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• Authorities ID 2-Year-Old Killed In Tragic Parking Lot Accident

  18-04-2017 22:55
  
  LAFAYETTE, Colo. (CBS4) – Authorities have released the identity of a 2-year-old girl killed in an accident in Lafayette Sunday evening.
  According to the Lafayette Police Department, officers responded to the 900 block of Excalibur Street in Lafayette on a report of an unconscious 2-year old just after 6:30 p.m..
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  “The Lafayette Fire Department transported a 2-year old female to Good Samaritan Hospital where she later died,” Chief Rick Bashor said in a statement.
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• Another International Airline To Provide Service In Denver

  18-04-2017 22:43
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver will announce that a new international airline will soon land at Denver International Airport on Wednesday.
  The announcement comes two weeks after announcing Norwegian Air will launch weekly service to Europe.
  Denver International Airport (credit: CBS)
  Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and DIA’s chief executive officer will announce the new airline.
  The announcement is scheduled for the morning.
  
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• United CEO Says No One Will Be Fired For Dragging Incident

  18-04-2017 22:28
  
  CHICAGO (AP) – The CEO of United Airlines says no one will be fired over the dragging of a man off a plane — including himself.
  CEO Oscar Munoz said Tuesday that he takes full responsibility “for making this right,” and he promised more details later this month after United finishes a review of its policies on overbooked flights.
  Company executives said it’s too soon to know if the incident is hurting ticket sales.
  United has been pummeled on social media &mdas
  
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• Gas Station Patrons At Risk After Skimmer Found On Pump

  18-04-2017 22:21
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – A credit card skimmer was found at a gas station in Aurora and police are encouraging people to check their bank statements for any suspicious activity.
  Skimmers are devices that steal credit card information.
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  The latest skimmer was found at the Valero on South Buckley Road and East Mississippi Avenue.
  Police believe customers who used pump No. 1 between April 7-9
  
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• NFL Schedule To Be Released Thursday

  18-04-2017 22:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos will find out the dates and times of their regular season games on Thursday when the complete NFL schedule is released.
  The NFL says the schedule will be officially released at 6 p.m. on Thursday night.
  The Broncos already know who they’ll be playing in 2017. That list is as follows:
  Home:Kansas City Chiefs, Mile HighOakland Raiders, Mile HighLos Angeles Chargers, Mile HighNew England Patriots, Mile HighNew York Jets, Mile HighCincinnati Bengals, Mi
  
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• Trump Targets Visa Program For Highly Skilled Workers

  18-04-2017 21:51
  
  KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump hopes to revive the economic populism that helped drive his election campaign, signing an order Tuesday in politically important Wisconsin to tighten rules on technology companies bringing in highly skilled foreign workers.
  Trump toured the headquarters of tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc., and then he was expected to sign an order aimed at curbing what his administration says are hiring abuses in a visa program used by U.S. technology companies. Du
  
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• Broncos may take left tackle at No. 20

  18-04-2017 21:45
  
  KUSA—They are required to be tall, heavy and strong with quick feet and long arms.       
  
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• Group Helps Improve Internet For Lawmakers To Stay Connected

  18-04-2017 21:41
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– One group in Colorado is hoping to make sure everyone is easily connected to what’s happening at the state Capitol, regardless of where they live across the state.The Open Media Project has already developed software that improves internet access to state lawmakers. (credit: CBS)
  That software organizes what bills are being heard while the state Legislature is in session and then provides links to the testimony or debate on the floor, either live or archived. (credit:
  
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• NFL Won’t Discipline Talib For Gun Incident

  18-04-2017 21:05
  
  DENVER (The Sports Xchange) – Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib won’t be disciplined by the NFL for last June’s incident in which he shot himself in his right leg in Dallas.@NFL Thank You! #blessed
  — AqibTalib21 (@AqibTalib21) April 18, 2017
  Talib was informed by the NFL on Monday that he wouldn’t be suspended or fined, according to a report on NFL.com.
  Aqib Talib on Oct. 13, 2016 in San Diego. (credit: Harry How/Getty Images)
  The NFL determined that Talib’
  
