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• No Kid-ding: Goat Yoga Is A Fun New Workout Trend

  23-07-2017 23:24
  By Kelly Werthmann
  (CBS4) – Forget Downward Dog. There’s a new animal taking over yoga.
  (credit: CBS)
  Goat yoga is a new workout trend that’s spreading across Colorado, and it made its way to the Denver County Fair this weekend.
  “I don’t know who started it, but it’s a nationwide craze,” said Morgan Unks, the fair’s newly named goat yoga instructor.
  The craze is exactly as it sounds — yoga with goats. They roam around people’s mats, may
  
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• CDOT To Host I-70 Concept Development Meeting

  23-07-2017 23:03
  IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – The Colorado Department of Transportation is hosting an Interstate 70 improvement meeting.
  It is the second meeting regarding the I-70 Mountain Corridor Improvements Concept Development Process.
  The first meeting was held in March.
  At the meeting, CDOT will present and discuss public recommendations they’ve already received, as well as gather additional input on what should be done to help alleviate problems along the highway.
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• O.J. Simpson had a “conflict-free life”? Not really

  23-07-2017 22:27
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — When O.J. Simpson told a Nevada parole board last week that he’s led a “conflict-free life,” he seemed to overlook a few episodes that had him cycling in and out of courtrooms and jail cells for nearly 20 years before the Las Vegas hotel-room heist that sent him to prison in 2008.
  There was a wife-beating charge in 1989 that he pleaded no contest to, a road-rage charge he was acquitted of in 2001 and a contempt-of-court citation in 2008 that put him in
  
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• Millions Of Credit Scores Could Improve Due To Changes

  23-07-2017 22:22
  NEW YORK (CBS4) – Millions of American’s may be an improvement in their credit score soon.
  It’s because certain negative information can no longer be included in credit reports.
  (credit: CBS)
  As of July 1, credit reporting agencies started removing some negative information from the equation, including almost all civil judgments and most tax liens.
  “It’s going to help those individuals who don’t have other negative information on their credit report,” sa
  
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• Russian ambassador to U.S. concludes assignment

  23-07-2017 22:01
  
  WASHINGTON — Russian ambassador to the United States Sergei Kislyak — a high-profile figure in the controversy over Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election— has concluded his assignment in Washington.
  The Russian Embassy in Washington announced on Twitter that Kislyak’s tenure ended on Saturday.
  Kislyak’s successor has not been announced, although it is widely expected to be Anatoly Antonov, a deputy foreign minister and former deputy defense minister see
  
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• Grass fire burning SW of Fort Collins

  23-07-2017 21:44
  A large plume of smoke was visible from a grass fire burning in the foothills on the southwest edge of Fort Collins Saturday afternoon.       
  
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• 43-Year-Old Man Drowns While Tubing

  23-07-2017 21:06
  DECKERS, Colo. (CBS4) – A Castle Rock man drowned while tubing in the South Platte River in Jefferson County on Saturday.
  Investigators say the 43-year-old was with his fiancee and friends near Deckers and the Platte River Campground.
  A camper saw the man float into some bushes face down and without his tube. A group of witnesses tried CPR before the man was airlifted to the hospital. He later died.
  Authorities haven’t identified him.
  
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• Concerned Residents Watch From Afar As Wildfire Burns 400 Acres

  23-07-2017 20:51
  By Dillon Thomas
  LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Nearly 400 acres of land burned southeast of Fort Collins on Saturday.
  (credit: CBS)
  The Spring Glade Fire started before noon, with an unknown cause. Nearby residents watched as the fire slowly grew from its original size of 25 acres.
  “We actually saw it from our neighborhood. We live in the next neighborhood over,” said Mike Tressler, a Fort Collins resident.
  As air support helped attack the blaze, more than 11 agencies from sur
  
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• Dylan Redwine’s Mom: ‘I’m Glad Mark Is Put Away’

  23-07-2017 20:28
  By Andrea Flores
  MONUMENT, Colo. (CBS4) – For five years, Elaine Hall always suspected her ex-husband, Mark Redwine, was involved in her son Dylan’s 2012 murder.
  Dylan Redwine (credit: CBS)
  “I never had any doubt from Day 1,” Hall said. “When Dylan went missing, I knew Mark had something to do with it.”
  Redwine was listed as a person of interest in Dylan’s death, until this weekend. Authorities arrested him early Saturday morning in Washington state whil
  
