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• Grass Fire Closes 2 Lanes Of I-70 Near Genesee

  13-09-2017 23:59
  GENESEE, Colo. (CBS4)– A grass fire on the side of Interstate 70 has forced officials to close some of the lanes while crews battle the fire.Please slow down for firefighters working along I-70 pic.twitter.com/jWYIfOzGdl
  — ICFPD (@ICFPD) September 13, 2017The fire is burning along the westbound lanes of I-70 between milemarkers 254 and 255. The right two westbound lanes are closed to traffic.
  Highway 40 is also closed in both directions.
  Firefighters from multiple agencies in scene p
  
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• Grass Fire Closes 1 Lane Of I-70 Near Genesee

  13-09-2017 23:59
  GENESEE, Colo. (CBS4)– A grass fire on the side of Interstate 70 has forced officials to close some of the lanes while crews battle the fire.Please slow down for firefighters working along I-70 pic.twitter.com/jWYIfOzGdl
  — ICFPD (@ICFPD) September 13, 2017The fire is burning along the westbound lanes of I-70 between milemarkers 254 and 255. The right two westbound lanes were closed to traffic but one lane was reopened by 4:15 p.m.Highway 40 is also closed in both directions.
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• LOOK: Coyote Found Stuck In Car Grill, Survives 20-Mile Trip

  13-09-2017 23:20
  CBS Local — Living in the country or other rural areas usually goes hand-in-hand with hitting animals on the road. The stories usually don’t have a happy ending, but don’t tell that to one lucky coyote in Canada. The animal survived a 20-mile trip after being lodged in the front grill of a woman’s car.Georgie Knox posted on Facebook that she was driving from her home in Airdrie, Alberta to Calgary when she hit the coyote.
  “I heard a crunch and believed I ran over an
  
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• ‘Sopranos,’ ‘Goodfellas’ Actor Frank Vincent Passes Away

  13-09-2017 23:09
  LOS ANGELES (CBS4) – Actor Frank Vincent has passed away.
  According to CBS LA, Vincent suffered a heart attack over the weekend.
  Vincent was undergoing open-heart surgery when he died Wednesday.
  Actor Frank Vincent (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
  Vincent is perhaps best known for his rolls in “Goodfellas” and “Sopranos.”
  His other credits include “Raging Bull”, “Casino”, “Do The Right Thing”, and “Cop Land&rd
  
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• Colorado Outlines New Pipeline Rules After Fatal Explosion

  13-09-2017 22:43
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado regulators have released an outline for new rules governing oil and gas pipelines after a fatal house explosion blamed on a gas leak.
  The outline calls for new standards for designing, testing and shutting down flow lines, which carry oil or gas from wells to tanks or other gathering equipment.
  The documents, dated Sept. 8, were posted online Wednesday.(credit: CBS)
  Regulators plan to complete draft rules by Oct. 15 and hold hearings in December. The Colorado Oil and
  
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• Colorado To Appeal Ruling Against Sex Offender Registry

  13-09-2017 22:40
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado has decided to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that the state violated the constitutional rights of three men by requiring them to register as sex offenders, the state’s attorney general said Wednesday.
  Cynthia Coffman said she’ll appeal in coming weeks to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, which maintains the state’s registry.
  U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch ruled Aug. 31 that the Colo
  
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• Students Praised As Smart More Likely To Cheat, Study Claims

  13-09-2017 22:02
  CBS Local — Parents take great pride when they get to praise their children for their achievements in school. According to researchers in Canada, all the praise may actually push the “smart kids” to cheat more.
  Kang Lee, a professor at the Jackman Institute of Child Studies in Toronto, has published two studies where he contends the wrong types of praise will make students more likely to be dishonest and cheat on exams.
  “Praise is more complex than it seems,” Lee cl
  
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• ‘If I See You Driving Drunk, You’re Mine’: Nurse Vows After Helping Crash Victims