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• Search Continues For 2 Missing After Home Explosion

  18-04-2017 20:53
  
  FIRESTONE, Colo. (CBS4) – Two people remained missing Tuesday afternoon after an explosion and fire that destroyed a home in Firestone on Monday evening. The home continues to smolder nearly 24 hours after the explosion.
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  Two people who were hurt in Monday’s explosion — including a woman who was badly burned — are in the hospital. The people who are missing are believed to be inside the rubble of the collapsed home.
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  One of those missing is
  
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• Police Capture Carjacking Suspect With Gun

  18-04-2017 20:35
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver captured  a carjacking suspect who had a gun on Tuesday afternoon.
  Police initially tweeted an update on the search before the suspect was arrested.ALERT: #DPD has a perimeter set up in area of 1600 blk of Locust, working to contact possibly armed person. Avoid area. Updates here.#Denver pic.twitter.com/doo01kXvNW
  — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 18, 2017
  Police rushed to the area of E. 16th Avenue and Monaco Parkway in the Parkville ne
  
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• Kevin Spacey To Host 71st Annual Tony Awards On CBS

  18-04-2017 20:30
  
  (CBS4) – Kevin Spacey was announced earlier Tuesday by CBS as the host of the 71st annual Tony Awards, which will air on June 11 at 7 p.m. from the stage of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Spacey, a former Tony Award winner himself, was announced to great enthusiasm from many in the theatre community.
  Kevin Spacey (credit: CBS)
  “We are thrilled to have Kevin, who has mastered the Broadway stage, the big and small screens and the West End, host this year’s Tony Awards! H
  
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• Judge Hears Appeal To Overturn Death Penalty Sentence

  18-04-2017 20:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A judge will hear an appeal from Sir Mario Owens, one of the three men on Colorado’s death row, because of alleged juror misconduct.
  It was June of 2008 when a jury returned its verdict. Owens was found guilty and sentenced to death.
  Sir Mario Owens (credit: CBS)
  Javad Marshall-Fields and Vivian Wolfe were murdered after he was threatened not to testify in another case. Their car was riddled with bullets in a drive by shooting.
  According to court documents, Owens&rsqu
  
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• Fort Collins Chief Of Police Announces Resignation

  18-04-2017 19:39
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)– The Fort Collins Police Chief John Hutto announced his resignation from the police force on Tuesday morning.
  Hutto, along with Fort Collins City Manager Darin Atteberry made the announcement that Hutto will be resigning effective May 12.
  “It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Fort Collins as your Chief of Police. Fort Collins Police Services has a proud tradition of excellent service and commitment, and together we have accomplished much. FCPS
  
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• Suspect In School Bus Crash Charged

  18-04-2017 19:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the driver of an allegedly stolen SUV that collided with a Denver Public School bus last week. Several students were injured in the crash.
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  The collision happened just before 4 p.m. Thursday in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood near 39th and Tejon Street. The bus was full of students from Denver Montessori Jr./Sr. High School.
  Louis Ortiz (credit: Denver Police)
  Officers say Louis Ortiz w
  
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• Talib avoids discipline for shooting

  18-04-2017 19:23
  
  KUSA—The NFL informed the Denver Broncos this morning cornerback Aqib Talib will not be disciplined for his apparent accidental gun-shooting incident in June 2016.       
  
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• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Has Live Giraffe Cam

  18-04-2017 19:16
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has a live giraffe cam of its own.
  April the giraffe in New York created a huge interest in live animal cams while millions watched and waited for her to give birth.
  She did on Saturday, but now the Animal Adventure Park is ending her live feed in order to get the park ready for opening. CBS Denver ended our live re-stream of the cam Monday.
  RELATED: Thank You For Being Part Of The Great Giraffe Watch With Us
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• Family Thinks Someone’s Breaking Into Home, Finds Gator On Porch

