Colorado Times: 11/29/14

Saturday, November 29, 2014

A glance at national protests, cleanup in Ferguson

Protesters turned out in several U.S. cities on one of the busiest shopping days of the year Friday in response to a grand jury's decision not to indict the police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown in...

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A glance at national protests, cleanup in Ferguson

In 'Disaster City,' Learning To Use Robots To Face Ebola

A Texas training site prepares first responders to deal with emergencies like earthquakes and bombings. The facility is now turning to outbreaks like Ebola, and smart machines may play a key role.

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- also grateful for the past week spent with my little sister, and for the next upcoming arrival of my mom and sister in December. 💕 hope you all enjoy your weekend ~ I know I'm about to go take advantage of this beautiful November day 😊 by safeinsteepcliffs

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- grateful for the never ending amount of dank sunsets and sunrises that Colorado blesses us with 💕 sorry about the window line, we were definitely on our way to DIA 😜 by safeinsteepcliffs

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Taliban raid foreign guesthouse in Afghan capital

Eyewitnesses say militants have launched an attack on a foreign guesthouse near parliament in the Afghan capital of Kabul.

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Today In History, November 29th

Get the details on what happened today in history.

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Taiwan ruling party dealt setback in local polls

A preliminary vote count shows Taiwan's pro-China ruling party has suffered stiff defeats in municipal elections, as it meets increased resistance to forging stronger ties with Beijing.

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Taliban kill 11 Afghan troops in southern assaults

An Afghan official says at least 11 Afghan soldiers have been killed in two separate attacks in southern Helmand province, including on a base once held by NATO forces.

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Posada feeds needy youth

The community’s homeless youth were twice treated to a post-holiday meal courtesy of the Posada young adult/youth drop-in center, 225 Colorado Ave.

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South African academy trains anti-poaching dogs

A trove of ancient bones from gigantic animals discovered in the Colorado mountains is providing scientists with a fascinating look at what happened about 120,000 years ago when the Earth got as warm as it is today.

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Victorian carolers brighten season

In a season to be merry, the merrymakers are in demand. For the past three decades, the Denver-based Original Dickens Carolers have made the season brighter for countless people of all ages.

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Top Spots For Winter Outdoor Adventures Near Denver

There are a lot of winter adventures to be had in the beautiful state of Colorado. Here are fun activities that you can only enjoy during the beautiful winter months.

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Stanford collects key win

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Hogan passed for 234 yards and two touchdowns, and Stanford crushed No.

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Taliban kill 11 Afghan troops in southern assaults

An Afghan official says at least 11 Afghan soldiers have been killed in two separate attacks in southern Helmand province, including on a base once held by NATO forces.

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Our Thanksgiving responsibility: Native Americans, honest history and the simple power of remembrance

It has taken us hundreds of years to come to terms with the damage done. True memorials liberate us from forgetting

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Sober director fears he won't make more films

Provocative Danish director Lars von Trier says he fears he won't make any more movies since sobering up, because his award-winning films were made while intoxicated.

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UN: More than 16,000 people sickened with Ebola

The World Health Organization says the number of people sickened with Ebola has passed 16,000.

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15 dead in attack in west China's Xinjiang region

An attack in China's troubled western Xinjiang region left 15 people dead and 14 injured, state media reported Saturday, the latest in a wave of ethnic violence there that has claimed dozens of lives over the past year.

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14 innovations that improved the world in 2014

These aren't just gadgets that charge your devices faster or "groundbreaking" apps — they have potential for lasting impact. They can change the world. See also: 16 slam-dunk holiday gifts that also give to charity From mind-controlled exoskeletons to solar-powered toilets that turn waste into biofuel, here are 14 innovations that address some of the most important issues of our time. Have ...

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Namibia ruling party leads in early vote results

The presidential candidate of Namibia's ruling party is leading by a wide margin in preliminary results from elections in the southern African nation.

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Egypt court drops murder charges against Mubarak

An Egyptian court on Saturday dismissed murder charges against former president Hosni Mubarak in connection with the killing of protesters in the 2011 uprising that ended his nearly three-decade reign.

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Namibia ruling party leads in early vote results

The presidential candidate of Namibia's ruling party is leading by a wide margin in preliminary results from elections in the southern African nation.

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Attack in western China kills 15, injures 14

Sober director fears he won't make more films

Provocative Danish director Lars von Trier says he fears he won't make any more movies since sobering up, because his award-winning films were made while intoxicated.

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How ‘dark money’ buffeted 2 dozen House races in 2014

© Brennan Linsley/AP Photo State Rep. Chris Holbert, right, speaks to Republican delegates, seconding the nomination of fellow legislator Scott Renfroe, left, during the state Republican congress, in Broomfield, Colo., Friday April 11, 2014.

