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• Former CEO of Rocky Mountain Human Services sues, alleges conspiracy

  22-12-2015 23:59
  
  On the same day last week that a Denver city audit publicized alleged misspending and lavish perks, former Rocky Mountain Human Services CEO Stephen Block was filing a lawsuit arguinghe was wrongfully terminated and a victim of conspiracy.
  
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• Man appears on assault charges for Vail attack on girlfriend

  22-12-2015 23:53
  
  A man appeared in Eagle County Court on Tuesday on charges of assault, false imprisonment and harassment for an alleged attack on his girlfriend in Vail that was thwarted by a good Samaritan who came to her rescue, officials said.
  
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• Busy Travel Day At DIA During Holiday Season

  22-12-2015 23:52
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Tuesday was a busy day at Denver International Airport as the airport experienced peak security line volumes much of the day.DIA is experiencing above average traffic this holiday season with the Sunday after Christmas and Jan. 3, 2016 expected to be some of the busiest days ever.The Pikes Peak economy lot was nearly at capacity on Tuesday evening. Security lines at DIA on Tuesday (credit: CBS)
  
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• Governor removes names of clerks from marriage licenses

  22-12-2015 23:46
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin ordered the state to prepare new marriage licenses that do not include the names of county clerks in an attempt to protect the religious beliefs of clerk Kim Davis and other local elected officials.
  
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• Aurora police: Shooting leaves man critically wounded Tuesday

  22-12-2015 23:43
  
  A man was shot in the head and seriously wounded in Aurora on Tuesday morning, police say.
  
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• NASA calls off Mars mission; not enough time to fix leak

  22-12-2015 23:38
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — NASA is calling off its next mission to Mars because there isn't enough time to fix a leaky seal on a key science instrument.
  
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• La Plata Agrees To $4.2 Million Federal Mine Spill Cleanup Deal

  22-12-2015 23:28
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — The federal government will pay La Plata County $2.4 million to help clean up after the Gold King Mine spill.
  The Durango Herald reports that county commissioners unanimously agreed to the deal Tuesday.
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assumed responsibility for an August breach at the abandoned mine portal that sent 3 million gallons of mining wastewater into the Animas and San Juan rivers.
  EPA officials have until Feb. 1 to sign off on the agreement. The
  
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• Colorado Rapids Take On LA Galaxy In 2016 Home Opener

  22-12-2015 23:02
  
  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Colorado Rapids will take on the LA Galaxy at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for the home opener in the 2016 regular season.The Rapids will take on the LA Galaxy on March 12. Pablo Mastroeni’s team will start the season at Avaya Stadium when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes on March 6.After hosting the Galaxy, the Rapids will travel to RFK Stadium to take on D.C. United in their home opener on March 19.
  
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• AP Power Rankings: Panthers Top AP Pro32, Broncos Fall Again

  22-12-2015 22:48
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are a perfect 14-0 on the season and a perfect 12 in the AP Pro 32 power rankings while the Broncos are stumbling.For the third week in a row, the Panthers received all 12 first-place votes in balloting by the media members who regularly cover the NFL.
  “Even when his usually stingy defense falters, soon-to-be league MVP Cam Newton finds a way,” said the Tampa Bay Tribune’s Ira Kaufman after the Panthers’ latest win, 38-35 over t
  
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• CBS Sports’ Boomer Esiason: Nothing Better To Belichick Than Beating Jets

  22-12-2015 22:31
  
  By Danny Cox
  The NFL Playoffs are quickly approaching and teams like the New York Jets and New England Patriots are both competing for playoff positioning. The Jets are still fighting to make sure they get in, and a win over their divisional rival would be a crucial step in landing a postseason berth.
  CBS Sports’ Boomer Esiason took some time to talk about that game and another important one as well. All of the talk is on whether the Chargers or Raiders will move to Los Angeles or not, but
  
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• Woman charged with murder, hit-and-run in Vegas Strip crash

  22-12-2015 22:29
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — A woman accused of intentionally plowing a car carrying her young daughter through crowds of pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip was charged Tuesday with murder, child
  
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• Pygmy hippopotamus calf now on display at Omaha zoo

  22-12-2015 22:06
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska zoo is welcoming a new addition: a pygmy hippopotamus calf named Mabel.
  
