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• Broncos Coach Says QB Competition Hasn’t Really Begun

  13-06-2017 23:56
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The biggest offseason position battle in the NFL — the Denver Broncos quarterback sweepstakes featuring Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian — has been nothing but a tease.
  Coach Vance Joseph said Tuesday that the evaluation won’t truly start until training camp next month.
  So, all those spectacular deep throws from Lynch sprinkled in between the bad choices and awful chucks were all for naught. Same with all those safe, short passes from Siemian surrou
  
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• Former Pot Officer, Entrepreneur Charged In Trafficking Ring

  13-06-2017 23:51
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A former Colorado marijuana enforcement officer and a marijuana entrepreneur are among those accused of being involved with a large trafficking ring that shipped pot out of state.
  Former pot officer Renee Rayton, Scott Pack and two growers were indicted June 7 by a grand jury, joining 16 others indicted in connection with the ring in March. According to the indictment, first reported on by The Cannabist on Tuesday, Pack’s businesses had marijuana licenses but
  
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• Boy Slipped, Hit Head While Hiking On Hanging Lake Trail

  13-06-2017 23:50
  
  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– An 8-year-old boy’s death on the popular Hanging Lake Trail is apparently an accident.
  The child, said to be from the Front Range, tripped and hit his head on a rock while hiking with his family near a waterfall at the top of the trail in Glenwood Canyon.
  (credit: CBS)
  Despite CPR attempts, he did not survive.
  The boy’s name has not been released. The coroner has not released the official cause of death.
  
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• Report: Colorado Slips In Child Well-Being

  13-06-2017 23:36
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– According to this year’s Kids Count Data Book, Colorado ranks 22nd overall for child well-being but fell in another key area.Colorado fell from 12th to 16th in the report’s economic category because more than 180,000 children in the state live in families struggling to make ends meet.There are other areas in which Colorado excels like one of the largest declines in the percentage of children without health insurance, dropping from 10 percent to just four percent
  
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• More Than 700,000 Pounds Of Spaghetti And Meatball Products Recalled

  13-06-2017 23:31
  
  MILTON, Pa. (CBS4) – More than 700,000 pounds of spaghetti and meatballs are being recalled.
  The Department of Agriculture says it’s a result of mislabeling. The products apparently contain milk, which is not a listed ingredient on the label.
  All the products have the number 794M inside the USDA inspection mark.
  If you have one of the products, you should either throw it away or return them to the place of purchase.
  Click here to see the labels of the affected products.
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• Stephen King Says President Trump Blocked Him On Twitter

  13-06-2017 23:24
  BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Horror author Stephen King says his frequent criticism of President Donald Trump has gotten him blocked on Twitter.
  The author of “Firestarter” and “It” tweeted Tuesday the Republican president has blocked him on the social media website. He says, “I may have to kill myself.”Trump has blocked me from reading his tweets. I may have to kill myself.
  — Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 13, 2017I still have access. I'll DM them to yo
  
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• Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Knighted In Native Denmark

  13-06-2017 23:11
  
  COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Radio.com) – Before moving to the U.S. and thrilling crowds as the drummer for Metallica, Lars Ulrich was born and lived in Denmark for 17 years. Ulrich might call San Francisco home for now, but his connection to his native country is still strong.
  According to Denmark’s DR, Margrethe II, the Queen of Denmark bestowed the drummer with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannabrog on May 26.
  Lars Ulrich in Denver (credit: Metallica.com)
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• Warriors Say No Decision Has Been Made On White House Visit

  13-06-2017 22:51
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors say no decision has been made regarding a potential White House visit to celebrate their NBA title.
  The Warriors issued a statement Tuesday saying that “today is all about celebrating our championship” and that they have not received an invitation to the White House. The statement added the organization would make those decisions when and if necessary.”
  The team issued the statement following multiple reports that the Warri
  
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• Help Find ‘Blue Boo,’ A Little Girl’s Best Friend

