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• Friends, Family Say Final Farewells To Nancy Reagan

  11-03-2016 23:59
  
  SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Mourners from the top ranks of Washington and Hollywood paid final tribute to Nancy Reagan on Friday, recalling at her funeral how the former first lady and her husband made up “two halves of a circle,” with a legendary love that seemed to inspire everyone they met.
  Inseparable in life, the pair were to be reunited in death in side-by-side graves at Ronald Reagan’s presidential library.
  During a service filled with poignant and often humorous me
  
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• Animal Cruelty Claim Leads Authorities To ‘Dog Whisperer’

  11-03-2016 22:34
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — An online complaint of animal cruelty led authorities to “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan’s Los Angeles-area pet rehabilitation center Thursday, but Millan wasn’t there and they took no further action.
  Footage on Millan’s television show “Cesar 911” of a French bulldog-terrier mix chasing a pot-bellied pig and nipping its ear until it bled prompted the complaint. Millan was trying to train the dog to be less aggressive.
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• One-And-Done Hurts March Madness

  11-03-2016 22:12
  
  By Jason Keidel
  What do Jahlil Okafor, Justise Winslow and Tyus Jones have in common? They could all be wearing the same uniform this year. But not in the NBA. Each left a trail of eligibility on the side of Tobacco Road.
  Imagine entering March Madness with that most holy trinity playing for Coach K and Duke. Since they already won the national title with said triumvirate, they would be the runaway chalk to repeat.
  Or would they?
  If Duke thought they were gutted by the NBA’s allure, h
  
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• State Lawmaker Pushes For Limits To Police Choke Holds

  11-03-2016 22:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Five and a half years after Denver sheriff’s deputies grappled with Marvin Booker, some leaders in the state legislature are attempting to prevent the scenario that ended his life.
  Deputies lay on top of Booker in an effort to control him during his booking process in the Denver Jail. He was shocked with a stun gun and put in a sleeper hold, and he died after that.
  Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora (credit: CBS)
  State Rep. Jovan Melton is pushing for limits to the restraint
  
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• Harold Henthorn Moved Out Of Colorado

  11-03-2016 22:01
  
  By Brian Maass
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Harold Henthorn, the Highlands Ranch man convicted last year of murdering his second wife, has been transferred from Colorado to a federal prison in Oklahoma City.
  According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, Henthorn has been moved from a federal facility in Englewood to FTC Oklahoma City, an administrative security federal transfer center.
  A federal jury convicted Henthorn last September of shovingToni Henthorn off a cliff in Rocky Mountain
  
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• 9 things to know about Mark Sanchez

  11-03-2016 21:30
  
  It's official. Quarterback Mark Sanchez is coming to the Denver Broncos. Some football fans might not know much about him, so 9NEWS decided to rectify that.       
  
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• FAA To Investigate Crash Of Small Plane In Brighton

  11-03-2016 21:09
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) – A small plane crashed in Brighton when the pilot apparently looked down to adjust something on the control panel.
  That’s according to the Brighton Fire Department, which said the plane skidded off the runway at Van Aire Skyport.
  The pilot wasn’t hurt. He told authorities the plane is worth approximately $500,000.Officials with the FAA will investigate the crash.
  
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• DU Fires Basketball Coach Joe Scott

  11-03-2016 20:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – After nine years of coaching the Denver Pioneers, the university announced on Friday that Joe Scott won’t be back next year.
  “We’d like to thank Joe for his years of service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” Vice Chancellor Peg Bradley-Doppes said in a prepared statement.
  The Pioneers season ended when they lost to South Dakota State in the Summit League Tournament semifinals on Monday.
  DU says they will begin searching for a replac
  
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• School Bus Driver Arrested In Internet Sex Crimes Case

  11-03-2016 20:17
  
  WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) – A school bus driver who works for the Westminster Public Schools has been arrested for alleged Internet sex crimes.
  Phillip Ogren (credit: Weld County Sheriff)
  Police in Weld County arrested Phillip Ogren, 66, on Tuesday.
  “The safety of our students is our highest priority and we take these allegations very seriously. We are fully cooperating with investigators,” school officials said in a prepared statement.
  The school district says there’s no
  
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• Broncos Announce Trade For Quarterback Mark Sanchez

  11-03-2016 19:59
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Broncos have made a trade and acquired Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez.
  Broncos General Manager John Elway announced the move on his Twitter account late Friday morning.
  Acquired QB Mark Sanchez for a conditional '17 pick. He brings veteran leadership & will compete. This is the 1st step in our process.—John Elway (@johnelway) March 11, 2016
  “He brings veteran leadership and will compete,” Elway said in the tweet. “This is the fi
  
