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• Former Denver Mayor Webb Scolds Delegates Who Boo-ed Sanders

  26-07-2016 23:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Colorado delegation gathered for breakfast in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday morning to discuss the roll call.
  State Rep. Joe Salazar told the delegates to vote for Bernie Sanders but to then support Hillary Clinton because that’s what Sanders asked of them.Salazar, a Democrat representing Thornton, told Clinton supporters they could learn about enthusiasm from the Sanders supporters.Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, a Clinton sup
  
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• Business Owner Watches On Phone As Smash & Grab Occurs

  26-07-2016 23:47
  
  By Suzanne McCarroll
  DENVER (CBS4) – Local business owners near 6th Avenue between Grant and Broadway say a thief was on the prowl early Tuesday morning hitting a bakery, a coffee shop and a day spa.
  Denver police confirm someone broke into the three businesses around 4 a.m.
  An image of the suspect in action (credit: CBS)
  An image of the suspect in action (credit: CBS)
  At the Ella Bliss Beauty Bar at 640 Broadway, surveillance video clearly shows a masked, hooded man throwing a rock into t
  
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• Denver County Fair Goes To The Cats

  26-07-2016 23:38
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver County Fair is celebrating its fifth anniversary when it takes over the National Western Complex the final weekend of July.
  Once again, a favorite draw is expected to be the Kitten Pavilion. This year the pavilion is hosting two famous cats.
  Venus the Two-Face Cat. Venus has more than a million fans on Facebook. The striking cat has a half-black, half-orange tabby face.(credit: Facebook)
  On Facebook, Venus posted this message: Hey Denver, Colorado!!!Guess what! It
  
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• 2016 PGA Championship Preview

  26-07-2016 23:34
  
  By Rahul Lal
  The PGA Championship, 2016’s final major, is set to tee off this week at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. The tournament will feature the world’s top three players: defending champion Jason Day, U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson and Tour champion Jordan Spieth. The rest of the top 10, including two-time PGA winner Rory McIlroy and Open Championship winner Henrik Stenson, will also be on hand.
  The last time Baltusrol hosted the tournamen
  
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• Sale On Rock ‘N’ Roll Registration, Fun Run

  26-07-2016 23:07
  
  DENVER (CBS4) Organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon are offering a sale on registration and planning a fun run for Colorado Day.
  LINK: Rock ‘n’Roll Denver Half Marathon
  Runners who register for the half marathon before midnight on Tuesday, July 26th can get the Mile High price of $52.80.
  Then on Monday, August 1st at 6 p.m., join a fun run being held to celebrate Colorado Day. The fun run takes off from Runner’s Roost on S. Colorado Blvd. It will be a
  
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• Moreno: That Tingly Feeling

  26-07-2016 23:04
  
  By Britt Moreno
  Much to my dismay, it was restless sleep…
  One where I flipped the pillows a half dozen times, wrestled with the blankets and stared at the clock. That night before my first group run I couldn’t shake the anxiety. I can’t pinpoint why I was feeling unsettled. Perhaps, I was scared of failing? Or maybe I just didn’t want to be late.
  Run With CBS4: Track Team CBS4
  I had my running clothes laid out the night before and I didn’t bother with makeup, so ge
  
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• Attempted Burglary Suspects Wanted For Business Break In

  26-07-2016 22:58
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver hope someone recognizes the suspects wanted in an attempted burglary of a business. Their images were captured on surveillance.
  About 1 a.m. on July 18, two males and a female attempted to break into a business located at 219 N. Vallejo Street.
  (credit: Denver Police)
  The suspects were driving a black Kia and were last seen driving eastbound from the business.
  Anyone with information regarding these crimes or recognizes the suspect in the sketch is asked to
  
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• Broncos Sign Rookie LB Darnell Sankey, Waive Long Snapper Nathan Theus

  26-07-2016 22:44
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos signed rookie linebacker Darnell Sankey and waived rookie long snapper Nathan Theus, the team announced on Tuesday.
  Darnell Sankey (credit: Darnell Sankey/Twitter)
  According to a prepared new released, “Sankey played 43 career games at Sacramento State University, totaling 330 tackles (124 solo), 12.5 sacks (94 yds.), 27.5 tackles for a loss, one interception (59 yds.), nine passes defensed, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.&r
  
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• Morfitt: A Good Week Of Running