  13-06-2017 21:07
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A little girl is heartbroken after she lost her best friend at Denver International Airport during a layover.
  The little girl had her so-called “Sleep Bunny” named “Blue Boo” at DIA on the evening of June 10. The stuffed animal went missing between the Silver Bullet restaurant and Gate C-26 between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
  (credit: Kyle Hansen)
  The girl has a broken arm and may have had trouble carrying it long distances through the airport.
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• Dead Dog Fire Grows To 17,000+ Acres

  13-06-2017 20:32
  
  By Matt Kroschel
  RANGELY, Colo. (CBS4)– As 60 mph winds whipped flames, dozens of people rushed to get out of the way of the rapidly growing wildfire burning in Northwestern Colorado.
  The Dead Dog Fire, named for its ignition point near Dead Dog Gulch, grew to over 17,000 acres on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is burning 10 miles north of Rangely.
  (credit: CBS)
  Just hours earlier on Tuesday morning, the evacuations were lifted for Lindsey Wiley and her neighbors but it was a very close call
  
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• Dead Dog Fire Grows To 16,000+ Acres

  13-06-2017 20:32
  By Matt Kroschel
  RANGELY, Colo. (CBS4)– As 60 mph winds whipped flames, dozens of people rushed to get out of the way of the rapidly growing wildfire burning in Northwestern Colorado.
  The Dead Dog Fire, named for its ignition point near Dead Dog Gulch, grew to about 16,470 acres on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is burning 10 miles north of Rangely.
  Just hours earlier on Tuesday morning, the evacuations were lifted for Lindsey Wiley and her neighbors but it was a very close call Monday evenin
  
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• Mid-Size SUV Headlights Getting Better, Room For Improvement

  13-06-2017 18:56
  
  A new report find headlights on mid-size SUV’s are getting better, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested 37 mid-size SUV’s. Only two, the Volvo XC-60 and Hyundai Santa Fe received a “good’ rating.Here’s the list of ratings:IIHS 2007 Midsize SUV headlight ratings(Best available headlight system for each model)G=Good, A=Acceptable, M=Marginal, P=PoorLuxury SUVs Nonluxury SUVsVolvo XC60 (G) Hyundai Sant
  
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• Tornadoes Cause Damage Near Colorado Border

  13-06-2017 18:38
  
  GROVER, Colo. (CBS4)– Damaging tornadoes, funnel clouds and baseball-size hail passed through Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska on Monday afternoon.
  CBS4 YouReporter Caleb Westering sent in pictures of a tornado near Grover, about 100 miles northeast of Denver on Monday afternoon.A tornado near Grover, about 100 miles northeast of Denver (credit: Caleb Westering)
  Another tornado was captured on camera in Nebraska. The tornado in Western Nebraska just 30 miles from the Colorado border destroye
  
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• Trump To Tout Apprenticeships As Way To Fill Jobs Gap

  13-06-2017 18:28
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says apprenticeships could match workers with millions of open jobs, but he’s reluctant to devote more taxpayer money to the effort.
  Instead, Trump and Labor Secretary Alex Acosta say the administration is focused on getting universities and private companies to pair up and pay the cost of such learn-to-earn arrangements.
  The president, whose resume includes a long run on TV’s “The Apprentice,” has accepted a challenge from S
  
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• MLB’s Top 5 Hardest Hitters So Far This Season

  13-06-2017 18:16
  
  By Rich Arleo
  If there is one word that comes to mind when summarizing the first two-plus months of the 2017 MLB season, it’s power. Before play began on June 12, there was an average of 1.23 home runs per game, which would be an all-time record. This upswing certainly didn’t come out of nowhere, as fans saw an average of 1.16 homers (5,610 in total) by last seasons’ end—the third most overall and highest since 2000 (1.17, 5,693)—and this season is well on pace to e
  
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• Mastermind Of Lottery Fraud Will Tell How He Rigged Jackpots

  13-06-2017 18:09
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lottery computer programmer will tell investigators how he was able to use his position to rig state jackpots for years and he and his brother will repay $3 million in prizes they improperly claimed, under a plea agreement released Monday.
  Prosecutors will seek a 25-year prison sentence for former Multi-State Lottery Association security director Eddie Tipton, the mastermind of a scheme that rocked the lottery industry. His brother, former Texas judge Tommy Tipton, i
  
