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• Top Colorado Animal ‘Tails’ Of 2015

  28-12-2015 23:40
  
  By Raetta Holdman
  Evergreen Elks Gone Wild
  Elk mating season can bring majestic images but the aggressive behavior can also pose dangers. One deputy in Jefferson County found out first hand in September when a bull elk charged her patrol car near the soccer fields at Evergreen High School. The deputy scared the elk away by turning on the lights and sirens.
  The damage done by a bull elk to a Jeffco Sheriff’s Office deputy’s car (credit: CBS)
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• Husband charged with shooting, killing wife

  28-12-2015 23:31
  
  A 50-year-old man has been formally charged for allegedly shooting his wife in the head and leaving her in his car.        
  
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• David Bruton Plans To Remain Involved With Broncos Despite Being On IR

  28-12-2015 22:57
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Broncos fans are still in awe of David Bruton Jr. after he played three quarters of football with a broken leg during last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  On CBS4’s All Access Bruton said he had no idea his leg was broken.
  “I honestly thought it was a bruise,” Bruton said. “It got worse and worse … I tried everything from Icy Hot, a heat pack, getting it worked on during halftime, calf sleeve; I tried everything.”
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• Fort Collins Police Release Sketch Of Burglary & Assault Suspect

  28-12-2015 22:33
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Fort Collins would like the public’s help with information about a burglary suspect who they say assaulted a woman and stole her purse.
  According to police, just after 8 a.m. on Monday officers responded to a report of a burglary in the 300 block of Swallow Road.
  “The victim reported that she came inside from her backyard and noticed an unknown male entering her home. When he saw the victim he allegedly punched her in the face before fleei
  
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• Denver Police Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

  28-12-2015 22:24
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police in Denver would like the public’s help identifying two suspects in a liquor store robbery.
  According to police, two men assaulted a clerk and robbed a liquor store located in the 1800 block of East Colfax Avenue on Dec. 13 just after 10 p.m.
  One suspect is described as being a black man, 6 feet tall and was last seen wearing a plaid jacket and a shoulder bag.
  The other suspect is described as being black man, 5-foot-11 and was last seen wearing a brown coat wit
  
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• PD: Man punches woman, steals rent money

  28-12-2015 21:49
  
  Police are looking for a man who they say went into a woman's home, punched her in the face and left with her purse, which had a significant amount of cash inside that she planned to use to pay her rent.        
  
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• Panthers No Longer Perfect

  28-12-2015 21:36
  
  By Jason Keidel
  Someone once said losing doesn’t build character; it reveals it.
  If so, the Carolina Panthers didn’t flash much yesterday, after losing for the first time this season, to the Atlanta Falcons, 20-13. The Falcons, who were vanquished, vaporized and embarrassed by the Panthers just a few weeks ago, came to play this time, and exacted some serious revenge, upsetting the formerly 14-0 Panthers, in Atlanta.
  And if you hadn’t heard of O’Brien Schofield 24 hours a
  
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• Jewish volunteers stepping out on Christmas

  28-12-2015 21:29
  
  Thursday and Friday, the Jewish community is stepping up to allow Christians to spend more time with their families during the Christmas holiday.        
  
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• Storms In The South Mess Up Travel Plans For Colorado Family

  28-12-2015 21:26
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Colorado family is one of many across the country that is experiencing a rough end to their holiday vacation due to severe weather.
  The Viseur family was coming back to Colorado from Costa Rica but got stuck at the airport in Dallas.
  Texas is one of several Southern states where snow and ice are creating treacherous travel conditions. At the airport at Dallas-Fort Worth dozens of flights were canceled on Sunday and Monday, and that included the Viseurs’ flight.
  