  26-07-2016 22:25
  
  By Karen Morfitt
  A good week of running… and learning, specifically on how important it is to have good gear!
  (Credit CBS)
  Saturdays “long run” was also an opportunity to speak with a representative from the Brooks running company and even demo some of their shoes.
  Run With CBS4: Track Team CBS4
  Speaking with her was good for a newbie runner like myself, she had good information about the type of shoe I should be wearing and the life span of a typical running shoe.
  Until, now
  
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• Vengeance A Possible Motive In Home Invasion That Landed Homeowner In Jail

  26-07-2016 22:21
  
  By Lauren DiSpirito
  LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities arrested a suspect in a home invasion after a break-in Tuesday morning in Littleton and also charged the homeowner who was hurt. Investigators say vengeance may have motived the attack.
  The first scene, in the 6900 block of South Newland Court at West Portland Avenue, is the home that was broken into. It was around 3:30 a.m. when the couple living there heard someone in their home.
  The husband went downstairs to check and sure enoug
  
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• Homeowner, Suspect Both Arrested In Home Invasion

  26-07-2016 22:21
  
  LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities arrested a suspect in a home invasion after a break-in Tuesday morning in Littleton and also charged the homeowner who was hurt.
  The first scene, in the 6900 block of S. Newland Court at West Portland Avenue, is the home that was broken into. It was around 3:30 a.m. when the couple living there heard someone in their home.
  The husband went downstairs to check and sure enough there was a man, later identified as Colton Roley, inside. The two g
  
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• Homeowner, Suspect Both Arrested After Home Invasion

  26-07-2016 22:21
  
  LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities arrested a suspect in a home invasion after a break-in Tuesday morning in Littleton and also charged the homeowner who was hurt.
  The first scene, in the 6900 block of S. Newland Court at West Portland Avenue, is the home that was broken into. It was around 3:30 a.m. when the couple living there heard someone in their home.
  The husband went downstairs to check and sure enough there was a man, later identified as Colton Roley, inside. The two g
  
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• Team CBS4 Takes On A Ghost Run

  26-07-2016 21:59
  
  By Libby Smith
  DENVER (CBS4) – Runner’s Edge of the Rockies holds weekly training runs, and recently they set up a special Ghost Run. There were clues and selfie check points all in connection to the “Ghostbuster” movie as well as the launch of Brooks’ new Ghost 9 running shoes.
  LINK: Runner’s Edge of the Rockies
  (Credit CBS)
  “I feel like I have a pretty good arches,” said Team CBS4 runner Karen Morfitt as she was trying on the new Ghost 9 shoe.
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• Public’s Help Needed In Search For Missing Larimer County Man

  26-07-2016 21:58
  
  LYONS, Colo. – The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who hasn’t been seen since Monday.Robert Thomas Alm was reported missing from the Lyons area on Monday. On Tuesday morning, his vehicle was located at the Longs Peak trailhead.Alm, 73, is described as 5-foot-7, 145 pounds with blue eyes and gray hair. He may be wearing a navy T-shirt, denim shirt and blue jeans.Alm may be on foot or on a black bicycle. Authorities believe h
  
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• Crews Quickly Gain Upper Hand On Fire That Threatened Structures

  26-07-2016 21:06
  
  DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– Firefighters rushed to put out a fire near Chatfield Reservoir in Chatfield State Park on Tuesday afternoon that was threatening structures.
  Firefighters quickly gained control of the fire that was threatening structures near Roxborough Park Road and Romona Avenue.
  (credit: South Metro Fire)
  South Metro Fire Rescue tweeted out an update on the situation.
  Fire is controlled, structures no longer threatened.Media please stage on Romona Ave east of Rampart where
  
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• Pension Problems: More Than 1/2 Of Denver Police Retirees Paid Incorrectly

  26-07-2016 20:59
  
  By Brian Maass
  DENVER (CBS4) – CBS4 has learned that a review of monthly pension payments to older Denver Police Department retirees shows that well over half have been paid incorrectly, and may have been receiving overpayments or underpayments for years.
  The review obtained by CBS4 shows out of 938 Denver police “old hires,” 421 were receiving overpayments of their monthly pensions, which they will not be required to repay. Another 171 were underpaid, according to the review,
  
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• Driver Hits Gas Instead Of Brakes, Crashes Into Store

  26-07-2016 20:55
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– A woman has been cited for careless driving after police said she mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes and crashed her SUV into a store.The driver, identified as Gretchen King, 82, was pulling into a parking spot in the 1700 block of 28th Street in Boulder on Tuesday morning. (credit: Paul Aiken/Daily Camera)
  Police said she crashed into the Beauty Brands store and caused extensive damage.No one was hurt.
  
