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• CBS4 Launches News Briefs For Amazon Alexa Ahead Of New Echo, Fire Devices

  07-11-2016 23:34
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Starting this week, the latest news from CBS4 is just an ask away through Amazon’s Flash Briefings, making local headlines and developing stories easier than ever before to hear from your Alexa-enabled devices.
  By saying “Alexa, tell me the news,” users can hear what’s happening in Colorado on demand from CBS4 newscasters any Amazon Echo device, and soon from the latest generation of Fire HD tablets.
  CBS4’s Joel Hillan reads the headlines. (cre
  
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• NB Lanes Of I-25 Back Open After Semi Crash At Arapahoe Road

  07-11-2016 23:00
  
  ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A semi that crashed and spilled fuel Monday morning shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 25 south of the Denver metro area Monday.
  All northbound lanes of I-25 were closed on 11:30 a.m. Monday at Arapahoe Road but reopened just after 2:30 p.m.
  Nobody was injured.
  (credit: Barry Hawkins)
  About 50 gallons of fuel spilled when the tanker rolled.I-25 Update – Semi tipped over and spilled approximately 50 gallons of fuel.Northbound lanes remain
  
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• Report: Broncos Wolfe Has Hairline Fracture In Elbow

  07-11-2016 22:49
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Broncos defensive end could be out for a while, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
  Rapoport tweeted that Wolfe has a hairline fracture in his elbow, which he sustained in Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.Some good news on #Broncos DE Derek Wolfe and his hairline fracture of his elbow: I’m told no surgery, a month is the longest he’ll be out.
  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 7, 2016
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• Keidel: The Raiders Matter Again

  07-11-2016 21:48
  
  By Jason Keidel
  Just 48 hours ago, the Oakland Raiders were a nice story, reviving the ghosts of an old-world AFL team that stormed into the NFL, with their iconic owner and iconoclastic style, bagged three Super Bowls and annoyed everyone in the process.
  They were 5-0 on the road for the first time since John Madden stalked the sidelines. They were 6-2, tied for first place this late in the season for the first time in five years. They were giving fans a sense that the autumn wind was, onc
  
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• Denver’s Historic ‘Dust Bowl’ Snow Record At Risk This Year

  07-11-2016 21:44
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – If you’re hoping for snow in Denver we have some bad news.
  There’s nothing in the forecast over the next five to seven days and potentially beyond.
  In fact we’re nearly three weeks overdue for the first snow of the season which on average falls around October 18.
  Denver’s first snow last season fell on Nov. 5, 2015. (credit: CBS)
  Denver’s snow record dates back to 1882. In that time, the latest ‘first snow’ of the sea
  
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• HIV-Positive Surgery Tech Sentenced To 6½ Years In Prison

  07-11-2016 21:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The surgery technician who pleaded guilty to taking fentanyl from patients at Swedish Medical Center was sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison on Monday.
  Rocky Allen, a former Navy medic who is also HIV positive, appeared before a judge in court on Monday morning. The theft of painkillers raised concerns that thousands of patients may have been exposed to the disease, as well as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, through possibly contaminated needles.
  Rocky Allen walks into
  
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• Man Charged In Deadly Stabbing

  07-11-2016 21:07
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– The man wanted in a deadly stabbing in Brighton has been charged with first-degree murder.
  The stabbing happened at 3060 East Bridge Street, north of Barr Lake. Neighbors heard arguing coming from the mobile home about 1:30 a.m. Nov. 1.
  Minutes later, the victim, Antonio Torres, staggered to the mobile home next door and left a trail of blood. Torres, 34, of Brighton, slammed the door and woke up Jorge Hidalgo and his family.
  (credit: CBS)
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• Latest Forecast: Slightly Cooler Monday, Everyone Stays Dry

  07-11-2016 20:22
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A fast moving storm system that brought rain and snow to the high country over the weekend has now moved east of Colorado. Behind the storm, high pressure is setting up once again over the entire Rocky Mountain region. This means unseasonably warm and dry weather for the foreseeable future.
  Denver and the Front Range will be somewhat cooler on Monday compared to the weekend but highs will still be 5-10 degr35740623574062ees above normal for early November.
  
