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• Gino Velardi prepares for DFW '17

  26-03-2017 23:36
  
  Denver Fashion Weekend Spring '17 is almost here!        
  
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• South Carolina Beats Florida 77-70, Makes First Trip To Final Four

  26-03-2017 23:14
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sindarius Thornwell scored 26 points and South Carolina earned its first trip to the Final Four with a 77-70 victory over Florida on Sunday.
  The seventh-seeded Gamecocks (26-10) used their trademark swarming defense and some solid free throw shooting to beat their fellow Southeastern Conference Gators (27-9) in the East Regional final at Madison Square Garden.
  South Carolina will face Gonzaga, the No. 1 seed from the West Regional, in the Final Four on Saturday at Glendale,
  
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• Let us explain: CCSD school closures

  26-03-2017 23:06
  
  The overnight storm that rolled in Thursday night, and out Friday morning, had several school district close for a snow day, including the Cherry Creek School District.
  Many parents were wondering why, because some of them hardly got snow in their areas, if any at all.       
  
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• Nissan recalls more than 56,000 cars,...

  26-03-2017 22:59
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - Nissan is recalling more than 56,000 cars because of power steering hoses that may leak fluid and potentially lead to fires.         
  
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• Teens Wearing Leggings Barred From United Flight At DIA

  26-03-2017 22:40
  
  DENVER (AP) – Two teenage girls were barred by a gate agent from boarding a United Airlines flight from Denver to Minneapolis because they were wearing leggings.
  United spokesman Jonathan Guerin said the girls were not allowed onto the Sunday morning flight because they were traveling under an employee travel pass that includes a dress code.
  That dress code bars pass travelers from wearing spandex or lycra pants such as leggings. Guerin says the teenagers agreed to change their clothing an
  
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• Bud Black On Bunting: Swing Away, Odds Of Scoring Are Greater

  26-03-2017 22:24
  
  CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Get ’em on, move ’em over, drive ’em in.
  That old-school philosophy doesn’t play in the major leagues anymore. Teams rely more on the long ball than small ball.
  As a result, the sacrifice bunt is a dying art.
  There were only 1,025 sacrifices in the majors last season, down from 1,667 in 2011. The average of .21 sacrifices per game in 2016 was the lowest in baseball history, according to Baseball Reference.
  The influence of sabermetrics is a m
  
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• Study: Livestock Grazing Can Benefit Struggling Bird Species

  26-03-2017 22:06
  
  BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – A new study suggests some livestock grazing can benefit a ground-dwelling bird that’s suffered a dramatic population decline across its 11-state range in the U.S. West.
  Grazing on land occupied by greater sage grouse has been frequently cited as a reason for the bird’s decline, along with disease, oil and gas drilling and other factors.
  But researchers now say that grazing late in the season can actually help sage grouse.
  That’s in part because late
  
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• Arrests After Scuffle Breaks Out At Trump Rally

  26-03-2017 21:32
  
  HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A scuffle broke out on a Southern California beach where supporters of President Donald Trump were marching when counter-protesters doused organizers with pepper spray, authorities said Saturday.
  The violence erupted when the march of about 2,000 people at Bolsa Chica State Beach reached a group of about 30 counter-protesters, some of whom began spraying the irritant, said Capt. Kevin Pearsall of the California State Parks Police. Three people were arrested
  
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• Bible Found In Islamic Center After Vandalism Incident

  26-03-2017 21:25
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Police are investigating a vandalism incident at Islamic Center of Fort Collins that occurred early Sunday morning.
  According to the Islamic Center, at approximately 4 a.m. the suspect broke the back door of the center and created a lot of damage.
  (credit: Islamic Center of Fort Collins/Facebook)
  (credit: Islamic Center of Fort Collins/Facebook)
  (credit: Islamic Center of Fort Collins/Facebook)
  The Islamic Center believes a young man came armed with a screwdriv
  
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• Colorado Patient Advocates: Pay Close Attention To Health Care Debate

  26-03-2017 20:47
  
  By Shawn Chitnis
  DENVER (CBS4) – Policy and patient advocates across Colorado say the failure of Republicans in Congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is a sign that health care will stay the same for the year ahead, telling consumers of health insurance impacted by Obamacare not to worry for now but to pay close attention to where the debate for reform goes form there.
  “I think what we saw unfold here is that health care is in fact very complicated. It requires a lot
  
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• CDOT’s ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Focusing On Rural Areas