  13-09-2017 21:54
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – A nurse, who stopped to help during the triple fatal crash involving several vehicles in Arvada Sunday evening, has vowed to keep drunk drivers off the road.
  Kay Hogue posted her story of arriving to the crash scene before any emergency vehicles on Facebook. That post has nearly reached viral status.
  Seven cars were involved in the crash just after 6 p.m. Sunday on Ward Road near 61st Avenue.
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  In the post, she commends a teenager who held the hand of one
  
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• Colorado Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s DACA Decision

  13-09-2017 21:22
  DENVER (CBS4)– Colorado will join the lawsuit challenging Pres. Donald Trump’s plan to end the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program.
  New York, Washington and Massachusetts are the states leading the suit. Gov. John Hickenlooper (credit: CBS)
  Colorado is home to more than 17,000 people in that program.In a statement, Gov. John Hickenlooper says “Colorado benefits when DREAMers have the opportunity to thrive in our communities and the only country they’ve e
  
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• Latest Forecast: Weather Change Arrives By Upcoming Weekend

  13-09-2017 20:51
  By Chris SpearsDENVER (CBS4) – Do you remember how August started off so cool? Well, it seems like we are making up for lost time here in mid-September.
  We’ve been running 8 to 12 degrees above normal this week with highs close to record levels.
  But that will soon change thanks to a storm system spinning over central California.It will pass to our northwest over the next few days bringing a slightly better chance for afternoon showers and storms into the forecast on Thursday. But the
  
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• 40 Percent Of Adults In U.S. Sleep With A Teddy Bear, Study Says

  13-09-2017 20:38
  CBS Local — After celebrating National Teddy Bear Day on Sept. 9, makers of the cuddly friends are getting great news about their future sales. A new study says that nearly half of all adults in America still sleep with a teddy bear.
  The study, commissioned by stuffed animal maker Build-A-Bear, surveyed 2,000 adults and found that 40 percent have their favorite stuffed animal by their side when they go to bed. According to the Atomik Research group, more than half of those polled say they&
  
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• Police Respond To Shooting Reports At Washington High School

  13-09-2017 20:22
  SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting at a high school south of Spokane, Washington.
  The Spokesman-Review reports that first responders were at Freeman High School in Rockford on Wednesday morning.
  Spokane Public Schools said on Twitter that all schools in the district were “being placed into modified lockdown as a precautionary measure,” but that has since been lifted.UPDATE 11:25: SPS schools no longer in lockdown. SPS safety procedure: htt
  
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• 1 Dead, 3 Injured In Washington State High School Shooting

  13-09-2017 20:22
  ROCKFORD, Wash. (AP) — A shooter opened fire at a high school in Washington state Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least three others, authorities said.
  Brian Schaeffer of the Spokane Fire Department told reporters that one person died at Freeman High School in Rockford, south of Spokane, and three injured victims were taken to a hospital.
  Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital received three pediatric patients, spokeswoman Nicole Stewart said. Th
  
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• Truck Strikes, Kills Pedestrian On Busy Road

  13-09-2017 20:13
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)– One person was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Arvada. That driver stayed on scene and cooperated with investigators.The crash happened about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at 80th and Wadsworth. The victim was located north of the intersection. Crews investigate a deadly crash involving a pedestrian at 80th and Wadsworth in Arvada (credit: CBS)
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  What happened leading up to the crash is being investigated. Neither the victim nor the driver have been identifi
  
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• ‘We Must Rethink What Education Means’: DeVos Tours Schools In Colorado

  13-09-2017 20:00
  DENVER (CBS4)– Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is visiting Colorado where she is touring some schools and meeting with educators.“We must rethink what education means for every student,” said DeVos during a visit to Firefly Autism School. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos (credit: CBS)
  Her stop in Colorado is part of a tour of schools and colleges in the West.Outside the school on Yale Avenue near Interstate 25 a small group of protesters had gathered to oppose her visit. O
  
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• Burger-Flipping Robot Taking Over In 50 Fast Food Restaurants

  13-09-2017 18:59
  CBS Local — As fast food employees across the U.S. continue to protest for higher wages, a California chain restaurant has decided to hire a new staff member that works for free. The competition for the company’s low-wage workers: a burger-flipping robot named “Flippy.”
  CaliBurger has announced they will be installing the high-tech replacement in 50 of their locations around the world. “Flippy,” the robotic kitchen assistant, was created by a California s
  
