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• Strangers, Troopers & Friends Of Fallen Trooper Dine At Chili’s To Raise Funds For Family

  21-12-2015 23:58
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER (CBS4) – People across the state are eating out for a cause. Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants will donate 15 percent of Monday’s net sales proceeds to the family of Colorado State Trooper Jaimie Jursevics, who was killed Nov. 15 by a suspected drunk driver.
  Police arrested Retired Army Col. Eric Henderson on charges of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run, and driving under the influence.
  Eric Henderson in court on Dec. 18 (credit: CBS)
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• Man arrested after woman dies from gunshot wound

  21-12-2015 23:40
  
  A man was taken into custody after a woman who police found with a gunshot wound died in the hospital.        
  
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• Republicans Allege Potential Interference In EPA Spill Probe

  21-12-2015 23:37
  
  BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – House Republicans want the Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to look into potential agency interference with an investigation into a 3-million-gallon wastewater spill from a Colorado mine.
  The Republicans said agency interviews with personnel involved in the spill may have tainted the Inspector General’s pending probe of the Aug. 5 accident.
  The lawmakers’ concerns were detailed in a Friday letter signed by House Natural Resour
  
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• CU removing emergency phones

  21-12-2015 23:32
  
  CU Boulder is removing campus phones that are intended to be used in an emergency.        
  
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• Colo. schools start tracking pot offenses

  21-12-2015 23:30
  
  At least 60 students have been suspended or expelled from Poudre School District schools for marijuana-related offenses this school year, according to data made available under a new Colorado law.        
  
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• Organ recipient becomes donor herself

  21-12-2015 23:25
  
  Organ donation is a sensitive subject.        
  
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• Tony-Winning Actress & TV Soap Star Patricia Elliott, Born In Gunnison, Dies

  21-12-2015 23:21
  
  NEW YORK (AP) – Patricia Elliott, who won a Tony Award on her Broadway musical debut, went on to star opposite David Bowie in “The Elephant Man” and spent 23 years aboard the TV soap opera “One Life to Live,” has died. She was 77.
  Elliott died of cancer Sunday at her home in Manhattan, according to her niece, Sally Fay.
  Elliott, who was born in Gunnison, Colorado, made her Broadway debut as Countess Charlotte Malcolm in the original production of Stephen Sondheim&rs
  
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• No Change Yet At Quarterback For Denver Broncos

  21-12-2015 23:12
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Brock Osweiler remains the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback pending medical tests on his injured left shoulder, and Peyton Manning will try to return to practice Wednesday.
  Coach Gary Kubiak said “nothing has changed” with his QB situation Monday, a day after Denver blew a double-digit halftime lead for the second consecutive week.
  Kubiak said Osweiler was “sore today … and all indications are that he’ll be OK.”
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• Do you know these nutrition myths?

  21-12-2015 23:07
  
  As a clinical dietitian, I've heard it all        
  
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• David Bruton Played Last 3 Quarters On Broken Leg

  21-12-2015 23:06
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Safety David Bruton Jr. played most of Denver’s game at Pittsburgh with a fractured right fibula that will sideline him indefinitely.
  Bruton was injured when he collided with cornerback Aqib Talib with 1:58 left in the first quarter on an incomplete pass to Martavis Bryant.
  David Bruton Jr. (credit: CBS)
  Bruton stayed in the game and wound up playing a team-high 77 snaps on defense and another 18 on special teams.
  Coach Gary Kubiak called it “an amazing
  
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• Holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching

  21-12-2015 23:04
  
  It's the most wonderful time of the year, according to a popular holiday song, but for some, it's a pretty stressful time of the year also.        
  