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• Deadly Crash Kills 2 Near Franktown

  22-12-2015 22:00
  
  FRANKTOWN, Colo. (CBS4)– A deadly crash near Franktown claimed the lives of two drivers after two vehicles collided head-on.
  The Colorado State Patrol says a car and an SUV crashed into each other head-on. Both drivers were killed and three others were seriously hurt.The crash happened Monday night on Highway 83 about six miles south of Franktown.Troopers say the car crossed the center line and struck the SUV. Investigators believe excessive speed contributed to the crash.
  
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• School says Hello Kitty Christmas tree can stay after all

  22-12-2015 21:51
  
  BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A Maine high school has reversed its decision to prevent a math teacher from keeping a pink Hello Kitty Christmas tree in her classroom.
  
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• Convicted killer in Idaho faces new charges in Colorado

  22-12-2015 21:49
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A convicted killer serving time in Idaho is facing new charges related to a 1996 robbery and shooting at a Colorado gas station.
  
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• FBI seeks man in Monday armed robbery of a Centennial bank

  22-12-2015 21:17
  
  The FBI's office in Denver is searching for a man who brandished a handgun while robbing a Centennial bankMonday morning.
  
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• Obama marks 5 years since end of 'don't ask, don't tell'

  22-12-2015 21:16
  
  HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama is marking five years since he signed legislation repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
  
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• Coyote finds a way into airport but is quickly trapped

  22-12-2015 21:05
  
  MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A coyote made its way into Myrtle Beach International Airport but was trapped and removed before it could come into contact with passengers or employees.
  
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• Theft suspect threatened officers with vehicle before fatal shooting

  22-12-2015 20:59
  
  Aurora police officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Jeep at a Denver convenience store late Monday night after the suspect used his car as a weapon, police say.
  
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• Officer Injured In Shooting Visited By Paramedics Who Saved His Life

  22-12-2015 20:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The paramedics credited with quick thinking that helped save the life of a seriously injured police officer after a shooting earlier this month visited him in the hospital on Tuesday.
  Denver Police Officer Tony Lopez Jr. was making a “routine traffic stop” near 37th Avenue and Federal Boulevard on Dec. 8 when a suspect from that vehicle opened fire and sped off. Lopez was shot multiple times in the arms and legs and nearly lost all of his blood. The suspect, Jaso
  
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• 1 Injured In Aurora Shooting After Driver Shot In The Head

  22-12-2015 20:18
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Aurora rushed to Iliff and Troy on reports of a car crash on Tuesday morning that happened after one of the drivers what shot.
  When officers arrived just before 11 a.m. Tuesday they found two vehicles in the intersection of East Iliff Avenue and South Troy Street that had collided.Officers found one of the drivers had been shot in the head. He was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the second vehicle was not hurt.Both Iliff
  
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• 1 Injured In Aurora Shooting

  22-12-2015 20:18
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Aurora rushed to Iliff and Troy on reports of a shooting on Tuesday morning.
  When officers arrived just after 11 a.m. on Tuesday they found one man injured in the shooting.Both Iliff and Troy were closed during the investigation.It is unclear who police are looking for in relation to the shooting. Police in Aurora investigated a shooting at Iliff & Troy that left one person injured (credit: CBS)
  
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• Colorado officers involved in at least 15 shootings since Halloween

  22-12-2015 20:14
  
  Since Halloween, there have been at least 15 officer-involved shootings in Colorado, including the Nov. 27 attack ona Colorado Springs branch ofPlanned Parenthood that left one officer dead and five others wounded.
  
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• Denver Man Imprisoned 28 Years To Be Freed After Bond Posted

  22-12-2015 20:13
  
  DENVER (AP) — A judge on Tuesday cleared the way for the release of a man who has spent 28 years behind bars for a rape he says he did not commit, setting bond that will allow the prisoner to walk free.
  Clarence Moses-EL was convicted in 1988 after the victim said his face appeared to her in a dream, but a judge vacated his conviction last week after another inmate said he had sex with the woman.
  Moses-EL has long maintained his innocence, and his case inspired legislation requiring preser
  
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• Avalanche Warning, Advisories In Colorado’s Mountains

  22-12-2015 20:01
  
  DENVER (AP) — Avalanche warnings and advisories are posted for much of Colorado’s high country because of storm bringing heavy snow to parts of the mountains.
  The warnings and advisories are in effect through Wednesday as a snowstorm threatens to drop up to nearly 2 feet of snow.
  The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says that large and dangerous natural and human-triggered avalanches will be likely in steep terrain.
  Strong winds are expected heighten the slide danger.
  Two snowbo
  
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• Sheriff: Man arrested after shooting at police officers during chases

  22-12-2015 19:57
  
  Authorities in southern Colorado say a 43-year-old man is in custody after shooting at officersduringtwo separate car chases Saturday andSunday across Fremont and Teller counties.
  
