James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
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James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Workers looking to pick up extra cash working retail jobs this winter may be out of luck as stores pull back on hiring.
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee want King Charles' younger brother Andrew to undergo "a transcribed interview" about Jeffrey Epstein.
Honda said a manufacturing defect can lead to the aluminum alloy wheels detaching from some vehicles.
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
Trade experts expect some U.S. tariffs to remain elevated even if the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's IEEPA levies.
Back-to-back First Alert Weather Days are in effect Thursday and Friday as more damaging wind gusts are possible before the weekend.
Xcel Energy shut off power to thousands of people pre-emptively due to dangerous wind and fire conditions. Thousands of customers remained without power on Thursday.
Power outages put in place due to extreme wind conditions this week in Colorado are presenting challenges for many business owners on the Front Range.
A house went up in flames in the Conifer overnight. It started during windy conditions and firefighters said it spread to the vegetation nearby.
Wildfires broke out overnight on Colorado's Eastern Plains including in Yuma County. They started in extremely windy conditions.
Xcel Energy shut off power to thousands of people pre-emptively due to dangerous wind and fire conditions. Thousands of customers remained without power on Thursday.
Friday is projected to be the second day this week of extreme wind conditions in Colorado.
Wildfires broke out overnight on Colorado's Eastern Plains including in Yuma County. They started in extremely windy conditions.
The fires broke out in Colorado's extremely windy conditions.
Savannah Bernal, the Injury Prevention Coordinator with HCA HealthONE Swedish, talked about preventing injuries during the holiday season when toys are being given to children.
The Denver Broncos came into Sunday's home game against Green Bay as underdogs. What they did in that game, however, might result in them being favored through the end of the regular season.
Denver City Council has delayed a key vote on the proposed Denver Summit FC stadium once again. The delay comes with the clock ticking for a plan to be finalized for the new National Women's Soccer League team's home.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
Bo Nix tied his career high with four touchdown throws and Denver's defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos' 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers, who lost star Micah Parsons to a knee injury.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
A Democratic congressman from Colorado is among those leading the opposition to plans by President Trump's administration to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
For those who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. But a Castle Rock community group is here to help.
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, will donate to the Trump accounts initiative.
Scammers pretending to be Walmart employees are preying on consumers, according to the FCC. Here's what to watch out for.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.