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The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
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The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The City of Aurora has launched a down payment assistance program designed to help more residents become homeowners, and early interest suggests demand is high.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
A family-owned business in Gunbarrel is selling trees from Colorado for Christmas, and you still have time to get a native tree for your celebration. The company says its work also helps reduce the risk of wildfires in the region.
After losing power Friday morning, restaurants coordinated efforts to keep food from spoiling. Multiple businesses ran generators while others shared cold storage space, including a refrigerated truck, secured by Woody's Pizza.
Three members of a violent Venezuelan gang who are believed responsible for a frightening, rage-fueled pursuit of a Colorado man remain free as a single member of the group begins serving a prison sentence.
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
Poudre School District students at schools without air conditioning have spent the first three school days of the year leaving class two hours early as high temperatures continue across Northern Colorado.
Wheat Ridge city leaders are beginning discussions about possible new regulations for e-bikes and other high-powered electric two-wheelers as concerns grow about safety, particularly among young riders.
The Arvada Center is preparing for its new theater season with five very different productions.
Tickets for the Sundance Film Festival go on sale in less than two months. The festival is kicking off its biggest year ever since moving to Boulder, and organizers are looking for volunteers.
Leaders across Colorado are moving forward with their own rules for new data centers.
Colorado officials say nothing will change in how residents can vote in the election this November, and they'll be watching to make sure no new rule-making under President Trump's executive order will jeopardize that. With three months until the election, they say they're willing to fight to make sure that doesn't happen.
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero usually interviews with CBS Colorado ahead of the new school year, but this time he has declined. We have reported on Marrero's discussions with the school board over his contract and his application to a school district in Florida. Some parents are concerned about whether he intends to stay.
There's a big change for kids in Denver schools. This year, there's a bell-to-bell ban on cellphones.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
The ruling said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.
