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• Who Loves Him More? Trump’s Cabinet Members Gush At Meeting

  12-06-2017 23:58
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Great president or greatest?
  That appeared to be the question at President Donald Trump’s first meeting of his full Cabinet on Monday, as top aides took turns piling praise on the boss.
  After Trump extolled the achievements of his young administration, asserting that he had accomplished more than any president in his first six months —with “few exceptions,” like President Franklin Delano Roosevelt — his Cabinet added on more accolades.
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• Jury Begins Deliberating Sex Charges Against Bill Cosby

  12-06-2017 23:56
  
  NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The jury at Bill Cosby’s trial began deliberating Monday over whether he drugged and molested a woman more than a decade ago in a case that has already helped demolish the 79-year-old comedian’s good-guy image.
  A conviction could send Cosby to prison for the rest of his life, completing the stunning late-life downfall of one of the most beloved stars in all of show business.
  The fast-moving case went to the jury of seven men and five women on Day 6 of the
  
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• New Radio Tower Will Be Painted Like The Golden Gate Bridge

  12-06-2017 23:53
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4)– Highlands Ranch is getting a new radio communications tower that will be painted the same color as the Golden Gate Bridge.Douglas County officials say the project has been in the works for 10 years. Copter4 flew over the radio communications tower in Highlands Ranch (credit: CBS)
  The tower is an effort to improve public safety radio coverage by more than 300 percent.
  The tower will stand 150 feet tall and will be painted the same color orange as the Golden Ga
  
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• Suspect In 10-Year-Old’s Murder Appears In Court

  12-06-2017 23:10
  
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – The teenage suspect in the murder of Kiaya Campbell appeared in court on Monday afternoon.
  Thornton police arrested the 15-year-old boy in connection with the 10-year-old’s murder. He has not been identified because he is a juvenile.
  Kiaya disappeared last Wednesday while walking home with the 15-year-old son of her father’s girlfriend. When he returned home without Kiaya, he told police they were separated in a rainstorm.
  Kiaya Campbell (credit: C
  
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• Patrick Stewart Swigs Champagne From F1 Driver’s Shoe

  12-06-2017 23:09
  
  MONTREAL, Canada (CBS4) – Sir Patrick Stewart visited the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, and had some celebratory champagne.
  Out of a shoe.
  Whenever F1 racer Daniel Ricciardo makes it onto the podium, he has a tradition of drinking champagne out of his sneaker.
  This is called a “Shoey.”
  Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium with Patrick Stewart and a shoey after finishing third in the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villene
  
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• Amazon To Build New Facility In Colorado, Hire 1,500 Workers

  12-06-2017 23:01
  
  By Jennifer Brice
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) – Amazon’s footprint is expanding, once again, into Colorado.
  (credit: CBS)
  The online retailer says they will begin construction on a facility in Thornton, near Interstate 25 and 144th Avenue. The fulfillment center will focus on small items, like books and electronics.
  (credit: CBS)
  City leaders believe Thornton was chosen because of location, demand and a workforce.
  John Cody is the Economic Development Director for the City of Thornton. He
  
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• Virginia Honors Pair Who Challenged Interracial Marriage Ban

  12-06-2017 22:34
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — When Richard and Mildred Loving had the audacity to marry, Virginia law officers jailed them. The state’s highest court later agreed it was right to outlaw their marriage because he was white and she was black.
  Now, a half century after the Lovings won a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized interracial marriage nationwide, the couple has been honored with a historical marker outside the old Virginia Supreme Court building where they suffered a legal
  
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• Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder In 1-Year-Old’s Death

  12-06-2017 22:30
  
  ROCKY FORD, Colo. (CBS4)– The boyfriend of a woman whose infant daughter died in the southern Colorado town of Rocky Ford has been charged with first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.
  Ryan Casias, 20, was initially booked into the Otero County Jail on $150,000 bond.
  Ryan Casias (credit: Rocky Ford Police)
  One-year-old Jayleianna Rivas Trujillo was found unresponsive May 20 in a home shared by Casias and the baby’s mother, Maryah.
  A coroner’s report found the bab
  
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• All-Star Vote Totals For Rockies’ Blackmon Soar

  12-06-2017 22:29
  
  DENVER (CBS4/The Sports Xchange) – Major League Baseball announced its latest National League tabulations in All-Star Game balloting on Monday, and Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is one of the favorites.
  Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 23, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (credit: Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
  Leading vote-getter Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals became the fi
  
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• Rare ‘PDS’ Tornado Watch Issued North Of Denver

  12-06-2017 22:06
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – The National Weather Service has issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” tornado watch for areas to the north of downtown Denver.
  Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Fort Morgan are included in the watch box which is in effect until 8 pm.Wording from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center says that several tornadoes are possible this afternoon and evening, and a few could be intense.
  A Memorial Day tornado near the town of Peetz in 2016 (credit:
  
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• Investigators: EPA Had No Rules For Working At Risky Mines

  12-06-2017 21:32
  DENVER (AP) — Government investigators say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had no rules for working around old mines when the agency inadvertently triggered a massive spill from a Colorado mine that polluted rivers in three states.
  The EPA’s Office of Inspector General said Monday the agency started work on safety standards after the spill and expects to release them this week.(credit: CBS)
  An EPA-led crew was excavating at the Gold King Mine in southwestern Colorado in 2015
  
