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• Mother And Son Transition To Father And Daughter Together

  20-03-2017 23:51
  DETROIT (CBS4) – A Michigan father and daughter transitioned from mother and son together.
  Eric Maison told People Magazine their decision came after watching a documentary about a transgender girl five years ago.
  “That’s when we both learned what it meant to be transgender, and realized that that explained both of us exactly,” Maison said.
  Right after watching the film, his daughter Corey came out, calling the process “very relieving.”
  “I was always sad
  
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• Pot Club Showdown Nears Between Gov. Hickenlooper, Lawmakers

  20-03-2017 23:47
  DENVER (AP) – Colorado lawmakers moved closer Monday to a showdown with the governor over pot clubs.
  A House committee voted 8-3 to approve a bill giving local governments a roadmap to allowing private marijuana clubs. The clubs could allow indoor smoking, if they have fewer than three employees.
  “The goal here is to give folks a space where they can consume” marijuana, said Rep. Dan Pabon, a Denver Democrat and sponsor of the bill.
  The bill also has Republican supporters who s
  
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• Resident: Trees In Sunshine Fire Would ‘Ignite Like A Rocket’

  20-03-2017 23:34
  By Tom Mustin
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Boulder residents on Monday returned to their homes for the first time since the Sunshine Fire erupted Sunday morning.
  “You could see flames shooting up in the air. Whenever a pine or a spruce tree would go up it would just ignite like a rocket,” resident Fred Moore said.
  (credit: CBS)
  Fueled by strong winds and summer-like conditions, the fire torched 74 acres. An air attack and 180 firefighters battled the blaze. On Monday firefighters sn
  
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• April The Giraffe Playing The Waiting Game

  20-03-2017 23:33
  NEW YORK (CBS4) – As she has for weeksn now, April The Giraffe continues to circle her pen, chew hay, and socialize with paramour Oliver.But….no baby. Not yet.
  Today, her handlers at the Animal Adventure Park say she exhibited a few interesting signs overnight, but nothing of significance materialized. Her appetite has lessened somewhat.When her baby’s highly anticipated birth begins, CBS4 plans to alert Facebook viewers with an new post announcing it boldly. Stay tuned, every
  
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• PoisonHelp.org

  20-03-2017 23:14
  A new study finds poison control centers in the U.S. receive 32 calls a day about children being exposed to prescription opioids. Visit PoisonHelp.org to learn what steps you need to take if your child gets his or her hands on harmful medications.
  
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• Man Accused Of Leaving Pipe Bombs In Denver Hotel Indicted

  20-03-2017 22:29
  DENVER (AP) – A man accused of leaving pipe bombs in the safe in his downtown Denver hotel room and writing the word “explosives” on the closet mirror has been charged with one count of possession of a destructive device.
  Prosecutors announced Monday that 35-year-old Adam Hayat was indicted late last week by a federal grand jury. He was advised of the charge during an afternoon court appearance in Denver, his first since being returned to Colorado.
  (credit: CBS)
  Hayat was arres
  
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• Teacher Described As Expert Skier Dies In Fall On Pikes Peak

  20-03-2017 22:11
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado Springs middle school was closed on Monday following the death of a teacher.
  Rachel Dewey died in a skiing accident on Sunday. Investigators say she was skiing with her husband and three sons in an area of Pikes Peak known as Little Italy.
  Rachel Dewey (credit: KKTV)
  Dewey lost control and ended up falling 1,000 feet. She was a teacher at Banning Lewis Academy, which canceled classes in response to her death.
  Dewey’s husband told authoritie
  
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• Keidel: Why Does Coach K Put Up With This?

  20-03-2017 22:07
  By Jason Keidel
  It’s time for Mike Krzyzewski to go. Just Google the (formerly) great coach, the iconic coaching lord of Tobacco Road.
  From The Big Lead…
  “Blame Coach K For Duke’s Complete Failure This Season”
  From SB Nation…
  “Duke’s preseason juggernaut turned into Coach K’s greatest bust ever”
  Holy knee-jerk reaction, Batman. It’s true that it’s time for Coach K to join mentor Bobby Knight on the golf course. But not for
  
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• Owner Says DNA Proves Pet Dog Is Not A Wolf Hybrid

  20-03-2017 22:00
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – The owner of a dog in Aurora suspected of being a wolf hybrid says DNA tests did not find any evidence of wolf characteristics in the dog.
  Animal Control took Tracy Abbato’s dog named Capone after a neighbor called to complain.
  (credit: Tracy Abbato)
  Aurora does not allow any exotic animals.
  A hearing regarding the dog will happen on Wednesday. Until then, Capone will remain at an Aurora animal shelter.
  (credit: Tracy Abbato)
  “It’s hard waking up an
  
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• University Of Colorado’s Ralphie IV Passes Away

  20-03-2017 21:29
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The University of Colorado in Boulder is mourning the loss of one of its former mascots.
  Colorado Buffaloes mascot Ralphie runs onto the field with his handlers before a game against the UCLA Bruins on Sept. 6, 2003 at Folsom Field. (credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
  Ralphie IV’s last run was back in 2008. The female bison passed away over the weekend.
  During her time as mascot, she led the buffs on the field 75 times, including 10 postseason games.
  