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• Deadly Hit & Run Suspect Driver Arrested, Charged

  13-09-2017 18:47
  DENVER (CBS4)– The man police believe was behind the wheel of an SUV when he struck and killed a pedestrian near Coors Field and then drove away has been arrested and charged.Adrian Escalante has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular homicide. Escalante, 28, was arrested outside of his home in Aurora on Saturday. Charges were filed on Tuesday.Adrian Escalante (credit: Denver DA)
  The charges allege that about 2 a.m. on Aug. 26, Escalante struck and killed Steve Gl
  
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• ‘The Show Has Evolved With Our Friendship’: Sharon Osbourne & Sara Gilbert On Season 8 Of ‘The Talk’

  13-09-2017 18:28
  This week marks the premiere of the 8th season of The Talk. Fresh off the heels of a Daytime Emmy Award win in May, Sharon Osbourne and Sara Gilbert, who host the show with Julie Chen and Sheryl Underwood, sat down with CBS Local to talk about how the show has evolved over the years, the importance of engaging with fans, and what we can expect from the show this season.
   
  This week is the 8th season premiere of The Talk. Eight seasons is a long time to be on the air. Can you talk about
  
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• Suicide Prevention Experts Focus On Talking About Suicide

  13-09-2017 18:27
  DENVER (CBS4)– Colorado is ranked 9th in the U.S. for suicides, that’s about 20 suicides for every 100,000 people.
  CBS4’s Alan Gionet interviewed Mental Health Colorado President and CEO Andrew Romanoff on CBS4 This Morning to discuss suicide prevention.
  Andrew Romanoff (credit: CBS)
  When asked about the rising rate of suicide, Romanoff replied, “Easy access to firearms, stigma, some folks attribute the “Western mentality” of pull yourself up by your bootstrap
  
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• ‘Hot Cop’ Selfie Goes Viral, Sparks Hurricane Relief Campaign

  13-09-2017 18:19
  CBS Local — What do you get when you combine selfies of good-looking police officers and calendars? The answer is a perfect recipe for hurricane relief fundraising.
  As Hurricane Irma was approaching Florida, the Gainesville Police Department posted a selfie of three officers preparing for the storm.The Facebook post of Officers Nordman, Hamill, and Rengering quickly went viral as many people swooned over the handsome policemen. Comments have been pouring in from the officers’ ne
  
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• Son: Pete Domenici, Former GOP Senator, Has Died

  13-09-2017 18:17
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former New Mexico Sen. Pete V. Domenici, a Republican who became a power broker in the Senate for his work on the federal budget and energy policy over more than 30 years, died Wednesday.
  He was 85. Domenici died Wednesday morning at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, said son Pete Domenici Jr. The senator had undergone abdominal surgery in recent weeks.
  Domenici announced in October 2007 that he wouldn’t seek a seventh Senate term because
  
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• 6 Die At Nursing Home In Hurricane Irma’s Aftermath

  13-09-2017 18:15
  HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Six patients at a sweltering Hollywood nursing home died in Hurricane Irma’s aftermath, authorities said Wednesday, as people confronted a multitude of new hazards in the storm’s wake, including oppressive heat, brush-clearing accidents and lethal fumes from generators.
  Hollywood Police Chief Tom Sanchez said investigators believe the deaths at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills were heat-related, and added: “The building has been sealed o
  
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• Target Hiring 100,000 Ahead Of Holiday Season

  13-09-2017 18:07
  NEW YORK (AP) — Target is stocking its stores and warehouses with even more extra staff this holiday shopping season, hoping to win customers with easy-to-find goods and fast service.
  It’s hiring 100,000 people to work at its more than 1,800 stores during its busiest time, up 40 percent from last year.
  Target said Wednesday that the seasonal hires, an increase from the 70,000 people it hired for the holidays last year, will stock shelves or fulfill online orders that customers pick u
  
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• Thief Steals 15-Pound Pet Mini Pig Named Spam