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• Sean Spicer landed the Washington dream job, but at a price

  23-07-2017 20:22
  
  So what does happen when you tie your career to Donald Trump?
  In the case of Sean Spicer it meant getting everything he ever wanted: a dream job at the press secretary’s podium, name recognition that dwarfed that of many of the politicians he once worked for, and perhaps most importantly, a slice of the Beltway’s most coveted real estate – his own place in the Know.
  But wishes come true at a price in the Trump administration. For Spicer, that meant a loss of credibility from in
  
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• Are hot dogs considered sandwiches? A newspaper correction says no

  23-07-2017 20:07
  
  Hot dogs are a lot of things, be it a boogieing Snapchat feature or a marshmallow accompaniment at Arabella Kushner’s birthday party. But there’s a lingering question that creeps up on Americans every so often, inevitably dividing the nation each time: Are hot dogs considered sandwiches?
  A few experts have weighed in.
  The Louisville Courier-Journal published a correction on Wednesday, in honor of National Hot Dog Day, that stated six dates on which the newspaper “incorrectly&rd
  
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• Melania Trump’s grandfather was an onion farmer. This company wants to make his onion famous.

  23-07-2017 19:55
  
  Courtesy Krško Center for Entrepreneurship and Tourism.For decades, Melania Trump’s grandfather was the largest grower of the “Raka red” onion, pictured in this promotional photo.It just took a devoted seed executive and a glamorous first lady who’s expressed little overt interest in the famous White House Kitchen Garden that her predecessor left.
  Determined to give Melania Trump what Burpee chief executive George Ball calls “a literal piece of home,” t
  
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• Ohio set to resume executions, child killer awaits appeals

  23-07-2017 19:22
  
  Ohio is moving toward carrying out its first execution in more than three years.
  Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction via APThis undated file photo provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction shows death row inmate Ronald Phillips, convicted of the 1993 rape and murder of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter in Akron, Ohio.The last time that happened was January 2014 when a condemned inmate repeatedly gasped and snorted during a 26-minute procedure with a n
  
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• White House offers muddled message on Russia sanctions legislation

  23-07-2017 19:08
  
  WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Sunday that the Trump administration supports new legislation to punish Russia for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election and its aggression toward Ukraine.
  Speaking on ABC’s “This Week,” Sanders, who on Friday was promoted to press secretary after Sean Spicer unexpectedly resigned, said that despite opposing Congress’s initial attempt to impose sanctions on Russia, the White House supports
  
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• Police Identify Suspect On Run Following Early Morning Homicide

  23-07-2017 18:56
  LONGMONT, Colo. (CBS4) – Thirty-four-year-old Joseph Anderson has been identified by the Longmont Police Department as the person responsible for an early morning shooting and murder today.
  Joseph K. Anderson ( credit – Longmont Police Department)
  Police say Anderson was last seen driving a black 2014 Nissan Murano with a tan or white convertible top. The vehicle bears a Colorado license plate, DBQ-998.
  2014 Nissan Murano, similar to vehicle Anderson last seen driving. ( credit &ndas
  
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• Marquez, Rockies Beat Pirates After Benches Empty

  23-07-2017 18:41
  DENVER (AP) – In the midst of a dominating outing, German Marquez had one wayward pitch that fueled a near brawl.
  Marquez matched a career best with nine strikeouts in seven solid innings and also became the latest Rockies pitcher to hit a Pirates batter with a pitch as Colorado beat Pittsburgh 7-3 on Saturday night.
  Tempers flair between the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates as both benches clear in the sixth inning at Coors Field on July 22, 2017. (credit: Matthew Stockman/Gett
  
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• Arizona tells armed drivers how to avoid deadly police stops

  23-07-2017 18:41
  
  PHOENIX — Gun-friendly Arizona is trying to avoid deadly encounters between police and people behind the wheel by teaching armed drivers how they should handle themselves when they are pulled over.
  Arizona, which allows residents to carry weapons without permits, recently changed its rule book for the road in a bid to avoid confrontations such as the one that killed Philando Castile. The Minnesota man, who had a gun permit, was fatally shot during a 2016 traffic stop after telling an offic
  