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• DIA Tries To Keep Travelers Calm As Long Security Waits Continue

  28-12-2015 21:09
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The long waits in the security lines at Denver International Airport aren’t abating as the holiday season winds down, but the airport is employing some tactics for keeping travelers calm.Joshua Trinidad performs at DIA on Sunday (credit: CBS)
  On Sunday a CBS4 crew found a trumpet player performing in the Jeppesen Terminal.
  Joshua Trinidad, a Denver musician, told CBS4 he enjoys seeing the diversity of people in the airport.
  Family members hug on Sunday in the Jeppesen
  
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• New Hoverboard Users: Beware Of Crashes

  28-12-2015 20:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – For those Coloradans who found hoverboards waiting under the Christmas tree this year, be warned that there are some people across the country who are trying them out and getting hurt.
  That was the case for Rep. Carlos Curbelo, a Florida Congressman who posted a pictured of his arm in a sling on his Twitter.
  Since my #hoverboard accident is news, let me clarify that the device doesn't belong to my daughter. It's my nephew's. She did ride it well—Carlos Curbelo (@carlo
  
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• Dismemberment investigation reveals love triangle

  28-12-2015 20:38
  
  The investigation revealed they were living under the bridge in makeshift dwellings.        
  
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• Is it better to buy or rent in these counties?

  28-12-2015 19:45
  
  Is it better to rent or buy in metro Denver?        
  
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• Meet the "world's fittest CEO" from Denver

  28-12-2015 19:40
  
  He participates in triathlons and Ironman endurance races, and he recently did the 3,000-mile Race Across America.        
  
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• New restaurant designs come to Colorado

  28-12-2015 19:33
  
  Denver is going through an unparalleled restaurant boom, with some 170 new places expected to open in the next year.        
  
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• Driver Runs After Stealing Truck, Then Crashing It

  28-12-2015 19:20
  
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Greeley are trying to determine if they have a suspect after a someone stole a truck and then crashed it on Monday.
  Someone took the truck, which was left puffing, at approximately 5:30 a.m.
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  An officer spotted it, but the driver tried to get away and crashed the truck.
  The driver ran away, but campus police for the University of Northern Colorado found a man they described as suspicious limping less than a mile from the crash scene. He was qu
  
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• Several Communities Begin Their Christmas Tree Recycling Programs

  28-12-2015 18:56
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Some cities and counties on Colorado’s Front Range have started their Christmas tree recycling programs.
  Lakewood opened its dropoff area at the greenhouse on Yale Avenue Monday morning.
  Adams County has also started its recycling program, and Denver’s begins next week.
  For residents looking to recycle a tree, decorations and lights must be removed.
  In some cases the trees are turned into mulch residents can get in the spring.
  Christmas Tree Recycling P
  
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• 2 suspects on the loose after Denver armed robbery

  28-12-2015 18:28
  
  Denver Police are still searching for two suspects who may have been involved in an armed robbery early Monday morning.        
  
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• Harris Vows New Streak After Allowing 1st TD Since 2013

  28-12-2015 17:22
  
  DENVER (AP) – Chris Harris Jr. wants to see Antonio Brown in the playoffs – and you can bet the feeling is mutual.
  Meantime, Harris figures he’ll just have to start another streak when the Denver Broncos (10-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (11-3) in a Monday night matchup pitting dominant defenses against novice quarterbacks.
  Harris hadn’t surrendered a touchdown in 35 games before Brown scored twice on him in the Steelers’ 34-27 comeback win in Pittsburgh last week.
  
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• History Colorado Looks Back At Mile High

  28-12-2015 16:59
  
  By Alan Gionet
  DENVER (CBS4) – History Colorado will bring out some rarely seen relics for exhibit on Monday. They come from the old Mile High Stadium.
  The stadium has been gone now for 13 years. It was torn down after the construction of Invesco Field at Mile High, which was recently renamed Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
  On Monday at 11:30 a.m., some pieces of the old stadium and mementos of those golden days will come out of storage for a big reveal at History Colorado Center. Tha
  
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• Couple Frightened After Holdup At ATM In Southeast Denver

  28-12-2015 16:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two armed suspects are on the run after holding up a couple in Denver.
  It happened at 8900 East Hampden Avenue near South Yosemite Street.
  The couple says they were trying to deposit money at a Wells Fargo ATM when two men asked them for directions.
  The suspects left but came back for more directions and then robbed them.
  One suspect had a gun and one had a hatchet.
  The couple told CBS4 they were frightened and wanted to do more to stop the suspects.
  “I wasn’t r
  
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• Avalanche Fall To Coyotes In Overtime At Pepsi Center

  28-12-2015 16:22
  
  Left winger Mikkel Boedker scored at 4:18 of overtime and the Coyotes beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Sunday night.
  