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• Gonzaga’s Road To The NCAA Tournament

  20-03-2017 21:21
  Bryan Altman
  Admit it — you doubted whether the Bulldogs were for real, didn’t you?
  Don’t be ashamed, I did too. It’s hard not to doubt a non-Power 5 heavyweight poised to play four or five straight games against elite-level competition from the nation’s top conferences for the first time all season.
  The Dukes, North Carolinas and Kansases of Division I basketball regularly run up against each other during the regular season and conference tournament play, so y
  
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• REPORT: Tom Brady Super Bowl Jersey Thief May Have Stolen Von Miller’s SB 50 Helmet

  20-03-2017 21:20
  By Bryan Altman
  (CBS4) – The Tom Brady stolen jersey saga, which started off as an intriguing and anecdotal footnote in the New England Patriots’ post-Super Bowl story, has officially morphed into an international crime drama that’s almost stranger than fiction.
  Denver Broncos Von Miller chases Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (credit: Rich Graessle/
  
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• Philadelphia’s Largest Cinco De Mayo Event Canceled Amid Immigration Concerns

  20-03-2017 20:59
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS4/AP) — One of Philadelphia’s most prominent celebrations of Latin American culture has been canceled this year amid concerns over the recent immigration crackdown by federal authorities.
  This would be 10th year for El Carnaval de Puebla, where thousands gather along Washington Avenue in South Philly, dressed in bright-colored costumes and masks to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
  “We are trying to show our children the tradition from our country,” said David Pin
  
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• Library Stocks Up On Drug To Treat Overdoses

  20-03-2017 20:21
  DENVER (CBS4) – A new effort is being made to treat drug overdoses at Denver’s Central Library.
  Chris Henning, a spokesman for the Denver Public Library, said there have been six cases of people overdosing at the downtown branch since mid-February.
  (credit: CBS)
  Four of those cases were treated with Narcan, a nasal medication for opioid overdoses.
  Each Narcan kit costs $75, and the library says it’s worth the cost.
  “The very first day that we got the shipment in we had to
  
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• Will Popping An Ibuprofen Trigger A Cardiac Arrest?

  20-03-2017 20:14
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) -That’s the suggestion of a new study, which may trigger more fear than health problems.
  Yet this study  is a blunt reminder than any medication, even over- the- counter, is not 100 percent harmless.
  It looks at the safety of pain relievers, specifically a group called NSAIDs, which include common meds such as ibuprofen and Aleve.
  The study says that these medications raise your risk of a cardiac arrest—a pretty scary thought when it comes to p
  
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• Nuggets Will Try To Do Better Job Slowing Harden Tonight

  20-03-2017 20:06
  
  The Nuggets couldn't figure out a way to slow James Harden on Saturday. They'll get another chance tonight when they visit Harden and the Houston Rockets for the back end of a home-and-home set.
  
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• GOP Bill To Increase Colorado Revenue Faces Tough Test

  20-03-2017 19:49
  DENVER (AP) — A Republican-sponsored bill to allow Colorado to keep more of the tax revenue it already has to spend on roads, education and health care faces a tough hurdle in a Senate committee.
  The Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee considers the bill Monday by GOP Rep. Dan Thurlow and GOP Sen. Larry Crowder.
  The two lawmakers want to ask voters to change the way limits on state revenue are calculated under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which was included in the
  
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• Senate Panel Opens Confirmation Hearings For Colorado Judge Neil Gorsuch

  20-03-2017 19:42
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel has opened confirmation hearings for Denver federal Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court.
  Trump describes Gorsuch as “perfect in almost every way” for the high court. He is roundly described by colleagues and friends as a silver-haired combination of wicked smarts, down-to-earth modesty, disarming warmth and careful deliberation.
  Judge Neil Gorsuch listens to senators’ opening statements during firs
  
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• Colorado Ski Resort Visits Pick Up After Slow Start To Season

  20-03-2017 19:24
  ASPEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Ski resort visits are starting to pick up from a slow start to the season.
  (credit: Karen Desjardin/Getty Images)
  Aspen Skiing Company says good snow is helpinglift ticket sales and season pass use.
  Colorado Ski Country USA says cumulative skier visits for its resorts are up 1 percent in January and February.
  