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• “On cloud nine”: O.J. Simpson awaits parole in protective custody in Nevada

  23-07-2017 18:25
  
  O.J. Simpson will not be leaving prison until this fall after being granted parole Thursday, but his lawyer said he is “on cloud nine” over the prospect of being granted his freedom.
  “Mr. Simpson is on cloud nine,” Malcolm LaVergne, his lawyer, said on Fox’s “Justice with Judge Jeanine” show Saturday night. “He obviously likes the outcome … Everything is hung from the moon at this point.”
  Simpson, who turned 70 earlier this month, is i
  
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• Man drowns while tubing in Platte River

  23-07-2017 18:19
  A 43-year-old man drowned while tubing in the South Platte River on Saturday afternoon.        
  
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• At a global robotics competition, teens put aside grown-up conflicts to form alliances

  23-07-2017 18:02
  
  WASHINGTON — As six robots battled it out on the floor of the DAR Constitution Hall’s auditorium during the FIRST Global Challenge competition Tuesday afternoon, a cheer rose above the din of voices echoing across the stands.
  “Team Hope! Team Hope! Team Hope!”
  The cheering came from a corner of the stadium where a group of boys from Team Lebanon – wearing rainbow clown wigs – stood next to Team Palestine. They, and teams from Libya and Jordan, were lending the
  
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• Ben Affleck to fans: I’m still Batman, despite rumors

  23-07-2017 17:22
  
  SAN DIEGO — Ben Affleck is still Batman. The actor shot down rumors that he would be hanging up his cape for the stand-alone Batman film, even though he recently ceded directing responsibilities.
  Speaking to a crowd of about 6,500 fans at San Diego Comic-Con, Affleck unequivocally assured the crowd that he is still starring in “The Batman.”
  On Friday, the trade publication The Hollywood Reporter published a report that Warner Bros. was working on plans to “usher out Affle
  
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• Man shot in downtown Denver seriously wounded

  23-07-2017 17:17
  
  Denver police responding to a report of shots fired at 16th and Arapahoe streets early Sunday, found a man with life-threatening wounds.
  The shooting broke out about 2:40 a.m. The victim was taken to a hospital.
  Police are investigating, and have not released the victim’s identification, or any suspect information.
  This story will be updated as more information is available.
   #DPD working a shooting from 16th & Arapahoe. Victim @ hospital with life-threatening injuries.No availabl
  
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• Colorado’s Unemployment Rate Lowest In The Nation

  23-07-2017 17:11
  DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado’s unemployment rate is at the lowest in the nation.
  The numbers from June show that Colorado is in a tie with North Dakota at 2.3 percent unemployment.
  The state added 6,500 new jobs last month, with the current number of unemployed hovering just over 67,000 people.
  (credit: CBS)
  On Friday, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta visited Colorado for the American Legislative Exchange Council, the annual meeting of a conservative organization in downtown.
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• Latest Forecast: Mostly Sunny & Hot With An Ozone Alert

  23-07-2017 16:08
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Happy Sunday!
  It’ll be another mostly sunny and hot summer day around Colorado with that usual chance for scattered showers and storms during the afternoon and evening.
  The best chance to see storm activity today is over the central and southern mountains.Along the Front Range we have some issues with ozone gas developing today so there’s an alert in effect for the urban areas between Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder, FortCollins and Greeley.
  Ozo
  
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• Teen falls down mine shaft

  23-07-2017 15:29
  A teen fell about 100 feet down a mine shaft near Roxborough State Park late Saturday night and was flown by Air Life to a local hospital.       
  
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• No. 4 to Broncos' camp: New head coach

  23-07-2017 14:00
  Summer vacation is finished for Denver Broncos’ head coach Vance Joseph.       
  
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• 30 firefighters respond to teen in...

  23-07-2017 06:47
  South Metro Fire and West Metro Fire responded with five dive teams and boats to search the water. They responded around 8 p.m. and transported the approximately 15-year-old to the hospital just before 9.       
  
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• New disease threatens corn crops

  23-07-2017 06:42
  It creates all these lesions on the leaves which then limit photosynthetic capacity which then can potentially reduce the size and number of kernels in the ear.       
  
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• Beautiful weather smiles on...