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• Latest Forecast: Continued Hot, But Scattered Storms Offer Some Relief

  26-07-2016 20:40
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – It’s another hot day on the plains and the western slope of Colorado but a few areas were catching a little relief from a batch of clouds and thunderstorms.
  Denver International Airport was reporting 91°F as of 12 p.m. making it the 11th day in a row with highs in the 90s.
  RELATED: Denver Experiencing Unusual Stretch of 90-Degree Heat
  We’re in a pretty typical mid-summer weather pattern where the days start off quiet and sunny and the afternoo
  
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• Auctioneers: Bid Expected For Stadium Naming Rights By End Of Week

  26-07-2016 20:08
  
  By Mark Ackerman
  DENVER (CBS4) – The company hired through bankruptcy court to sell the naming rights to Sports Authority Field at Mile High says it expects to have a bid by the end of the week.
  A Monday night deadline passed last night without a winning bid.In an email exchange with the auction company Hilco Streambank, spokesperson Jack Hazan confirmed the bid deadline won’t be extended again.When CBS4 asked if “it was accurate to report there was no bidder at the deadline la
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty In Deadly Hit & Run

  26-07-2016 19:23
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– The man accused in a deadly hit-and-run has pleaded guilty.
  Jonathan Cordova pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide, hit-and-run causing death, and DUI: fourth or more, in the deadly crash in Lakewood in December 2015.
  Investigators say Cordova ran down and killed a female pedestrian on Colfax Avenue near Wadsworth Boulevard and then kept driving. The victim, Ernestine Maynes, 45, was killed.
  Police say a Good Samaritan helped police track down Cordova.
  
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• Noted Western Colorado Health Insurer Being Sold To United

  26-07-2016 19:12
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A scrappy Western Colorado health insurer held up as a national model for keeping down costs is being sold.
  Rocky Mountain Health Plans of Grand Junction is being sold to UnitedHealth, the nation’s biggest health insurer.
  The Daily Sentinel reports that Rocky Mountain’s president and CEO says the company decided to sell to restore its capital base.
  “They’re a national player, we’re a community player. That’s what we’re
  
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• Denver Experiencing Unusual Stretch Of 90-Degree Heat

  26-07-2016 18:59
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Tuesday could mark Denver’s 11th day in a row with a temperature in the 90s.
  Denver International Airport was already reporting 89°F as of the 11 am observation.It’s unusual for Colorado’s capital city to experience 10 or more consecutive days of 90-degree heat with only 29 other instances of this happening in the Denver climate record which dates back to 1872.
  The following data is courtesy of the National Weather Service office in Boul
  
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• Armored Truck Attempted Robbery Suspect Appears In Court

  26-07-2016 18:54
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4)– The man accused of trying to rob an armored truck outside a Wells Fargo bank in Aurora and exchanging gunfire with the guard appeared in court on Tuesday morning.
  The suspect has been identified as Carl Rumph, 38. He was injured during an exchange of gunfire with an armored truck guard on Monday morning.
  Police believe Rumph tried to rob the Brinks Security truck at 999 South Sable Boulevard just before 8 a.m. Monday.
  The security guard was not hurt in the shootin
  
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• 3 Businesses Hit In Denver Smash & Grabs

  26-07-2016 18:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Three businesses were hit during a smash-and-grab spree in Denver Tuesday morning.
  Police first learned of the break-ins at 4:30 a.m.
  A large police presence was on scene at 6th Avenue and Grant Street shortly after 5 a.m. The front glass doors of Le Bakery Sensual and Starbucks were damaged.
  (credit: CBS)
  Starbucks was able to continue operations as the suspects were unable to make it inside.
  The bakery told CBS4 all the cash was stolen. The business did open for cust
  
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• Jury Selection Expected To Continue All Week In Birgfeld Killing

  26-07-2016 17:15
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4)– Jury selection continued on Tuesday and was expected to last all week in the murder trial of Paige Birgfeld.
  Lester Ralph Jones was arrested in November 2014 for the June 2007 murder of Birgfeld, a single mother of three in Grand Junction.
  Authorities allege he killed Birgfeld, dumped her body and torched her car. He has been charged with murder, kidnapping and arson.
  Lester Ralph Jones (credit: Mesa County)
  Investigators say Birgfeld, twice divorced and livin
  
