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• Rookie Carlos Henderson has thumb injury

  12-08-2017 23:17
         
  
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• Wolfe has ankle injury

  12-08-2017 23:16
  Aqib Talib called this "great news."        
  
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• QB Sloter downplays newfound fame

  12-08-2017 22:45
         
  
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• Mother Bear Dies After Being Tranquilized

  12-08-2017 22:39
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)</strong- A mother bear died after she was tranquilized by Parks and Wildlife officials.The wildlife officers were trying to remove her and her two cubs from a neighborhood in Colorado Springs.They tranquilized the bear while she was in the tree in Stratmoor Hills. She continued to climb higher before the tranquilizer took effect and fell to her death once she was knocked out.The cubs have been taken to a rehabilitation center and will eventually be released back
  
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• Raymond "playing angry" for Broncos

  12-08-2017 22:03
  "I’m always going to play with a chip on my shoulder."        
  
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• Search Underway In Longs Peak Area For Overdue 60-Year-Old Hiker

  12-08-2017 21:23
  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK– Park rangers and search crews started looking for a 60-year-old hiker on Saturday morning, after he was reported overdue from Longs Peak.Family members told Rocky Mountain National Park officials that Steve Elliott, from Rockwell, Texas, was overdue from a hike on Longs Peak. Elliott began the hike early Frida with plans to summit Longs Peak on the Clark’s Arrow/Loft Route and descend via the Keyhole Route.Steve Elliott (credit: Rocky Mtn. Nat’l Pa
  
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• Virginia City Rocked By White Nationalist Protests

  12-08-2017 20:17
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Hundreds of people chanted, threw punches, hurled water bottles and unleashed chemical sprays on each other Saturday after violence erupted at a white nationalist rally in Virginia. At least one person was arrested.
  Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency, and police dressed in riot gear ordered people at the rally in Charlottesville to disperse after chaotic clashes between white nationalists and counter-protesters.
  Small bands of protesters who show
  
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• Taylor Swift Groping Trial Draws Attention To Hidden Outrage

  12-08-2017 19:26
  DENVER (AP) — Taylor Swift’s allegation that a former morning radio host reached under her skirt and grabbed her backside during a photo op is bringing attention to a common but largely hidden outrage for many women, one that few report.
  A 2014 survey found nearly 1 in 4 women in the United States had been groped or brushed up against in a public place by a stranger at least once.
  But many never talked about it, let alone went to the police. A 2015 survey of more than 16,000 people g
  
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• Colorado Cottonwood Tree Thought To Shade Ute Indians Dying

  12-08-2017 19:18
  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A cottonwood tree that provided shade for the Ute tribes of western Colorado before the arrival of white settlers has grown rotten and unstable and must be trimmed into a memorial that recognizes its once-imposing stature.
  The Ute Council Tree in the town of Delta is believed to be about 215 years old.
  The (Grand Junction) Daily Sentinel reports that the cottonwood can no longer be considered safe. The last surviving limb fell on a windless morning Aug. 1.
  Ute
  
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• Broncos Defensive End Derek Wolfe Injures Right Leg

  12-08-2017 19:05
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe has been carted off the field after injuring his right leg.
  He was hurt on the second snap of team drills Saturday, quieting a festive crowd enjoying the final day of public practices. He was unable to put weight on his injured leg when he got off the cart to enter the team’s facilities.Denver Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe warms up Saturday morning at the beginning of practice.
  Wolfe’s injury is the latest
  
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• CBS4 Broncos Notebook: 8/12

  12-08-2017 18:30
  Broncos back to work for their final training camp practice open to fans. 
  The team practicing in full pads just over 36 hours after their first pre-season game. 
  That decision will certainly be called into question after Derek Wolfe was injured during the first team drill and left practice on a cart. It appeared to be a right leg injury. 
  Denver Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe warms up Saturday morning at the beginning of practice.
  The music at practice stopped and most of
  
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• Hundreds Face Off Ahead Of White Nationalist Rally

  12-08-2017 18:11
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Hundreds of people are facing off in Charlottesville ahead of a white nationalist rally planned in the Virginia city’s downtown."Police left the area and declared it unsafe," @PaulaReidCBS says. https://t.co/JcimVly1oG pic.twitter.com/5VaZaHtNYN
  — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 12, 2017
  Rally supporters and counter-protesters screamed, chanted, threw punches, hurled water bottles and unleashed chemical sprays on each other Saturday morning.BREAKING: Virg
  
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• De'Angelo Henderson stays low, runs big

  12-08-2017 17:00
  "You’ve got to prove yourself to the vets, show that you belong, show that you can compete. That you’re not afraid of the challenge.’’       
  
