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• Nuggets Trade Nurkic To Trail Blazers For Plumlee

  12-02-2017 23:47
  
  DENVER (AP) – A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Denver Nuggets have traded big man Jusuf Nurkic to the Portland Trail Blazers for center Mason Plumlee.
  The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the trade has not been announced.
  J.J. Hickson #7 of the Denver Nuggets blocks a shot by Mason Plumlee (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
  The Vertical first reported the deal. Denver also receives a second-round pick
  
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• Shoppers Weigh Boycott Calls As Buying Gets More Political

  12-02-2017 23:32
  
  ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Stormy Patterson makes a distinction between opinion and action as she surveys each new call to boycott Company A or support Brand B.
  It’s “silly” to penalize Under Armour over its CEO’s praise of President Donald Trump, she says. Far more important is how a company behaves toward its customers or employees, especially if it has an impact on their rights.
  “Hobby Lobby, I won’t patronize them. I won’t touch them. And I actually
  
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• More Than 800 Stuffed Animals Treated At ER

  12-02-2017 23:11
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Sometimes even teddy bears need a little TLC.
  To help with the demand, UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital threw open the doors to their new emergency department weeks early.
  (credit: Poudre Valley Hospital)
  Teddy Bear Hospital took hundreds of stuffed animals and dolls from check-in to exam and beyond Saturday so younger people patients could experience what goes on during a medical emergency without the fear of an actual emergency.
  PHOTO GALLERY: Teddy
  
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• Grammys Add 1st Man, Transgender Woman As Trophy Presenters

  12-02-2017 23:00
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — At Sunday’s Grammys, a man and a transgender woman will join the so-called trophy girls who bring music’s top honors onstage.
  It’s a change that puts the Grammys in the front ranks of awards diversity.
  “To be honest, the idea of a ‘trophy girl’ has felt antiquated for some time now,” Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, said in a statement Friday. “Who wrote that rule anyway? The ability to present a trophy has
  
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• White House Declines To Publicly Defend Embattled Flynn

  12-02-2017 22:58
  
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A top White House aide sidestepped repeated chances Sunday to publicly defend embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn following reports that he engaged in conversations with a Russian diplomat about U.S. sanctions before Trump’s inauguration.
  The uncertainty comes as Trump is dealing with North Korea’s apparent first missile launch of the year and his presidency, along with visits this week from the leaders of Israel and Canada.
  Trump has yet t
  
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• Social Media Mocks Education Dept. For Misspelled Tweets

  12-02-2017 22:41
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is getting social media criticism after misspelling the name of a prominent African-American sociologist — and then mistyping again when apologizing for the error.
  In a tweet Sunday morning from its official account, the department attributed a quotation to W.E.B. DeBois (doo-BOYZ’), incorrectly spelling the last name with an “E.”Education must not simply teach work – it must teach life. – W.E.B. DeBois pic.twit
  
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• Get Your Free Broncos Valentine’s Day Card Download

  12-02-2017 22:28
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos are showing the love for their fans.
  The team loaded nine different download-able Valentine’s Day cards to their website.❤️ These are for you (so you can give them to someone else)! » https://t.co/TTyn6Zzqs5 pic.twitter.com/bcOBBWQt3b
  — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 12, 2017
  Now the only question is which one is best for that Broncos maniac in your life?
  (credit: Denver Broncos / Twitter)
  
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• Animal Shelter Has A Deal For Your Sweetie This Valentine’s Day

  12-02-2017 22:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees for all pets one year or older.
  In the spirit of Valentine’s Day fees will be $14.
  The staff will help match potential adopters with their future pets.
  The shelter is located off Bayaud and Navajo near Interstate 25.
  LINK: Denver Animal Shelter
  
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• Animal Shelter Has A Deal For Your Sweetie This Valentine’ Day