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• Outraged Mom Says She Couldn’t Catch Kidnap Attempt Suspect

  11-03-2016 19:33
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – The mother of a boy who was grabbed in an apparent kidnapping attempt in northern Colorado earlier this week says she was outraged by what happened.
  “I was about to step out of my character to help God beat the evil out of this guy,” said Lisa Carlson Ortiz, referring to Tuesday’s incident.
  Ortiz said her 12-year-old son was looking for his siblings in a Larimer County open space area near Boxelder Creek where children from her neighborhood pl
  
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• Off-Duty Denver Officer’s Vehicle Struck In Hit & Run

  11-03-2016 18:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police are looking for the driver who hit an off-duty officer’s vehicle on Friday morning.
  (credit: CBS)
  The officer was going down 6th Avenue to check out another accident when his car got hit from behind at the Perry Street overpass.
  The driver sped off.
  (credit: CBS)
  It’s not clear if anyone was injured in the hit & run crash. The people involved in the original accident the officer was responding to are expected to be okay.
  
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• Woman Steals Taxi Cab, Threatens Driver With Knife

  11-03-2016 18:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police in Denver are trying to figure out why a woman stole a taxi cab overnight. She reportedly threatened the driver with a knife.
  It all started at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday near the intersection of West 1st Avenue and Knox Court.
  Before she threatened the driver she apparently told him where she wanted to go.
  Police used the cab’s GPS technology to track her down at that location minutes later.
  
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• 2016 NCAA Tournament: Top 10 Players You Need To Know

  11-03-2016 18:11
  
  Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports
  While there is still much to be decided in advance of next week’s NCAA Tournament – conference champions and seeding included – we have a pretty good grasp on which teams will be among the 64 competing in the NCAA Tournament when the games begin on Thursday afternoon. 
  For some teams, making the NCAA Tournament is an incredible accomplishment and any tournament success thereafter is just gravy. But for others, making the tournament is a fait
  
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• Suspect Shot And Killed At Pueblo County Gas Station

  11-03-2016 18:10
  
  COLORADO CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado State Patrol says a suspect was shot and killed at a gas station in southern Pueblo County Thursday night.
  In a statement, the patrol said troopers were involved in the incident but didn’t say how many or provide any other details about what led up to the shooting. No officers were hurt.
  The shooting is being investigated by the 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Team, which includes the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Pueblo Co
  
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• 30 Players: Marlins 1B Justin Bour’s Power Should Prove Rookie Year Was No Fluke

  11-03-2016 18:02
  
  By Rich Arleo 
  CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day.
  Justin Bour, First base, Miami Marlins
  2015 season (Majors): 129 G, 409 AB, .262 BA, 23 HR, 73 RBI, 0 SB, .800 OPS
  The 2015 season will be remembered for introducing an incredible class of rookies to the Major Leagues. From Kris Bryant to Carlos Correa, dozens of stars of tomorrow were introduced to the baseba
  
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• Broncos On Verge Of Losing Entire Starting Backfield In 1 Week

  11-03-2016 17:55
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – Restricted free agent running back C.J. Anderson signed a four-year, $18 million offer sheet with the Miami Dolphins, leaving the Denver Broncos to face the possibility of losing their entire starting backfield in the span of one week.
  Anderson’s deal includes $10 million in guarantees and he would replaced Lamar Miller, Miami’s leading rusher last season who exited in free agency to sign a $24 million deal with the Houston Texans and team up with
  
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• Rams Defeat Boise State, Advance In Mountain West Tourney

  11-03-2016 16:57
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) – Antwan Scott scored 23 points, including the go-ahead basket, and sixth-seeded Colorado State defeated No. 3 seed Boise State 88-81 in a Mountain West Conference tournament semifinal Thursday night.
  Scott hit a jumper for a 79-77 lead with 3:07 to go and added six straight points, including a 3-pointer, in a 9-2 game-ending run for the Rams (18-15), who will play second-seeded Fresno State in a semifinal Friday.
  Scott’s final point on a free throw with 31 seconds rem
  
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• James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke Gets Primetime Special

  11-03-2016 16:32
  
  By Radio.com Staff
  James Corden’s popular segment Carpool Karaoke is getting a prime time special.
  The hour long program will feature highlights from past performances and a brand new bit featuring Jennifer Lopez.
  Related: Watch Adele’s Carpool Karaoke
  “I have loved every minute of hosting The Late Late Show. It’s been an incredible year,” said James Corden in a prepared statement. “I look forward to this hour on primetime to look at some of my
  
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• Ariana Grande Drops New Song ‘Dangerous Woman’