  18-04-2017 18:51
  
  MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (CBS4) – A family thought someone was trying to break into their home on Easter.
  Turns out it was a 9-foot-long alligator instead!
  “He was a perfectly happy gator,” one of the residents said. “He would have stayed there for however long.”Wildlife experts think the gator is 60-years-old, and was trying to make his way back to a nearby breeding pond.
  A newly-placed fence made his yearly routine difficult, instead sending him up a 15-foot staircase
  
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• Pictures Of Victims In Triple Homicide Released

  18-04-2017 18:46
  
  BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Investigators have released the pictures of the three victims found dead in Coal Creek Canyon.
  Deputies discovered the bodies of two men and a woman Saturday morning after a man alerted authorities of his worry for the friends he had not heard from in several days.
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  Sunday evening the Boulder County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Golden residents and married couple Wallace White, 54; Kelly Sloat-White, 56. The third victim was i
  
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• Find 420 Sign, Get Lyft Credit

  18-04-2017 18:25
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Find the 420 sign and get a ride credit. The Colorado Department of Transportation is teaming up with the ride service Lyft to make sure Coloradans get home safe during 4-20 celebrations.
  There aren’t any 420 signs left in Colorado after the mile marker sign was removed from Interstate 70 because it kept getting stolen.
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  Now, CDOT is giving you the chance to get one of those coveted road signs.
  CDOT is hiding those 420 signs at some of the big April 20 ev
  
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• Suspect In Facebook Video Killing Shoots Himself To Death

  18-04-2017 18:22
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The man who randomly killed a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook shot himself to death on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, police said.
  Pennsylvania State Police said Steve Stephens was spotted Tuesday morning in Erie County, in the state’s northwest corner. Authorities say officers tried to pull Stephens over and, after a brief pursuit, he shot and killed himself.
  He was wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the shooting death of a 74-year-old ma
  
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• Police: Victims In Shooting, Assault Not Cooperating

  18-04-2017 18:08
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Lakewood say they’re not getting a lot of support from the victims in a shooting and assault.Officers rushed to an apartment just southwest of Colfax and Wadsworth on Monday night.Police in Lakewood investigate a shooting and assault (credit: CBS)
  When they arrived they found one person shot in the shoulder and two others assaulted. (credit: CBS)
  Investigators say they may have the suspects and victim in the case but none of those injured are coopera
  
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• Colorado-Based ULA Launches Supplies To ISS

  18-04-2017 17:04
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (CBS4) – Colorado-based United Launch Alliance sent a rocket to space Tuesday morning.
  The rocket lifted off from NASA’s Cape Canaveral launch pad shortly after 9 a.m. MST.
  The rocket is loaded with more than 7,600 pounds of cargo and supplies for the International Space Station.
  
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• Broncos plan to pick up Roby's option

  18-04-2017 17:04
  
  The Denver Broncos are expected to exercise the $8.526 million, fifth-year option on cornerback Bradley Roby, a high-ranking football source told 9NEWS.       
  
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• Best Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In Denver

  18-04-2017 17:00
  
  By Alaina Brandenburger
  Protecting our natural resources is a high priority for many Coloradans, and Earth Day was created to remind us to appreciate these finite resources. Beyond typical Earth Day activities, such as using less energy and recycling, several locations in Denver offer special events. If you’re interested in celebrating Earth Day and doing what you can to protect the planet, check out these events and learn something new.
  Earth Day Denver
  Skyline Park15th and ArapahoeDenver
  
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• Colorado Mother Held In Texas, On The Verge Of Deportation

  18-04-2017 16:57
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado mother is being held at a facility in El Paso, Texas, and she could be deported anytime.
  Maria de Jesus Jimenez-Sanchez lives in Aurora and three of her four children are American citizens.
  Her attorney works in the Denver metro area and has been checking her status around the clock, hoping to secure her release through the courts.
  Maria de Jesus Jimenez Sanchez (credit: CBS)
  Jimenez-Sanchez, 40, walked into an immigration office last week after days of de
  
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• Animal Park: ‘Little Bugger Is Getting Stronger And Heavier!’