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• Thornton police seek alleged child molester

  22-12-2015 19:55
  
  Thornton police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a child in a car last week.
  
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• Beer in Review 2015: Avery Brewing Co. is Brewery of the Year

  22-12-2015 19:51
  
  At the end of every year, we turn to the state's prolific beer makers and beer sellers to ask them about the state of the craft for our Beer in Review
  
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• Drone bearing mistletoe? A foodsniffer? Yeah, it's a nerd gift guide

  22-12-2015 19:46
  
  Whether you're shopping for a Trekkie, a tech-savvy fisherman or a paranoid chef, gadget gifts abound this year.
  
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• CDC Investigates Another E. coli Outbreak Linked To Chipotle

  22-12-2015 19:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Center for Disease Control is investigating another E coli outbreak that may be linked to Chipotle.
  Five people in Kansas, North Dakota, and Oklahoma have reported sickness in the new outbreak.
  All five said they ate at a Chipotle the week before they got sick, between Nov. 18 and Nov. 26.
  Chipotle is still working to identify the source of contamination in another E coli outbreak that sickened 53 people in nine states.
  This incident has not yet been linked to that
  
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• Flames Fly From Roof In House Fire

  22-12-2015 19:31
  
  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (CBS4) – A home in the Meadows neighborhood of Castle Rock caught fire Tuesday morning and flames were seen shooting from the roof.
  No one was home at the time and luckily no pets were injured.
  The fire chief said the fire was contained to the attic and able to be extinguished in 10 minutes. The cause is under investigation.
  (credit: CBS)
  
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• State Patrol: Driver cited after hitting pedestrian in Boulder County

  22-12-2015 19:30
  
  The driver who hit a pedestrian crossing Arapahoe Road in Boulder County last week has been cited with careless driving, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
  
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• Latest Storm Could Push Colorado Ski Area Over 200″ While East Coast Skiing Stunted

  22-12-2015 19:27
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s feast or famine in the ski world this season across the United States.
  The latest storm to hit Colorado threatens to push the Wolf Creek Ski Area over the 200″ mark for snowfall this season.
  As of December 22 their season-to-date total stood at 191″ with more snow in the forecast.
  Wolf Creek Ski Area (credit: Wolf Creek Ski Area)
  Several Colorado ski resorts have exceeded 100″ since the flakes began to fly in October.
  Loveland &nd
  
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• McCaslin bridge over U.S. 36 closed Wednesday night

  22-12-2015 18:43
  
  The McCaslin Boulevard bridge over U.S. 36 will be closed from 11 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday so the median archway can be installed, according to an email alert from the Colorado Department of Transporation.
  
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• Preview The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

  22-12-2015 18:22
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (CBS) – The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honorees include “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Carole King, actress and singer Rita Moreno, conductor Seiji Ozawa and actress and Broadway star Cicely Tyson.
  The ceremony took place on Sunday, December 6th hosted by Stephen Colbert and featured a star-studded line-up of Hollywood talent paying tributes to the honorees.
  PHOTOS: 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
  “Jane the Virgin&rd
  
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• Dreaming Of A White Christmas? Denver 1 Of 3 Major Cities That Could Deliver

  22-12-2015 18:15
  
  By Chris Spears
  DENVER (CBS4) – Record warm temperatures will keep most of the precipitation that falls across the United States this Christmas in the form of rain.
  But Colorado is in the bullseye of a winter storm that is dumping feet of snow on the mountains and it may even bring flakes to Denver at some point on Christmas Day.
  Salt Lake City and Minneapolis are the other major U.S. cities that have the highest chance to see some holiday flakes.
  (credit: CBS4/Colorado’s Weather Cen
  
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• Troopers say 14-year-old driver led them on high-speed chase

  22-12-2015 18:11
  
  CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Police say five teenagers are in custody after a 14-year-old driver started a high-speed chase through southern Utah.
  
