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• Bruce Springsteen To Appear At Tattered Cover

  21-11-2016 23:53
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Tattered Cover in Denver is hosting a special meet-and-greet with Bruce Springsteen.
  In honor of his new memoir, Born to Run, Springsteen will appear at the Tattered Cover Book store on Colfax Avenue at noon on Nov. 30.
  A limited number of tickets for the event are available beginning Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m.
  The cost is $32.50.
  Tickets will not be sold in store.
  LINK: Tickets To Meet Bruce Springsteen At The Tattered Cover
  
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• 2nd Trial For Man Suspected In Murder Of Woman Living Double Life Begins

  21-11-2016 23:18
  
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CBS4) – The retrial for a man suspected in the murder case of Paige Birgfeld is underway.
  The retrial for Lester Jones began on Monday.
  Jones is accused in Birgfeld’s disappearance back in 2007. Her remains were found in 2012.
  Birgfeld was a single mother who lived a double life as an escort. Jones was one of the last people to call her.
  Jones’ lawyers argue there is no physical evidence connecting him to the crime.
  The jury in the first trial could not r
  
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• Calvin Shivers Named New Leader Of FBI’s Denver Office

  21-11-2016 23:08
  
  DENVER (AP) – The FBI in Denver has a new leader.
  The agency announced Monday that Calvin Shivers has been named as the special agent in charge of the Denver division, which is responsible for both Colorado and Wyoming.
  He most recently served as the acting special agent for the division and as chief of the violent crimes against children section at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
  He joined the FBI in 1990 and has held leadership positions in human resources, counterterrorism and the
  
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• Siemian not worried about Romo rumor

  21-11-2016 23:02
  
  Yes, Trevor Siemian heard about the report speculating Tony Romo has made the Denver Broncos his first preference next season.       
  
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• U.S.: Denver Sheriff Illegally Excluded Non-Citizens In Hiring

  21-11-2016 22:57
  
  DENVER (AP) — The Denver Sheriff Department will pay $10,000 and change its hiring practices after the Justice Department found it broke the law by excluding job candidates who were not U.S. citizens, per the terms of a settlement agreement announced Monday.
  The federal agency’s investigation found Colorado’s largest sheriff’s department illegally required deputy sheriff applicants to be U.S. citizens and posted job ads with citizenship requirements. The practice went on
  
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• Von Miller Sportsperson Of The Year Finalist

  21-11-2016 22:43
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Sports Illustrated released their contenders for the 2016 Sportsperson of the Year, and Broncos linebacker Von Miller made the cut.
  The magazine’s excerpt for Miller states:
  The 27-year-old was the center of Denver’s defense in Super Bowl 50, after 2.5 sacks of Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton, including two game-changing strip sacks in the first and fourth quarters that sealed the Broncos’ 24-10 victory. His performance earned him Super Bo
  
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• Jurgen Klinsmann Out As Coach Of US Soccer Team

  21-11-2016 21:41
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Jurgen Klinsmann is out as coach of the U.S. soccer team.
  U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati announced Monday that Klinsmann has been “relieved of his duties” as coach and technical director for U.S. Soccer. Gulati will conduct a media teleconference call Tuesday.
  Klinsmann replaced Bob Bradley in July 2011 and led the team to the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup title and the second round of the 2014 World Cup, where the Americans lost to Belgium in extra time.
  
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• Man Who Wounded Officer Sentenced To 32 years

  21-11-2016 21:29
  
  BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A man who was involved in a firefight with a Northglenn police officer last year has been sentenced to 32 years in prison.
  Adrian Moya (credit: Adams County DA)
  The sentence, handed down Friday in Brighton, was the longest allowed under a plea agreement prosecutors reached with 24-year-old Adrian Moya.
  The scene of the shooting (credit: CBS)
  He shot the officer in the abdomen and chest during a traffic stop Dec. 19. The officer, who was saved by his ballistic vest, r
  
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• Latest Forecast: Rain After Dark

  21-11-2016 21:19
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Pacific storm system will move into Colorado on Monday causing snow to spread throughout the mountains. Scattered rain showers are expected in Denver and along the Front Range starting late in the afternoon.
  This is storm is much warmer than the storm last week so significant snowfall is not expected in the metro area but snowflakes may mix with the rain Monday night into Tuesday morning Any accumulation should be limited to slushy snow mainly on the gra
  
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• Emmanuel Sanders Misses Practice, But For Good Reason

  21-11-2016 21:14
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Of the 53-man roster, Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was the only one not on the practice field Monday.
  He had good reason, though..@ESanders_10 missed practice today — for a really good reason. ☺️» https://t.co/iv36XABAYf pic.twitter.com/99nKVZY9xr
  — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 21, 2016
  “Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was the only Bronco on the 53-man roster or practice squad who was not on the field when the la
  