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• Latest Forecast: Another Batch Of Late Day Storms

  12-08-2017 16:23
  By Dave Aguilera
  DENVER (CBS4) – Sunshine will give way to afternoon clouds and thunderstorms again to get the weekend started. There is another good batch of moisture moving in from the northwest this will mix in with moisture already in place over Colorado. Afternoon temperatures will be rising into the 70s and 80s across the state and this will be enough warmth to get some good convection going by afternoon.
  Some of the storms that do develop on Saturday have the potential of becoming s
  
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• Global Fest Brings World Cultures To Aurora

  12-08-2017 15:15
  AURORA, Colo (CBS4) – The City of Aurora’s annual Global Fest is a celebration of cultures from around the world. Global Fest runs from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 19th at the Aurora Municipal Center.
  (credit City of Aurora)
  Music is a major attraction at Global Fest. The main stage will feature six acts this year, and the headline act is Grammy award winning reggae band, Morgan Heritage. On the community stage, local groups will do an international fashion show and cultural
  
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• Camping food is “Best Served Wild” in new outdoors cookbook

  12-08-2017 09:15
  
  Brendan Leonard wanted to spend more time doing what he loves. So in 2011, he started a website, semi-rad.com, where he blogs about those things he loves: backpacking, kayaking, climbing, biking, eating, cooking and traveling.
  Six years later, Leonard, who lives in Denver, has more than 17,000 followers on Facebook and nearly 29,000 on Instagram. His humorous essays, creative cartoons, life-hack listicles and musings on everything from the “miracle” of breakf
  
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• This “pink” dolphin makes waves whenever it’s spotted

  12-08-2017 08:10
  
  By Thomas Johnson, The Washington Post
  The sight of a dolphin swimming next to a boat is not uncommon – the internet is home to thousands of examples captured on shaky, handheld video.
  But if you’re traveling down the Calcasieu Ship Channel, about 100 miles west of Lafayette, Louisiana, you might encounter a much rarer sight: an albino dolphin.
  That’s what happened to Bridget Boudreaux and her husband on Aug. 5.
  “I about fell out the boat,” Boudreaux told the CBS af
  
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• Sleeping mother who accidentally suffocated her newborn sues Portland hospital

  12-08-2017 07:57
  
  Monica Thompson had given birth to her first child, a baby boy, and was almost ready to take him home from the hospital.
  It was nearly midnight one Sunday in the summer of 2012 when Thompson, who had undergone a Caesarean section a few days earlier, was given a cocktail of narcotic painkillers and sleep aids.
  A nurse took the newborn to his mother for breast-feeding and put the child next to her in her hospital bed at Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
  An hour later, Thompson, “
  
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• Concentrated hop powder is the latest craze for IPAs — and brewers

  12-08-2017 07:40
  
  The annual hop harvest is just around the corner in Washington state’s Yakima Valley, the agricultural area where 75 percent of America’s hops are grown, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And as brewers and hop brokers from across the country head to Yakima’s farms to sniff just-picked whole-cone hops and taste IPAs created to showcase different varieties, they’re also going to be talking about something that sounds far more futuristic than traditional hop
  
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• Babies with a rare, severe form of epilepsy depend on this drug. The maker stopped selling it.

  12-08-2017 07:30
  
  By Carolyn Y. Johnson, The Washington Post
  For the first six months of Christian Mumm’s life, his family lived on high alert. Christian, who has a genetic disease that causes severe epilepsy, experienced frequent seizures – at his worst, one every 10 minutes – that left him depleted and jumpy. His three older brothers and sisters tiptoed around the house in New Hartford, Connecticut, afraid that if they breathed the wrong way or clinked a dish too loudly, it would set off a sto
  
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• Applebee’s is done trying to win over millennials

  12-08-2017 07:20
  
  Applebee’s says it’s made a mistake: It’s been trying too hard to be cool.
  After years of working to brand itself as a modern millennial hangout, the family-friendly chain is reversing course. It’s bringing back all-you-can-eat specials and doubling down on discounts like its “2 for 20” menu. The chain’s parent company, DineEquity, is also bringing on a new chief executive and closing up to 160 Applebee’s and IHOP locations in a bid to boost profit
  
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• Rebel yell: Southern nationalists again crying “secede”

  12-08-2017 07:11
  
  By Jay Reeves, The Associated Press
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As 21st century activists seek to topple monuments to the 19th century Confederate rebellion, some white Southerners are again advocating for what the Confederates tried and failed to do: secede from the Union.
  It’s not an easy argument to win, and it’s not clear how much support the idea has: The leading Southern nationalist group, the Alabama-based League of the South, has been making the same claim for more than two deca
  
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• Kenyatta declared winner of disputed Kenya presidential vote

