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• Retired Chief Puts Emergency Skills To Use After Friend Collapses

  20-07-2017 23:54
  
  By Matt Kroschel
  SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (CBS4) – One week after suffering a massive “widowmaker” heart attack, a Silverthorne man is out of the hospital and thanking his hero.
  Jim Schultz was playing pickleball with a group of friends at Rainbow Park last Tuesday. Retired Red, White & Blue Fire Chief Lori Miller was also in the court that day.
  Lori Miller and Jim Schultz (credit: CBS)
  She noticed that Schultz, who had been sitting out at the time, wasn’t responding to th
  
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• Despite Cancer Diagnosis, McCain Says, ‘I’ll Be Back Soon’

  20-07-2017 23:14
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Battling brain cancer, John McCain on Thursday vowed to return to the Senate, leveling fresh criticism at the Trump administration and aiming a good-natured dig at Republican and Democratic colleagues shaken by news of his diagnosis.
  “I greatly appreciate the outpouring of support — unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I’ll be back soon, so stand-by!” McCain said in a tweet. Showing no signs of stepping back from political and nation
  
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• Colorado Hits $500 Million Mark On Recreational Marijuana

  20-07-2017 22:47
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s marijuana industry is touting a major milestone.
  The state has now received more than $500 million since recreational marijuana sales stared in 2014, according to Denver-based VS Strategies.
  (credit: CBS)
  Their data says the money is made up of both taxes and licensing fees.
  Most of the money has gone toward K-12 education, including funding school construction projects, drop-out prevent programs, and school health professionals.
  Other groups, like the Adop
  
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• Report Accuses Five-Star Resorts In Mexico Of Drugging Tourists

  20-07-2017 22:43
  
  CBS Local — Resorts in Mexico are being accused of either serving dangerous and illegal alcohol to their guests, or worse — actually drugging them. This according to an investigation by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that revealed similar sad stories from numerous victims and their families whose dream vacations quickly turned nightmarish.
  The family of Abbey Conner, a 20-year-old who drowned in the pool at the Iberostar Hotel & Resorts’ Paraiso del Mar, believes
  
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• Mama, 2 Bear Cubs Released Back Into Wild

  20-07-2017 22:34
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A mama bear and her two cubs are getting a second chance at life.
  Colorado Parks & Wildlife picked up the three after they were found in someone’s garage.
  The agency said that the family was spared because it seemed like they were still afraid of humans.
  They said bears that show no fear of humans are euthanized.Bear break-ins in Colorado are on the rise this year, and, as a result, 34 bears have had to be put down.
  RELATED: Bear Spends Nearl
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick Battleground 2017

  20-07-2017 21:48
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  WWE Battleground is shaping up to be a fast-moving show with seven matches on the three-hour card, plus one more during the pre-show. After the night is finished, we will have a pretty good grasp on the course WWE is plotting heading into SummerSlam next month. The big question is who will be the WWE Champion.
  A Randy Orton victory would theoretically set up a rematch against Jinder Mahal in New York next month. Is a repeat contest headlining WWE’s second biggest show of t
  
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• Linkin Park Frontman Chester Bennington Dies In LA

  20-07-2017 21:43
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Thursday, the Los Angeles County coroner says. He was 41.
  Coroner spokesman Brian Elias said authorities are investigating Bennington’s death as an apparent suicide but no additional details are available.
  The Grammy Award-winning group sold 10 million copies of their 2000 debut, “Hybrid Theory
  
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• Volunteers Sign Up To Give Clothes To Kids

  20-07-2017 21:42
  By Libby Smith
  Day of Service is Xcel Energy’s annual volunteer signature event. This year is will be held on Saturday, September 9th. Click here to register for a project.
  DENVER (CBS4) – Clothes to Kids of Denver provides free school clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families. The organization serves pre-school through twelfth grade and then anybody working on their GED up to 21-years-old.
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  “We focus only on school clothing because really it’
  
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• Terrell Davis' career was long enough

  20-07-2017 21:37
  For a good 15 years of his recent life, Terrell Davis had to deal with a qualifier.       
  