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• AFC Playoff Picture: Very Little Settled

  28-12-2015 16:15
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – Very little is settled in the AFC playoff picture.
  The Week 16 matchup between the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals — two teams still in play for the No. 1 seed in the conference — can clear things up for most of the rest of the field.
  The Broncos started the season 7-0 and are 10-4 ahead of Monday Night Football. But a loss to the Bengals means the Broncos are in danger of missing the playoffs entirely with a Week 17 loss and wins by the New
  
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• Nuggets Highlights: Faried’s 25 Points Not Enough In OKC

  28-12-2015 16:01
  
  See highlights from the Nuggets 122-112 loss to the Thunder on Sunday.
  
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• Firefighters Cut Through Roof After Family Escapes From Burning Home

  28-12-2015 15:42
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two adults and two children were displaced on Monday after an early morning fire.
  (credit: CBS)
  The home is located at 49th and St. Paul Street, north of Interstate 70 and west of Vasquez Boulevard.
  After firefighters arrived at approximately 6 a.m. they had to make a cut in the attic. They cut a hole to ventilate some of the smoke and heat inside the home.
  It appears the fire started in the garage and moved to the attic.
  No one was injured in the fire.
  There’s no wor
  
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• Midwest storm brings twisters, floods, and it's not over yet

  28-12-2015 13:51
  
  GARLAND, Texas (AP) — As residents of North Texas surveyed the destruction from deadly weekend tornadoes, the storm system that spawned the twisters brought winter storm woes to the Midwest on Monday and amplified flooding that's blamed for more than a dozen deaths.
  
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• Broncos' seed-by-seed AFC playoff scenarios

  28-12-2015 13:30
  
  Broncos still have chance for No. 1 seed after Pats loss        
  
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• Chicago police shooting of grandmother, teen draws criticism

  28-12-2015 13:16
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Bettie Jones, known in her Chicago neighborhood for her work with anti-violence community groups, was killed by police responding to a domestic disturbance just hours after she hosted family on Christmas Day.
  
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• Man accused of killing partner, son may blame cough syrup

  28-12-2015 11:06
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Attorneys for a doctor charged with aggravated murder may argue that their client was suffering from cough-syrup induced psychosis, which led him to kill his partner and toddler son in 2011.
  
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• Man found dead in Colorado Springs parking lot

  28-12-2015 10:06
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been found dead in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Colorado Springs.
  
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• Cow dung patties selling like hot cakes online in India

  28-12-2015 09:31
  
  NEW DELHI (AP) — Like consumers around the globe, Indians are flocking to the online marketplace in droves these days.
  
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• In final year, Obama encourages staff to 'stay on offense'

  28-12-2015 09:21
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In June, during one of the best stretches of his presidency, Barack Obama strode through a West Wing hallway exclaiming: "Offense!
  
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• At least 11 die from Texas tornadoes, 13 in Midwest flooding

  28-12-2015 07:31
  
  GARLAND, Texas (AP) — At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in strong tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area and caused substantial damage this weekend, while 13 people died in flooding in the Midwest.
  
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• Latest: Sheriff says 4 soldiers among Missouri flood victims

  28-12-2015 07:21
  
  The latest developments on the severe storms across the U.S. (all times local):11:30 p.m.A Missouri sheriff says four soldiers from another country who were temporarily stationed at Fort Leonard Wood are among the six people who have died in flooding in the state.
  
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• Just What Is HGH Or Human Growth Hormone, Anyway?

  28-12-2015 06:03
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -The allegations are blunt. Al-Jazeera claims that Peyton Manning used HGH, or Human Growth Hormone, in 2011 after going through a series of major neck surgeries that knocked him out of the game, at least in Indianapolis—before a fingers-crossed landing in Denver.
  The report has caused some major rumbles, with more aftershocks to come. You’ve heard some details: the player’s union and the NFL agreed to test for use of HGH in 2011. They did not agree on
  
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• Nuggets Fall To Thunder In OKC, 122-112

  28-12-2015 04:42
  
  Enes Kanter came off the bench to score 21 points, grab eight rebounds and totally frustrate the Nuggets coaching staff in Sunday's loss.
  