  12-02-2017 22:27
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees for all pets one year or older.
  In the spirit of Valentine’s Day fees will be $14.
  The staff will help match potential adopters with their future pets.
  The shelter is located off Bayaud and Navajo near Interstate 25.
  LINK: Denver Animal Shelter
  
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• Popular Ice Park Might Have To Remain Closed Due To Warm Temps

  12-02-2017 22:05
  
  OURAY, Colo. (CBS4) – Organizers say it’s been too warm to keep the Ouray Ice Park open and now the park has been shut down until further notice.
  The park may have to stay closed for the rest of the season.
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  The Ouray Ice Park is a man-made climbing wall located in a natural gorge just outside of the city of Ouray. It boasts more than 200 different climbing routes.
  
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• Host Alec Baldwin, ‘SNL’ Cast Skewer Trump White House

  12-02-2017 21:55
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — In tune with the new administration of alternative facts, viewers are embracing a comic alternative president.
  Alec Baldwin, who has scored in guest shots on “Saturday Night Live” with his mocking impersonation of Donald Trump since the campaign’s final weeks, presided Saturday night as guest host of the NBC comedy show, serving up yet another Trump masquerade.
  In his spoof, President Trump made good on a tweeted vow to “see you in court” direc
  
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• Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Reunite For Grammy Honor

  12-02-2017 21:16
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Petty got his band the Heartbreakers back together for a high-class gig to launch Grammy weekend.
  Foo Fighters, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Gary Clark Jr., Jackson Browne, the Head and the Heart, and George Strait were among those honoring the 66-year-old singer-songwriter as MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday night.
  Petty was toasted for his musical achievements and philanthropic work two days before the Grammy Awards.
  It was quite the star-studded rehearsal for th
  
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• Could Beyonce Finally Win Album Of The Year At The Grammys?

  12-02-2017 21:14
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — There are few things Beyonce has not conquered, and the Grammy for album of the year is one of them.
  For the third time, Beyonce is nominated for the coveted trophy, an award given to few R&B-based performers and only two hip-hop acts in the Grammy’s 59-year history.
  She was nominated for the top prize in 2010 with “I Am … Sasha Fierce” (losing to Taylor Swift) and in 2015 with “Beyonce” (Beck was the surprise winner). Her “
  
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• Grammy-Winning Jazz Singer Al Jarreau Dies At 76

  12-02-2017 21:08
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau has died in a Los Angeles hospital just days after announcing his retirement from touring due to exhaustion.
  His official Twitter account and website say he died early Sunday. He was 76.
  Jarreau was hospitalized earlier in the week and was said to have been improving slowly.
  The Wisconsin native has won seven Grammys over a 50-year career. His biggest single was 1981’s “We’re in This Love Together.” Jarreau wa
  
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• No Plunge Means Big Dive For Charities

  12-02-2017 20:51
  
  EVERGREEN, Colo. (CBS4) – The Evergreen Lake Plunge has officially been canceled this year and it’s going to have a huge impact on charities that rely on funds raised by the event.
  CBS4 photojournalist Bill Masure piloted Drone4 over the lake on Sunday to survey the lake and it seems too dangerous.
  Warm weather hasn’t canceled the Evergreen Lake Plunge just once, but twice.
  It was canceled on New Year’s Day because warm weather kept people off the ice at Evergreen Lake. N
  
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• Mayor Hancock: ‘We Don’t Believe In Ripping Families Apart’

  12-02-2017 18:43
  
  By Dillon Thomas
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, and other city officials, hosted an open forum for community members concerned about immigration enforcement. The event was coordinated after the mayor learned several members in his city were uneasy about President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
  “We don’t believe in ripping families apart, and are doing things necessary to keep our community together and honor our residents,” Hancock said to a gro
  
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• LeBron, Irving Power Cavaliers Past Nuggets, 125-109