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• Delaware Firefighters Head To Colorado To Battle Wildfires

  26-07-2016 17:11
  
  SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — The Delaware Forest Service is sending a team of 20 wildland firefighters to the Rocky Mountain region to help battle wildfires.
  State officials said in a statement that the crew left Blackbird State Forest in Smyrna on Monday for Denver, where they will be pre-positioned for their two-week assignment.
  The National Interagency Fire Center increased its preparedness level on Monday, reflecting increased fire activity nationwide and hot and dry conditions across most of t
  
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• Victim: Stabber Pretended He Was The Paperboy

  26-07-2016 16:12
  
  By Lauren DiSpirito
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – Arrest records indicate the group of people involved in an attack on a 78-year-old woman in Arvada may have been after cash they thought was hidden inside her home.
  On June 19, the woman, whose identity investigators are not releasing to media, was stabbed in the chest after answering the door to her home on Kline Street. According to the arrest affidavit for one of four suspects in the case, the woman told police she believed the man who rang her
  
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• Latest Forecast: Sizzling Temperatures Continue In Colorado

  26-07-2016 16:11
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – We’ll keep sweating in Colorado today! More hot temperatures are on the way this afternoon as we head into the upper 90s! Plenty of sunshine today, but we do have the chance for afternoon thunderstorms here in Denver. Showers and storms could fire up through the late morning and early afternoon for the high country, but Denver may not see any action until later this afternoon and evening. As those storms move east, there is a chance some could turn s
  
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• 63 Rescued Chihuahuas Head To Shelters For Adoption

  26-07-2016 16:04
  
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Dozens of dogs rescued from a home in Larimer County are heading to shelters across the Front Range to find forever homes.
  The Larimer Humane Society took in 63 chihuahuas with its animal protection and control team after a local breeder couldn’t keep up with so many dogs.
  (credit: Larimer Humane Society)
  Staff and volunteers have vaccinated and evaluated each dog to be sure it can be transferred to another shelter.
  (credit: Larimer Humane Society)
  
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• Broncos McManus Takes Culinary Tour Of Denver

  26-07-2016 15:31
  
  By Michael Spencer
  Brandon McManus joined CBS4 Sports Anchor Michael Spencer Monday night for Xfinity Monday Live at the ViewHouse Centennial.
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus is coming off a 2015 regular season in which he was 30-35 on field goals including a long of 57 yards.
  Brandon McManus of the Denver Broncos kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile
  
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• Husband Injured Confronting Home Invasion Suspect

  26-07-2016 15:21
  
  LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities searched for a home invasion suspect after a break-in Tuesday morning in Littleton.
  The first scene, on South Newland Court at West Portland Avenue, is the home that was broken into. It was around 3:30 a.m. when the couple living there heard someone in their home.
  The husband went downstairs to check and sure enough there was a man inside. The two got into a struggle and the suspect reportedly fired a weapon. The homeowner was taken to the hospital wit
  
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• 3 Businesses Hit In Denver Smash And Grabs

  26-07-2016 14:49
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Three businesses were hit during a smash and grab spree in Denver Tuesday morning.
  Police first learned of the break-ins at 4:30 a.m.
  A large police presence was on scene at 6th Avenue and Grant Street shortly after 5 a.m. The front glass doors of Le Bakery Sensual and Starbucks were damaged.
  (credit: CBS)
  Starbucks was able to continue operations as the suspects were unable to make it inside. Police are working to get in touch with the bakery’s owner to determin
  
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• Family Escapes After Car Fire Spreads To House

  26-07-2016 14:37
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A family in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood is safe after an early morning fire damaged their home.
  Firefighters received a call just before 3 a.m. about a car fire that had extended into a house on Ceylon Street.
  Crews were able to douse the flames quickly, and determined the car was leaking fuel which lit up the engine.
  The couple said their 2013 blue Hyundai Elantra was driven Monday evening, and sat for awhile before catching fire.
  (credit: CBS)
  They were
  
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• Missing woman: 'He may kill me'

  26-07-2016 07:11
  
  Almost a month after her family last heard from her, 36-year-old Charlene Voight is still missing.       
  