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• Van Gets Sandwiched Between Bus, Semi In Fiery Crash, Witnesses Pray With Driver

  20-03-2017 19:08
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Several people were injured after a crash in Boulder between a Regional Transportation District bus, a semi-trailer and a van, described as a box truck.
  (credit: CBS)
  The crash happened just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of 65th Street and Arapahoe Road. The van got sandwiched in between the bus and the semi.
  (credit: CBS)
  “The RTD bus for some reason rear-ended the van, pushing (the) van into rear end of the semi, immediately causing a fireball, put ou
  
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• Van Gets Sandwiched Between Bus, Semi In Fiery Crash

  20-03-2017 19:08
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – There are an unknown number of people hurt after a crash in Boulder between an RTD bus, a semi trailer and another vehicle.
  (credit: CBS)
  The crash happened just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of 65th and Arapahoe Road. A van got sandwiched in between the bus and the semi.
  (credit: CBS)
  The RTD bus involved is from the JUMP route and it’s not clear how many people were on board it at the time.
  (credit: CBS)
  Witnesses told CBS4 everyone survived the crash
  
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• President Trump’s Son Eric To Become Father

  20-03-2017 18:20
  NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is about to become a grandfather for a ninth time.
  Trump’s son Eric announced on Twitter Monday that he and his wife Lara are expecting their first child..@LaraLeaTrump & I are excited to announce that we are adding a boy to #TeamTrump in September. It's been an amazing year. We are blessed! pic.twitter.com/ENrhdxdziA
  — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) March 20, 2017
  The baby boy is due in September.
  Eric Trump, who lives in New York, wrote &ld
  
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• Exceptionally Dry March Continues, Fire Bans In Place On Colorado’s Front Range

  20-03-2017 18:00
  DENVER (CBS4) – So far March 2017 is the driest March on record for Colorado’s Front Range, and with the heightened fire danger several county managers have enacted fire restrictions.
  There were 200ths of an inch of precipitation recorded on March 11 in Denver, but otherwise the month has been nothing but dry with almost all above normal temperatures.The following is a list of all the areas with fire restrictions in place, as of Monday:
  – Adams County– Arapahoe County&nda
  
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• Body Of Missing Climber Found On Longs Peak

  20-03-2017 17:18
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) — The body of a climber missing on Longs Peak has been found.
  Rocky Mountain National Park spokeswoman Kyle Patterson says the body of the 39-year-old man from Thornton was discovered by searchers on Sunday and flown down by helicopter.
  He was mountaineering with two acquaintances on Saturday when he reportedly decided to descend the challenging and popular mountain by himself. When they returned to the trailhead’s parking lot later in the day
  
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• Ignoring Fire Road Closure, Motorcycle Rider Clips Officer

  20-03-2017 16:50
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Boulder police say a motorcyclist riding with a group through the Sunshine Fire closure area clipped an officer.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Daily Camera reported the riders ignored the road closure at 9th and Canyon Boulevard on Sunday.
  (credit: CBS)
  A motorcycle mirror hit the officer, but the officer is okay.
  PHOTO GALLERY: Sunshine Fire
  Police are still looking for the riders.
  
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• Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra Selected To Perform In D.C. Next Week

  20-03-2017 16:36
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – There’s a big honor for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra.
  The group will represent Colorado next week at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
  (credit: boulderphil.org)
  The orchestra is one of only four selected in the nation to perform at the inaugural SHIFT Festival of American Orchestras.
  LINK: boulderphil.org
  The Colorado musicians will feature a concert called “Nature & Music.”
  If you’re looking to see the performance, which includ
  
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• Supreme Court nomination hearing for Neil Gorsuch gets started

  20-03-2017 16:32
  
  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee kicked off its nomination hearing for Judge Neil Gorsuch on Monday with a hearty plug from Chairman Chuck Grassley and a warning of what the fourth-generation Coloradan should expect over the next several days.
  “Judge, I’m afraid over the next couple of days, you’ll get some questions that will cause you to just scratch your head. Truth be told, it should puzzle anyone who ever takes a civics class,” said Grassley, R-
  
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• Man is set on fire while sleeping in his vehicle in Cañon City, sheriff says