  12-08-2017 07:03
  
  By Christopher Torchia and Tom Odula, The Associated Press
  NAIROBI, Kenya — President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner Friday of Kenya’s hard-fought presidential election, but opposition candidate Raila Odinga alleged the voting was rigged.
  In announcing the results of Tuesday’s contest, the election commission said Kenyatta won a second term with 54 percent in balloting it called “credible, fair and peaceful.”
  Hundreds of riot police were in the streets of th
  
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• Trump says he won’t rule out military response to Venezuela

  12-08-2017 06:57
  
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he wouldn’t rule out military action against Venezuela in response to the country’s descent into political chaos following President Nicolas Maduro’s power grab.
  Speaking to reporters at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, Trump bemoaned the country’s growing humanitarian crisis and declared that all options remain on the table — including a potential military intervention.
  “We have many options for
  
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• Taylor Swift’s Lawyer Says He’s Proud Of Singer

  12-08-2017 06:39
  By Karen MorfittDENVER (CBS4)– Federal Court Judge William Martinez dismissed pop star Taylor Swift from the lawsuit filed by former Denver DJ David Mueller, who she accused of groping her at a photo op in 2013.Judge Martinez says Mueller and his legal team failed to prove that Swift had anything to do with him being fired.(credit: KYGO)
  Her attorney, Doug Baldridge, spoke briefly while leaving the Denver courthouse on Friday evening, “I’m grateful, I would say to Judge Martine
  
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• Storms Destroy 100-Year-Old Building

  12-08-2017 06:12
  ROGGEN, Colo. (CBS4)– Severe storms in Colorado caused major damage in Weld County on Thursday.
  One of the storms blew apart a 100-year old building and caused some crop damage.
  (credit: CBS)
  The worst of the damage was in the town of Roggen along Interstate 76, northeast of Keenesburg.
  (credit: CBS)
  “Most of these buildings are about 100 years old so they’ve withstood about 100 years of weather so it’s kind of sad,” said one resident.
  (credit: CBS)
  The building sur
  
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• Pedestrian Bridge Helps Connect RiNo

  12-08-2017 05:51
  DENVER (CBS4)– A new pedestrian bridge opens just in time for the Velorama Festival in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood this weekend.
  The bridge crosses the railroad tracks and connects Blake and Wazee Streets at 35th.The bridge also provides a safer way for people to get to the nearby RTD station.
  
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• Stanton Hits 40th HR As Marlins Beat Rockies 6-3

  12-08-2017 05:42
  MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit his Major League-leading 40th home run as the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Friday night.
  Derek Dietrich hit a tie-breaking bloop single to spark a three-run eighth inning to help the Marlins take the lead.
  Stanton’s blast pulled him within two of the Marlins’ franchise record of 42 set by Gary Sheffield in 1996. Stanton has hit seven home runs in his last eight games to reach the 40-home run plateau for the first time in his
  
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• Festival Combines Bike Race, Concerts, Market

  12-08-2017 05:36
  By Stan Bush
  DENVER (CBS4)– Small businesses hope to be the biggest beneficiaries from the Velorama Festival.
  Velorama accompanies the new Colorado Classic professional bike race – a four stage event in Colorado Springs, Breckenridge, and culminating this weekend with two days in Denver. The race features some of the best athletes in professional cycling.
  (credit: CBS)
  Eric Matelski from Epic Brewing Company says the race has put the growing RiNo neighborhood in the spotlight and cou
  
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• Cabela’s Is Latest Target In String Of Gun Store Robberies

  12-08-2017 05:22
  By Jeff Todd
  LONE TREE, Colo. (CBS4)– After a slower month in July, bandits are once again making gun shops their target.
  Thursday morning criminals drove a stolen car into the Cabela’s store in Lone Tree. About 20 firearms were taken.
  (credit: CBS)
  Since the beginning of the year the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says 150 guns have been stolen from around the Denver Metro area.
  A map of the locations CBS4 has covered shows many stores around the C-470 corridor
  
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• Is Parker The Next Hollywood?

  12-08-2017 05:04
  By Shaun Boyd
  PARKER, Colo. (CBS4)– A new $750 million venture in Colorado could put the state back on the movie making map.
  Redbarre Media and Technology announced it will develop a 70-acre campus in Parker just south of E-470 near South Chambers Road.
  (credit: CBS)
  Gov. John Hickenlooper says it will be the most advanced digital media and technology facility in the country. The location will draw not only film companies but also TV producers and video game makers to the state.
  Redbarre C
  
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• Tips For Safe Viewing Of The Solar Eclipse

  12-08-2017 04:48
  DENVER (CBS4) – Millions of people are preparing for the solar eclipse on August 21.
  Viewing even the smallest sliver of a crescent sun behind the moon could cause irreversible vision damage, including blindness.
  Proper eye protection is a must.
  The American Astronomical Society has a list of certified eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers on its website.
  The glasses and viewers block the sun’s rays.
  
