Colorado Times: 03/19/15

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Navy identifies SEAL killed in training accident

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — Navy officials say a SEAL killed when his parachute malfunctioned during training in Southern California was a 29-year-old Colorado man who completed basic training to become a SEAL last year.

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Records: Woman accused of taking baby said she was pregnant

A 34-year-old woman was accused of stabbing a pregnant woman in the stomach and removing her baby, while the expectant mother visited her home to buy baby clothes advertised on Craigslist, Colorado authorities said.

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AP source: Yelich agrees to 7-year deal for nearly $50M

(AP Photo/John Bazemore). In this photo taken Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Miami Marlins left fielder Christian Yelich (21) slides home against the New York Mets in an exhibition spring training baseball game in Jupiter, Fla. Yelich is young enough to a...

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AP News in Brief at 7:58 p.m. EDT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The United States and Iran are drafting elements of a nuclear deal that commits Tehran to a 40 percent cut in the number of machines it could use to make an atomic bomb, officials told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Friday's forecast: Snowy Northeast, soggy in the South

The first day of spring will feature more rain for the southern tier while a snowstorm pelts portions of the Northeast. East: Heavy, wet snow will whiten much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Friday. Up to 6 inches is possible in parts of Pennsylvania.

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Navy identifies SEAL killed in training accident

A Navy SEAL who was killed when his parachute malfunctioned during training in southern California was from Colorado. Jason Kortz, 29, is from Highlands Ranch.

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Sweden restaurant attack raises concern of gang violence

(AP Photo/ TT News Agency, Bjorn Larsson Rosvall). Police officers examine the scene near a victim of a fatal shooting in Gothenburg, Sweden, late Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Several people were shot inside a restaurant in the city of Goteborg late Wedn...

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FBI agent: Tsarnaev's computer contained extremist materials

The Justice Department might face sanctions if a federal judge determines its attorneys misled him about whether part of President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration was implemented prior to it...

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George Christy Talks About Ralph Lauren, The Polo Bar, Henri Soule, Truman Capote and More!

New Yorkers can’t stop talking about Ralph Lauren opening his first restaurant, The Polo Bar, in Manhattan, his third dining room worldwide.

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Attacker cuts baby out of Colorado woman's womb; suspect held on $2-million bond

The Colorado woman suspected of assaulting a pregnant 26-year-old and cutting the unborn baby out of the victim's body made her first court appearance Thursday. Her bond was set at $2 million, said Catherine Olguin, spokeswoman for the Boulder County district attorney’s office.

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Russell rallies Ohio State past VCU 75-72 in OT

Ohio State might only go as far as D'Angelo Russell can take the Buckeyes in the NCAA Tournament. So far, that's good enough to roll into the round of 32.

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Gold Resource Corporation Fourth Quarter and Year-End Conference Call - GoldSeek.com

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO / ACCESSWIRE / March 19, 2015 / Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE MKT: GORO) (the "Company") today announced the timing of its fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call scheduled for March 20, 2015. Gold Resource Corporation is a gold and silver producer with operations in Oaxaca, Mexico and exploration in Nevada, USA. The Company has returned over $102 million to ...

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Flying Colorado's hip-hop flag at South By Southwest

Hip-hop artists in Colorado sometimes feel like they don't get the respect they deserve. But on Wednesday in Austin, at least, they had the spotlight.

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2015 Primary and Secondary Jerseys Will be Available at Team Store

As part of Major League Soccer's third annual Jersey Week, the Colorado Rapids Soccer Club unveiled their new secondary gold kit for the 2015 season on Thursday, March 6.

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Russell rallies Ohio State past VCU 75-72 in OT

Ohio State might only go as far as D'Angelo Russell can take the Buckeyes in the NCAA Tournament. So far, that's good enough to roll into the round of 32.

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CMU tennis: Mavs playing well as they head to Orlando

Colorado Mesa tennis is playing perhaps their best tennis of the year as they get set for a Florida road trip.

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Michelle Wilkins' family thanks community, seeks time to grieve

Statement from Michelle Wilkins' family We want to thank the Longmont Public Safety Department and Boulder County Sheriff's Office for their tireless work and efforts.

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Timbers Weekly Update

PORTLAND, Ore. - Following a 2-2 draw against defending MLS Cup-champion LA Galaxy, the Portland Timbers hit the road for the first time in the 2015 season presented by Simple to take on Sporting Kansas City at Sporting Park on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific).

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Navy identifies SEAL killed in Calif. training accident

CORONADO, Calif. Navy officials say a SEAL killed when his parachute malfunctioned during training in Southern California was a 29-year-old Colorado man who completed basic training to become a SEAL last year.

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Roy Keane is a leader, not a number 2, says ‘Guvnor’ Paul Ince

When the call came from Alex Ferguson, Paul Ince was on the golf course playing against Ryan Giggs.