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• Does Peyton Manning have viable defamation case?

  28-12-2015 03:01
  
  Peyton Manning adamantly denied allegationshe was supplied human growth hormone by an Indianapolis clinic in 2011.
  
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• Former outfielder Dave Henderson dies of heart attack at 57

  28-12-2015 02:41
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Dave Henderson, the former major league outfielder who hit one of the most famous home runs in postseason history, died Sunday after suffering a massive heart attack.
  
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• Chiefs hold off Browns 17-13 for 9th straight victory

  28-12-2015 02:24
  The atmosphere inside the Kansas City Chiefs locker room wasn't a whole lot different Sunday than in any of their other victories during a franchise record-tying nine-game win streak.
  
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• Smash & Grab Burglars Hit Businesses On Christmas Eve

  28-12-2015 01:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Smash and grab burglars hit two businesses on Christmas Eve and police continue to search for the suspects.The burglars targeted the Wich Which and the Grand Palms Tanning Salon off Buchtel and South Colorado Boulevard about 5 a.m. Wednesday.The suspects smashed the front door of the sandwich shop and police found the cash register on the floor. (credit: CBS)
  It’s unknown if they got away with anything.They had trouble getting into the tanning salon but left a hole in
  
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• Panthers' bid for perfect season ends with loss to Falcons

  28-12-2015 01:51
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time this season, there was no big comeback for Carolina. No clutch play at a key moment.
  
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• Ring of Famer Rich Jackson supports fallen college star

  28-12-2015 01:41
  
  Devon Gales suffered spinal injury in Southern-Georgia        
  
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• Man in fatal fall appeared distracted by electronic device

  28-12-2015 01:36
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Authorities have identified a man they say plunged to his death from a San Diego cliff while using a camera or cellphone.
  
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• Busy Travel Day For Passengers At DIA

  28-12-2015 01:00
  
  By Melissa GarciaDENVER (CBS4) — Lines were long Sunday at Denver International Airport in what was shaping up to be one of the busiest travel days in the airport’s history.
  Sunday morning security wait times were up to 45 minutes and longer. Passengers were encouraged to arrive at least two hours early for flights.Long lines at security at DIA on Sunday (credit: CBS)
  With more than 175,000 passengers, airport officials predicted Sunday to rank as the seventh busiest travel day in DI
  
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• Garfield County Sheriff Offers $10,000 Hiring Bonus

  28-12-2015 00:40
  
  GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office is offering hiring bonuses. New sheriff’s office employees will get $10,000.The Garfield County commissioners approved the bonuses starting Jan. 1, 20165 for qualified applicants.The county hopes it will be an incentive for new, qualified candidates.
  
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• Wheat Ridge Police Search For Convenience Store Robbers

  28-12-2015 00:28
  
  WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Wheat Ridge searched for suspected robbers of a convenience store.The robbery happened about 5:30 p.m. on Christmas day at the store on West 29th Street.No one was hurt.
  
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• Broncos QB Manning Has ‘Really Good’ Throwing Session

  28-12-2015 00:15
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who suffered a setback last week because of soreness in his foot, had a “really good” throwing session in the team’s indoor practice facility on Saturday.
  Manning continues to rehabilitate from a partially torn plantar fascia in his left foot.
  Head coach Gary Kubiak viewed the workout before the full team took the field.
  “It was good. It went really good,” Kubiak said Saturday of Manning&
  
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• Manning Calls HGH Allegations ‘Totally Made Up’

  28-12-2015 00:11
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange)– Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning strongly denied a report that is about to air and accuse him of using human growth hormone during his recovery from major neck surgery in 2011.
  A documentary by Al Jazeera alleges Manning received the HGH from an Indianapolis anti-aging clinic and that it was shipped to Manning’s wife, Ashley, so he could avoid detection. Manning was a member of the Indianapolis Colts at the time.
  Manning released a statement thro
  
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• Jets move into playoff position, 26-20 in OT over Patriots

  28-12-2015 00:06
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Patriots gave the Jets the ball, and New York might carry it right into the playoffs.
  
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