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• Boulder Osprey Nest Welcomes First Chick

  12-06-2017 21:20
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The two osprey at the Boulder Reservoir have welcomed their first chick.
  The egg hatched sometime over the weekend, with the new chick visible on the Boulder County Open Space and Mountain Park’s live camera.The Open Space and Mountain Parks staff have monitored the Osprey nest since 2011. “Since then the nest has been successful every year, fledgling a total of nine young,” they post on their site.
  This latest chick would be number ten.
  Both a mal
  
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• Congressman Introduces ‘COVFEFE’ Act: Tweets Count As Presidential Record

  12-06-2017 20:43
  
  WASHINGTON (CBS Local) – Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley has introduced the ‘COVFEFE’ Act to legislation. The potential bill would classify presidential social media posts as presidential records.
  The acronym, while a tip to President Donald Trump’s infamous typo on Twitter, actually stands for ‘Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement’ (COVFEFE). It would alter the current Presidential Records Act that does not include social med
  
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• Latest Forecast: Severe Weather Expected, Mainly NE Of Denver

  12-06-2017 20:41
  
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – We are watching for an outbreak of severe stormsthis afternoon and evening, mainly to the north and east of Denver, and especially, in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska.
  Large hail, deadly lightning, high wind, heavy rain and tornadoes will be possible with all storms.
  There’s an area of low pressure sitting over Nevada this afternoon and as it moves to the east it will help spawn the stormy weather.
  It will also bring some cooler and windy weather t
  
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• Wildfire Burning Near Meeker Grows In Size

  12-06-2017 20:38
  MEEKER, Colo. (CBS4)– Crews are hoping to make progress on the Hunter Fire burning near Meeker in Rio Blanco County.
  Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
  The Hunter Fire has burned more than 990 acres in the Piceance Basin about 20 miles southwest of Meeker. It was 30 percent contained Monday afternoon.Hunter Fire (credit: Rio Blanco County)
  Officials say lightning caused the fire. More than 60 firefighters are battling the blaze.Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
  Meanwhile, two more
  
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• Wildfire Burning Near Meeker Grows

  12-06-2017 20:38
  
  MEEKER, Colo. (CBS4)– Crews are hoping to make progress on the Hunter Fire burning near Meeker in Rio Blanco County.
  Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
  The Hunter Fire has burned more than 990 acres in the Piceance Basin about 20 miles southwest of Meeker. It was 30 percent contained Monday afternoon.Hunter Fire (credit: Rio Blanco County)
  Officials say lightning caused the fire. More than 60 firefighters are battling the blaze.Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
  Meanwhile, two more
  
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• Police Investigate Sticker On Jewish Center As Hate Crime

  12-06-2017 20:33
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Colorado Springs are investigating a sticker placed on a Jewish center as a hate crime.The sticker, which reads “Fight Terror, Nuke Israel” was posted on the Chabad of Southern Colorado center on Saturday morning.The center is located near Rockrimmon Boulevard and Interstate 25.Police say they have not identified any suspects.
  
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• 2017 NBA Draft: Top 5 Prospects

  12-06-2017 20:30
  By Rahul Lal
  The 2017 NBA Draft is full of talent from top to bottom, with plenty of hype to match. Can this year’s draft class live up to the high expectations? Given what they’ve already shown on the court, there’s a pretty good chance.
  The top prospects each have star or even superstar potential and will, at the very least, be key contributors wherever they land. Many could be slotted in as starters from day one, given the rosters of the teams picking early, like the Los Ang
  
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• Amazon Building Largest Industrial Building In Colorado

  12-06-2017 20:17
  THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4)– The City of Thornton will be the latest location for another Amazon fulfillment center.The retail giant will build the 2.4 million square foot center over three stories on 80 acres on the northeast corner near Interstate 25 and 144th Avenue. That will make it the largest industrial building in the state.
  Construction is set to begin later this month with an anticipated opening of August 2018.The facility will be different than other Amazon centers in Colorado becaus
  
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• Broken Water Main Closes Busy Street, Businesses Without Water

  12-06-2017 20:06
  DENVER (CBS4)– A broken water main has shut down a busy street near City Park on Monday and shut off water to more than a dozen businesses.
  Denver Water crews are fixing a broke water main that shut down Josephine Street between 14th and Colfax Avenue.
  (credit: CBS)About 16 businesses were without water on Monday.Copter4 flew over the water main break on Monday (credit: CBS)
  Denver Water told CBS4 that a six-inch pipe broke. The reason is likely a weakened section in the pipe. (credit: CBS
  
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• Keidel: Patriots’ Prosperity Starts In The Offseason

  12-06-2017 20:00
  
  By Jason Keidel
  While NFL clubs spend the offseason sweating over their draft picks and free agents — almost always in a very visible and sloppy manner — the New England Patriots go about their yearly spring cleaning with the same stealth and aplomb we see on the field in the fall.
  Their latest signing, a sleepy affair, extending WR Julian Edelman for two more years, is the latest move over a three-month period they clearly won, just as they won the latest Super Bowl. And considering
  