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• Pikes Peak Area Reopens

  13-06-2017 17:57
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Officials announced they have reopened the road leading to a popular tourist area of Colorado’s Pikes Peak.
  The Gazette reports the U.S. Forest Service announced over the weekend it had reopened Forest Service Road 383, leading to the Crags and popular trails to Devil’s Playground and the summit of America’s Mountain. The road had been closed since January as crews removed beetle-killed trees at risk of falling in the Teller County woods.
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• Tubing Banned On Clear Creek

  13-06-2017 17:38
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4)– The water is running so quickly in Clear Creek that restrictions have been placed on recreation in the rushing water.
  The City of Golden and Jefferson County have prohibited tubing, rafting, swimming and body surfing on Clear Creek. Clear Creek in Golden (credit: CBS)
  The restrictions include Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County as well as those portions of Clear Creek in Golden, including Vanover Park.
  Clear Creek in Golden (credit: CBS)
  Kayakers and stand-
  
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• High Winds Stoke Dead Dog Fire Near Rangely

  13-06-2017 16:47
  
  RANGELY, Colo. (CBS4) – More than 200 firefighters are battling a wildfire on Colorado’s Western Slope that has forced some evacuations.
  (credit: Rio Blanco County)
  The Dead Dog Fire is located 10 miles north of Rangely and it has burned more than 5,000 acres. It grew on Monday amid strong winds that were recorded at speeds of higher than 70 mph at times.
  (credit: Rio Blanco County Sheriff)
  “We’re there. We’re actively fighting it. And doing everything we can to mak
  
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• Winds Fuel Wildfire To 5,000+ Acres, Denver Fire Crews Help

  13-06-2017 16:05
  
  CRAIG, Colo. (CBS4) — Firefighters from Denver have joined the more than 200 firefighters battling a wildfire on Colorado’s Western Slope that has forced some evacuations.
  (credit: Rio Blanco County)
  The Dead Dog Fire is located 10 miles north of Rangely and it has burned more than 5,000 acres. It grew on Monday amid strong winds that were recorded at speeds of higher than 70 mph at times.
  (credit: Rio Blanco County Sheriff)
  “We’re there. We’re actively fighting it.
  
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• Latest Forecast: Cold Front Brings Somewhat Cooler Weather, Gusty Winds Continue

  13-06-2017 15:27
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – A cold front that has sweep across Colorado will keep temperatures 10-15 degrees cooler on Tuesday compared to Monday. That means highs near 80 degrees in the Denver area and upper 70s around Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley.
  It will also be breezy again on Tuesday although the wind will not be as strong as it was at times Monday. Along the Front Range we expect westerly winds to gust as high as 30 mph. Meanwhile gusts could top 40 mph in the high count
  
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• Child Dies At Hanging Lake Trail

  13-06-2017 15:21
  
  GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – A 9-year-old child has died in an apparent fall at the top of a popular trail on Colorado’s Western Slope.
  Garfield County Coroner Robert Glassmire says the incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. Monday at the top of Hanging Lake Trail, about 10 miles east of Glenwood Springs.
  Hanging Lake Trail (credit: CBS)
  Glassmire would not release information about the child, other than to say that the child was from Colorado’s Front Range.
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• Freeland Loses For First Time In 7 Road Starts, Pirates Defeat Rockies

  13-06-2017 15:10
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jameson Taillon walked off the mound for the final time Monday night, sat in the dugout and felt fortunate to have pitched once again in the major leagues.
  Taillon worked five scoreless innings in his return from treatments for testicular cancer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2.
  “I Just got to step back and enjoy the moment and realize that I was back,” Taillon said. “It was special to see all my teammates. The Pirates, the coache
  
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• With QB Competition Far From Over, Lynch ‘Confident In Where I Am’

  13-06-2017 14:43
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) – With Broncos OTA’s winding down, quarterback Paxton Lynch says he is happy with what he’s shown during the spring practices.
  “I am confident in where I am right now, I think the coaches are pretty pleased with how the quarterbacks have played and the offense, too,” Lynch said on Xfinity Monday Live on CBS4. “I think the offense as a whole wants to finish strong and get some good work in and then enjoy this break.”
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• Broncos mailbag