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• Companies Get Real To Find The Right People

  12-08-2017 04:30
  By Alan Gionet
  FREDERICK, Colo. (CBS4)– One company in Colorado is turning the tables on hiring the best people for the job, and so far, it seems to be working.
  “We’re a small shop we’re about 39 employees,” said energetic CEO Paul Harter. “Per plan, we’re down seven right now.”
  (credit: CBS)
  Harter needs people and does just about everything to get workers. It shouldn’t be hard, his employees are happy and get support from the company.
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• Latest Forecast: A Break from the Storms to End the Week

  12-08-2017 03:22
  By Ed GreeneDENVER (CBS4) – Temperatures were still a little below normal, only reaching the 82 degrees – and that is still 6 degrees below normal.However the numerous storms we saw on Thursday – with strong, damaging winds, heavy rains and hail with thunder and lightning – were absent on Friday.Just scattered to isolated storms formed, didn’t last long, and without a single severe weather warning all afternoon.
  Saturday could see a few more storms, but still s
  
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• A Break from the Storms to End the Week

  12-08-2017 03:22
  By Ed Greene
  DENVER (CBS4) – Temperatures were still a little below normal, only reaching the 82 degrees – and that is still 6 degrees below normal. However the numerous storms we saw on Thursday – with strong, damaging winds, heavy rains and hail with thunder and lightning – were absent on Friday. Just scattered to isolated storms formed, didn’t last long, and without a single severe weather warning all afternoon.
  Saturday could see a few more storms, but stil
  
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• CBS4 Sports Poll: What was your biggest takeaway from last night’s game?

  12-08-2017 03:14
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• Judge Throws Out DJ’s case Against Taylor Swift In Groping Trial

  12-08-2017 02:42
  DENVER (AP) — A judge on Friday threw out a Denver radio host’s case against Taylor Swift in a trial that delved into their dueling lawsuits over whether he groped her during a backstage meet-and-greet and whether she and her team ruined his career.
  U.S. District Judge William Martinez determined that the pop star could not be held liable because David Mueller failed to prove that she personally set out to have him fired after the 2013 photo op. His identical allegations against Swif
  
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• Trump Threatens Military Action Against Venezuela

  12-08-2017 02:17
  WASHINGTON (CBS4) – President Donald Trump says military action against Venezuela is possible after President Nicolas Maduro’s power grab.
  Maduro has made moves in recent days to consolidate his power. Mr. Trump has responded by calling the man a “dictator.”
  “The people are suffering and they are dying. We have many options for Venezuela including a possible military option, if necessary,” President Trump said to reporters at his New Jersey golf club on Friday
  
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• Colorado Classic Aims To Fill Void For Bike Race Fans

  12-08-2017 01:46
  By Matt Kroschel
  BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)– When the U.S. Pro Challenge cancelled the iconic bicycle race, fans were hoping something would come in and fill the void left behind. The Colorado Classic seems to be doing just that.
  Race fan Bilar Baulmeao visiting from Thornton, cheered on her favorite team from Main Street in Breckenridge on Friday. She says this event has brought back that Pro Challenge spirit.
  (credit: CBS)
  “It’s just fun out here for all of us, we were so dis
  
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• Judge Considers Dropping Case Against Taylor Swift

  12-08-2017 00:58
  DENVER (AP) — The judge in the groping trial between Taylor Swift and a former radio host sent jurors home Friday as he weighed whether to dismiss the DJ’s claims that the singer ruined his career.
  U.S. District Judge William Martinez was considering Swift’s lawyer’s argument that David Mueller had failed to prove the pop star got him fired and promised a ruling late Friday.(credit: Jeff Kandyba)
  Mueller denies groping Swift during a 2013 meet-and-greet and is suing Swift
  
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• Deadly Oil Tank Explosion Caused By Pipe Installment

  12-08-2017 00:34
  MEAD, Colo. (CBS4)– Investigators have revealed what caused a deadly oil tank explosion near Mead in May. One worker was killed and three others hurt.
  It happened at an oil tank battery, a collection of tanks that receive crude oil from a well, that were installed about five years ago.
  (credit: Mountain View Fire)
  Investigators say workers installing a replacement pipeline at the site caused the blast. The trench they were standing in was filled with combustible items and flames erupted wh
  
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• Burglars Smash Car Into Sporting Goods Store, Steal Guns

  12-08-2017 00:22
  LONE TREE, Colo. (CBS4)– Police are searching for burglars who used a car to ram into the Cabela’s store in Lone Tree and got away with guns.Police won’t say how many guns were stolen. The suspects left the vehicle. (credit: CBS)
  Investigators are reviewing surveillance video in hopes of catching the crooks. (credit: CBS)
  
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