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• Another US Appeals Court Keeps Trump’s Travel Ban Blocked

  12-06-2017 19:59
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Another U.S. appeals court upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban Monday, dealing the administration another legal defeat as the Supreme Court considers a separate case on the issue.
  The ruling from a unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the president violated U.S. immigration law by discriminating against people based on their nationality and by failing to demonstrate that their entry into the countr
  
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• Skiers, Boarders Close Out The Season At A-Basin

  12-06-2017 19:29
  ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. (CBS4)– Skiers and boarders hit the slopes for the final day of the ski season at Arapahoe Basin over the weekend.
  A-Basin closed for the season on Sunday. A-Basin last day June 11, 2017 (credit: Dave Camara)
  Skiers and boarders took their final runs, which included some water obstacles. A-Basin last day June 11, 2017 (credit: Dave Camara)
  Now, ski areas will switch over to their summer activities and schedules. A-Basin last day June 11, 2017 (credit: Dave Camara)
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• EPA Gives Fort Collins Extension To Meet Air Standard

  12-06-2017 19:15
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency gave Fort Collins an extension to meet federal ozone standards.
  The Coloradoan reportedSunday EPA administrator Scott Pruitt announced he will delay a key step in implementation of the new standard by one year.
  The EPA was originally scheduled to make final nonattainment designations – essentially triggering repercussions for areas that don’t meet the latest ozone standard – in October 2017.That now will happe
  
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• Montana’s Gianforte Avoids Jail Time For Reporter Assault

  12-06-2017 19:03
  BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s next congressman, Greg Gianforte, has been given a 180-day deferred jail sentence after the Republican technology entrepreneur pleaded guilty to assaulting a reporter on the eve of his election last month.
  Justice of the Peace Rick West sentenced Gianforte on Monday for the misdemeanor, ordering him to complete 40 hours of community service, 20 hours of anger management counseling and pay a $385 fine.
  US Rep. Greg Gianforte ( credit – Justin Sull
  
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• Teen Sentenced To Prison In Death Of Woman Who Disrespected ‘Gang’

  12-06-2017 18:51
  GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4)– A teenager will spend 28 years in prison for her role in the murder of a Weld County woman.
  Karly Hanchett, 19, was one of seven people charged in the murder of Tera Lewandowski. ‘
  Chad Iler, Karly Hanchett, Michael Vassil (credit: Weld Co. Sheriff)
  Hanchett struck Lewandowski in the head with a metal pipe and then an accomplice stabbed her to death.
  Last month, Daniel “D.J.” Meyer was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit fir
  
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• Teacher Suspended After Pro-Trump Yearbook Photos Altered

  12-06-2017 18:39
  
  WALL, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey school district has suspended a teacher after yearbook photos of two high school students were altered to remove President Donald Trump’s name on their clothing.
  Wall Township School Superintendent Cheryl Dyer told News 12 New Jersey on Monday the yearbook’s adviser was suspended while an investigation is underway.
  US President Donald Trump (credit: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
  One student wore a sweater vest with Trump’s name on it. Anot
  
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• Crews Making Progress On Wildfire Burning Near Meeker

  12-06-2017 18:38
  
  MEEKER, Colo. (CBS4)– Crews are making progress on the Hunter Fire burning near Meeker in Rio Blanco County.
  Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
  The Hunter Fire has burned more than 650 acres in the Piceance Basin about 20 miles southwest of Meeker. It was 40 percent contained on Sunday evening.Hunter Fire (credit: Rio Blanco County)
  Officials say lightning caused the fire. More than 60 firefighters are battling the blaze.Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
  Meanwhile, two more wildfi
  
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• Former President George H.W. Bush Celebrating 93rd Birthday

  12-06-2017 18:27
  KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush is celebrating his 93rd birthday with family on the Maine coast.
  Bush was planning a low-key celebration Monday with his wife, Barbara Bush, and other family members at their summer home in Kennebunkport. She turned 92 last week.
  President George H.W. Bush (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
  The former president was hospitalized in the spring with a case of bronchitis, but his staff says he’s doing well. He arrived in Ma
  
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• Alec Peters: My Life As An NBA Draft Prospect

  12-06-2017 18:02
  
  The 2017 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, June 22nd. As the stars of the college game get ready to find out where they will begin their NBA journey, CBS Local Sports’ “My Life As” series will give them an opportunity to talk about how they got to this point and what they expect from the future in their own words.
  Today, we hear from Alec Peters, a senior out of Valparaiso. Peters entered the 2016-17 season on many college basketball experts’ watch lists due to his
  
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• Bear Hazed After Getting Into Open Trashcans

  12-06-2017 17:59
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – A black bear had to be hazed after it was spotted getting into trashcans.
  The Golden Police Department posted an alert Monday morning, asking residents to “please secure your trashcans or keep them inside until trash day.”“Don’t tempt the bears!” they posted after a black bear was spotted digging in an open trashcan in the Heritage Dells neighborhood over the weekend.
  The bear had to be hazed as a result.
  It was last seen running off to
  
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