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• O.J. Simpson Granted Parole After Nearly 9 Years In Prison

  20-07-2017 21:22
  
  LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) — O.J. Simpson was granted parole Thursday after more than eight years in prison for a Las Vegas hotel heist, successfully making his case in a nationally televised hearing that reflected America’s enduring fascination with the former football star.
  O.J. Simpson (credit: CBS)
  Simpson, 70, could be a free man as early as Oct. 1. By then, he will have served the minimum of his nine-to-33-year armed-robbery sentence for a bungled attempt to snatch sports memorabilia
  
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• Loveland Police Release Dash Cam Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting

  20-07-2017 21:14
  
  LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) – The Loveland Police Department on Thursday released police dash cam footage of an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead last month.
  An officer approaches Stephen Rich with his gun drawn. (credit: Loveland Police)
  Police were trying to pull over Stephen Rich near near Namaqua Park west of Interstate 25.
  (credit: CBS)
  They say the 48-year-old man jumped off his motorcycle and started firing at officers. They fired back and shot him several times.
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• Apple Founder Steve Jobs Is The Subject Of New Opera

  20-07-2017 20:50
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — It’s 2007, and Steve Jobs has just finished launching the first iPhone before an enraptured audience when he nearly collapses, exhausted by the illness that will kill him four years later.
  At this moment in Mason Bates’ opera “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” a harrowing sound emerges from the orchestra pit, a crushing downward progression that’s described in the score as an “electronic shutdown.”
  “It’s a combinati
  
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• Tapas, Seinfeld, Spin Class And Much More: Here’s A List Of What People In Each State Hate The Most

  20-07-2017 20:09
  CBS Local– Thanks to the dating app known as Hater, which as you might have guessed, pairs you up with your perfect match based on things you and your soon-to-be date both hate, we now know what each state hates most.
  For example, Nebraska for some reason loathes the show “Seinfeld.”
  Courtesy Hater
  Massachusetts hates Eli Manning more than anything else in the world, thanks to the New York Giants quarterback twice defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowls. Manning&
  
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• Vigil Held In Middle Of Night, Exactly 5 Years After Aurora Movie Shooting

  20-07-2017 19:15
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – People joined together early Thursday morning to remember the 12 lives lost as well as show support to those still suffering from the Aurora movie theater shooting, which happened five years ago.
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  The shooting took place on July 20, 2012, and in the five years since then the support shown by the community hasn’t wavered.
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  Heather Dearman, cousin of Ashley Moser, was among those who attended the overnight vigil. Moser was the youngest o
  
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• Tonight on CBS4 News at 10 p.m.: CBS4 Investigates Rental Crackdown

  20-07-2017 17:45
  
  Watch a report by investigator Brian Maass at 10 p.m. on CBS4, Colorado’s News Channel.
  Watch the latest CBS4 Investigates reports.
  
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• Parents Concerned After FBI Warns About ‘Smart Toys’

  20-07-2017 17:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The FBI shared a warning this week about smart toys with high-tech components, and parents in Denver agree there is cause for concern.
  Some of the toys can connect to the internet, and they could put your privacy at risk. The FBI’s consumer notice states:
  The FBI encourages consumers to consider cyber security prior to introducing smart, interactive, internet-connected toys into their homes or trusted environments. Smart toys and entertainment devices for children are
  
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• Parents Concerned After FBI Issues ‘Smart Toys’ Warning

  20-07-2017 17:32
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – The FBI shared a warning this week about smart toys with high-tech components, and parents in Denver agree there is cause for concern.
  Some of the toys can connect to the internet, and they could put your privacy at risk. The FBI’s consumer notice states:
  The FBI encourages consumers to consider cyber security prior to introducing smart, interactive, internet-connected toys into their homes or trusted environments. Smart toys and entertainment devices for children are
  
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• CBS Sports Is Now Official Home Of The CrossFit Games

  20-07-2017 17:12
  
  The ReebokCrossFit Games is the highest level of workout competition, featuring some of the fittest athletes on the planet. CBS Sports and CrossFit Inc. just announced a multi-year television and digital partnership that will bring the competition to CBS, CBS Sports Network and CBS Digital.
  CrossFit training has caught the attention of many fitness enthusiasts over the past several years. The fitness regimen combines a unique exercise philosophy with the competitive nature of sports. As the comp
  
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• Crews Pull Car Out Of Clear Creek In Tricky Operation

  20-07-2017 16:48
  
  GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Crews completed a tricky water rescue operation in Jefferson County on Wednesday.
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  Crews shut down Highway 6 west of Golden so they could pull a car out of Clear Creek.
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  The vehicle crashed into the water last month. The driver’s body was recovered a few days later, but at the time it was too dangerous to retreive the car.
  