  13-09-2017 18:01
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland police are investigating a reported break-in after a couple said someone entered their home and stole their 15-pound pet pig named Spam, jewelry, TVs, and a camera.
  The owners say they suspect the thief is planning to sell the miniature pig, which they say could be valued at as much as $1,000.Valerie Couch posted about the missing pig on Facebook and says she hopes her public plea will lead the thief to return Spam.
  Cleveland police say a detective will be assign
  
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• Jimmy Carter To Trump: ‘Keep The Peace … Tell The Truth’

  13-09-2017 17:54
  ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter offered a damning indictment of U.S. foreign policy and domestic affairs Tuesday, saying money in politics makes the nation more like an “oligarchy than a democracy” and casting President Donald Trump as a disappointment on the world stage.
  Carter’s criticisms, offered at his annual presentation to backers of his post-presidency Carter Center in Atlanta, went beyond Trump, but he was particularly critical of the nation’s
  
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• Chainsaw-Wielding Nun Clears Trees After Irma

  13-09-2017 17:41
  MIAMI (AP) — A Florida nun is pitching in on the cleanup efforts following Hurricane Irma by taking a chain saw to downed trees while dressed in her full habit.
  Miami-Dade police posted video of Sister Margaret Ann at work on social media taken by an off-duty officer who came across her. of Sister Margaret Ann in action. Thank you to all of our neighbors that are working together to get through this! We are #MiamiDadeStrong pic.twitter.com/5tG6nzk7Ye
  — Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD
  
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• Broncos Opponent Profile: Denver Looks To Stop Ezekiel Elliott And The Dallas Cowboys

  13-09-2017 17:30
  By Rick Brown
  The last time the Denver Broncos played the Dallas Cowboys, these two teams put up 99 points and more than 1,000 yards of offense. They went back and forth until the Broncos scored 10 unanswered points in the last few minutes of the game and won. This week’s match up may not be as exciting. The Cowboys only needed to score 19 points to beat the New York Giants in Week 1, while the Broncos did enough to hold off the Los Angeles Chargers. This should be a good match up against
  
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• Gonzalez Homers Twice, Rockies Beat Diamondbacks Again, 4-2

  13-09-2017 16:57
  PHOENIX (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez has finally found his swing, and that’s very good news for the Colorado Rockies.
  The veteran slugger homered twice and the Rockies won their sixth game in a row, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Tuesday night to tighten the race for the National League’s top wild card.
  “I was hoping I can help this team in the last run,” Gonzalez said. “That dream is coming true, so let’s keep it going.”
  Gonzalez drove in all f
  
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• Temperatures Soar Back Into The 90s. This Won’t Last Much Longer.

  13-09-2017 15:26
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Our late summer heat wave started last Saturday and will continue on Wednesday with highs in the lower 90s. That more than 10 degrees above normal for the middle of September and is not far from a record. In fact the Denver areas has been within 4 degrees of a record everyday since Saturday and we expect the same Wednesday afternoon.
  We also expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop in the Colorado high country Wednesday afternoon. After 2 p.m.
  
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• Latest Forecast: Temperatures Soar Back Into The 90s. This Won’t Last Much Longer.

  13-09-2017 15:26
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Our late summer heat wave started last Saturday and will continue on Wednesday with highs in the lower 90s. That more than 10 degrees above normal for the middle of September and is not far from a record. In fact the Denver areas has been within 4 degrees of a record everyday since Saturday and we expect the same Wednesday afternoon.
  We also expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop in the Colorado high country Wednesday afternoon. After 2 p.m.
  
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• Police Investigating After Pedestrian Hit, Killed

  13-09-2017 05:44
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4) – Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed Tuesday night.
  It happened just north of West 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard at about 7:15 p.m.Happening now: auto/pedestrian accident at 80th & Wadsworth. All NB lanes of Wads to 82nd closed during investigation. #cotraffic
  — Arvada Police (@ArvadaPolice) September 13, 2017
  All lanes of northbound Wadsworth are closed for the investigation.
  No information is currently available on the dece
  
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• FEMA Estimates 25 Percent Of Florida Keys Homes Are Gone