  26-03-2017 20:11
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Department of Transportation is bringing its Click it or Ticket campaign to communities in rural Colorado.
  A recent study shows rural areas are far below the national and state averages for seat belt use.
  Extra patrols will be on the lookout for unsafe drivers through next Sunday.
  LINK: CDOT – Seat Belts
  
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• Balance of Power: South Asian hate crime

  26-03-2017 20:08
  
  Targeted because of their appearance. It happened twice in two weeks.Srinivas Kuchibhotla from India was shot and killed at a bar in Kansas. Two other people were hurt.The suspected gunman yelled get out of my country and then opened fire.The next week,  at the beginning of March,  a Sikh man was shot in the arm outside his home in Kent, Washington by a masked man. The victim told police the suspect also yelled at him to go back to his country.In response the South Asian community came
  
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• Avs Lose 4-1, Let Oilers Pull Even For First Place

  26-03-2017 18:38
  
  Laurent Brossoit made 23 saves as Edmonton beat last-place Colorado 4-1 on Saturday at Rogers Place.
  
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• Friends: The One Having Toughest Time With Murder Victim’s Death — His Dog

  26-03-2017 18:17
  
  By Dillon Thomas
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – Less than a week after Justin Doe was murdered in Centennial, his friends are speaking out in his memory.
  Some of Doe’s closest friends, who have aided in planning his funeral, said their lives were turned upside down when he was killed.
  Justin Doe (credit: Facebook)
  “Just one second, and everything turned so quick,” said Abdu Arzate, a longtime friend and coworker of Doe’s.
  Doe was killed outside of his office. Police sai
  
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• All Quiet On The April Front

  26-03-2017 16:59
  
  NEW YORK (CBS4) – April the giraffe remains engorged with baby Sunday morning.
  In their update, staff at the Animal Adventure Park marvel at her belly’s size, mention how calm she and the baby appear to be, and wonder if this is the “calm before the storm.”Her handlers also say her teats are inconsistent in their milk production right now. Thus, April is keeping them guessing.
  The park staff intends to inspect her outdoor yard’s condition now that the weather has im
  
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• Alabama Man Arrested In Colorado After Escape

  26-03-2017 14:59
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) – Authorities say a man who escaped from custody in Alabama has been arrested in Colorado.
  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office said 28-year-old Austen Williams was taken into custody on Saturday without incident and is awaiting extradition back to Alabama.
  Austen Williams (credit: Alabama’s Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office)
  Authorities say Williams walked away from a work detail earlier this month after being jailed in Lawrence County, Alabama on misdeme
  
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• Latest Forecast: Snow, Rain, Fog And Clouds

  26-03-2017 14:55
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – With our change in the weather flow we have a small storm system tracking across eastern Colorado for Sunday. This will bring a mix of rain and snow across the state. Many mountain locations picked up measurable snowfall early Sunday morning.With the added moisture there is a Dense Fog Advisory until noon for extreme eastern Colorado.Over the Denver metro area and the Front Range there is a chance for showers off and on throughout the day. With the bes
  
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• No. 1 Pioneers Dominate Michigan Tech In 1st Game Of Frozen Four

  26-03-2017 08:50
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio (CBS4) – Denver Pioneers hockey was given the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament and the road to the Frozen Four got started Saturday with a matchup against Michigan Tech.
  DU started off hot.
  DU scored four goals in the first period and never looked back. The Pioneers won 5-2 and face Penn State Sunday afternoon.
  LINK: Read The Whole Story On DenverPioneers.com
  
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• Justin Doe GoFundMe Page

  26-03-2017 05:34
  Murder victim Justin Doe will be laid to rest on April 1, at Boulder Spiritual Center. The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. To help cover expenses, Doe’s friends have created a GoFundMe page. Proceeds will be given directly to expenses for the family.
  
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• Oregon Tops Kansas 74-60 To Advance To First Final Four In 78 Years

  26-03-2017 05:04
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CBS/AP) —
  Tyler Dorsey poured in 27 points, Dillon Brooks added 17 and plucky Oregon ended Kansas’ romp through the NCAA Tournament with a 74-60 victory Saturday night that gave the Ducks their first Final Four trip in nearly 80 years.
  Dylan Ennis added 12 points for the Ducks (33-5), who took the lead with 16 minutes left in the first half and never trailed again, giving coach Dana Altman his first trip to the national semifinals.
  They’ll face the winner of S
  
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• Denver March Pow-Wow Continues Through Sunday

  26-03-2017 01:30
  
  The Denver March Pow-Wow, a Colorado tradition, is going on at the Coliseum this weekend.
  