  11-03-2016 15:54
  
  By Radio.com Staff
  Ariana Grande has released her latest single “Dangerous Woman.”
  Related: Ariana Grande Reveals Feminist Origin of ‘Dangerous Woman’ Album Title
  The cut is the title track from Grande’s forthcoming studio album, available now for pre-order.
  The album was originally called Moonlight, but Grande changed the title in favor of something “stronger.”
  “I want to be empowering my fans,” she said in a recent live
  
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• Mudiay Scores Season-High 30 As Nuggets Defeat Suns

  11-03-2016 13:40
  
  Emmanuel Mudiay scored a season-high 30 points, Nikola Jokic had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 116-98 Thursday night.
  
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• Mayor Unveils Plan To Revitalize Performing Arts Complex

  11-03-2016 07:52
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Denver has a vibrant theater community and the city wants to turn the Denver Performing Arts Complex into a mecca for residents and students.Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joined a team of more than 30 people to present their vision to revitalize the arts center to keep up with the changing community.The current campus was built in the 70s. The changes will take place in nearly every section of the 12-acre property. The idea is that the complex could be as busy during the day
  
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• Agent puts Broncos roster in perspective

  11-03-2016 07:26
  
  No doubt, a lot can change in a month- and Broncos country is certainly feeling that.       
  
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• Snow Melting Ahead Of Schedule But Incoming System Could Help

  11-03-2016 06:50
  
  By Justin McHeffey
  DENVER (CBS4) – After what was the driest February in over 30 years for the high country, the move towards active weather is a good sign. The snowpack is strong thanks to the early season, but the abnormally warm stretch of dry weather has made a dent in the numbers.The first week of March was so warm and dry that statewide snowpack dropped 5 percent.When the snow melts this quickly it affects statewide reservoir storage. In this case, it adds to water volume and can be
  
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• Neighbors Worried: Many Pot Grow Houses Have Faulty Wiring

  11-03-2016 06:00
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  LARKSPUR, Colo. (CBS4) – Do you know what’s going on in the house next door? Neighbors throughout Colorado are discovering those living by them are growing pot in large quantities often without the proper wiring or other modifications.
  CBS 4 Investigator Rick Sallinger has learned Colorado’s legalized marijuana laws are sometimes being used as a cover to grow pot and ship it out of state.
  Earlier this year in Larkspur there was a fire — a big one, but wh
  
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• Colorado Police Plan DUI Crackdown For St. Patrick’s Day

  11-03-2016 05:55
  
  DENVER (AP) — Law enforcement agencies across Colorado are planning to crack down on drunken and impaired driving as revelers celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
  The Colorado Department of Transportation says the enforcement period is set to begin Friday and will continue until March 18. Statewide, 87 agencies will participate in the DUI crackdown.
  (credit: CDOT)
  Last year, 505 drivers in Colorado were arrested for DUI during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement window, a nearly 14 perce
  
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• Salmonella Threat Leads To National Recall Of Pistachios

  11-03-2016 05:22
  SEATTLE (AP) — (AP) — Pistachios sold under the brands of Wonderful, Paramount Farms and Trader Joe’s have been recalled nationwide because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
  Health officials in nine states were investigating 11 cases of salmonella linked to pistachios from Wonderful Pistachios of Lost Hills, California. The nuts are sold nationwide and in Canada.
  Two people have been hospitalized related to the outbreak, but no deaths have been reported, according to th
  
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• Broncos Introduce Offensive Lineman Donald Stephenson

  11-03-2016 03:32
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Amid the exodus from Denver, Donald Stephenson couldn’t wait to join the Super Bowl champs.
  “I just want to join the party, man,” the versatile offensive lineman said after signing a three-year, $14 million deal with the Denver Broncos on Thursday. “The year right after the Super Bowl, I get to be a part of something special. Maybe do it again. I’m excited.”
  Stephenson signed on the same day Denver running back C.J. Anderson signe
  
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• California Lawmakers Vote To Raise Smoking Age To 21

  11-03-2016 03:21
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers voted Thursday to raise the legal age for purchasing and using tobacco and e-cigarettes from 18 to 21, putting the nation’s most populous state on the brink of becoming only the second after Hawaii to bar teenagers from lighting up, dipping or vaping.
  Before it can become law, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown must sign the legislation, which has already passed the state Assembly. His spokesman said the governor generally does not comment on p
  
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• Colorado Ousted From Pac-12 Tourney By Arizona, 82-78

  11-03-2016 02:32
  
  Allonzo Trier scored 23 points, Ryan Anderson had 17 and No. 15 Arizona's big first half was just enough to keep Colorado at bay en route to an 82-78 victory in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.
  