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• At Least One Of The Las Vegas Crash Victims From Colorado

  21-12-2015 22:52
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — A woman with her 3-year-old daughter in the car smashed into crowds of visitors on the Las Vegas Strip, then drove to a hotel and told a valet to call 911 after killing a woman from Arizona and injuring dozens of others, authorities said Monday.
  People jumped on the car and banged on its windows, but Lakeisha N. Holloway, 24, would not stop driving on the sidewalk, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo told reporters. Video appeared to show the crash in front of the Paris and
  
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• Broncos lose David Bruton to fractured right fibula

  21-12-2015 22:29
  
  Broncos lose David Bruton to broken leg        
  
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• Police Searching For Owner Of Dog That Attacked, Seriously Injured Another Dog

  21-12-2015 22:15
  
  Editor’s note: The woman who was jogging with her dogs saw this post on Facebook and has contacted the Animal Control Officer.
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Parker would like the public’s help locating a woman whose dog attacked and seriously injured another dog.
  According to police, on Sunday afternoon a woman was walking her dog named Skippy along Tallman Gulch trail between Legend High School and Cimarron Middle School when her dog was attacked by another dog.
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• Construction Company Owner Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500,000 From Clients, Subcontractors

  21-12-2015 21:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A 70-count indictment has been returned by a grand jury against a man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from property owners and subcontractors.
  Roddy Reef (credit: Denver District Attorney’s Office)
  According to Lynn Kimbrough with the district attorney’s office, Roddy Reef, 56, has been charged with violating the Colorado Crime Control Act, 64 counts of theft, and five counts of forgery.
  “The charges allege that Reef, doing business as
  
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• Broncos undecided about their starting quarterback

  21-12-2015 21:46
  
  Broncos undecided about their starting quarterback for game against Cincinnati        
  
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• Broncos Notebook, Dec. 21: David Bruton Played With Fractured Leg

  21-12-2015 21:46
  
  Last week Broncos safety David Bruton was named the team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year. This week Bruton should win a Badge of Courage.
  Bruton played most of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a fractured leg. Head coach Gary Kubiak said Monday Bruton fractured his fibula early in the loss to the Steelers. Kubiak thinks Bruton suffered the injury when he and Aqib Talib collided while breaking up a pass in the first quarter.
  Bruton finished the game as the Broncos we
  
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• Oklahoma To Pursue Marijuana Lawsuit Against Colorado

  21-12-2015 21:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has said that he plans to continue to press the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to sue Colorado over its marijuana laws, despite objection from President Obama’s administration.
  Oklahoma and Nebraska asked for the court’s permission a year ago to sue Colorado over aspects of its marijuana legalization plan. A spokesman for Pruitt said that written arguments will be filed next month.
  RELATED STORIES: Marijuana Legal
  
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• Broncos And An Irritated Manning Refute Report About His Backup Demands

  21-12-2015 21:03
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – An irritated Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has refuted a report that he told the team he did not want to be a backup, whether it was in practice as he works to return to the field or in games.
  NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning on NFL Network that Manning has no interest in serving as the backup to Brock Osweiler.
  On Sunday night, following the Broncos’ 34-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Manning was asked for a re
  
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• Colorado Weather Station Hits -51°F, Ties One Of Coldest Temperatures Ever Recorded

  21-12-2015 21:02
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s one of the coldest temperatures ever recorded in Colorado, and a tie for the coldest temperature at this particular weather station!
  On the morning of December 17 the thermometer at Antero Reservoir dropped to an astounding -51°F.
  The last time that happened was on Feb. 8, 1989.
  It's #WinterSolstice! It hit early last week at #AnteroReservoir. New record low: -51 degrees! #brisk pic.twitter.com/ZblFYPYyWh
  — Denver Water (@DenverWater) Dec
  
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• Beckham Gone Wild, Coughlin Gone Missing

  21-12-2015 20:51
  
  By Jason Keidel
  It’s hard to say when Odell Beckham Jr lost his marbles and morphed into some flesh-hungry creature out of Ash vs Evil Dead.
  But yesterday’s performance against the Carolina Panthers was more than woeful or regretful or unfortunate, or whatever corporate buzzword athletes hide behind these days. And it makes those of us who put Beckham in rather regal company last week look a little silly. But not as silly as Beckham himself looked.
  Beckham can hide behind statem
  