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Former 'Real World' cast member dies in Wisconsin

Police say a former cast member of MTV's "The Real World: New Orleans" has died in Wisconsin.

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Timberlake moving back to hometown for quiet family life

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are planning to move to his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

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15 dead in attack in west China's Xinjiang region

Lindh Scholarship looking for youth with spirit

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Hilary Lindh has still got it. If "it" is a love of carving wide swaths in the snow and a passion for playing on the downhills and bowls of winter mountains from Utah to Norway. If "it" is remembering the days she wore ...

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Space News: NASA's Van Allen probes spot an impenetrable barrier in space

Two donuts of seething radiation that surround Earth, called the Van Allen radiation belts, have been found to contain a nearly impenetrable barrier that prevents the fastest, most energetic electrons from reaching Earth. The Van Allen belts are a collection of charged particles, gathered in place by Earth's magnetic field. They can wax and wane in response to incoming energy from the sun ...

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Egypt court drops murder charges against Mubarak

Mexico's 'Little Shakespeare' dies at 85

Mexican comic icon Roberto Gómez Bolaños has died at 85. Known as Chesperito (Little Shakespeare), he was one of Latin America's most beloved comic…

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Attack in western China kills 15, injures 14

Chinese state media say 15 people have been killed in an attack in the country's troubled western Xinjiang region.

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South African academy trains anti-poaching dogs

Venom and Killer. These are members of a furry breed of anti-poaching operatives, dogs that can detect a whiff of hidden rhino horn in a suspect's vehicle or follow the spoor of armed poachers in South Africa's...

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Egypt court drops charges against Mubarak

An Egyptian court on Saturday dismissed criminal charges against former president Hosni Mubarak in connection with the killing of protesters in the 2011 uprising that ended his nearly three-decade reign.

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Snow in North America but much of Europe's has melted

It's a hemisphere of two halves this week - North America gets all the snow while widespread warm weather in Europe has done away with a lot of last week's snowfall. But read on - the future's looking colder...

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Revisit some of the pivotal moments in the Hauck era at UNLV

Nothing was surprising except maybe the timing. About 30 hours before the UNLV football would kickoff against UNR in the Fremont Cannon game, the university announced coach Bobby Hauck was resigning effective Monday. ...

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Stop Fracking in Our Big Blue Backyard - Frack Free Kapiti

OMV have been Fracking in Our Big Blue Backyard since 2009 - Frack Free Kapiti say CLOSE THEM DOWN!

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Vail’s expanding footprint brings increased exposure to Utah’s 15 ski resorts

Skiers and snowboarders travelling to Utah this winter will find the same jagged mounting peaks looming just east of Salt Lake City and many familiar trails at the state’s 15 resorts.

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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake to leave LA

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are planning to move to his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee because they don't want to raise their baby in Los Angeles.

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Steamboat briefs: Howelsen Hill Ski Area to open 2 ski lifts Saturday

The city of Steamboat Springs announced Friday that Howelsen Hill Ski Area will be opening the Schnackenberg Poma and Boardwalk Magic Carpet Saturday, for the 2014-15 ski season. The Poma and Boardwalk lifts are scheduled to operate Tuesday through Sunday during normal operating hours. Howelsen is scheduled to be closed Mondays all season. Alpine terrain that will be open includes expert skiing ...

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Black Friday is here…

In Colorado, some of the longest Black Friday lines were found at the marijuana dispensaries, which are enjoying their first holiday season after pot has been legalized. Many dispensaries offered smokin' hot deals that left many customers smiling.

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World traveler, inventor, pilot leaves legacy

Harold Faught Smith was many things to many people.

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You won’t believe what NYC museums keep in storage

Apparently, you can have too much of a good thing — which explains why Lauren Bacall’s gowns, Beethoven’s death mask, a paddy wagon and a 68-million-year-old triceratops skull are all...

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Santa Barbara edges Mercer 65-60 in OT

Alan Williams scored 22 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Michael Bryson hit a 3-pointer at the end of regulation and UC Santa Barbara went on to defeat Mercer 65-60 Friday night to earn a date with Colorado State in the...

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Beavers hoping to play spoiler one more time

CORVALLIS — Twenty years ago, Oregon was picked to finish eighth in the Pac-10 during the preseason before embarking on an improbable run and securing its first nine-win season since 1948 with a 17-13 victory over Oregon State. The fabled 1994 Ducks realized their goals of winning a conference championship …

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Wish you were here: 80 amazing travel photos

Each day, CNN producers select a user-submitted photo to be our Travel Photo of the Day. Click through the gallery above to see stunning shots from around the world, and be sure to come back every day for a new image.

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