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• CU Buffaloes Success Means Big $$ For Coach

  21-11-2016 21:11
  
  By Brian Maass
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The University of Colorado Buffaloes on-field success in football this year could translate into nearly $500,000 in bonuses for Buffs head coach Mike MacIntyre, according to terms of his contract.
  When the Buffaloes beat UCLA 20-10 earlier this month, MacIntyre earned a $50,000 incentive for notching his seventh win of the year. Then when CU went on to knock off Arizona, Macintyre earned another $25,000 for his eigth win of the year, according to his
  
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• Aqib Talib, Derek Wolfe Back For Broncos’ Stretch Run

  21-11-2016 20:55
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Cornerback Aqib Talib and defensive end Derek Wolfe fully participated in the Denver Broncos’ practice Monday following the team’s much-needed bye week.
  Talib has missed the last two games with a bad lower back and Wolfe suffered a hairline fracture of his right elbow in a game against Oakland on Nov. 6.
  Aqib Talib (credit: CBS)
  Also, rookie fullback Andy Janovich ditched the cast he’d been wearing since breaking his right hand against the Texans o
  
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• Bronco notes: Wolfe returns to practice

  21-11-2016 20:00
  
  ENGLEWOOD - As a reminder, broken bones do not mend in two weeks.       
  
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• Man Who Started Colorado Boardwalk For Disabled Dies

  21-11-2016 19:47
  
  By Brian Maass
  (CBS4) – Roger West, the founder of a groundbreaking boardwalk that allowed the disabled access to the Colorado outdoors, died last week.
  Roger West (credit: CBS)
  “His mantra in his life was to leave no one out,” said his wife, Byron West. “He accomplished this in true fashion with Wilderness on Wheels.”
  Roger West founded Wilderness on Wheels in 1986 with steely determination and just a few volunteers. His goal was to construct a wooden boardwalk up
  
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• Hearing Pushed Back For Man Accused Of Shooting Wife, Killing Doctor

  21-11-2016 18:51
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – There’s been another delay in court for a man to enter a plea on charges he shot and killed a popular doctor in Centennial.
  Prosecutors in Arapahoe County have said they may seek the death penalty against Kevin Lyons.
  Kevin Lyons (credit: Arapahoe County)
  Lyons is accused of shooting and killing Dr. Ken Atkinson in April when Atkinson and another neighbor responded to screams from his wife.
  Dr. Ken Atkinson (credit: CBS)
  Lyons is also charged with shooting
  
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• Broncos After The Bye: Studs & Duds Heading Into Week 12

  21-11-2016 18:31
  
  By Rick Brown
  After a much needed bye week to get healthy, the Denver Broncos (7-3) look to build momentum as the playoffs approach. The Broncos are currently in third place in the AFC West, even after the Kansas City Chiefs (7-3) dropped their game to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-5). The road to the playoffs is going to be an arduous journey for the Broncos.
  The defense is fighting a bit of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality, ranking first in pass yards against while they are near the bottom
  
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• Kanye West Cancels Denver Tour Date

  21-11-2016 17:51
  
  (AP) – Kanye West has abruptly pulled the plug on his Saint Pablo Tour.
  A representative for the rapper said Monday the remaining dates of West’s current tour have been canceled, including next Monday’s date at the Pepsi Center in Denver. No reason was given.
  The tour, now in California and with dates through Dec. 31, also had future stops in Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C., among others.
  The move comes after a complex weekend
  
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• Most Broncos Fans Not On Board With Romo-To-Denver Talk

  21-11-2016 17:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4/The Sports Xchange) – With rumors circulating that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will have a new employer in 2017, CBS4 Sports posed a poll to viewers asking for their thoughts on the idea of him coming to Denver.Take Our PollAs of late Sunday night, the poll had only 31 percent of voters saying the veteran quarterback should be the Broncos quarterback next year. That percentage slipped to under 30 Monday morning in continued voting.
  Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys look
  
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• Colorado Rhodes Scholar To Study Mass Migrations

  21-11-2016 16:59
  
  DENVER (AP) — A former Colorado high school student is headed to the University of Oxford after winning a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to study mass migrations caused by world turmoil.
  Hannah Carrese said the current definition of a refugee is outdated in the 21st century because international agreements apply to individuals fleeing violence or persecution, and not mass migrations from places like Syria, Honduras, El Salvador and North Africa.
  Carrese worked with refugees from Bhutan in
  
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• Report: Josh McDaniels Wants To Succeed Bill Belichick