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• Postal Workers Bustling On The Busiest Delivery Day Of The Year

  21-12-2015 20:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Christmas cards and holiday packages are on the way to their destinations. The U.S. Postal Service was bustling Monday on the busiest delivery day of the year.
  Carriers will deliver more than 30 million pieces of mail nationwide and about 2.7 million in Denver on Monday alone. It’s busy for those on the mailing side of things as well, but last Monday was the busiest mailing day of the year.
  (credit: CBS)
  There are 60 percent more pieces of mail this year than last yea
  
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• Volunteers Of America Handing Out 2,000 Holiday Food Baskets On Monday

  21-12-2015 20:07
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two-thousand holiday food baskets will go to the needy around the metro area on Monday.
  The baskets include a bag of produce, a turkey and two sides. There is enough to feed a family of five.
  The line to get the food baskets (credit: CBS)
  Albertsons, Safeway, Food Bank of the Rockies and Volunteers of America are making it happen at the Volunteers of America mission on Lawrence Street.
  Santa Claus also made a special appearance Monday morning. Kids were able to talk to Kris
  
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• Broncos' scenario: From No. 1 seed to missing playoffs

  21-12-2015 19:54
  
  Broncos final weekplayoff scenario could range from No. 1 seed tomissing playoffs        
  
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• I-70 Mountain Express Lane Officially Opens, Drivers Willing To Pay Big Tolls

  21-12-2015 19:48
  
  IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – The Colorado Department of Transportation is now charging drivers to use the new express lane along Interstate 70 in the high country.
  The eastbound toll lane opened this weekend in hopes of easing traffic for people heading home from the mountains.
  The charge over the weekend was $3 for driving in the express toll lane. Traffic was very light on Sunday. Since it’s Christmas week vacationers are spending more than a few days up in the high country. But i
  
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• ‘Tis The Season For Fever Phobia

  21-12-2015 19:17
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -With the holiday season upon us, it’s a time for family, friends…and fevers.It seems like the majority of patients that I’ve seen lately has been hotter than the surface of the sun. Lots of germs out there, and lots of anxiety over the high temperatures these bugs are triggering.I recently had a father run into the exam room with a four year old who was running a temp, and I thought it was the dad who was going to have the meltdown.There is just somet
  
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• Fans Of Honest Grand Junction Busboy Raise Over $3,800 For Him

  21-12-2015 18:46
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) – A struggling Colorado busboy who returned $3,000 in cash that he found on the floor is getting rewarded with a big tip.
  As of Monday, people impressed with Johnny Duckworth’s honesty have raised more than $3,800 through gofundme.com.
  He found the cash Tuesday at Randy’s Southside Diner in Grand Junction, and handed it over to his boss, Randy Emmons.
  The money was in an envelope behind a booth. There was also a bank ATM slip inside, and the bank was
  
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• Rockies’ Ottavino Looking Forward To Mound Rather Than Movies

  21-12-2015 18:26
  
  DENVER (AP) – His pitching arm out of commission, Adam Ottavino became a movie producer for a six-minute documentary about his journey back from Tommy John surgery.
  Putting aside whether the flick could be an Oscar contender for best documentary for short subject, Ottavino is ready to be a reliever again. Just when that may be remains unknown. The Colorado Rockies right-hander doesn’t anticipate breaking camp with the team out of spring training after surgery seven months ago, but co
  
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• Rockies, Ottavino Agree To $10.4M, 3-Year Deal

  21-12-2015 18:26
  
  DENVER (AP) – Right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $10.4 million, three-year contract.
  Ottavino gets $1.3 million next year, $2.1 million in 2017 and $7 million in 2018 under the agreement announced Monday, which avoids salary arbitration. He would have been eligible for free agency after the 2017 season.
  The 30-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in May. The team is hoping to have him back sometime around the All-Star break.
  Ot
  
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• Prolonged Storm To Deliver Feet Of Snow Christmas Week Across Colorado’s Rocky Mountains