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• New Device Offers Additional Treatment Options For Sleep Apnea

  11-03-2016 02:17
  
  By Lauren DiSpirito
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – For Anita Kitt, life with obstructive sleep apnea was hardly any life at all. She suffered from migraine headaches that would make her so sick Kitt had to be taken to the emergency room.
  “I couldn’t stop vomiting and I was suffering probably five out of seven days,” Kitt said. “It wasn’t much of a life, and it took away my life.”
  According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep apnea is a condition in whi
  
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• Von bought what with his MVP money?

  11-03-2016 02:04
  
  Von Miller didn't buy a car for winning this season's Super Bowl 50 MVP Award, like past winners have.        
  
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• C.J. Anderson Gets $18 Million, 4-Year Offer Sheet From Dolphins

  11-03-2016 01:59
  
  MIAMI (AP) – Now that C.J. Anderson’s a Super Bowl-winning running back, the Miami Dolphins want to give him the ball.
  The restricted free agent signed an $18 million, four-year offer sheet Thursday with Miami.
  Anderson rushed for 720 yards last season for the NFL champion Denver Broncos, who have five days to match the offer. They’re considered unlikely to do so.
  New Dolphins coach Adam Gase needs a replacement for running back Lamar Miller, who signed a free agent deal with H
  
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• Dolphins offer $18 million to lure C.J.

  11-03-2016 01:49
  
  One of the Denver Broncos’ most head scratching decisions in the off season has come back to haunt them.        
  
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• Police Release ID Of At Large Suspect In Fatal Westminster Crash

  11-03-2016 01:44
  
  WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) – Westminster police have released the name and photos of a man who fled a fatal crash in Westminster Tuesday evening.
  Investigators say 19-year-old Ignacio Daigle was one of two people in a stolen truck that caused a deadly crash.
  Ignacio Daigle (credit: Westminster Police Department)
  The truck ended up slamming into a Jeep on Wadsworth Boulevard near Independence Drive. Jessica Holman, 33, of Thornton was killed.
  Jessica Holman (credit: Westminster Police)
  The o
  
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• More Manitou Incline Closures Looming

  11-03-2016 01:30
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – One of Colorado’s most popular hikes could close again for extensive repairs.
  The Manitou Incline is a mile-long hike with an elevation gain of 2,000 feet, but heavy foot traffic and rain have eroded the trail over the years.
  The Manitou Incline (credit: CBS)
  Colorado Springs closed it in 2014 to repair the steepest area but city officials say more work needs to be done.
  “We did the first in 2014, and that really only repaired about a third of t
  
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• Proposed Bill: Oil & Gas Companies Would Be Liable For Earthquake Damage

  11-03-2016 01:19
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado lawmakers are debating a bill that would hold oil and gas companies liable for earthquakes that damage people’s homes.
  The U.S. Geological Survey has tied some earthquakes to oil and gas operations, but there is no definitive proof of the connection.
  Under the bill, an oil and gas company would have to prove that it didn’t cause the earthquake. The energy industry obviously opposes the bill.
  “They’re going to talk about the sky is falling, b
  
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• New North I-25 Express Lane Through Thornton Opens Monday For Free

  11-03-2016 01:10
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – The new north Interstate 25 express lane that runs between I-270 to 120th Avenue in Thornton will be open to traffic on Monday.
  Drivers will be able to use the lane for free on opening day.
  The southbound lane will be free and open for testing on March 21.
  The Colorado Department of Transportation wants to give drivers a chance to understand how the lanes work before they start charging.
  LINK: Traffic Section
  
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• Guns Stolen In Overnight Burglary At Bass Pro Shops

  11-03-2016 00:45
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Police in Denver are investigating after criminals smashed a door at the Bass Pro Shops located in The Shops At Northfield Stapleton overnight and stole firearms.
  Police responded to the Denver store when an alarm went off just after 2:30 a.m. Thursday. A door was smashed in by two suspects, who got away.
  Due to the size of the store, police spent much of the morning sweeping through with K9s to make sure no one was still inside.
  Police said ropes surrounding a gun section
  
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• Charges Possible For Parents After Toddler Eats Pot Candy

  11-03-2016 00:41
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Charges could be filed against the parents of a 2-year-old girl who ate some marijuana-infused candy.
  The incident happened Wednesday night at a home in Colorado Springs. Police say the parents and their friend were watching a movie and fell asleep. The little girl then got ahold of the candy, which was left out.
  RELATED STORIES: Marijuana Legalization Story ArchiveWhen her parents realized what happened they rushed the toddler to the hospital. She rep
  
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