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• NB Lanes I-25 Closed At Arapahoe Road

  07-11-2016 19:42
  
  ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– A semi that crashed and spilled fuel Monday morning has shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 25 south of the Denver metro area.
  All northbound lanes of I-25 were closed on 11:30 a.m. Monday at Arapahoe Road.
  (credit: Barry Hawkins)
  About 50 gallons of fuel spilled when the tanker rolled.I-25 Update – Semi tipped over and spilled approximately 50 gallons of fuel.Northbound lanes remain closed at Arapahoe.
  — SouthMetroFireRescue (@SouthMetro
  
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• ‘Very Honored’: Bud Black Talks About Being Rockies New Manager

  07-11-2016 19:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4/AP) – Bud Black says he’s “very honored” to be the Colorado Rockies new manager. He’s the seventh manager in the team’s history.
  Black takes over for Walt Weiss, who stepped down last month when his contract expired after four years in charge of the Rockies. They finished 75-87 last season, their best record since 2010.
  Black talked about the special connection he has with Colorado.“I’m looking forward to it with a great deal of excite
  
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• Loveland To Open Thursday

  07-11-2016 19:03
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4)– After unseasonably warm temperatures delayed the ski season in many parts of Colorado, Loveland Ski Area will open for the season on Thursday.
  Lift 1 will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday to trails Catwalk, Mambo and Home Run.“The waiting game is finally over,” said Loveland Director of Business Operations Rob Goodell. “The persistent warm weather made things difficult this fall but our snow making team has done an amazing job getting the moun
  
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• Loveland Ski Area To Open Thursday

  07-11-2016 19:03
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4)– After unseasonably warm temperatures delayed the ski season in many parts of Colorado, Loveland Ski Area will open for the season on Thursday.
  Lift 1 will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday to trails Catwalk, Mambo and Home Run.“The waiting game is finally over,” said Loveland Director of Business Operations Rob Goodell. “The persistent warm weather made things difficult this fall but our snow making team has done an amazing job getting the moun
  
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• Muhammad Ali: The Greatest In Pictures And Words

  07-11-2016 18:54
  
  By Jason Keidel
  Muhammad Ali was one of the most inspected and dissected American athletes — and human beings — of the last 100 years. But can we ever really get enough of the Greatest? Of course not. Ali transcended boxing, and sports, and one need not be a fan of either to adore the heavyweight nonpareil and cultural king of the world.
  Fans of boxing and the iconic fighter get another serving with the recent publication of Muhammad Ali Unfiltered, from Gallery Books (Simo
  
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• Family To Recieve $2.6 Million In Shooting Death Of Unarmed Man

  07-11-2016 18:35
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– The family of an unarmed man who was shot to death in Aurora received a $2.6 million settlement from the city.
  The historic settlement for the City of Aurora stems from the deadly police shooting of an unarmed black man that happened in March of last year.
  Naeschylus Vinzant (credit: Aurora Police Department)
  Twenty-seven-year-old Naeschylus Vinzant was wanted for crimes including domestic violence, kidnapping and taking off his ankle monitor. He was spotted near 13th
  
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• 3rd Party Candidate Gary Johnson Rallies Voters In Colorado

  07-11-2016 17:56
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Third party presidential candidate Gary Johnson rallied votersin Denver over the weekend.Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson spoke at Colorado Christian University in Denver on Sunday.Gary Johnson (credit: CBS)The former governor of New Mexico told supporters that eight major newspapers across the country have endorsed him.He also says non-partisan approach will unite Congress. Gary Johnson supporters on Sunday (credit: CBS)
  “Johnson Weld, hiring a non-partisan administ
  
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• Janet Reno, Former US Attorney General, Has Died

  07-11-2016 17:47
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Shy and admittedly awkward, Janet Reno became a blunt prosecutor and the first woman to serve as U.S. attorney general and was also the epicenter of a relentless series of political storms, from the deadly raid on the Branch Davidian compound at Waco, Texas, to the seizure of 5-year-old Cuban immigrant Elian Gonzalez.
  Reno, 78, died early Monday of complications from Parkinson’s disease, her goddaughter Gabrielle D’Alemberte told The Associated Press. D’Alemb
  
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• Broncos Running Game Grounded In 30-20 Loss To Raiders

  07-11-2016 17:31
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – With leading rusher C.J. Anderson sidelined by a knee injury, the Denver Broncos struggled to get off the ground in their AFC West showdown against the Oakland Raiders.
  Rookie Devontae Booker was bottled up from the start and Denver ended up abandoning the run in a 30-20 loss to the Raiders on Sunday night that dropped the defending Super Bowl champions out of first place.
  Devontae Booker of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-A
  