  21-11-2016 16:46
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Patriots offensive coordinator and former Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels isn’t appearing on a list of recommended head coaching candidates.
  The reason why is because he apparently doesn’t want the position unless it’s in New England.
  Each season, the NFL’s Career Development Advisory Panel complies a list of potential head coach and general manager candidates for what are inevitable vacancies.
  RELATED: Is Tony Romo The Broncos’ Next QB? Soun
  
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• Turnaround Makes MacIntyre Worthy Of Recognition

  21-11-2016 16:16
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (The Sports Xchange) – Mike MacIntyre may be the runaway choice for national coach of the year.
  Most fans wouldn’t have guessed it in August, but one of this weekend’s most significant games on the national radar was No. 22 Washington State at No. 10 Colorado, the Pac-12’s two division leaders squaring off. The teams traded the lead four times before Colorado pulled away for the 38-24 victory.
  That puts the Buffaloes at 9-2 overall and 7-1 in the Pac-12 Sou
  
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• CSU Loses First Game Of Season, Falls To Stanford

  21-11-2016 16:07
  
  Prentiss Nixon scored 15 points in the Rams' loss.
  
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• Business Owners Get Together To Provide Meals For Homeless

  21-11-2016 16:01
  
  GLENDALE, Colo. (CBS4) – Some businesses in Glendale gave a helping hand to the homeless over the weekend.
  More than 300 people participated in the event and received a free meal. Many also received clothes that had been donated.
  (credit: CBS)
  Organizers say the goodwill makes a huge difference in the community.
  “They’re thrilled. They’re absolutely appreciative. They enjoy getting some clothes and some toys for their kids,” said Mark Smiley, president of the G
  
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• Latest Forecast: Winter Weather Returns To The Mountains, Mainly Rain In Denver

  21-11-2016 15:33
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Pacific storm system will move into Colorado on Monday causing snow to spread throughout the mountains. Scattered rain showers are expected in Denver and along the Front Range starting late in the afternoon. This is storm is much warmer than the storm last week so significant snowfall is not expected in the metro area but snowflakes may mix with the rain Monday night into Tuesday morning Any accumulation should be limited to slushy snow mainly on the gra
  
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• Families Sing, Light Candles At ‘Love Trumps Hate’ Event

  21-11-2016 15:30
  
  DENVER (CBS) – A concerned group of people in Denver came together Sunday night in an effort to help reassure those who feel uncertain about America’s future.
  They called it the Love Trumps Hate Candlelight Gathering and Sing-In, and it took place at Cheesman Park.
  (credit: CBS)
  Organizers say the goal was to offer a safe place for “families and individuals can support each other with candlelight, song, hugs and shared tears.” It was not set up to protest the presidential
  
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• Tonight on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.: Online Reviews — Real Or Fake?

  21-11-2016 14:50
  
  Watch Rick Sallinger’s on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.
  
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• Police Send Warning, Share Videos That Show Car Thieves In Action

  21-11-2016 14:36
  
  By Dillon Thomas
  DENVER (CBS4) – According to insurance experts, the rate of car break-ins and thefts has increased 30 percent in Colorado.
  (credit: Denver Police)
  With the holiday shopping season set to start on Black Friday, some say the number of thefts could increase.
  “We are seeing auto theft go up in Colorado,” said Carole Walker, co-chair of Coloradans Against Auto Theft. “Unfortunately, on the top of all the thief’s holiday wish list is your vehicle.”
  
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• Murray Scores 16 In 4th Quarter As Nuggets Get A Rare Home Win

  21-11-2016 14:25
  
  The Denver Nuggets couldn't hit a free throw for long stretches, but it didn't matter. The Utah Jazz couldn't hit anything for most of the night.
  
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• Muray Scores 16 In 4th Quarter As Nuggets Get A Rare Home Win

  21-11-2016 14:25
  
  The Denver Nuggets couldn't hit a free throw for long stretches, but it didn't matter. The Utah Jazz couldn't hit anything for most of the night.
  
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• Residents Clean Up Hateful Graffiti On School

  21-11-2016 10:43
  
  By Andrea Flores
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver’s Stapleton community is stunned after learning a swastika was spray painted on a school door over the weekend.
  Police said they are hoping security cameras around Isabella Bird Community School will provide some evidence for their investigation.
  (credit: Shana Lurie)
  Lis Cohen saw the hateful image through a community Facebook page and made it her mission to clean it up.
  “I’m Jewish, and it just made me want to throw up,” sai
  
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• Former Bronco discusses panic attacks

  21-11-2016 05:36
  
  If you've ever felt like you thought you were having a heart attack, you know the fear that comes with that sensation.       
  
