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• Colorado Keeping Its Focus On Pac-12 Championship

  21-10-2016 23:58
  
  STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — A year ago, Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre watched his struggling team play Stanford close early before a pair of quick scores just before halftime broke the game open and helped catapult the Cardinal to its third Pac-12 championship in four years.
  How quickly things have changed.
  This season the Buffaloes are tied for first place in the South Division and charging hard toward a potential berth in the conference title game while Stanford is two games off the pace in
  
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• Donald Glover To Play Young Lando In Han Solo Movie

  21-10-2016 23:57
  
  LOS ANGELES (CBS4) – Lucasfilm announced Friday that Donald Glover will play Lando Calrissian in the new Han Solo Star Wars movie.
  The still-untitled movie is set to be released in 2018.
  Hello, what have we here? Donald Glover is Lando Calrissian in the untitled 2018 Han Solo Star Wars Story. https://t.co/ChueOBd0fv pic.twitter.com/54JOBM1P9K
  — Star Wars (@starwars) October 21, 2016“We’re so lucky to have an artist as talented as Donald join us,” said directors Phil
  
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• Highway On Western Slope Opens After Rock Slide Cleared Away

  21-10-2016 23:53
  
  PAONIA, Colo. (AP) — State transportation officials say a western Colorado highway has reopened after crews cleared away more than 100 tons of debris from a rock slide.
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  Colorado 133 through McClure Pass reopened north of Paonia on Friday.
  The slide occurred Wednesday morning at the north end of Paonia Reservoir. It caused extensive damage to the road and a concrete barrier, but no vehicles were hit.
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  The Colorado Department of Transportation says an average if
  
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• Power Outage Caused By Raccoon

  21-10-2016 23:33
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – A raccoon is to blame for a power outage that left 2,700 people in the dark Friday morning.
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  Copter4 captured images at 6:10 a.m. of the neighborhoods in Aurora that were affected.
  Xcel Energy officials say the animal got into some equipment at a substation. That knocked power out to homes, businesses and some traffic lights.
  Power was restored by 7 a.m.
  
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• Rookie Devontae Booker Earning More Snaps In Denver

  21-10-2016 23:27
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Forget any budding quarterback controversy in Denver. What the Broncos have on their hands is a bona fide running back predicament.
  C.J. Anderson still has never rushed for 100 yards before Halloween and rookie Devontae Booker is earning more playing time now that he has a firmer grasp of the playbook, is better at blitz pickup and sparked the sputtering offense with 46 yards on five carries last week.
  “He’s got juice,” quarterback Trevor Siemian s
  
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• Nuggets Turn To Size This Season With Their Balkan Big Men

  21-10-2016 23:09
  
  DENVER (AP) – The thinking is big around the Denver Nuggets this season. As in, pairing towers Jusuf Nurkic and Nikola Jokic on the court more often.
  That’s a counter move in a copycat league where teams are trying to be fast and free-shooting like the Golden State Warriors. The way Nuggets coach Michael Malone sees things, the Nuggets have two talented big men — dubbed the Balkan Bigs — so why not utilize their particular niche.
  Anything to get back to the postseason for
  
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• Fantasy Football: Who To Start, Who To Sit For Week 7

  21-10-2016 23:02
  
  Bryan Altman
  It’s Week 7 of the NFL season and here, once again, to save you from making a costly roster mistake that could very well make or break your fantasy season are CBS Sports’ fantasy football experts, Nick Kostos, Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard.
  If there’s one constant among Dave and Jamey’s picks it’s that you don’t want to be starting any of the Philadelphia Eagles this coming weekend. Both of the guys think that the Minnesota Vikings defense will
  
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• Firefighters Hopeful About Battle Against Junkins Fire

  21-10-2016 22:56
  
  WESTCLIFFE, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters expect to keep making progress on the wildfire burning near Westcliffe despite the warmer-than-normal weather and low humidity expected over the coming days.
  Officials said Friday that airplanes and helicopters, including two Blackhawks from the Colorado National Guard, are being used to douse hotspots and reinforce fire lines to keep the Junkins Fire from spreading toward Beulah or homes in Custer County.
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  The fire has burned about 28 squ
  