  20-03-2017 16:28
  
  A 40-year-old man sleeping inside his vehicle in Cañon City was set on fire and critically hurt early Sunday, authorities say.
  The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says Jason Crowder was severely burned at about 3 a.m. on the 1600 block of Park Avenue. A caller told investigators that Crowder’s vehicle, in which he had been living, was “fully engulfed in flames.”
  Crowder was flown to a burn center for treatment. An update on his condition Monday was not released.
  Cr
  
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• Plane that crashed into parking lot struggled to gain altitude after taking off from Centennial Airport

  20-03-2017 16:18
  
  The pilots — an instructor and his student — of a small propeller plane that crashed last month into a parking lot near Centennial Airport reported struggling to gain altitude as they took off before their aircraft went down.
  The National Transportation Safety Board, in a preliminary report on the Feb. 18 crash, said the instructor said the plane was “slow to climb” and that it “felt like something was pushing the airplane down.”
  The instructor was seriously i
  
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• Broncos Insider: End of an era, Romo watch and more

  20-03-2017 16:03
  
  Frost-brewed and cold-filtered by Mario Sanelli. [email protected] | @mariosanellidp
  It’s Monday morning. Do you know where Tony Romo is? Oh, that’s right. He’s still in Dallas because Jerry Jones, the ruler of Jerry World, refuses to release the man. But, enough about that. Without further ado, I bring to you The Big Stuff and the Quick Hits (and more!) from around Broncos Country over the past week.
  The Big Stuff
  A word, please: Broncos address quarterbacks, T
  
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• Fire line now surrounds Sunshine Fire, evacuees allowed to return home Monday

  20-03-2017 15:58
  
  Residents who were evacuated in the path of Boulder’s Sunshine Fire can now return home, fire officials said at 9:30 a.m.
  The blaze, which began early Sunday, and is believed to have been caused by a person or people, has scorched 62 acres, and is 50 percent contained, officials said.
  A fire line now surrounds the fire, which is burning west of Boulder, and 178 firefighters will battle the flames on Monday. The line consists of stretches dug by firefighters, roads and areas where slur
  
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• Firefighters Battle Hotspots At Sunshine Fire

  20-03-2017 15:48
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Firefighters continue to battle the Sunshine Fire in the foothills just west of Boulder, but all evacuations are expected to be lifted soon.
  The 62 acre wildfire started early Sunday morning in Sunshine Canyon and hundreds of residents had to evacuate.
  Copter4 image of the burn area Monday morning (credit: CBS)
  The fire was 50 percent contained Monday morning but firefighters have a line around the entire fire. They are now mostly battling hotspots.
  There was minima
  
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• Boulder reduces greenhouse emissions by 5.2 percent between 2005-2015

  20-03-2017 15:48
  
  Boulder reduced its community greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2 percent between 2005, when a baseline level was taken, and 2015, city officials said. The progress is magnified because the reduction happened during a time of economic and population growth, city officials said.
  The city has published greenhouse gas emission inventory reports since 2005 as a way to measure progress of emission reduction initiatives that are funded by a Climate Action Plan tax. Boulder voters approved the tax in
  
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• Stan Wawrinka calls laughing Roger Federer expletive on court

  20-03-2017 15:47
  
  INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Roger Federer has a reputation as one of the nicest pro athletes among his fellow tennis players and fans.
  When Stan Wawrinka got emotional in his post-match comments to the crowd after losing the BNP Paribas Open final, Federer sat courtside laughing.
  “I would like to congratulate Roger,” Wawrinka said, glancing at his countryman and friend. “He’s laughing. He’s an (expletive), but it’s OK.”
  Wawrinka wiped his eyes and apolo
  
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• Longmont considers marijuana home-grow limits

  20-03-2017 15:44
  
  Longmont’s City Council will hold a Tuesday night public hearing on an ordinance that would regulate and limit the growing of marijuana inside homes for residents’ medical or recreational use.
  The council’s consideration of the residential home-grow ordinance and the sewer and water tap agreements for the marijuana cultivation business come amid continuing uncertainty about how rigorously U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in states lik
  
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• Tonight’s XML Guest: Former Colorado Rockies Player Ryan Spilborghs

  20-03-2017 15:29
  Watch Xfinity Monday Live on CBS4 at 6:30 p.m. or head to ViewHouse Centennial to see it live! Join in the fun, enjoy great food & drinks and watch all of tonight's big games on a 200 inch flatscreen.
  