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Michelle Wilkins' family thanks Longmont hospital, community in 'this time of unimaginable sorrow'

The following is a statement from Michelle Wilkins' family released to the Longmont Times-Call:

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Rockies reliever Betancourt hit in jaw by liner

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Rockies reliever Rafael Betancourt was struck in the jaw by a line drive and walked off with a bruise Thursday in Colorado's 13-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.

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OKC fire chief testifies on preparedness for terrorist attacks

Oklahoma City Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant, who is also president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, testified Thursday before a U.S. House panel.

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Kate Becker: Springtime in the Solar System

From above, it looks like a wasteland: a ruin of ice and dirt where no living thing could survive — or, at least, where no living thing would want to.

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CU men's basketball: Stalzer, Buffs having fun with CBI

Colorado's Tory Miller maneuvers for a layup against Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night in the Buffs' 87-78 victory in the CBI at Coors Events Center. ( Jeremy Papasso / Staff Photographer )

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Giants notebook: Cain, Vogelsong have good outings

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Pitching on two different diamonds, Matt Cain and Ryan Vogelsong took big steps toward being ready for the regular season Thursday, while Tim Lincecum's status remains open to speculation.

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Levine: Hendricks Gearing Up For April 10 Start

The way pitcher Kyle Hendricks goes about his business has been impressive to new manager Joe Maddon.

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Woman Accused of Cutting Fetus from Stranger Due in Court

A Colorado woman was due in court on Thursday accused of cutting a fetus out of another woman's womb after luring her with a Craigslist ad, then taking it to a hospital and claiming to have had a miscarriage. Dynel Catrece Lane, age 34, was booked into Boulder County Jail on charges of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and reckless child abuse resulting in death, online jail ...

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GOP donor backs anti-Semitic claims of auditor who shot self

A prominent Republican donor stepped forward Thursday to back up assertions that Missouri's GOP chairman had made negative religious remarks about a state auditor who killed himself amid perceptions he was the target...

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Suspect's husband describes seeing baby cut from womb take 'gasping breath'

In the upstairs bathroom of a Longmont home, a man held what he thought was his premature daughter and watched her take her last "gasping breath."

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Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Rafael Betancourt is examined by trainer Keith Dugger after Betancourt was struck by a line drive while pitching against the Kansas City Royals in a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Surprise, Ariz. Betancourt left the game.

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Colorado lawmaker pitching hike in minimum wage to $12.50

DENVER — Colorado voters would have the choice to increase the state's minimum wage from $8.23 an hour to $12.50 with legislation introduced Thursday by a Democratic lawmaker.

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Kate Becker: Springtime in the Solar System

From above, it looks like a wasteland: a ruin of ice and dirt where no living thing could survive — or, at least, where no living thing would want to.

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Rockies reliever Betancourt hit in jaw by liner

Rockies reliever Rafael Betancourt was struck in the jaw by a line drive and walked off with a bruise Thursday in Colorado's 13-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.

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Hurry up! Wolves sign player close to arena to fill roster

The Minnesota Timberwolves are so desperate for bodies they signed a player Thursday based on how quickly he could get to the game.

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Novak Djokovic reaches Indian Wells semifinals via walkover

Novak Djokovic didn't have to hit a ball to get into the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday when opponent Bernard Tomic withdrew because of a back injury.

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NCAA Tournament Capsules

Two wins by No. 14 seeds. Two sons winning games for their father-coaches. The team nobody thought belonged in the field winning a game. The Big 12 starting 0-3.

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Quantico to host Warrior Games 2015

The Defense Department Warrior Games 2015 will take place June 19-28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

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Durango program training soup kitchen recipients on how to work in restaurant industry

While a soup kitchen is often a place for those down on their luck to get a handout, Manna Soup Kitchen is working to provide clients with training that turns that luck around.

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New interviews, subpoena in Christie bridge investigation

Federal prosecutors investigating apparently politically motivated lane closures near one of the nation's busiest bridges by aides to Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have been interviewing members of a town...

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In Netanyahu call, Obama says US reassessing peace approach

Amid new tensions between two allies, President Barack Obama on Thursday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. is reassessing its approach to Israeli-Palestinian peace in light of Netanyahu's...

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Records show troubled past for suspect in Arizona shootings

An ex-convict accused of killing one person and wounding five others in a series of shootings in a Phoenix suburb has a history of substance abuse and criminal convictions dating back more than 20 years.

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Rockies Reliever Betancourt Hit in Jaw by Liner

Rockies reliever Betancourt hit in jaw by line drive, walks off in 13-2 win over KC

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China web freedom group faces online disruption

Officials tell The Associated Press that a draft nuclear accord being negotiated between the U.S. and Iran would force Iran to cut hardware it could use to make an atomic bomb by about 40 percent for at least a...

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Records: Woman accused of taking baby said she was pregnant

LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado woman accused of cutting open the belly of a pregnant woman and removing her unborn baby went to great lengths to show her family she was expecting a baby herself, even arranging to meet her husband for a pre-natal appointment on the day of the attack, authorities said.

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