  13-09-2017 05:24
  LOWER MATECUMBE KEY, Fla. (AP) — With 25 percent of the homes in the Florida Keys feared destroyed, emergency workers Tuesday rushed to find Hurricane Irma’s victims — dead or alive — and deliver food and water to the stricken island chain.
  As crews labored to repair the lone highway connecting the Keys, residents of some of the islands closest to Florida’s mainland were allowed to return and get their first look at the devastation.
  “It’s going to be pre
  
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• Colorado Trying To Lure Amazon’s Second HQ

  13-09-2017 05:12
  By Jeff Todd
  DENVER (CBS4) – Officials in Colorado are hoping to have their proposal for Amazon’s Headquarters 2 within the next month.
  “This is an opportunity for us to showcase what we’re doing here in the state of Colorado and the metro Denver region. We look at Amazon as helping complete the global city,” said Sam Bailey, the Vice President of Economic Development for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation.
  (credit: CBS)
  The e-commerce giant announced
  
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• Lawsuit: Woman Burned, Dog Dies From Starbucks Too-Hot Tea

  13-09-2017 05:01
  By Stan Bush
  DENVER (CBS4) – According to court documents, Deanna Solas-Solando says a barista at the Starbucks on Leetsdale Drive and Holly Street gave her a venti tea that did not have a heat sleeve or double-cup or even a secure lid.
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  The woman claims hot water began spilling from the cup and melted her clothes, then burning her abdomen and thighs.
  The lawsuit alleges that her dog also burned and died shortly after being treated at an animal hospital.
  Solas-Solando nee
  
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• Family Says They Can Forgive After 2-Year-Old Killed In Accident

  13-09-2017 04:45
  By Karen Morfitt
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Investigators with the Colorado State Patrol say the driver suspected of hitting and killing a 2-year-old boy is cooperating with the investigation.
  The 67-year-old man left the scene Monday night, but would later contact authorities after learning about the child’s death on the news.
  On Tuesday afternoon, family members identified the 2-year-old as Tenzin Chokzin.
  Tenzin Chokzin (credit: Chokzin Family)
  Bonnie Baxter is a neighbor a
  
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• Why Broncos game counted as sell-out

  13-09-2017 04:34
  The Denver Broncos had enough empty seats at Mile High on Monday night to accommodate every man, woman and child from Keenesburg, or Elizabeth, or Georgetown.       
  
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• 5 In Court After 2 Kids Found Dead On Farm Near Small Town

  13-09-2017 04:19
  NORWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Five people appeared in court Tuesday after two young children were found dead on a farm in western Colorado last week.
  The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office went back to the crime scene to conduct a second search warrant.
  (credit: CBS)
  Strangers brought flowers to the county road where they lived, while detectives searched for clues.
  “How does our community deal with the death of two children?” Reginald Plumber asked. “We don’t want to hear
  
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• Notes: Broncos show run game improvement

  13-09-2017 03:59
  Even if it’s difficult to draw definitive overall conclusions on the 2017 Denver Broncos based on their near fourth quarter collapse but 24-21 season-opening win Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, there were two encouraging signs.       
  
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• Woman Thanks Firefighters For Saving Her After 150-Foot Fall

  13-09-2017 03:52
  DENVER (CBS4) – A woman finally got to meet the firefighters who saved her life back in December.
  Taylor Theriault fell 150-feet from an apartment complex window, landing on an air conditioning unit covered in snow three stories off the ground.
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  Firefighters carefully got her down and took her to the hospital.
  “They’re the reason why I’m standing here,” Theriault said. “I mean, they help strangers every day, and they saved my life.&r
  
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• Man Charged With Killing Another While Playing Cards

  13-09-2017 03:41
  DENVER (CBS4) – The District Attorney charged a man for stabbing and killing another who was playing cards outside of his home.
  The DA says 41-year-old Donald Montoya stabbed and killed 57-year-old Georgios Gatsiopoulos in late August.
  Donald Montoya (credit: Denver District Attorney)
  Gatsiopoulos was playing cards with his landlord when he was stabbed by Montoya.
  Days later, Montoya turned himself into police.
  (credit: CBS)
  He was surrounded by his family as he was arrested and charged wi
  
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