U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iranian flag in World Cup posts
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
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Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban
The state's high court on Wednesday put a lower court ruling on hold that had overturned the ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Blinken calls FIFA's World Cup ban on "One Love" armband "concerning"
The U.S. diplomat jabbed soccer's governing body over "restrictions on freedom of expression" as he visited the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality can draw a death penalty.
Georgia judge overturns state ban on abortion after 6 weeks
Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy has been overturned by a judge.
Alex Jones ordered to pay another $473 million to Sandy Hook families
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks
Sports apparel giant calls the rapper's recent remarks about Jewish people "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous."
Taliban blocks women from college subjects deemed "too difficult"
"These oppressors and enemies of women don't even let us study what book we want," one young student told CBS News through tears.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs near-total abortion ban into law
Republican Gov. Jim Justice has signed into law a ban on almost all abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones called a "bully" in second trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims
A Connecticut jury has begun hearing arguments about how much money conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for calling the massacre a hoax.
Walmart expands abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation's largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue for months following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Utah judge reverses law banning transgender kids from sports
Utah's ruling marked the latest court development in a nationwide debate over how to navigate a flashpoint issue.
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Small departments in Foothills fighting fires look to combine forces
Three fire departments in the Foothills are looking at combining forces as the demand for services and fire threats grow, while volunteers are harder to find.
Medical professionals urge young people to take heart health seriously
As a cardiac nurse, Jennifer Harlan knows the signs of a heart attack, but despite that, she too didn't take her symptoms seriously. At only 52 years old, Harlan's had not just one, but two heart attacks. Her earliest happened at the age of 47.
Metro Growth: The hidden cost of urban sprawl
Shelley Cook, a former director with the Regional Transportation District and a former Arvada councilor, moved to the city in 1983. Back then, those lights weren't as bright.
Colder with wind and snow blowing in for Thursday
Colorado is undergoing a one two punch from Wednesday into Thursday. Snow and wind will dramatically change Thursday's weather pattern.
Killing of 12-year-old in allegedly stolen car could be legally complicated
CBS News Colorado legal analyst says the case could hinge on the actions of the car owner, his interactions with the accused thieves, who shot first and other small details before and during the shooting.
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Small departments in Foothills fighting fires look to combine forces
Three fire departments in the Foothills are looking at combining forces as the demand for services and fire threats grow, while volunteers are harder to find.
Medical professionals urge young people to take heart health seriously
As a cardiac nurse, Jennifer Harlan knows the signs of a heart attack, but despite that, she too didn't take her symptoms seriously. At only 52 years old, Harlan's had not just one, but two heart attacks. Her earliest happened at the age of 47.
Metro Growth: The hidden cost of urban sprawl
Shelley Cook, a former director with the Regional Transportation District and a former Arvada councilor, moved to the city in 1983. Back then, those lights weren't as bright.
Colder with wind and snow blowing in for Thursday
Colorado is undergoing a one two punch from Wednesday into Thursday. Snow and wind will dramatically change Thursday's weather pattern.
Killing of 12-year-old in allegedly stolen car could be legally complicated
CBS News Colorado legal analyst says the case could hinge on the actions of the car owner, his interactions with the accused thieves, who shot first and other small details before and during the shooting.
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Colorado wolves pick the Eagles to win the Super Bowl
As is tradition at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, the wolves have made their picks for Super Bowl LVII.
Aaron Rodgers to speak at upcoming psychedelics convention in Denver
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is joining more than 300 speakers who will be participating in a Denver convention about psychedelics.
Jokic posts triple-double by halftime, Nuggets rout Wolves
Nikola Jokic posted his 19th triple-double of the season by halftime and the Nuggets rode a 49-point first quarter to a 146-112 rout of the Timberwolves.
Avs fall to Penguins 2-1 in OT following NHL All-Star break
The Pittsburgh Penguins talked about hitting reset following a wildly uneven first half of the season.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
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Here's how 2 Colorado influencers make a living and changed the game
Whether we realize it or not, influencers are shaping our understanding of the world around us. They teach us new recipes, show us new looks and introduce us to new places.
Proposed bill aims to end slaughter, human consumption of Colorado's wild horses
Americans' tax dollars ultimately fund the slaughter and human consumption of some wild horses from Colorado, advocates say. But a bill up for debate this legislative session in Colorado is aiming to put an end to that.