  12-02-2017 17:49
  
  CLEVELAND (The Sports Xchange) – Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone has seen this before. After coaching LeBron James for five years as an assistant during James’ first tour in Cleveland, Malone has plenty of experience watching the game’s most dominant player pick teams apart with his passing and shooting.
  Malone was on the wrong end of it Saturday, when James and the Cleveland Cavaliers scored the first 18 points of the third quarter to break open what had been a close game.
  Ja
  
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• Avs Lose 4-2 To Rangers In Front Of Celebratory Crowd In NY

  12-02-2017 17:35
  
  Henrik Lundqvist became just the 12th goaltender to win 400 career games in the National Hockey League Saturday as the New York Rangers rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in front of a celebratory crowd at Madison Square Garden.
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cloudy And Cooler With Less Wind

  12-02-2017 16:01
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Our little storm system this weekend fizzled out for Denver with just a few overnight sprinkles and flurries. South of the metro area down to Monument Hill snow kicked up a little stronger leaving a little accumulation on grassy spots.
  The good thing about Sunday’s weather pattern is the wind has weakened considerably over the state. So with only breezy conditions from time to time it will be mostly cloudy and cooler across the state. With most high t
  
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• Sam’s Club Is Helping Coloradans Keep Their Health On Track

  12-02-2017 08:24
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Sam’s Club wants to help Coloradans keep their health on track.
  Locations across the state with pharmacies held free screenings and offered advice from medical experts on Saturday.
  (credit: CBS)
  High-tech Higi stations are now available at all Denver Sam’s Club locations with pharmacies. The free, self-service machines can assess blood pressure, pulse, weight and body mass index.
  They can sync information with popular activity trackers like Fitbits.
  Higi station
  
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• South Metro: Kids start two brush fires

  12-02-2017 06:12
  
  Over the past few days, firefighters across Colorado have been dealing with wind and wildfires. South Metro Fire Rescue says their two most recent fires had one troubling thing in common.       
  
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• Was Jill Wells' death an accident?

  12-02-2017 06:07
  
  ON MARCH 28, 2001, JILL WELLS WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD ON A REMOTE RANCH IN COLORADO'S EASTERN PLAINS. JILL'S HUSBAND SAYS THEIR 6-YEAR-OLD SON ACCIDENTALLY PULLED THE TRIGGER -- BUT 9WANTS TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY TO BLAME?        
  
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• Cities report increased rat problem

  12-02-2017 05:41
  
  The owner of Rid-A-Pest in Littleton says he has been dealing with a rat issue for the past three years, leading to an uptick in calls about rats throughout the metro area.       
  
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• Leaders host immigrant and refugee forum

  12-02-2017 02:55
  
   Denver’s mayor and police chief made it clear Saturday afternoon that local police would not do the job of federal immigration officers.       
  
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• Study: Vaccines may help prevent cancer

  12-02-2017 02:42
  
  Could a vaccine help prevent breast cancer?
  A new study done by the Mayo Clinic suggests that could be an option.       
  
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• Who pays for water main break damage?

  12-02-2017 02:41
  
  Two weeks ago, a water main break in the Lower Highlands flooded eight blocks, and even shut down lanes on Interstate 25.        
  
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• Opposing rallies on Planned Parenthood

  12-02-2017 02:39
  
  Rallies both for and against the funding of Planned Parenthood took place just hours apart in Denver on Saturday.       
  
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• Dueling Rallies Held On Planned Parenthood Defunding In Colorado

  12-02-2017 01:53
  
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Abortion activists gathered for multiple rallies in Denver Saturday as a result of congressional efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.
  The rallies and counter-rallies were part of planned protests across the country on both sides of the issue.
  Hundreds stood holding signs outside the office of Sen. Cory Gardner, urging him not to support the defunding of Planned Parenthood. Organizers said that doing so would deny essential health care to hundreds o
  
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• Reopened: Multiple Crashes Close I-70 On Vail Pass