  18-04-2017 16:56
  
  HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (CBS4) – The Animal Adventure Park weighed April the giraffe’s baby Tuesday morning, and he’s growing quite fast.
  The yet-to-be-named baby giraffe is now tipping the scales at 133 pounds, gaining approximately two full pounds in 24 hours.When he was first measured, he came in at 129 pounds and a height of 5-feet-9.
  Tuesday morning, the park posted to Facebook, not only updating baby boy’s size, but also to say that he April “look great.”
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• Thousands Of Soldiers Convoy To Training On Eastern Plains

  18-04-2017 16:54
  
  FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — About 5,000 soldiers and hundreds of vehicles are heading to a training exercise on the plains of Colorado.
  The Gazette reports that over 60 separate convoys of about 20 vehicles each are using two routes to travel from Fort Carson near Colorado Springs to the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site this week to avoid jamming traffic.
  The vehicles making the 140-mile trip include eight-wheeled, 18-ton Strykers.
  The soldiers will be preparing to fight a mock war in the Californ
  
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• 2 Missing After House Explosion

  18-04-2017 15:48
  
  FIRESTONE, Colo. (CBS4) – Two people are missing after an explosion and fire at a home in Firestone.
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  Two people who were hurt in the explosion, including a woman who was badly burned, are in the hospital. The people who are missing could be in the remains of the destroyed home and a search through the rubble is ongoing. That process could take a few days.
  The identities of all of those people hasn’t been released.
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  An investigation is underway into the caus
  
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• Latest Forecast: Temperatures Soar To Near Records Today, Then Changes Start Tomorrow

  18-04-2017 15:22
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – The calendar on Tuesday says April 18. But it will feel more like early June in the Denver area with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. The record for the date is 82° set in 1987. The record is likely safe but the official high temperature should be close.
  Tuesday will also start with mostly sunny skies followed by increasing clouds in the afternoon. It will stay dry statewide through Tuesday evening.
  A cold front will sweep across Colorado Tue
  
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• Verify: Where is your donation going?

  18-04-2017 15:12
  
  When there’s a tragedy receiving national attention, often times you’ll find scammers looking to profit.       
  
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• Stage Version Of ‘Frozen’ Casts 2 Broadway Veterans

  18-04-2017 14:57
  
  DENVER (AP) — The upcoming stage adaptation of “Frozen” which debuts in Denver has found its sisters Anna and Elsa — they’ll be played by two Broadway veterans in Patti Murin and Cassie Levy.
  Patti Murin (credit: Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)
  Disney Theatrical Productions unveiled the pair Monday. Levy has starred on Broadway in “Ghost,” ”Wicked” and the 2014 revival of “Les Miserables.” Murin starred on the Great White Way in &ld
  
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• Mark Reynolds Fills Big Hole At 1st For Rockies With Desmond Out

  18-04-2017 14:38
  
  DENVER (AP) – The signing of Mark Reynolds over the winter pretty much flew under the radar and reasonably so: It was a minor league deal with no guarantee.
  An insurance policy then, the Colorado Rockies first baseman has become an integral piece, seamlessly stepping in after Ian Desmond broke his left hand during spring training.
  Mark Reynolds of the Colorado Rockies at bat in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants on April 14, 2017 in San Francisco. (credit: Lachlan Cunningham
  
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• Freeland Takes The Mound As Rockies Visit Los Angeles

  18-04-2017 14:31
  
  The Colorado Rockies are trying to assert themselves as National League West contenders and can take another step in that direction when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for the opener of a two-game series.
  
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• Skeletal remains found after brush fire

  18-04-2017 13:37
  
  An investigation is underway after firefighters found skeletal remains while battling a brush fire in southern Colorado.
          
  
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• Cheapest dates for summer flights

  18-04-2017 13:12
  
  It’s time to get your summer vacation plans in gear. As you would any time of year, always compare airfares before you buy, but these dates will also help you find better deals.       
  
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• Man's body found in vacant home

  18-04-2017 06:59
  
  The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a man's body was found in a vacant home.       
  