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• Mother, daughter killed in Montbello

  26-07-2016 07:09
  
  The family of the two women killed in Denver's Montbello neighborhood Friday are mourning the loss of the mother and daughter.       
  
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• Grass fire burns 3 acres in Thornton

  26-07-2016 07:06
  
  Multiple fire crews responded to a fast-moving grass fire on Welby Road near 94th Avenue in Thornton Monday night.       
  
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• Deadline passes for bids on stadium name

  26-07-2016 06:54
  
  A new name for Denver’s Mile High Stadium is still up for grabs.       
  
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• Sky9 captures Nederland house fire

  26-07-2016 06:22
  
  We’re still waiting to learn more about a house fire spotted by Sky9 in Nederland Monday afternoon.        
  
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• Blood Trail Leads To Attempted Robbery Suspect

  26-07-2016 06:20
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Shots were fired during an attempted robbery of an armored truck in Aurora on Monday morning.
  Officers arrested one suspect after following his blood trail from the bank to a nearby apartment complex.
  (credit: CBS)
  Police rushed to the Wells Fargo bank at 999 South Sable Boulevard just before 8 a.m. after a Hispanic male held up an armored truck outside the bank. Gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and a Brinks security guard who was with the truck.
  APD invest
  
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• Opposition Grows To Mandatory Rental Inspections

  26-07-2016 06:00
  
  By Brian Maass
  FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (CB4) – When a rental home inspector and two Federal Heights police officers showed up at Ernie DeHerrera’s rental home last Thursday for a mandatory inspection of his property for potential health and safety violations, the former Marine told them politely to buzz off.
  “I’m not allowing you guys access”, DeHerrera told the city officials.
  Through a fence DeHerrera told them, “I’m denying access to your search warran
  
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• Trevor Story Named NL Player Of The Week Once Again

  26-07-2016 05:51
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story has been on a tear all season, but especially lately the rookie has been red hot. On Monday he was named the National League Player of the Week.
  Story hit a blistering 4.78 last week and led the majors with six home runs. He was also tied for the MLB lead with 12 RBIs and 10 runs.
  DENVER, CO – JULY 23: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field
  
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• Sarah Silverman: Bernie-Or-Bust People ‘Being Ridiculous’

  26-07-2016 05:44
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA. (AP) – Comic Sarah Silverman joined Sen. Al Franken Monday night to urge Democratic National Convention delegates to unite — then stirred up Bernie Sanders die-hards with some choice words: “To the Bernie or bust people, you’re being ridiculous.”
  As a Sanders supporter herself, Silverman said she would now vote for Hillary Clinton “with gusto” as she continues to be “inspired and moved to action by the ideals set forth by Bernie,
  
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• Broncos Rookies Get 48-Hour Head Start Before Champs Report

  26-07-2016 05:29
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Von Miller and the rest of the Super Bowl champs report to training camp on Wednesday. The rookies got a 48-hour head start to begin making their mark.
  Denver’s draft class and college free agents reported to the UC Health Center on Monday and went through their first workouts.
  “It’s definitely nice to refresh,” said Connor McGovern, a fifth-round guard from Missouri known already for his monster weight room workouts.
  Broncos rookie practice
  
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• After Turmoil, Sanders, Mrs. Obama, Warren Thrill Convention

  26-07-2016 05:29
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ending months of animosity, Bernie Sanders robustly embraced his former rival Hillary Clinton Monday night as a champion for the same economic causes that enlivened his supporters, signaling it was time for them, too, to rally behind the Democratic nominee in the campaign against Republican Donald Trump.
  “Any objective observer will conclude that — based on her ideas and her leadership — Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United Stat
  
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• Sanders: Hillary must become next prez

  26-07-2016 05:26
  
  Sen. Bernie Sanders, working to rally his supporters behind former rival Hillary Clinton, on Monday addressed head-on their disappointment with his second-place finish in the Democratic presidential primaries.       
  
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• Fumbled Ball Dooms Rockies In 3-2 Loss To Orioles

  26-07-2016 05:22
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) – Adam Jones and the Baltimore Orioles found yet another way to win, this time in extra innings on a grounder to the pitcher.
  Jones scored the decisive run in the 10th inning on a low throw to the plate by right-hander Jordan Lyles, and the Orioles beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
  On Sunday, Baltimore defeated Cleveland in the bottom of the ninth on a two-out homer after the Indians allowed a runner to reach on a strikeout.
  For
  
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