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• Bill Murray Crashes White House Briefing

  21-10-2016 22:50
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS4) – Actor and comedian Bill Murray made an unexpected appearance in the White House briefing room Friday.
  Murray came to the podium shortly after White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest wrapped up the official briefing, and held court with reporters, discussing a very important topic: the National League Championship Series.
  WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 21: Comedian Bill Murray (C) gestures as he visits the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House October
  
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• ‘Something On The Line’ As Buffaloes Travel To Stanford In Key Pac-12 Battle

  21-10-2016 22:40
  
  Two teams in the midst of vastly different seasons meet Saturday as struggling Stanford hosts up-and-coming Colorado.
  
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• Osweiler Not The Only One Facing His Former Team Monday Night

  21-10-2016 22:07
  
  DENVER (AP) – This is Brock Osweiler’s chance to stick it to the team that benched him for their Super Bowl run and Gary Kubiak’s shot at sticking it to the organization that canned him in 2013.
  The Houston Texans (4-2) and Denver Broncos (4-2) are two division leaders with plenty of defensive chops and playoff plans who have some troublesome early selves Monday night.
  Intriguing subplots include Osweiler facing the team he spurned after spending four seasons as Peyton Manning&
  
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• Trail Ridge Road Reopens

  21-10-2016 22:05
  
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – Trail Ridge Road has reopened.
  The highest continually-paved road in the country had been closed over the last week due to snow.
  Trail Ridge Road has reopened, night closures may occur at 6pm if conditions warrant.No bathroom facilities at Rock Cut or Alpine VC.
  — RockyNPS (@RockyNPS) October 21, 2016According to a tweet from the park, while it is open now the road could close again as conditions warrant.
  RELATED: 3-Mile Section Of Highway
  
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• Elections Employees Undergo Active Shooter Training

  21-10-2016 21:56
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The people running Denver’s voting sites are learning how to defend themselves against an active shooter.
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  Amber McReynolds, the director of Denver’s elections, said the training was put in place a year-and-a-half ago, and it’s not a result of this contentious election season.
  Field judges have the most public interaction, so they are required to watch a video that simulates a workplace shooting and learn how to protect themselves.
  “Some
  
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• Sheen’s ‘Wild Thing’ Will Not Make Pitch In World Series

  21-10-2016 21:40
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Wild Thing will have to stay in the bullpen during the World Series.
  While actor Charlie Sheen, who played Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn in the movie “Major League” offered to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before one of this year’s World Series games, Major League Baseball said the choices have already been made.
  A spokesman told the AP on Friday that MLB has worked with the Indians to identify “former franchise greats” to throw
  
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• Allegedly Drunk Driver Runs Red Light, Hits 3 Cars & A Person

  21-10-2016 21:40
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Investigators believe a drunk driver ran a red light Thursday night and hit three vehicles and a person at 38th and Brighton Boulevard.
  A passenger in one of those cars was seriously injured. The person who was hit is expected to be okay.
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  Police say the driver that caused the crash tried to run from the scene but was stopped by witnesses. He is now in custody and his name was not released.
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  Alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash.
  
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• Keidel: Can Steelers Win Without Big Ben?

  21-10-2016 21:38
  
  By Jason Keidel
  With one misguided assertion, Jerry Krause went from heralded architect of the greatest NBA dynasty since the ’60s Celtics to an out-of-touch executive who forgot the obvious, parenthetic part of his infamous assertion.
  Organizations win championships. Not so much. Turns out having Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen make winning organizations, not self-involved suits who take credit despite never scoring a point, grabbing a rebound or blocking a shot.
  Of course, that’s
  
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• Surveillance Images Released Of Man Who Attacked 7-Eleven Clerk

  21-10-2016 21:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store.
  Investigators say the man walked into the 7-Eleven at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Pearl Street and tried to steal some items.
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  When the clerk confronted the man, he got violent and attacked the clerk.
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  Police released images of the man that were captured by a surveillance camera. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (7
  