  23-07-2017 04:47
  Whether they're alone, with family or a part of a team, riders of all ages (and with all bicycle types) came out to the mountains after raising donations for the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation.       
  
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• Philippine Leader Won’t Visit U.S., Says ‘It’s Lousy’

  23-07-2017 01:46
  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he will never visit the United States while he is in office, and adds that he has “seen America and it’s lousy.”
  Duterte delivered his latest verbal attack on the United States after he was asked in a news conference Friday to react to a threat by a U.S. congressman, Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern, to lead a protest if Duterte accepts President Donald Trump’s invitation to visit the White House.
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• Latest Forecast: Generally Dry Weather Ahead, Only Very Isolated T-Storms

  23-07-2017 01:36
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver officially reached 91° on Saturday which was noticeably “cooler” compared to much of last week. Similar temperatures are expected on Sunday before somewhat hotter weather returns Monday. But fortunately we don’t see another heat wave including far above normal temperatures coming our way anytime soon!
  In terms of moisture and specifically thunderstorm chances, they will become much smaller in the coming days. On Sunday there a
  
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• Generally Dry Weather Ahead, Only Very Isolated T-Storms

  23-07-2017 01:36
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Denver officially reached 91° on Saturday which was noticeably “cooler” compared to much of last week. Similar temperatures are expected on Sunday before somewhat hotter weather returns Monday. But fortunately we don’t see another heat wave including far above normal temperatures coming our way anytime soon!
  In terms of moisture and specifically thunderstorm chances, they will become much smaller in the coming days. On Sunday there a
  
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• Dylan Redwine’s Father Arrested, Charged With Son’s Murder

  23-07-2017 01:36
  DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) – The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that Mark Redwine, the father of Dylan Redwine, was arrested Saturday and charged with his son’s murder.
  The arrest comes after a grand jury in Durango issued an indictment for probable cause against Mark Redwine.
  Mark Redwine (credit: La Plata County via Bellingham, WA, PD)
  According to a news release from sheriff, police in Bellingham, Washington, apprehended Mark Redwine on a warrant. He is being
  
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• Guardian Angels On Colfax Say ‘We All Have An Obligation’

  23-07-2017 01:31
  By Kelly Werthmann
  DENVER (CBS4) – Crime on Colfax is unfortunately nothing new, but a recent murder outside a 7-Eleven in downtown Denver is raising safety concerns.
  During a safety meeting with the Colfax Avenue Business Improvement District last Tuesday, Denver Police District 6 Commander Ron Saunier said, “It’s time to take back Colfax.”
  Among those ready to do so is a group of volunteers with a mission to end violence.
  “We volunteer our time to make this a litt
  
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• CBS4 Sports Poll: Whose social media workout impressed you the most?

  23-07-2017 01:27
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• Passenger At DIA: ‘They Didn’t Have An Explanation’ For Long Lines

  23-07-2017 00:56
  By Melissa Garcia
  DENVER (CBS4) – The Federal Aviation Administration delayed hundreds of flights and cancelled dozens more out of Denver International Airport after a storm cell developed over the airport Friday.
  The delayed passengers created longer lines Saturday for other passengers checking in to fly out of DIA.
  A total of 630 flights were delayed and 102 flights were cancelled due to the storm, said Heath Montgomery, spokesman at DIA.
  An airport event notification stated that Frontie
  
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• 2 People Die In Separate Tubing Accidents In Colorado

  23-07-2017 00:49
  GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say two people have died in tubing accidents in Colorado this week.
  Golden police say a 48-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, flipped off of her inner tube and went underwater Friday afternoon. She resurfaced downstream and was pulled from the water.
  (credit: CBS)
  Firefighters and park rangers performed CPR, but the woman died at a hospital.
  (credit: CBS)
  Meanwhile, The Durango Herald reports 31-year-old Manuel Gallegos, of Albuquerque,
  
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• CU’s College Of Engineering Aims To Boost Female Enrollment

  23-07-2017 00:43
  BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The new dean of the University of Colorado’s College of Engineering and Applied Science, Bobby Braun, is setting goals so ambitious even he admits the college may not meet them.
  The Daily Camera reports Braun launched a set of goals Thursday separate from the university’s own framework.
  Within five years, the College of Engineering intends to be the school first of its kind to achieve an undergraduate population that’s 50 percent women.
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