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• Broncos Defensive Backs Draw 6 Costly Penalties In Loss

  07-11-2016 17:22
  
  OAKLAND (The Sports Xchange) – The Broncos were without starting left cornerback Aqib Talib (back) and backup corner Kayvon Webster (hamstring) for Sunday night’s loss to the Raiders, but Oakland’s offense still chose to attack them primarily on the ground.
  “I don’t think it affected us too much because they were running the ball a lot on us today,” said Denver cornerback Bradley Roby of Talib’s absence. “They were running the ball for over 200 yar
  
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• HIV-Positive Surgery Tech Set To Be Sentenced In Painkiller Theft Case

  07-11-2016 17:10
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A former hospital surgery technician convicted of stealing painkiller syringes in Colorado and possibly exposing patients to HIV is scheduled to be sentenced in Denver federal court Monday morning.
  Rocky Allen pleaded guilty over the summer to tampering with a consumer product and obtaining a controlled substance by deceit. He faces a maximum of 14 years in prison.Rocky Allen walks into court for his sentencing on Monday (credit: CBS)
  The move came after prosecutors announc
  
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• Denver Broncos Team Grades: Broncos Forfeit Control Of AFC West To Raiders

  07-11-2016 17:00
  
  Broncos fans hoped that Sunday night’s matchup with the Oakland Raiders would show a national TV audience just how far the Denver Broncos have come with Trevor Siemian as their leader at quarterback. Well, that didn’t work out so well and they ended up helping prove that the division-leading Oakland Raiders (7-2) are for real this season.
  A strong defense and the punishing legs of running back Latavius Murray were just too much for the Broncos to handle and it led to a 30-20 vic
  
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• Republicans Now Outpacing Democrats In Number Of Colorado Ballots Returned

  07-11-2016 16:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – For the first time, Republicans have outpaced Democrats in returning their ballots in Colorado.
  For weeks, Democrats have led in early voting numbers, but the margin had thinned in recent days, and Monday’s numbers show more Republicans have turned in their ballots, with 652,380 voting to 645,020 Democrats.
  Independents lag at 527,706 ballots returned.
  The Democratic edge had been by as many as 31,000 votes (on Oct. 31).
  Altogether, 1,852,029 Colorado voters have
  
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• Latest Forecast: Slightly Cooler On Monday, Everyone Stays Dry

  07-11-2016 15:25
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A fast moving storm system that brought rain and snow to the high country over the weekend has now moved east of Colorado. Behind the storm, high pressure is setting up once again over the entire Rocky Mountain region. This means unseasonably warm and dry weather for the foreseeable future.
  Denver and the Front Range will be somewhat cooler on Monday compared to the weekend but highs will still be 5-10 degrees above normal for early November. Mountain town
  
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• Raiders take control in AFC West

  07-11-2016 09:15
  
  There was a large, figurative stage set up by the AFC West at the halfway mark of the season.       
  
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• Broncos notebook: Marshall ends protest

  07-11-2016 09:00
  
  Maybe, it was the spirit of Veteran's Day.       
  
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• ‘Historic’ Settlement To Be Announced After Shooting Death Of Unarmed Man

  07-11-2016 07:57
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – The City of Aurora is set to announce what is being called a “historic settlement.”
  The settlement stems from the deadly police shooting of an unarmed black man that happened in March of last year.
  The City of Aurora will pay out millions after an unarmed man was shot to death while being pursued.
  Naeschylus Vinzant (credit: Aurora Police Department)
  Twenty-seven-year-old Naeschylus Vinzant was wanted for crimes including domestic violen
  
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• Campaign Countdown: Final Push To The Polls

  07-11-2016 07:37
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Campaign workers are making a big final push to get voters to cast their votes before Election Day.
  While it’s too late for voters to mail in their ballots, they can still turn them in at ballot drop-off boxes, or vote in person on Election Day this upcoming Tuesday.
  Volunteers with both major parties were hard at work Sunday to get people to the polls.
  Anne Farrell, supporter of Hillary Clinton, is interviewed by CBS4’s Melissa Garcia (
  
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• Reality Check: Most Expensive Statewide Ballot Measure Is Amendment 72