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• Broncos Break Out Old Look For Monday Night

  21-10-2016 21:05
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos are switching things up for their game against the Houston Texans.
  “It will be Blue Monday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High when the Houston Texans arrive,” the team posted on their website.
  The Broncos will wear their alternate uniforms of blue jerseys and white pants in an effort to help snap their two game losing streak.
  We're switching up our jerseys for "Monday Night."» https://t.co/sCTpew6YXn#HOUvsDEN pic.twitter.com/hgshBIe7
  
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• US Internet Repeatedly Disrupted By Cyberattacks

  21-10-2016 20:36
  
  LONDON (AP) — Cyberattacks on a key internet firm repeatedly disrupted the availability of popular websites across the United States Friday, including in Colorado, according to analysts and company officials.
  Manchester, New Hampshire-based Dyn, Inc. said its server infrastructure was being hit by a distributed denial-of-service attacks, which work by overwhelming targeted machines with junk traffic. Analysts said the attack was having knock-on effects for American users trying to access p
  
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• 2 High School Football Players Arrested, Kicked Off Team

  21-10-2016 20:16
  
  EVERGREEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Two high school football players in Evergreen have been arrested in a hazing case.
  The players, whose names are not being released, were kicked off the team as a result of the incident.
  Authorities said the students were booked into a juvenile jail in Jefferson County and later released to their parents.
  Principal Brandon Brekke released a letter to parents, saying “Safety and security of our students is always a priority … remind your students about
  
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• Favorite Halloween Candy By State

  21-10-2016 19:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Each state has its favorite Halloween candy, including Colorado.
  According to Influenster, who surveyed more than 40,000 users, Colorado prefers Milky Way candy bars.
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  Influenster says Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups polled highest overall, with Halloween staple candy corn coming in as the favorite in the most states: Oregon, Wyoming, Tennessee, Texas, and South Carolina.
  Milky Way Mini bars (Photo by Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images)
  To help wit
  
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• Who Is Evan McMullin, Third-Party Candidate Surging In Utah?

  21-10-2016 19:07
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two months after he jumped into the presidential race as a political unknown on the fringe, independent candidate Evan McMullin is surging in the polls in Utah and drawing large crowds at rallies as he becomes the conduit for conservative voters fed up with Republican Donald Trump’s crudeness and antics.
  The Republican stronghold of Utah is suddenly a toss-up state amid widespread rejection of Trump, with polls showing McMullin closing in on the Republican nomin
  
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• A-Basin Opening Starts Colorado Ski Season

  21-10-2016 18:58
  
  SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (AP) – Colorado’s ski season is underway.
  Arapahoe Basin became the first resort in the state to open for the season Friday morning. Skiers and snowboarders lined up early to take advantage of the single intermediate open for now.
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  The resort began making snow Oct. 3 and has an 18 inch base.
  Loveland Ski Area has also been making snow and officials there expect to kick off their season sometime next week.
  Last year, both resorts opened on the same da
  
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• Police Search For Golden Sedan In Hit And Run

  21-10-2016 17:55
  
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – State troopers are investigating a serious injury hit-and-run crash that occurred at East Iliff Avenue and South Valencia Street.
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  The Colorado State Patrol says they are looking for a golden 2005 Nissan Altima, with a license plate number of 705-SFE.
  Police say that sedan struck a Harley Davidson motorcycle Friday morning just after 7 a.m. The motorcycle rider, a man, was badly hurt.Iliff and Valentia are in a small section of unincorporated Arapahoe Co
  
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• Police Search For Gold Altima In Hit And Run

  21-10-2016 16:46
  
  ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – State troopers are investigating a serious injury hit and run crash that occurred at Iliff and Valentia.
  We are working a serious injury hit and run crash at Iliff and Valencia. Run veh. is a 2005 Nissan Altima Gold in Color 705SFE. Call *CSP
  — CSP Castle Rock (@CSP_CastleRock) October 21, 2016The Colorado State Patrol tweeted that they’re looking for a 2005 Nissan Altima, gold in color, with a license plate number of 705-SFE.
  Several vehicles we
  