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• Chargers And Raiders Battle In Final Thursday Night Game Of 2015

  22-12-2015 17:56
  
  By Shawn Lealos
  The final Thursday Night Football game of the 2015 NFL season sees two division rivals, neither of which will make the playoffs this year but also two rivals who are in very different places than most people expected. The San Diego Chargers are finishing one of the most disappointing seasons in a long time while the Oakland Raiders are showing more promise than anyone expected from them this season. Here is a look at the two teams heading into this week’s Thursday Night Foo
  
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• Owner Of Attacked, Injured Dog Hopes Others Will Obey Laws

  22-12-2015 17:50
  
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – A day after being caught in the jaws of another dog, Skippy is stitched up and back at home.
  Stephanie Kelly was walking her mini Australian Sheppard Sunday afternoon on Tallman Gulch Trail behind her home in Parker when he was attacked by a dog running off leash.
  “I couldn’t tell you how long it went on because I was in shock that nothing was changing … he was still biting as I was still kicking,” she said of the attacking dog.
  Police s
  
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• Both Bengals And Broncos Need Win As Playoff Positioning Is At Stake

  22-12-2015 17:16
  
  By Danny Cox
  The Denver Broncos have a huge game coming up against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Yes, the Bengals have already clinched a playoff spot, but they’re also still battling for positioning in the postseason and don’t want to let a first-round bye escape them.
  That being said, the Bengals are going to leave it all out on the field and show this isn’t just one more game before the playoffs. Denver needs to be ready because the Bengals are going
  
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• US existing home sales tank in November

  22-12-2015 17:10
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Home sales plunged sharply in November, as buyers faced rising prices and new regulations that might have delayed some closings.
  
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• Mountains could get up to 2 feet of snow; Denver will be mild

  22-12-2015 17:01
  
  Steamboat Springs and other mountain ski resorts could get anywhere from 18 inches to 2 feet of new snow by Thursday, forecasters say.
  
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• Newtown families split $1.5M from estate of gunman's mother

  22-12-2015 16:51
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — The families of more than a dozen victims of the 2012 school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, will split $1.
  
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• Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Adele Have One Thing In Common: Tom Coyne

  22-12-2015 16:47
  
  By Michael Cerio, Radio.comAs the GRAMMY nominations were announced earlier this month, stars like Kendrick Lamar, the Weeknd and Taylor Swift collected congratulations for their multiple nominations.
  One of the lesser-known names with multiple nominations, though, is Tom Coyne. You may not have heard of him, and you have certainly never been to one of his concerts, but Coyne is part of three of the five nominees for Record Of The Year and two of the nomin
  
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• Garfield County Sheriff's Office offers $10,000 hiring bonus

  22-12-2015 16:26
  
  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Garfield County is now offering a $10,000 hiring bonus to new sheriff's office employees.
  
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• Woman Describes Knife-Wielding Man’s Attack On Her Car, Praises Police

  22-12-2015 16:24
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – What was supposed to be an enjoyable drive to get a cup of coffee quickly became a terrifying knife attack in Boulder.
  Shana Boutté and her boyfriend were on their way to Starbucks last Saturday afternoon when they first spotted a man and police officer standing on the median near Baseline and Broadway.
  “He was ranting and looked like he was having a psychotic break,” Boutté said of the man staring at the police offi
  
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• Warnings Issued After Nearly A Dozen Avalanches On Monday In Colorado

  22-12-2015 15:46
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued Avalanche Warnings for several of Colorado’s mountain chains after 10 avalanches were reported on Monday.
  The avalanches occurred in areas around Gunnison, Vail and Summit County. At least three of those were trigger by skiers.
  The warning includes the Park Range, Flat Top Mountains, Ruby Range, the Elk and West Elk Mountains, the San Juan and San Miguel Mountains, the Rico Mountains, the La Garita Mo
  
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• NORAD prepares to track Santa's journey

  22-12-2015 15:44
  
  PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Peterson Air Force base is getting ready for its annual holiday mission — tracking Santa's storybook sleigh ride around the world.
  
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• Rollover Crash On I-270 Backs Up Morning Traffic

  22-12-2015 14:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A car rolled over on Interstate 270 just before the intersection with Interstate 76 Wednesday morning at approximately 6:15.
  It happened in the eastbound direction of travel, and two right lanes were blocked for half an hour as just the left two were getting by.
  Traffic backed up onto Highway 36 and Interstate 25, with slow speeds dipping into the teens.
  Information on injuries is unknown. The car was loaded onto a tow truck at 6:50 a.m. but traffic rema
  
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• US economy grew at 2 percent annual rate in third quarter

  22-12-2015 14:50
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a slightly slower pace over the summer than the government had previously estimated.
  
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