  13-06-2017 14:00
  
  Broncos mailbag: Even if O.J. Howard is there, Bolles was the guy       
  
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• Best Denver Breweries To Take Dad On Father’s Day

  13-06-2017 14:00
  
  By Deborah Flomberg
  Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, and the big day will be here before you know it. You have just enough time to make some plans to spend the day with your pop, but you’d better start planning soon, because this popular holiday has all the great hot spots filling up fast. Why not make it a fun day of family and brews with a trip to one of the many great local breweries? If your dad is a beer-lover, then there is no shortage of fun, creative and tasty places to visit
  
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• Brian Regan Ticket Giveaway

  13-06-2017 12:00
  Enter to win a pair of premium tickets to see Brian Regan live at the Paramount Theatre on June 23rd or June 24th!
  
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• Regents Suspend Chancellor, Discipline Coach Over Domestic Violence Probe

  13-06-2017 07:51
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder has been suspended and Buffaloes head football coach Mike MacIntyre and Athletic Director Rick George have also been punished as part of a domestic violence probe.
  Buffaloes Coach Mike MacIntyre (credit: CBS)
  “I know some will say these measures and changes go too far, others will say they don’t go far enough. Not everybody will be happy. The board and I believe they are appropriate and will make us a
  
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• Watch Xfinity Monday Live With Broncos QB Paxton Lynch

  13-06-2017 05:40
  
  Paxton Lynch (credit: CBS)
  
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• ‘Money Talks’: New Reward Offered In Case Of Man Killed In His Driveway

  13-06-2017 05:30
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Denver widow is hoping a new several thousand-dollar reward will help provide new clues to find her husband’s killer.
  Henry Wagner (credit: CBS)
  Henry Wagner, 56, was gunned down in his driveway near East 6th Ave. and North Olive Street the night of April 1. His family is now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
  “It’s unfortunate you have to go to those lengths, but money talks,” Wagner’s widow to
  
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• Couple Fighting For Custody Of 5 Kids Gets Help From Medical Pot Advocates

  13-06-2017 05:03
  
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Colorado couple says they’re almost out of options to get their five children back in their custody.
  “My wife and I determined we would move back to Colorado where we would receive safe access to care, mainly medical cannabis,” said Raymond Schwab. “Due to a family incident that occurred some people had custody of our kids and wouldn’t return them and now the state of Kansas seized them. Initially, some of the reports were to inh
  
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• Broncos rookies give back on the eve...

  13-06-2017 04:34
  
  Even on the the Broncos off days they're working.  On Monday, on the eve of the teams first mandatory Mini Camp, the rookies were working at both the Food Bank of the Rockies and the Boys and Girls club.  The team is teaching them at a young at how important it is to give back.       
  
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• Pilot Fighting Wind-Driven Western Colorado Fire: ‘Like Riding A Bull’

  13-06-2017 04:07
  
  MEEKER, Colo. (CBS4) – A long line of wildland firefighting crews passed through downtown Meeker on Monday as the troubling 1,000 acre Hunter Fire continues to grow nearby.
  Hunter Fire (credit: Albert Linch/BLM)
  The fire is burning in the Piceance Basin about 20 miles southwest of the northwestern Colorado town, and has grown significantly in the past three days. It’s one of several fires burning in western Colorado right now.Heavy, thick smoke from the fire has settled into the vall
  
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• Competitive Primaries On Both Sides Ahead In Colorado Governor’s Race

  13-06-2017 04:06
  By Shaun BoydDENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s 2018 governor’s race is drawing a record number of candidates.
  There are now four Republicans and seven Democrats in the race.This is the first gubernatorial race in 20 years in the state where there will be competitive primaries on both sides.
  Rep. Jared Polis (credit: CBS)
  Congressman Jared Polis (D) Boulder is the latest to jump in, creating some big waves on the Democratic side.
  Mike Johnston (credit: CBS)
  “He in many ways is th
  
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• Severe Storms Rock Parts Of Colorado