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• NFL: Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey found

  20-03-2017 15:29
  
  NEW YORK — The search for Tom Brady‘s missing Super Bowl jersey is over.
  The NFL says it was in “possession of a credentialed member of the international media.” The league did not elaborate in its statement on specifically who had it.
  The NFL says the jersey was found through the “cooperation of the NFL and New England Patriots‘ security teams, the FBI and other law enforcement authorities.” The league referred other questions to the FBI.
  Brady said hi
  
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• Trump’s visits to Mar-a-Lago stretching Palm Beach’s budget and locals’ patience

  20-03-2017 15:22
  
  By Abby Phillip and Lori Rozsa, The Washington Post
  PALM BEACH, Fla. – It is high season in South Florida: blue skies, low humidity, warm temperatures and increasingly regular visits from the president of the United States.
  With those visits, the busiest time of year for longtime residents of Palm Beach has taken on a new unpleasantness. Airplane noise, traffic and a rash of angry confrontations between pro and anti-Trump demonstrators are beginning to seem like the new normal.
  “He&r
  
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• Latest Forecast: Spring Starts With Summerlike Weather

  20-03-2017 14:32
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Temperatures will approach record highs again on Monday as the warmth combines with very dry conditions to keep to the fire danger high.
  A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the foothills of Larimer County, most of Boulder County, all of Jefferson County, and the southwest portion of Douglas County from noon until 7 p.m. on Monday.Monday is also the first official day of spring (the spring equinox occurred at 4:28 a.m.) but temperatures will be very
  
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• 30 Players: Reds Clear Path For Speedster Jose Peraza

  20-03-2017 14:13
  By Rich Arleo
  CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day.
  2016 season (Minors): 71 G, 288 AB, .281 BA, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 10 SB, .708 OPS
  2016 season (Majors): 72 G, 241 AB, .324 BA, 3 HR,  25 RBI, 21 SB, .762 OPS
  Brandon Phillips was a cornerstone at second base in Cincinnati for a decade, so when the Reds traded him to the Atlanta Braves in February it showed that the team is conf
  
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• Avalanche Fall Apart In The 3rd, Lose To Blackhawks

  20-03-2017 14:08
  
  The Blackhawks went from down two goals to scoring five third-period goals as Chicago won its fifth straight game with a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
  
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• Palestinian women try to bring baseball to Gaza

  20-03-2017 13:49
  
  By Fares Akram, The Associated Press
  KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — The young Palestinian women substitute Islamic headscarves for baseball caps and field tennis balls with fabric gloves, giving a decidedly local feel to the great American pastime.
  They are trying to bring baseball to the Gaza Strip, an effort that is still in its early innings.
  The players, who work out on a small soccer pitch in a southern Gaza town, admit they are still trying to understand the rules of the complic
  
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• White House installs political aides at Cabinet agencies to monitor loyalty to Trump

  20-03-2017 13:12
  
  By Lisa Rein and Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post
  WASHINGTON – The political appointee charged with keeping watch over Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt and his aides has offered unsolicited advice so often that after just four weeks on the job, Pruitt has shut him out of many staff meetings, according to two senior administration officials.At the Pentagon, they’re privately calling the former Marine officer and fighter pilot who’s supposed to keep
  
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• Google and Levi’s smart jacket shows what’s coming next for wearables  

  20-03-2017 12:11
  
  Google and Levi’s showed off this week a new joint project: a $350 smart jean jacket. While this jacket literally puts tech on your sleeve, it does it in a subtle way that doesn’t require putting another screen on your body. In doing so, it offers a glimpse of what smart fabrics can do and of the evolution of the wearables market — one in which consumers won’t have to wear a clunky accessory that screams high tech.
  The smart Commuter jacket, which was introduced over the
  
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• Ask Amy: Extrovert stresses he is not a stalker

  20-03-2017 08:00
  
  Dear Amy: I’m an outgoing 67-year-old man.
  I regularly speak to strangers I meet on the street, in stores, elevators, etc. I frequently walk my dog in the neighborhood.
  On a recent jaunt, I ran into a female neighbor 40 years my junior, whom I know only casually. Having seen her jogging in the past, I noticed that she had lost weight.
  On this occasion, I questioned whether she had indeed lost weight and when she said she had, I complimented her on how well she looked. I congratulated her.
  
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• Can’t find a Nintendo Switch? Here’s some good news for you.

  20-03-2017 07:56
  
  Since the Nintendo Switch has hit shelves, it’s been hard to get a hold of it across the country. The console has been either out of stock or egregiously marked up at most major retailers — with asking prices on eBay going for more than $4,000.
  But if you’ve been dying for a Nintendo Switch to call your own, there’s some relief in store. GameStop on Friday announced it will be getting new shipments of Nintendo’s new $300 console and expects a fresh supply to hit she
  
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