  12-02-2017 01:23
  
  VAIL PASS, Colo. (CBS4) – Vail Pass had to be closed in both directions of Interstate 70 near Copper Mountain due to multiple accidents Saturday afternoon but was reopened after 5 p.m.upd – Major crash #I70West MM 187;Closure released #I70West MM 195,Copper Mountain;Closure remains in place @ MM 190 Vail Pass Summit;Expec
  — CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) February 11, 2017
  The Colorado Department of Transportation said there was a major crash in the westbound lanes and a handful of drivers
  
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• Multiple Crashes Close I-70 On Vail Pass

  12-02-2017 01:23
  
  VAIL PASS, Colo. (CBS4) – Vail Pass had to be closed in both directions of Interstate 70 near Copper Mountain due to multiple accidents Saturday afternoon.upd – Major crash #I70West MM 187;Closure released #I70West MM 195,Copper Mountain;Closure remains in place @ MM 190 Vail Pass Summit;Expec
  — CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) February 11, 2017
  The Colorado Department of Transportation said there was a major crash in the westbound lanes and a handful of drivers spun out in the eastbound la
  
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• Cool Change With Rain And Snow

  12-02-2017 01:20
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Two big weather features are working on Colorado this weekend a cold front backing into the front range and a storm system over the southwest pushing moisture into the state. This change will bring increasing clouds over Denver along with a chance for afternoon rain showers changing to snow overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. There will still be gusty winds around the area for Saturday. Just not a strong as those we experienced on Friday.
  The Denver met
  
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• 28 Animals Killed But 2 Wildfires Now Contained, All Roads Open

  12-02-2017 01:12
  
  BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Evacuation orders have been lifted for people affected by the Wagonwheel Gap Fire in Boulder County.
  The fire has burned close to five acres and is now fully contained. It was caused by a downed power line.
  Crews have reopened all roads in that area.
  Rogers Fire (credit: CBS)
  And expect to see smoke near Hygiene as crews mop up the Rogers fire. It’s about 15 minutes away from the Wagonwheel Gap Fire scene. It caused the most damage on Friday. A dozen ba
  
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• CSU Beats Fresno State 78-62 Behind Paige’s 23

  12-02-2017 00:42
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) – J.D. Paige scored 23 points with a career-high five 3-pointers, Gian Clavell added 19 points with four 3s, and Colorado State beat defending Mountain West Conference champion Fresno State 78-62 on Saturday to win its third straight.
  The Rams opened the second half on a 16-4 run, capped by Braden Koelliker’s layup, to extend their lead to 47-33. The Rams led by as much as 24 after Clavell’s free throw with 7:25 left.
  Emmanuel Omogbo scored 17 points, N
  
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• ‘Band Of Brothers’ Veteran Edward Tipper Dies In Colorado

  12-02-2017 00:32
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Edward Tipper, a World War II paratrooper who was portrayed in the HBO series “Band of Brothers,” has died. He was 95.
  He died Feb. 1 in the Denver suburb of Lakewood, said his daughter, Kerry Tipper.
  Edward Tipper (credit: Twitter)
  Edward Tipper was a member of the famed Easy Company, part of the 101st Airborne Division, and parachuted into France as part of the June 6, 1944, Allied D-Day invasion. The company’s exploits were retold in “Band
  
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• Pioneers Shoot Only 35 Percent, Lose To 1st Place North Dakota State

  12-02-2017 00:23
  
  FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Khy Kabellis scored 17 points and North Dakota State defeated Denver 81-63 on Saturday to stay atop the Summit League.
  Dexter Werner had 14 points and nine rebounds, A.J. Jacobson also had 14 points with Paul Miller adding 13 and Carlin Dupree 10 for the Bison (17-8, 9-3), who are a half-game ahead of South Dakota (9-4) and two up on Denver (15-10, 7-5). Miller and Jacobson both went over 1,000 career points.
  Joe Rosga scored 16 points and Daniel Amigo 14 with eight rebo
  
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