  07-11-2016 07:23
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The most expensive measure on the Colorado ballot this year is Amendment 72.
  Philip Morris has spent more than $16 million to fight the amendment.
  It calls for raising taxes on tobacco by $315 million a year. Many health groups think it’s great. Cigarette companies? Not so much.
  Watch CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd’s Reality Check of the dueling ads that have been airing.
  Shaun Boyd’s sources for this Reality Check are as follows:
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• Bibbs’ Touchdown Catch Longest By Broncos RB Since 2003

  07-11-2016 06:11
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) – Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs did something no other has since Clinton Portis.
  Bibbs’ touchdown catch and run in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders is the longest by a Broncos running back since Portis had a 72-yard catch and run in 2003 in Kansas City.Kapri Bibbs' 69-yard catch and run TD is the longest reception by a @Broncos RB since Clinton Portis had a 72-yard reception in 2003 at KC
  — NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 7, 2016
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• Broncos lose to Raiders

  07-11-2016 06:00
  
         
  
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• Raiders Run Past Broncos 30-20 For AFC West Lead

  07-11-2016 05:59
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Latavius Murray ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns and the Oakland Raiders showed they were ready for prime time, beating the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos 30-20 on Sunday night.
  In what was being billed as the biggest game in Oakland since the team went to the Super Bowl following the 2002 season, the Raiders (7-2) put together a complete effort to overpower the Broncos (6-3) and take over sole possession of first place in the AFC West.
  OAKLAND, C
  
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• ‘Historic Settlement’ To Be Announced After Death Of Unarmed Black Man

  07-11-2016 05:57
  
  By Rick Sallinger
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – The City of Aurora is set to announce what is being called a “historic settlement.”
  The settlement stems from the deadly police shooting of an unarmed black man that happened in March of last year.
  The City of Aurora will pay out millions after an unarmed man was shot to death while being pursued.
  Twenty-seven-year-old Naeschylus Carter Vinzant was wanted for crimes including domestic violence, kidnapping and taking off his ankle monitor
  
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• Earnhardt Pulled Over For Speeding To NASCAR Race

  07-11-2016 05:17
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still driving fast, even though he has been sidelined from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series because of a concussion.
  Earnhardt was pulled over for speeding while driving to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday morning before the AAA Texas 500.
  His fiancee, Amy Reimann, who was in the car with him, posted a picture on Twitter of a police officer writing out a warning for NASCAR’s most popular driver. According to her tweet, Earnhardt didn’t g
  
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• Emmanuel Mudiay Scores 30, Nuggets Beat Celtics 123-107

  07-11-2016 04:58
  
  Emmanuel Mudiay erupted for 24 of his career high-matching 30 points in the first quarter and Wilson Chandler scored 15 of his 22 in the second, powering the Nuggets to a 123-107 blowout of the undermanned Boston Celtics Sunday night.
  
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• Sanders Passes Eric Decker On Broncos All-Time Receiving List

  07-11-2016 04:33
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) – Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is moving up the Broncos all-time receiving list.
  With his second grab of the night against the Oakland Raiders, which came on his first catch in the third quarter, Sanders now ranks 14th in Broncos history with 223 catches.
  Sanders passes Eric Decker on the list, who played for the Broncos from 2010 to 2013.
  RELATED: Demaryius Thomas Grabs 500th Reception
  Sanders ended the game with 5 catches for 47 yards.
  The only active p
  
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• Raiders lead Broncos 20-7 at halftime

  07-11-2016 04:20
  
  Sometimes, experience is overrated.       
  
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• Broncos TE Green Grabs Single-Season Highs

  07-11-2016 04:18
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) – Broncos tight end Virgil Green is normally known for his blocking skills, but that’s changing this season.
  Despite injuries keeping him out of several games, he has reached single-season highs in both receptions and yards.
  Green needed 23 yards going into the team’s game against the Oakland Raiders.
  RELATED: 5 Broncos Who Have Turned Heads At Training Camp
  He got that with a 24-yard reception on a pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian
  
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• Rapids’ Tim Howard No. 1 Keeper For World Cup Qualifiers

  07-11-2016 03:59
  
  CHICAGO (AP) – Defender Geoff Cameron, midfielder Kyle Beckerman and forward Chris Wondolowski will miss the United States’ World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Costa Rica because of injuries, and Tim Howard has regained the No. 1 goalkeeper’s job.
  Howard, now 37, playing for the Colorado Rapids, took a year off from the national team following the World Cup, then late in 2015 and alternated with Brad Guzan.
  Guzan started at this year’s Copa America and while Howard ha
  
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• Demaryius Thomas Grabs 500th Reception

  07-11-2016 03:59
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) – Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas made the 500th reception of his career Sunday.
  To reach the mark, Thomas needed two receptions going into Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.
  He got it in the second quarter, catching a pass from quarterback Trevor Siemian for 12 yards.
  RELATED: Broncos Thomas Leads NFL With Best Touchdowns Mark
  Thomas is only the fourth Broncos player to catch 500 passes in their career with the team
  
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• Varlamov ‘Takes Responsibility’ For Avs’ 5-1 Loss To St. Louis

  07-11-2016 03:45
  
  The St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 on Sunday.
  