  21-12-2015 17:45
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s going to be a great week for skiers and boarders hitting Colorado’s high country over the next several days.
  A series of storms is promising a period of moderate to heavy snow starting Monday night and potentially lasting through Wednesday.
  (credit: CBS4/Colorado’s Weather Center)
  Some pockets of snow out ahead of the main weather system have already dropped up to a foot of snow since Sunday at some Colorado ski resorts.
  Numerous warnin
  
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• Winter Solstice Is Here, But The Seasonal Lag Is Yet To Come

  21-12-2015 16:48
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Happy Winter Solstice! The new season officially arrives at 9:49 p.m. MST.
  December 21 & 22 are the two shortest days this year in Denver with just 9 hours, 21 minutes and 14 seconds of daylight.
  I don't know about you, but I love winter! Woot Woot! #COwx #4wx #CBS4Mornings pic.twitter.com/9GYpItDw7m
  — Chris Spears (@ChrisCBS4) December 21, 2015For those who dislike the season it means good news because the days will start to grow longer and the sun
  
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• Team Grades: Broncos’ Second Half Collapse Erases Early Success On Offense

  21-12-2015 14:57
  
  By Mark Schiff
  It was the best of halves, it was the worst of halves.
  For the second week in a row, the Broncos got out to a commanding halftime lead only to fall apart in the second half and lose in agonizing fashion. Denver’s 34-27 road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers knocked their record to 10-4, just one game up on the surging Kansas City Chiefs. And if the Broncos continue to lose, they’re not only in danger of losing their once-commanding lead in the AFC West, but they could mi
  
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• Mistake At Miss Universe Pageant Leaves Everyone Stunned

  21-12-2015 14:47
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Colombian contestant was already wearing this year’s Miss Universe crown when host Steve Harvey returned to announce on live television that he had mistakenly read from a cue card, and that the contestant from the Philippines was actually this year’s winner.
  In the following moments, the crown was removed and placed on the head of a mystified Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach of the Philippines, other contestants rushed to console Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo of Colom
  
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• Homeowner Injured Trying To Put Out House Fire

  21-12-2015 14:26
  
  LONE TREE, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters responded to a house fire in Lone Tree at approximately 3 a.m. Monday on Peacock Drive.
  By the time they arrived, there were only fumes left as the fire was already out.
  The homeowner was able to put out the fire, and suffered burns to his hands and face. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation. The family was able to escape.
  Becky O’Guin from South Metro Fire said the cause of the fire was a lithium polymer battery that ignited in
  
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• History Colorado Reveals Shirt From Young Crockett

  21-12-2015 12:33
  
  By Alan Gionet
  DENVER (CBS4)– History Colorado Center will bring out a rarely seen item for exhibition Monday. It’s a shirt worn by young Davy Crockett.
  Davy Crockett, who lived from 1786–1836 was known as “King of the wild frontier.” Crockett fought in the battle of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution. He later served in the U.S. House of Representatives from his native Tennessee, where he opposed President Andrew Jackson’s forced relocation of American Indian
  
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• Broncos fold again in second half, lose to Steelers

  21-12-2015 10:56
  
  Brock Osweilerlifts Broncos to 27-13 halftime lead against Steelers        
  
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• Osweiler to have X-rays on left shoulder

  21-12-2015 06:28
  
  Osweiler to have X-rays on left shoulder        
  
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• Davis Leads Pelicans To 130-125 Win Over Nuggets

  21-12-2015 06:02
  
  Center Anthony Davis shook off an illness to score 27 points, and he blocked four shots in the fourth quarter, helping the New Orleans Pelicans rally to beat the Denver Nuggets 130-125 Sunday night.
  