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• Kahn: Baseball’s Best Feat

  20-07-2017 16:47
  
  By Andrew Kahn
  Edinson Volquez threw a no-hitter in early June. Scooter Gennett hit four home runs three days later. And on Saturday, Cody Bellinger became the fifth player this season to hit for the cycle. Generally speaking, what is the best single-game individual achievement in baseball?
  No-hitters and cycles
  It’s useful to compare these two feats right away because we can try to define “best” in a low-stakes environment. What I mean by that is it’s clear neither feat
  
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• DIA Settles On $1.8 Billion Renovation Contract

  20-07-2017 16:25
  
  DENVER (AP) — Denver International Airport has settled on a $1.8 billion contract with a partner that would perform a four-year terminal renovation and oversee new concession spaces for the following three decades.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Denver Post reports airport officials unveiled the value of the partnership this week. The publicly known value was characterized by the airport’s top brass in early June as “more than $1 billion” and then later by the airport’s major ai
  
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• Latest Forecast: Not As Hot Thanks To Increasing Moisture

  20-07-2017 15:34
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – After officially reaching 100° in Denver on Wednesday, temperatures will not be as hot Thursday largely because of an increase in cloud cover associated with monsoon moisture.
  Scattered thunderstorms will develop in the mountains and higher foothills by early afternoon Thursday and then eventually move east into the Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins areas. The overall chance for rain is higher than it has been lately with a 40-50% chance of thunderstor
  
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• Hnida: McCain’s Cancerous Brain Tumor ‘A Tough One’

  20-07-2017 06:13
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) – Sen. John McCain has been diagnosed with a brain tumor called a glioblastoma. It is considered to be an aggressive form of cancer.
  McCain had surgery last week for what was called a blood clot above the left eye. The clot was behind the skull, so a craniotomy was performed, and at that time surgeons discovered the blood clot was caused by a tumor. The tumor was removed and biopsied.
  Sen. John McCain during his unsuccessful campaign for president in October 2008 a
  
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• Cross-Country Flight Diverted To Denver Over Security Issue

  20-07-2017 06:00
  DENVER (CBS4) – A cross-country Spirit Airlines flight made an unexpected stop in Denver Wednesday night due to a security issue.
  Spirit Airlines Flight 576 was headed from Oakland, California, to Baltimore, Maryland. Denver International Airport spokesman Heath Montgomery said a “possible disturbance on board” prompted the pilot to divert the plane to DIA.
  (credit: CBS)
  The plane landed safely shortly after 8 a.m. Denver police and FBI agents are investigating. No one was hurt
  
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• Construction Could Delay Drivers Headed To DIA

  20-07-2017 05:33
  DENVER (CBS4) – Thursday will mark the start of a long construction project that could slow down drivers heading to Denver International Airport.
  Pena Boulevard (credit: CBS)
  Crews will be replacing concrete along Pena Boulevard.
  The project covers a six mile stretch between E-470 and the Denver International Airport terminal. The speed limit will be lowered in that area.
  Expect lane closures to last from 8 p.m. or later until 7 a.m. each week — Thursdays through Sundays only —
  
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• Scientists In Colorado, Around World Reconsider The Mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex

  20-07-2017 05:26
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Scientists in Colorado and around the world are rethinking everything they thought they knew about the world’s most popular dinosaur.
  Tyrannosaurus rex (credit: CBS)
  “For T-Rex we don’t have good footprints or trackways and that would give us their stride length to determine how fast they move,” said Samantha Sands of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
  Sands provided that information about the Tyrannosaurus rex after the release of new resear
  
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• Plans Progressing For Theater Shooting Memorial That Will ‘Bring Peace’

  20-07-2017 03:09
  By Rick Sallinger
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – An artist’s selection for the Aurora theater shooting memorial is expected to be announced in late August. At that time, plans are to be unveiled for the site next to the Aurora Municipal Center.
  (credit: CBS)
  It has been five years since the massacre took place. A long, difficult time for the loved ones of the victims.
  If one could turn back the hands of time they certainly would. But they can’t, and now the plot of land for the memoria
  
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• Highway 36, I-25 Toll Rate Changes Coming