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• Campaign Countdown: Final Push To The Poll

  07-11-2016 03:37
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Campaign workers are making a big final push to get voters to cast their votes before Election Day.
  While it’s too late for voters to mail in their ballots, they can still turn them in at ballot drop-off boxes, or vote in person on Election Day this upcoming Tuesday.
  Volunteers with both major parties were hard at work Sunday to get people to the polls.
  Anne Farrell, supporter of Hillary Clinton, is interviewed by CBS4’s Melissa Garcia (
  
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• Broncos Have Worst 1st Quarter Point Differential In NFL

  07-11-2016 03:18
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos have a first quarter scoring problem in a big way.
  According to the NFL, the Broncos are a -44 point differential.Broncos now have a -44 point differential in the 1st quarter this season (worst in the NFL)@Raiders lead 6-0 and are in the red zone
  — NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 7, 2016
  The difference includes the two field goals the Oakland Raiders scored in the first quarter of Sunday night’s game.
  That’s bad enough
  
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• Source: Bud Black Hired As Manager Of The Colorado Rockies

  07-11-2016 02:47
  
  DENVER (AP) – A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Bud Black has been hired as manager of the Colorado Rockies.
  The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday night because the move had not yet been announced.
  Black takes over for Walt Weiss, who stepped down last month when his contract expired after four years in charge of the Rockies.
  The 59-year-old Black managed the San Diego Padres for nearly nine seasons before he was fired in June 2015. He com
  
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• ‘Museum On The Move’ Creates Plenty Of Interest In Capitol Hill

  07-11-2016 02:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A historic Denver museum slowly inched through Denver on its way to a new location downtown on Sunday.
  Crews lifted the foundation onto a set of six, heavy-duty remote controlled wheels. It was a complex process that started at midnight Saturday. Drone4 was launched to get a better view.
  It was a move unlike many lining up along 13th Avenue have ever seen.
  (credit: CBS)
  “It’s really interesting to see an old brick building move,” said a man interested in w
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cooling Off For Monday

  07-11-2016 02:00
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – As our weekend low pressure system moves away from Colorado, we turn our attention to a cold front that is moving across the northern Rockies. Most of the moisture from this next system will be staying well north of the state. As a result, most temperatures will be cooler on Monday with the passage of the front very early in the morning on Monday. The front will cool temps but, with the lack of moisture skies should remain mostly clear for the entire day.&n
  
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• Cooling Off For Monday

  07-11-2016 02:00
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – As our weekend low pressure system moves away from Colorado, we turn our attention to a cold front that is moving across the northern Rockies. Most of the moisture from this next system will be staying well north of the state. As a result, most temperatures will be cooler on Monday with the passage of the front very early in the morning on Monday. The front will cool temps but, with the lack of moisture skies should remain mostly clear for the entire day.&n
  
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• Marshall will stand for national anthem

  07-11-2016 00:51
  
  Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall made headlines at the start of the NFL season with his decision to kneel during the national anthem.       
  
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• Brandon Marshall Stands For National Anthem In Oakland

  07-11-2016 00:27
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) – Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall has knelt during the national anthem before every game he’s played in this season.
  Marshall said he says he did so to protest social injustice in America.
  Ahead of Sunday night’s game in Oakland, though, Marshall said he’d stand during the anthem for the rest of the season.
  “Not because everything is perfect, or because I’m changing my stance on things,” Marhsall posted to Instagram.
  
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• Brandon Marshall Says He’ll Stand For National Anthem

  07-11-2016 00:27
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) – Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall has knelt during the national anthem before every game he’s played in this season.
  Marshall said he knelt during the national anthem to protest social injustice in America.
  Ahead of Sunday night’s game in Oakland, though, Marshall says he’ll stand during the anthem for the rest of the season.
  “Not because everything is perfect, or because I’m changing my stance on things,” Marhsall posted to In
  
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