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• Latest Forecast: Dry And Warm Through The Weekend

  21-10-2016 15:50
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Northwest winds in the upper-atmosphere moving across the mountains Friday morning caused a batch of “mountain wave” clouds to form along the Front Range. These clouds will likely stay in place through much of the morning before finally clearing Friday afternoon. High temperatures around Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins will largely be dependent on how quickly the clouds clear. The sooner they clear, obviously the warmer we&rsqu
  
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• Trump, Clinton Trade Caustic Barbs As Roast Turns Bitter

  21-10-2016 15:18
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a white-tie gala in New York that is often the last time the two presidential nominees share a stage before Election Day, is traditionally a time when campaign hostilities are set aside.
  Not this year.
  Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded sharp barbs and brutal takedowns Thursday, the night after their final debate, with many in the well-heeled crowd turning on the Republican nominee midway through his remarks and sh
  
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• Men were seen and heard twice as much as women in 2015’s top films

  21-10-2016 08:32
  
  Female actors had a big year in Hollywood’s top films in 2015. Daisy Ridley, Jennifer Lawrence and Shailene Woodley jumped, tumbled and fired off arrows as main characters in action franchises. In comedy, Amy Schumer, Melissa McCarthy, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Anna Kendrick headlined films.
  Yet, overall, men were still seen and heard about twice as much as women in the 200 highest-grossing films of 2015.
  The figures come from a new machine-learning technology developed by researchers at G
  
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• “Jack Reacher” sequel not as good as 2012 original

  21-10-2016 08:00
  
  By Sandy Cohen, The Associated Press
  It’s not the acting or the action that makes “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” inferior to the original 2012 hit. It’s the story.
  The first film, “Jack Reacher,” established the title character as a brilliant, brutal loner dedicated to justice. He’s a former military officer turned drifter, unfettered by emotional ties, motivated purely by exacting righteousness.
  What makes an archetypal character like this fun to watch i
  
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• Colorado’s multi-layered election system makes large-scale result rigging near impossible

  21-10-2016 06:51
  
  Let’s say you want to rig the outcome of the presidential election or another statewide race in Colorado.
  Step 1: Pack a lunch … and a dinner … and a snack and a breakfast and a second lunch and four more weeks of food because you’re going to be at it for at least a month in dozens of counties and will have to evade hundreds of people from across the political spectrum trying to stop you.
  This is the reality of election rigging in the state, a worry 
  
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• Haunted by a face, mother of slain toddler finds restorative justice 21 years later

  21-10-2016 06:39
  
  That smirk.
  There was something disturbing about the way Paul Littlejohn, just a teenager, wore it at his sentencing, the way it radiated an attitude impervious to his circumstance: He shuffled through the courthouse corridors in shackles on his way to prison, possibly for the rest of his life, for his role in the shooting of a 3-year-old boy.
  Sharletta Evans, the toddler’s mother, could not forget his expression — a mask of carelessness that, in her eyes, trivialized the loss o
  
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• Chicago Cubs beat Los Angeles Dodgers, head home with 3-2 lead in NLCS

  21-10-2016 06:32
  
  By Beth Harris, AP Sports Writer
  LOS ANGELES — Jon Lester pitched seven sharp innings, Addison Russell hit a tiebreaking homer and the Chicago Cubs moved one win from their first World Series trip in 71 years by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Thursday.
  The Cubs grabbed a 3-2 lead in the NL Championship Series and will have two chances to wrap up that elusive pennant back home at Wrigley Field.
  The first comes Saturday night in Game 6, when Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw faces major l
  
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• GOP braces for Donald Trump loss, roiled by refusal to accept election results