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• Kawhi Leonard’s 37 points lead Spurs by Grizzlies 96-82

  18-04-2017 06:57
  
  SAN ANTONIO  — Kawhi Leonard had a postseason career-high 37 points and added 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-82 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
  San Antonio led for all but 13 seconds in winning its 10th consecutive postseason game over Memphis.
  Leonard finished the game 9 for 14 from the field and was 19 for 19 on free throws.
  Tony Parker added 15 points for the Spurs, who had three others score in double figures.
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• Fort Carson Soldiers convoy

  18-04-2017 06:38
  
  About 1,200 military vehicles and equipment will be part of the biggest convoy operation since World War II.       
  
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• Castle Rock group wants to elect a mayor

  18-04-2017 06:36
  
  A group of Castle Rock residents is petitioning for the right to elect their own mayor. They want a measure on the November ballot that would amend the town charter.       
  
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• United’s first-quarter profit fell 69 percent, before dragging incident

  18-04-2017 06:31
  
  DALLAS — United Airlines’ profit plunged 69 percent in the first three months of the year, and that was before the terrible publicity surrounding the dragging of a bloodied passenger off a plane.
  The cost of fuel, labor and maintenance all rose sharply in the first quarter, helping push United’s profit down to $96 million, despite higher revenue.The results released Monday beat Wall Street expectations, however. United performed better by other measures — more cancellatio
  
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• Bill to test for lead in school water

  18-04-2017 06:30
  
  Colorado is one step closer to passing a bill that would make sure the water at public schools is safe to drink.       
  
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• Aurora voters to choose whether to give elected leaders a pay hike this November

  18-04-2017 06:11
  
  For the first time in nearly a quarter century, voters in Aurora will get to decide whether their elected leaders deserve a boost in pay.
  The City Council on Monday night approved 6-4 an ordinance that will place a measure on the November ballot asking voters to increase the mayor’s compensation from $60,000 to $80,000 a year, council member’s pay from nearly $14,000 a year to $18,500 and the mayor pro tem’s salary from $15,952 to $20,550 annually.
  Aurora residents haven’
  
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• Colorado State basketball adds Oral Roberts transfer

  18-04-2017 05:52
  
  FORT COLLINS — Colorado State basketball has officially added Oral Roberts transfer Kris Martin, the team announced Monday night.
  Martin, a 6-foot-6 guard from Frisco, Texas, visited Fort Collins this past weekend and tweeted out his commitment to the Rams on Sunday. He averaged 13.2 points on 40.8 percent shooting from the field with 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists this past season as a sophomore with the Golden Eagles.
  As a Division I transfer, he will have to sit out the upcoming 2017-18 c
  
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• Construction Crew Assists After Explosion At Home

  18-04-2017 05:49
  
  By Dillon Thomas
  FIRESTONE, Colo. (CBS4) – At least two people were injured Monday afternoon after a home exploded.
  The explosion happened just before 5 p.m.
  The home, located along Twilight Avenue, collapsed and burned for several hours after the explosion. At least two were injured.
  “It was probably the loudest concussion I’ve ever heard,” said John Anderson, a neighbor to the damaged residence.
  (credit: CBS)
  Anderson said he was home with his family when he heard the e
  
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• Telecom lobbying muscle kills privacy rules

  18-04-2017 05:48
  
  NEW YORK — The telecom industry’s lobbying muscle pushed a consumer privacy measure to a swift death in Congress.
  Republicans struck down Obama-era rules that would have imposed tight restrictions on what broadband companies such as Verizon, AT&T and Comcast could do with their customers’ personal data. Digital-rights and consumer-advocacy groups such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation supported keeping the rules. But they were outmatched by telecom trade groups and lobb
  
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• Skeletal Remains Found In Debris Of Brush Fire

  18-04-2017 05:42
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) – An investigation is underway after firefighters found skeletal remains while battling a brush fire in southern Colorado.
  (credit: Pueblo Police Department)
  (credit: Pueblo Police Department)
  The Pueblo Police Department says firefighters were dousing the blaze near a train bridge over the Fountain River on Monday afternoon when they came across the body. Investigators have not determined how long the remains were there and have only identified the person as a male.
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• Homeless sleep on woman's property

  18-04-2017 05:38
  
         
  
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