  13-06-2017 01:55
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) –
  Severe storms rocked Weld county on Monday. Several storms warranted Tornado Warnings, and dropped 3 inch or larger hail in many areas. A Tornado Watch is in place through 8:00 pm for Larimer, Washington, Weld, Morgan, and Logan counties.
  On Tuesday, we’ll be about ten degrees cooler thanks to a cold front. We’ll still be warm, about 80 degrees in Denver and the plains. After Monday’s intense storms, we’ll be much calmer in Colorado
  
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• Regents Suspend Chancellor, Punish Coach Over Domestic Violence Probe

  13-06-2017 01:55
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – The chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder has been suspended and Buffaloes head football coach Mike MacIntyre and Athletic Director Rick George have also been punished as part of a domestic violence probe.
  Buffaloes Coach Mike MacIntyre (credit: CBS)
  “I know some will say these measures and changes go too far, others will say they don’t go far enough. Not everybody will be happy. The board and I believe they are appropriate and will make us a
  
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• Latest Forecast: Severe Storms Rock Parts Of Colorado

  13-06-2017 01:55
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) –
  Severe storms rocked Weld county on Monday. Several storms warranted Tornado Warnings, and dropped 3 inch or larger hail in many areas. A Tornado Watch is in place through 8:00 pm for Larimer, Washington, Weld, Morgan, and Logan counties.
  On Tuesday, we’ll be about ten degrees cooler thanks to a cold front. We’ll still be warm, about 80 degrees in Denver and the plains. After Monday’s intense storms, we’ll be much calmer in Colorado
  
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• Owner Of Dog Who Attacked 13-Year-Old On Trail Sought

  13-06-2017 01:15
  
  By Tom Mustin
  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – A 13-year-old is still recovering after being attacked by a dog while jogging a week ago.
  “I checked to see if I was bleeding and I was,” Luke Sorensen told CBS4’s Tom Mustin.
  Luke Sorensen (credit: CBS)
  The Highlands Ranch eighth grader is on the cross country team at Mountain Ridge Middle School. On June 5 the team had been practicing at the popular Red Tail Park when Luke ran past a man and his dog.
  “I passed a guy wa
  
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• Melania, Barron Trump Move Into White House

  13-06-2017 01:12
  
  WASHINGTON (CBS4) – The White House will once again house the First Family.
  First Lady Melania Trump tweeted a picture with the hasgtag #MovingDay.Looking forward to the memories we'll make in our new home! #Movingday pic.twitter.com/R5DtdV1Hnv
  — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 12, 2017
  Barron Trump, the son of Melania and President Donald Trump, will attend private school in Maryland in the fall. He and his mother stayed in New York while he finished school.
  
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• Broncos Rookies Volunteer At Food Bank

  13-06-2017 01:00
  DENVER (CBS4)– Some Denver Broncos rookies spent time giving back as part of Rookie Community Service Day.The players worked with the Food Bank of the Rockies and the Denver Broncos Boys and Girls Club. (credit: CBS)
  The hope is that players learn the importance of giving back to the community. (credit: CBS)
  The players packed up some meals and toured the food bank. They also hosted a pizza party complete with ice cream. (credit: CBS)
  
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• Identical Twins With Identical Kidney Disease Urge Coloradans To Become Living Donors

  13-06-2017 00:43
  
  By Kathy Walsh
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Identical twins from Thornton share an identical problem. Both suffer from a rare disease that has led to kidney failure.
  One twin has been scheduled for a kidney transplant this month, but the other is waiting for a donor.
  Kaylee and Aubree Adams (credit: CBS)
  “Shared a room, always dancing, laughing together, literally always together,” Kaylee and Aubree Adams said.
  The inseparable sisters were in a bed at Children’s Hospital Colorad
  
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• Churches To Provide Support After Gang-Related Crime

  13-06-2017 00:10
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– The City of Denver and faith leaders are working together to help create safe havens for those connected to gangs.
  The experts say those people suffer from trauma, fear or frustration with gangs. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announcing the safe haven program (credit: CBS)
  When there is a gang-related crime, the nearest church is activated for three days to provide emotional and wellness support for those in the community.
  More than 20 churches signed up to be safe havens whe
  
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