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• Now What? Options For Consumers As Health Law Drama Fades

  26-03-2017 01:27
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – As the political drama over health care legislation in Washington fades, the rest of the country faces a more immediate concern: Getting insurance for next year.
  The Republican health plan designed to replace the Obama-era health law known as the Affordable Care Act would not have taken full effect for a few years anyway — and now it’s dead.
  “We’re going to be living with Obamacare for the foreseeable future,” House Speaker Paul Ryan s
  
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• Gonzaga Trounces Xavier 83-59 To Advance To First Final Four In School History

  26-03-2017 01:27
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (CBS/AP) — Nigel Williams-Goss scored 23 points while orchestrating Gonzaga’s efficient offense, and the Zags finally shook their overrated tag by routing Xavier 83-59 on Saturday to reach the Final Four for the first time.
  Gonzaga (36-1) has been dogged by criticism through the years despite winning consistently, in part for playing in a weak conference but also for never making the Final Four.
  On the cusp of history, the Zags took it head on with a superb all-
  
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• Bridge Work To Disrupt A Line Train Service Overnight

  26-03-2017 01:20
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – RTD officials announced Saturday that they are shutting down A Line train operations overnight.
  The closure means people trying to get from Union Station to Denver International Airport and back will have to take bus shuttles, and the transportation district says that will mean delays of as much as 40 minutes for travelers.
  The closure is necessary in order to do bridge repair work.
  Train service is expected to be restored at 3:15 a.m. on Sunday.
  
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• DIA Goes Dark On Some Of Its Art

  26-03-2017 01:13
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Some lights are going out at Denver International Airport for a good cause.
  (credit: CBS)
  The airport is turning off the lights on both the blue mustang statue’s red eyes and the new Shadow Array exhibit at the A Line commuter train stop.
  It’s DIA’s fifth year joining the annual Earth Hour, which is aimed at highlighting the importance of sustainable energy.
  Things go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and airport operations won’t be affected.
  
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• Dances Tell Important Stories At Denver March Pow-Wow

  26-03-2017 01:02
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– More than 1,000 dancers from over 100 different Native American tribes come to the Denver Coliseum at this time every year to bring a lesson in diversity.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Denver March Pow-Wow is one of the largest American Indian festivals in the country. It started on Friday and continues through Sunday.
  “The basis of our pow-wow here in Denver is to educate the non-native community and to provide an event for our local native children to instill pride in themselves
  
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• Self-Driving Uber Test Car Rolls After Collision

  26-03-2017 00:42
  
  TEMPE, Ariz. (CBS/AP) — Officials say a self-driving Uber SUV was operating on its own when it was struck by another vehicle making a left turn at an intersection in Arizona, where the company is testing autonomous vehicles.
  No one was seriously injured. Uber says its vehicles have been grounded as it investigates.
  Police in Tempe say the self-driving SUV was obeying the law and the driver in the other car who didn’t yield was cited for a moving violation after the Friday night
  
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• Overall Weather Pattern Has Changed

  26-03-2017 00:30
  
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – There is a cold front moving in from Utah to Wyoming that will bring in another shot of rain and snow for the state on Sunday. In fact, Denver has a 50% chance for rain showers on Sunday with some rain and drizzle on Sunday morning. There may even be a little rain mixed with snow early Sunday around and above 6,000 feet. Which includes areas near and in the foothills.
  The mountains should pick up around 1 to 4 inches of snow overnight Saturday into Sun
  
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• WATCH: Xavier Closes First Half Against Gonzaga With Wild ‘Bounced In’ Basket

  26-03-2017 00:19
  
  Bryan Altman
  The first half was largely controlled by the Gonzaga Bulldogs, but it was the Xavier Musketeers that registered by far the strangest/most unbelievable basket of the entire tournament.
  With under a minute to play, Xavier star Treyvan Bluiett attempted a step-back jumper that went off the front rim. forward Johnathan Williams was one of two Gonzaga players attempting to corral the rebound, but it didn’t exactly go as planned, to say the least.OFF THE FLOOR AND IN! #Elite8 p
  
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• Dream House Raffle Tickets On Sale Now

  26-03-2017 00:03
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver recently launched the ninth annual Dream House Raffle.
  (credit: milehighraffle.com)
  A limited number of tickets will be sold, offering participants a chance to win the Grand Prize of a multi-million dollar Denver Dream Home or $2 million in cash. An additional 2,750 prizes will be given away throughout the raffle period. The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 20.
  This year’s Dream Home is 9,500 square feet. The master suite has
  
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