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• Hundreds Of Horses Up For Adoption Could Get Slaughtered

  21-11-2016 04:35
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Hundreds of horses are at risk of slaughter if they are not adopted by the end of the month.
  A mustang sanctuary in South Dakota recently ran out of control and out of money, leaving more than 800 horses starving and without proper care. Now a horse rescue group in Colorado is stepping in to help and encouraging others to do the same.
  “Unfortunately the organization was allowing them to breed and didn’t have a long term financial plan, which w
  
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• Colorado Regulators Deny Cannabis Consumption In Denver Bars

  21-11-2016 04:03
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – State regulators delivered a blow to supporters of social marijuana use in the city of Denver.
  Just days after Denver voters passed a measure allowing public consumption at certain businesses, the Colorado Department of Revenue enacted a new regulation prohibiting cannabis use in bars.
  Results show 53.5f percent of Denver voters decided in favor of Initiative 300, which will allow local businesses to apply for permits for public cannabis consumption
  
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• Wintry Start To Holiday Week Across Colorado

  21-11-2016 02:36
  
  By Chris Spears
  DENVER (CBS4) – There could be a few travel problems on Monday and Tuesday as a Pacific storm system moves through Colorado.
  We’re expecting a good dose of mountain snow with some locations along and west of the Continental Divide expecting several inches.
  The San Juan Mountain of southwest Colorado will see some of the highest totals.By late Monday and early Tuesday we’ll see a little rain develop in and around Denver and on the northeast plains. Some of that c
  
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• Latest Forecast: Wintry Start To Holiday Week Across Colorado

  21-11-2016 02:36
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – There could be a few travel problems on Monday and Tuesday as a Pacific storm system moves through Colorado.
  We’re expecting a good dose of mountain snow with some locations along and west of the Continental Divide expecting several inches.
  The San Juan Mountain of southwest Colorado will see some of the highest totals.By late Monday and early Tuesday we’ll see a little rain develop in and around Denver and on the northeast plains. Some of that co
  
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• Swastikas Tagged On Elementary School Prompts ‘Solidarity Parade’

  21-11-2016 02:08
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – An investigation is underway after a swastikas were found painted on Isabella Bird Elementary School in Stapleton this weekend.
  The Stapleton Jewish Life Center announced they will hold a solidarity parade in response to the graffiti.
  (credit: Shana Lurie)
  The parade will be held on Dec. 27. It will begin at Isabella Bird Elementary School and travel through the Stapleton neighborhood, ending at Founders Green for the annual public Menorah lighting.
  Police hope security cam
  
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• Best Weather Satellite Ever Built Rockets Into Space

  21-11-2016 01:47
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The most advanced weather satellite ever built rocketed into space Saturday night, part of an $11 billion effort to revolutionize forecasting and save lives.
  This new GOES-R spacecraft will track U.S. weather as never before: hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, volcanic ash clouds, wildfires, lightning storms, even solar flares. Indeed, about 50 TV meteorologists from around the country converged on the launch site — including NBC’s Al Roker — alo
  
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• ‘Small Business Saturday’ At Cherry Creek North

  21-11-2016 01:35
  Learn more about this event on Nov. 26 at CherryCreekNorth.com.
  
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• Investigation Underway After Man’s Body Found In Arkansas River

  21-11-2016 01:25
  
  OTERO COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities are investigating after a body was found in the Arkansas River in Otero County on Sunday.
  According to the Otero County Sheriff’s Office, a citizen called 911 about discovering a deceased male in the river near La Junta at Colorado state highways 109 and 50.
  “The OCSO requested the assistance of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to assist with the investigation and the Otero County Coroner’s Office,” the sheriff’s of
  
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• Man Who Tried To Save Mother From Fatal Fire Taken Off Life Support

  21-11-2016 00:48
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Investigators have determined what sparked a deadly house fire in Aurora that claimed the life of a woman and her son who was trying to rescue her.
  Vehicles were also damaged in the fire. (credit: CBS)
  Janelle Vargas died in the fire. Her son Gabriel, 32, suffered life-threatening injuries trying to rescue her. The family told CBS4 he was taken off life support Saturday morning and he died.
  Fire investigators say the fire was an accident, caused by an electrical prob
  
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• Semi Driver In Serious Condition After Crashing Into Building, Witnesses Call Driving ‘Reckless’

  21-11-2016 00:16
  
  STERLING, Colo. (CBS4) – The driver of a semi-truck was seriously injured after crashing into a building Friday night.
  Police say they got several calls of a tractor-trailer driving recklessly on Main Street in Sterling Friday night. When officers responded they found the truck had crashed into a building undergoing renovations.
  (credit: Duff Lillie)
  (credit: Duff Lillie)
  (credit: Sterling Journal-Advocate)
  “Sterling Emergency Communication Center received several calls of a tractor-
  
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