wanted him out of office. Even though the race was close, a political analyst says it doesn't necessarily show immense ...

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A Painter From Out West Expands Her Sense of the Landscape

Joan Hoffmann sits in front of her paintings at her gallery in South Royalton, Vt., on November 4, 2014. Valley News - Sarah Priestap Joan Hoffmann's paintings hang at her gallery in South Royalton, Vt., on November 4, 2014.

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Thousands of votes still uncounted, new mail-in ballot system one reason why

DENVER — It’s been more than 24 hours since polls closed in Colorado, but the balance of power in the statehouse will likely remain up in the air until Thursday because of ballots that still need to be counted. Some of the uncounted ballots are the result of unique circumstance in Adams County, but the […]

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Thousands of votes still uncounted, new mail-in ballot system one reason why

Republicans To Fast-Track Oil Pipeline

Washington — There are likely enough votes in the Senate to approve the Keystone XL pipeline after the sweeping Republican success in Tuesday’s election, an outcome that could decide the fate of one of the biggest debates in decades over jobs and the environment.

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Despite legalization vote, D.C. pot law still faces hurdle of GOP Congress

Frisco acupuncturist Kevin Waldron starts own practice

Kevin Waldron, 42, of Silverthorne, opened his own acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine practice in Frisco in early October 2014. Colorado Restorative Acupuncture is inside the Frisco Mall, at 409 Main St., Suite 209.

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Avs' O'Reilly mired in scoring slump

DENVER — Ryan O'Reilly entered the NHL at age 18 in 2009 as a defensive specialist, a young forward with a veteran conscience.

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Republicans Score Big Wins at Statehouses

Republicans are celebrating from Concord, N.H., to Carson City, Nev., as Tuesday’s election rout reached many statehouses.

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A Sweep for the Coffman Family in Colorado

Republican Congressman Mike Coffman won easily over Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff in a district that seemed custom made for Democrats to pick up. His wife, Republican Cynthia Coffman, also cruised to victory, in the attorney general race.

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Capital Journal Afternoon Edition: GOP Plans Agenda After Sweep | Eight People Who Helped Republicans Win | A Pathway ...

The Journal's afternoon rundown of the biggest news stories and exclusive features from Washington.

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A Closer Look at Virginia’s (Low) Turnout

Linda Killian: Republicans would make a huge mistake by interpreting the midterm results as an endorsement of them instead of a rejection of President Obama.

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UVU basketball: Wolverines win exhibition tune-up over Colorado Mesa, 70-62

The Utah Valley University men’s basketball team opened its 2014-15 season with a 70-62 exhibition victory over...

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Michigan State trying to play its way into the playoff picture

Right now, Spartans are eighth in the CFP poll, but hope they have enough push to get them into the playoff bracket.

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Asia stocks waver ahead of US jobs report

Asian stock markets wavered between gains and losses Thursday as investors awaited a U.S. jobs report that might deliver a verdict on whether the Federal Reserve's withdrawal of stimulus was w…

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Utah County carried Love to national history

PROVO -- In the wake of Utah County's election results, voter numbers show it was Utah County that carried Republican victor Mia Love to the national spotlight.

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Colorado Eagles explode for five goals, three in a minute, to beat Idaho

Simply put, this team can score. The Colorado Eagles' offensive output so far this season has been exceptional, entering Wednesday tied for the Western Conference's lead in goals with 28.

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St. Joseph Health System joins Colorado-based hospital group

Officials with Sylvania Franciscan Health – which includes St. Joseph Health System – announced Wednesday a new affiliation with Catholic Health Initiatives.

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Davis sparks UVU to a win over Colorado Mesa

When Marcel Davis graduated from American Fork, he felt like his basketball future would be at Utah State.

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Wizards win 4th in row, top Pacers 96-94 in OT

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Wall had seven of his 31 points in overtime, and the Washington Wizards won their fourth straight and gained a tiny measure of revenge from last season's playoffs Wednes…

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In races for governor, Wolf wins Pa., Walker takes Wis.

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Democrat Tom Wolf, who gave $10 million of his own money to

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Firefighters pull donkey from manhole

Donkey found with its head and front legs sticking out the top of an uncovered manhole.

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Eighteen ballots will determine recreational marijuana sales in Palisade

Eighteen rejected Palisade ballots could change the decision on Measure 2A and 2B in Palisade.

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In November 1937, the Fort Morgan Times reported on the city election for that year. "In one of the most surprising elections in the history of the city of Fort Morgan, the mayor and entire city council, with the exception of two men who were unopposed, was swept out by the opposition party.

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