30,000 Coloradans had brown drinking water this January, CDPHE says
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says nearly half the population of the East Cherry Creek Valley water district was affected.
Doctor admits "unprofessional conduct" in giving ivermectin to COVID patients
The Colorado Medical Board has disciplined a family physician in western Colorado for prescribing ivermectin to some of his patients without properly informing them of the risks.
Family sues assisted living center after resident freezes to death
The lawsuit says surveillance video shows her wandering out of the facility in the middle of the night last winter, getting locked out, then banging on the doors for help, but no one found her for five hours.
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Chinese balloons are part of wider surveillance program
China's balloon program is "designed to augment" its surveillance abilities, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
AirTag followed lost wallet to 35 cities on American Airlines
American said it couldn't find the man's wallet, but his Apple AirTag located it on the plane where he'd left it.
Pink pigeon found in NYC dies after inhaling dye fumes, rescue group says
A local organization that rescued the bird said Flamingo was malnourished and "barely older than a baby" with no survival skills.
Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
North Korea's Kim brings daughter to visit troops in 4th known outing
State media's lofty description of Kim Ju Ae, as "respected" and "beloved," has inspired debate on whether she's being primed as her father's successor.
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Gov. Jared Polis orders state action to reduce Colorado's high energy bills
Gov. Jared Polis says the state is looking at ways to reduce those costs.
New bill introduced could give cities ability to enact rent control
Residential rent analysis company, Rentometer, found other double-digit spikes around Colorado from 2021 to 2022 – rent increased 15% in Aurora, 13% in Boulder, and shot up 18% in Fort Collins.
SNAP benefits to be reduced starting in March
Thanks to inflation, groceries are already so expensive. Now some who rely on government assistance will be getting less money to put food on the table.
Colorado Public Utilities Commission: natural gas prices could drop
Energy bills have been much higher in recent months than in previous years for households that are using the same or less energy than even a year ago.
How Denver's minimum wage boost could affect businesses & employees
This year, Denver's minimum wage is up to $17.29, compared to $15.87 in 2022.
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Medical professionals urge young people to take heart health seriously
As a cardiac nurse, Jennifer Harlan knows the signs of a heart attack, but despite that, she too didn't take her symptoms seriously. At only 52 years old, Harlan's had not just one, but two heart attacks. Her earliest happened at the age of 47.
Colorado faces nursing shortage as students enroll in new program
The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence reports Colorado needs 33,000 new nurses a year to fill the demand amid a nursing shortage and a retiring population
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
Nonprofit sending medical supplies to Turkey and Syria amid earthquake
The death toll as of Tuesday afternoon was a staggering 7,200. Project C.U.R.E. is seeking more donations and volunteers to help with what has already become the deadliest earthquake of the last 10 years.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
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Colder with wind and snow blowing in for Thursday
Colorado is undergoing a one two punch from Wednesday into Thursday. Snow and wind will dramatically change Thursday's weather pattern.
Colorado ski resort recognized for being eco-conscious
There's a push for sustainability in recreation and many ski resorts are making changes to protect the environment they get to operate in.
Cold front set to arrive Wednesday evening causing limited snow and intense wind chills
A cold front will reach the Front Range Wednesday evening causing a brief burst of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph in the metro area.
Sunny with temperatures near normal before the next storm system
Our weather changes late tomorrow with another winter storm moving into the state. The mountains will see snow by sunset on Wednesday and around that same time we could also start seeing rain or light snow along the urban corridor.
Sen. John Hickenlooper convenes bipartisan Colorado River caucus over water crisis
What began as an informal group convened by Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado has grown to a council of senators that represent seven Colorado River basin states -- Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and Nevada, according to Hickenlooper's office.
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Denver medical professionals urge younger people to take heart health more seriously
A recent survey found that even though heart attacks are becoming more common in younger people, many don't believe they are at risk.
Small Departments in Foothills fighting fires look to combine forces as threats grow
Three foothills fire departments are looking at combining forces as the demand for services and fire threats grow, while volunteers are harder to find.
Colorado couple indicted on tree trimming scam
A couple from Colorado was indicted for their involvement in a tree-trimming scam.
Afghan refugees join Alameda International wrestling program
The state championship for high school wrestling is right around the corner and in Lakewood, one team is getting noticed for numerous reasons.
National Brotherhood of Skiers working to get more people of color involved
National Brotherhood of Skiers is changing the stereotype by working to get more people of color involved.