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• Small Business Owner Has Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Unique Jewelry Stolen

  21-12-2015 06:00
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Police are searching for those who stole thousands of dollars worth of unique jewelry.
  Hundreds of rings made from rare and often expensive antique spoons were stolen. The designs and shapes are very distinct and the owners are asking everyone to keep an eye out for them.
  (credit: CBS)
  To some the old spoons may be just that, but for Tami Miller and her family they’re much more. She owns a company called Spoonier and they sell their items online through ETSY.co
  
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• A Mother’s Love Spreads Hope To A Community

  21-12-2015 06:00
  
  CBS4 News is featuring a special series of reports this holiday season called the 12 Days of Christmas. The following story is written by CBS4’s Tom Mustin.
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – A nonprofit group in Castle Rock is giving hope to parents and their special needs children.
  It’s called Wellspring Community. Inside its doors, lives are changing.
  Nearly 50 adults with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and other conditions are learning valuable skills, everything from assem
  
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• Broncos notes: Brown, Sanders reunite, playoff scenarios

  21-12-2015 05:32
  
  Broncos notebook: Brown,Sanders reunite for 26 catches, 370 yards, 3 TDs; Broncosplayoff scenarios        
  
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• After Dominating 1st Half, Broncos Fail To Score In 2nd And Lose To Steelers 34-27

  21-12-2015 04:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brock Osweiler spent two glorious quarters confounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. He then spent two more confounding his own team.
  The Denver Broncos are still in first place in the AFC West. But their margin for error is dwindling. So is the play of their quarterback after the Broncos let a second-half lead slip away for a second straight week in s 34-27 loss Sunday.
  How’s that foot feeling, Peyton Manning?
  Osweiler passed for 296 yards with three touchdowns and
  
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• RECAP: Denver Broncos lose to Steelers in Pittsburgh

  21-12-2015 03:35
  
  #WeAreBRONCOS fan chat with live game coverage of Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers.        
  
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• Fallen Trooper’s Family To Benefit From Chili’s ‘Give Back Event’ On Monday

  21-12-2015 03:29
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants across Colorado will host an all-day Give Back Event Monday to raise funds in support of the family of a fallen state trooper.
  Trooper Jaimie Jursevics was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver in November while investigating a wreck on Interstate 25.
  Jaimie Jursevics (credit: Colorado State Patrol)
  Fifteen percent of Chili’s net proceeds Monday will go to Jursevics’ family. Just bring an ap
  
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• Manning on report he won't accept No. 2: "It's B.S.''

  21-12-2015 03:18
  
  BroncosGM JohnElway on report thatimplied Peyton Manningwon'taccept No. 2 role: "He's never said that"        
  
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• 2 Snowboarders Survive Avalanche Near Breckenridge

  21-12-2015 03:14
  
  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – Two backcountry snowboarders survived being caught in an avalanche outside of Breckenridge on Sunday.
  The avalanche occurred in the “Fingers” backcountry southwest of Breckenridge Ski Area, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
  The riders triggered the avalanche and were partially buried. Neither were seriously injured.
  LINK: Colorado Avalanche Information Center
  
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• Busboy Gets Huge Tip For Returning $3,000 To Customer

  21-12-2015 02:57
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4) – A busboy in Grand Junction and a regular at the diner have a new connection — more than $3,000 in cash.
  Johnny Duckworth works at Randy’s Southside Diner and Darrell Cox comes in three or four times a week. After breakfast one day Cox accidentally left $3,000 in cash behind. Duckworth returned it and got $300 as a tip.
  Darrell Cox (credit: CBS)
  Cox says it gave him some heart this holiday season.
  “It makes me feel a lot better about people,
  
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• After Dominating Pittsburgh In 1st Half, Broncos Fail To Score In 2nd And Lose 34-27

  21-12-2015 01:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers turned the No Fly Zone into just another flight of fancy.
  Ben Roethlisberger passed for 380 yards and three touchdowns as the Steelers rallied for a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
  Antonio Brown caught 16 passes for 189 yards and two scores as Pittsburgh (9-5) moved into the AFC’s second wild-card spot by dominating the NFL’s best defense after spotting the Broncos a 27-10 lead.
  The Steelers controlled the second half, fina
  
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