  21-10-2016 06:24
  
  Philip Rucker and Robert Costa, The Washington Post
  LAS VEGAS – A wave of apprehension and anguish swept the Republican Party on Thursday, with many GOP leaders alarmed by Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the outcome of the election and concluding it is probably too late to salvage his flailing presidential campaign.
  As the Republican nominee reeled from a turbulent performance in the final debate here in Las Vegas, his party’s embattled senators and House members scramble
  
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• Police, suspect trapped together at CU before fatal shooting, Boulder chief says

  21-10-2016 06:08
  
  The two police officers who shot and killed a machete-wielding man Oct. 5 on the University of Colorado campus were trapped in a stairwell with the man, and fired their weapons when he ignored their orders and quickly advanced on them, Boulder police Chief Greg Testa said.
  In a presentation on his office’s approach to issues including police bias and use of lethal force, Testa on Tuesday offered the Boulder City Council his understanding of the incident that left the man —ex-Marine B
  
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• Rodgers Throws 3 TD passes, Packers Beat Bears 26-10

  21-10-2016 05:58
  
  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Davante Adams and Ty Montgomery emerged as playmakers in the second half and the Green Bay Packers beat the offensively challenged Chicago Bears 26-10 on Thursday night.
  Rodgers was 39 of 56, setting a franchise record for completions in a game in the Packers’ first contest without injured running back Eddie Lacy .
  The Packers (4-2) moved effectively on short gains most of the night, but couldn&r
  
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• Mike Coffman and Morgan Carroll clash over Donald Trump, immigration in final debate

  21-10-2016 05:54
  
  U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and Democratic challenger Morgan Carroll on Thursday, in their final debate, sparred over their approaches to immigration reform, their records as legislators and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments about women.
  In one of the more direct questions posed during the mostly cordial exchange, 9News anchor Kyle Clark asked about Trump: “Based on the claims that he has made, do you believe that Donald Trump is a sexual predator?&rdq
  
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• Grower Allegedly Kills Teen, No ‘Make My Day’ Law

  21-10-2016 05:49
  
  By Stan Bush
  DENVER (CBS4) – Murder charges have been filed in the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Denver’s Whittier neighborhood.
  On Oct. 9, Keylin Mosley and another 14-year-old boy hopped a fence and were allegedly shot by 48-year-old Keith Hammock from a second story bedroom window. Investigators discovered Hammock was illegally growing marijuana in his backyard.
  Keylin Mosley (credit: CBS)
  During their investigation Denver police learned that a year ago Hammock had shot
  
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• Money Dries Up For Popular Nonprofit Shuttle To Airport

  21-10-2016 05:37
  
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – Residents in the west Denver metro area are going to need to find a new way to get to the airport in November.
  The A Line to the Denver International Airport shuttle has been running from Olde Town Arvada to DIA since 2003. But the nonprofit shuttle has been heavily subsidized by the Regional Transportation District and knew the money was going to dry up with the G Line train opens this fall.
  The train’s opening has been delayed until issues with RTD&rsqu
  
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• Thieves Can’t Cash In On Attempted ATM Theft

  21-10-2016 05:10
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado Springs police posted a picture of an ATM machine in parts outside a Walgreen’s.
  The thieves were only able to pull the machine out the front doors at the store located at the corner of Flintridge and North Academy.
  They took off without the machine and without any money.
  Suspect descriptions aren’t currently available other than all involved were men between 5-foot-8 and 6-foot-2.
  The suspects were driving a white van.
  
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• U.S.: Former NSA contractor committed “breathtaking” theft of secrets

  21-10-2016 05:01
  
  WASHINGTON — A former National Security Agency contractor’s theft of top secret government information was “breathtaking in its longevity and scale,” federal prosecutors said in a court filing Thursday aimed at keeping the man locked up as the case moves forward. They said he took enough classified material to fill roughly 200 laptop computers.
  The Justice Department also said it anticipated bringing additional charges against Harold T. Martin III, including charges under
  
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• Lakewood store sells Lotto jackpot worth just under $10 million