  20-07-2017 03:00
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Department of Transportation is changing toll rates along Interstate 25 and Highway 36.
  On average, the Highway 36 express lane tolls will increase 10 cents for off-peak usage.The Boulder to Denver rate will decrease 40 cents to $8.35.
  The Denver to Boulder rate will increase, though, 75 cents, to $8.05
  The round-trip rate from Boulder to Denver will also increase by 35 cents.
  CDOT says the proposed changes are to help manage congestion and to ensure reliable t
  
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• Doctors: Sen. John McCain Has Brain Tumor

  20-07-2017 02:29
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors say Arizona Sen. John McCain has a brain tumor associated with a blood clot that was removed last week.
  Sen. John McCain at the U.S. Capitol July 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
  In a statement late Wednesday, doctors reveal that McCain has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive cancer. The statement says the 80-year-old senator and his family are reviewing further treatment, including a combination of chemotherapy and r
  
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• Surge Of Monsoon Moisture Moving In

  20-07-2017 01:53
  
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – If you’re looking for a break from the hot and dry weather then we have some good news as we wrap up the week.
  We’re tracking a surge of monsoon moisture moving into the state and that will help increase our chances for rain over the next few days.
  RELATED: Flash Flood Threat To Rise As Monsoon Moisture Moves InIt will also help cool our temperatures back just a bit thanks to the increased cloud cover.
  After several places hit a high of 100 deg
  
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• Latest Forecast: Surge Of Monsoon Moisture Moving In

  20-07-2017 01:53
  By Lauren Whitney
  DENVER (CBS4) – If you’re looking for a break from the hot and dry weather then we have some good news as we wrap up the week.
  We’re tracking a surge of monsoon moisture moving into the state and that will help increase our chances for rain over the next few days.
  RELATED: Flash Flood Threat To Rise As Monsoon Moisture Moves InIt will also help cool our temperatures back just a bit thanks to the increased cloud cover.After several places hit a high of 100 degr
  
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• Law Enforcement Agencies Monitor Fleets For Carbon Monoxide

  20-07-2017 01:40
  
  By Kelly Werthmann
  (CBS4) – Ford is addressing growing safety concerns after hundreds of customers say their Ford Explorers are making them sick, including many police officers.
  In Texas alone, at least seven Austin police officers have reported falling ill from carbon monoxide leaking into their Ford Explorer police cruisers. That has prompted the Austin Police Department to pull at least 37 vehicles out of service. Now police officers from states like Texas, California and Louisiana are
  
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• Littleton Neighbors Worried About The Grow House Next Door

  20-07-2017 01:24
  
  By Tom Mustin
  LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – A Coloradan recently discovered that a series of power outages at her $500,000 home are likely due to a neighborhood marijuana grow house.
  “You’re living your life with your family in your neighborhood and to find this out is kind of a shock,” said Kate, who asked that CBS4 not use her last name.
  CBS4’s Tom Mustin interviews Kate. (credit: CBS)
  “I’m afraid I might be targeted or something,” she told CBS4&rsqu
  
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• WATCH: Arenado Hits 3 Home Runs, Powers Rockies Past Padres

  20-07-2017 01:02
  
  DENVER (AP) – To fire up Nolan Arenado, just give him a day off.
  His manager mandated he sit a game, and Arenado stewed over it for a night before taking it out on the baseball.
  Arenado lined three homers as part of his five-hit afternoon and tied a career-high with seven RBIs, helping the Colorado Rockies complete a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with an 18-4 victory Wednesday.
  “I don’t like days off,” Arenado said. “I know they’re importa
  
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• Secretary Of Education DeVos’ Visit To Denver Met With Protests

  20-07-2017 00:47
  
  By Shaun Boyd
  DENVER (CBS4) – President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is making her visit to Colorado, and teachers unions aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat.
  Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos (credit: Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
  Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside an event where Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is set to speak.
  “This is not just about ‘We hate charter schools,'” said Tay Anderson,
  
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• CBS4 Sports Poll: When Chad Bettis returns, who should he replace in the Rockies’ lineup?

  20-07-2017 00:23
  
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• Reward Grows As Police Continue To Search For Killer Of Marine

  20-07-2017 00:04
  
  By Andrea FloresAURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – It has been more than a year since 24-year-old Travis Mason was gunned down at Green Heart Dispensary, and the Aurora Police Department is increasing a reward for information that could lead them to the suspects.
  Travis and Samantha Mason (credit: CBS)
  Travis’s wife, Samantha, says life without her husband hasn’t gotten any easier.
  “It’s been difficult, and I raise three kids on my own,” Samantha said.
  She’s since u
  
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