  21-10-2016 04:48
  
  A Lotto jackpot winning ticket worth just under $10 million was sold Wednesday night in Lakewood.
  The winning ticket, which will fetch $9,913,069, was purchased at a 7-Eleven store at West Alameda Avenue and Garrison Street, according to Colorado Lottery officials.
  Related ArticlesOctober 12, 2016 Four face federal charges in kidnapping at Lakewood adult shopOctober 12, 2016 Lakewood to host open house for bike master planOctober 11, 2016 Lakewood police investigate possible suicide of 23-y
  
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• Avs Looking Great After 4-0 Win Over Lightning

  21-10-2016 04:38
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Matt Duchene broke out of an offensive slump and Semyon Varlamov was strong again as the Colorado Avalanche are putting together a solid road trip.
  Duchene had two goals and an assist, Varlamov made 27 saves for his 21st career shutout and the Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Thursday night.
  “He’s a big horse for us,” Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla said of Duchene. “He’s been good the first few games, but tonight he took it
  
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• Texans’ Brock Osweiler Tries To Kill Broncos With Kindness

  21-10-2016 04:21
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Linebacker Brandon Marshall said the Broncos want to kill Brock Osweiler – metaphorically, of course. The Texans quarterback tried to kill his former teammates – with kindness.
  The ex-Broncos QB said more than a dozen times during a conference call with Denver media Thursday that he had nothing but love, gratitude, respect or appreciation for his old teammates, organization, coaches, city and its fans.
  He conceded that maybe he should have chosen his wor
  
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• It’s Time For ‘Scream Scram’: Fun For Whole Family, Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs

  21-10-2016 03:47
  
  The Scream Scram 5K is a different kind of run that is focused on kids and takes place Friday evening. The event also benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
  
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• To boo or not to boo Brock Osweiler

  21-10-2016 02:50
  
  If we all recall, Osweiler left for Texas after last season for a bigger contract.       
  
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• Latest Forecast: A Seasonal Thursday Will Give Way to a Warm-up Through the Weekend

  21-10-2016 01:47
  
  By Ed GreeneDENVER (CBS4) – That Freeze Warning paid off: the official low at the airport was just 25 degrees (only 4 degrees off the record low for the date of 21 from 1995); the low downtown was 31.Thursday then saw plenty of sunshine as the high rose to 63 and that is just about normal for this time of year.Now the high temperatures will begin to push well above normal and stay there for the next several days.Sunny with a high in the low 70s to end the week; plenty of sunshine for the w
  
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• A Seasonal Thursday Will Give Way to a Warm-up Through the Weekend

  21-10-2016 01:47
  
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – That Freeze Warning paid off: the official low at the airport was just 25 degrees (only 4 degrees off the record low for the date of 21 from 1995); the low downtown was 31. Thursday then saw plenty of sunshine as the high rose to 63 and that is just about normal for this time of year. Now the high temperatures will begin to push well above normal and stay there for the next several days. Sunny with a high in the low 70s to end the week; plenty of sunshine for t
  
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• Think Twice Before Posting A Photo Of Your Ballot Online

  21-10-2016 01:11
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  DENVER (CBS4) – It’s okay to take a selfie with a ballot in hand, but don’t you dare show who you voted for. Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams says it’s a misdemeanor that carries up to a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail.
  “The reason for that is the possibility of selling the vote or trading the vote for something,” Williams told CBS4’s Rick Sallinger.
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  He said the pictures could be used as proof for payment th
  
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• Bronco notes: Siemian, Lynch vs. Brock

  21-10-2016 01:11
  
  It has been repeatedly said the NFL is a business so make this business decision Broncos fans.       
  
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• IRS Phone Scam Targets College Students, Parents

  21-10-2016 00:34
  
  By Andrea Flores
  DENVER (CBS4) – Students at Metro State University of Denver say getting fake calls from the IRS isn’t uncommon.
  Now, a nationwide phone scam is tricking students out of thousands of dollars. Authorities say crooks are demanding credit card information, and even gift cards.
  Jessica Meredith, a senior at Metro State, is no stranger to fake phone calls.
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  “I hang up or I delete the voicemail,” said Meredith of phone scams
  
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