Remains of U.S. tank commander killed in WWII ID'd 79 years later
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker was 27 and commanded an M4 Sherman tank in November 1944 when his tank was struck in Germany.
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2 more 9/11 victims identified using advanced DNA testing
New York City's medical examiner has now been able to link remains to 1,649 World Trade Center victims, a painstaking process that relies on leading-edge DNA sequencing techniques.
Police ID killer in teen's 1975 murder after man's body exhumed
Yvonne Prior, the teenager's mother, is now in her 80s and has spent her life searching for her daughter's killer.
The Saturday Six: Concussion gender gap, fake job listings and more
In case you missed it, sea levels are rising and local groups are working to provide Ukrainian women soldiers with uniforms that fit.
Homicide victim found dressed in suit and tie in 1984 ID'd as real estate agent
"While the cause of death is known, the reason for the homicide is not," the sheriff's office said.
"Girl with the scorpion tattoo" ID'd 32 years after murder; officials now seek her daughter
"Christine's killer remains unidentified and the whereabouts of Christa Nicole are unknown," the Staten Island district attorney said.
DNA could crack case over 6 decades after family killed in Florida home
It is among Florida's oldest unsolved crimes on record, notorious for its brutality, as well as for a pool of suspects that numbered over 600.
Woman found dead in 1971 identified; authorities now looking for killer
Kathy Alston was supposed to see her family off at the airport as they prepared to move to Texas, but never showed up.
Remains identified as those of 14-year-old girl missing since 1969
State police are asking for the public's help to find the individual responsible for her death.
Genexe Health Denies Wrongdoing Despite $26,000 Bill To Medicare
A CBS News investigation found Genexe Health was taking advantage of the popularity of genetic tests and potentially costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
DNA Tests At Border: DHS To Start Testing To Catch People Posing As Families
The Department of Homeland Security will start a DNA testing pilot program next week to help identify and prosecute individuals posing as families.
DNA Test Shows Teen Claiming To Be Timmothy Pitzen Is Not Missing Boy
DNA test results expected Thursday could confirm whether a 14-year-old boy found in Kentucky is indeed Timmothy Pitzen, of Aurora, Illinois, who has been missing for eight years.
Suspect In 1973 Murder Of 11-Year-Old Girl Now Charged With Sex Acts On Other Kids
A Colorado man charged with the 1973 murder of an 11-year-old girl in Southern California also faces charges of sex acts on two other girls.
Nurse Arrested In Case Of Incapacitated Patient Who Gave Birth
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of impregnating woman in a vegetative state who gave birth last month at a Phoenix health care facility, police said Wednesday.
Mexico's National Airline Trolls Americans With 'DNA Discount'
AeroMexico's cheeky new ad targeting American's who "don't like Mexico" is taking off on social media.
"Horrifying": Global Outrage After Chinese Researcher Claims First Gene-Edited Babies
Chinese medical officials are investigating the scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies.
Arrest Made In 1988 Cold Case Murder; Suspect Would Have Been 15
'Large Amount Of Blood' Found Near Dumpster Linked To Missing Man
DNA testing matched the blood found next to a dumpster in Aurora to a missing man.
New Genetic Technology Renews Hope For Identifying The Zodiac Killer
The Sacramento Bee reports that Vallejo police submitted letters and envelopes from the Zodiac Killer to a lab to obtain a DNA profile.
DNA From Ball Cap Used In Arrest Of Murder Suspect
Police used DNA found inside a baseball cap to arrest a murder suspect in connection with a deadly shooting outside the Cold Crush nightclub.
DNA Analysis Leads To Arrest In Murder Of 77-Year-Old
A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after a DNA analysis led to his arrest.
Why Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny, At Least For Your Heart
You might think a strong family history of heart disease means you're next on the list for a heart problem, but a new study finds that four simple steps can help you cut that genetic risk in half.
Man Who Testified As DNA Expert Defends His Reputation
A man who has testified in several high-profile criminal trials around the country as a DNA expert has been discredited in a Denver trial.
DNA Expert Discredited, Barred From Testifying At Denver Trial
Prosecutors say a man who has testified as a DNA expert in the Casey Anthony trial and helped overturn the murder conviction of a Colorado man wasn't allowed to testify at a trial in Denver this week after they say he was discredited.
DNA Helps Solve Cold Case Sexual Assault
A Denver jury has found a man guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint near Sloan's Lake in March 2011.
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Some retailers are telling customers to just keep unwanted goods
Ordered something online you want to return? Some retailers say, "Keep it," and they'll still give you your money back.
Snow continues to fall through the weekend in Colorado mountains
Light snow began falling Thursday afternoon and will continue to fall through the weekend, bringing some healthy totals to the high country.
Structural scare at Denver branch library cost $200,000 in consultant fees
A Denver branch library reopened on Nov. 13 after being closed for nearly two years due to a structural scare that led the city to spend $200,000 on consultants. Ultimately, only modest repairs will be needed and those won't be scheduled until 2024, according to Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Businesses near Colfax Avenue share concerns regarding drug use
The City and County of Denver Medical Examiner data shows just this year, outside overdose deaths in the city have almost doubled in comparison to last year's total.
Parent sues DPS for his children's right to have "straight pride flags" displayed
A Denver Public School parent is suing the district, claiming the district's policy allowing pride flags to be displayed discriminates against students who are heterosexual and cis-gendered.
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Snow continues to fall through the weekend in Colorado mountains
Light snow began falling Thursday afternoon and will continue to fall through the weekend, bringing some healthy totals to the high country.
Structural scare at Denver branch library cost $200,000 in consultant fees
A Denver branch library reopened on Nov. 13 after being closed for nearly two years due to a structural scare that led the city to spend $200,000 on consultants. Ultimately, only modest repairs will be needed and those won't be scheduled until 2024, according to Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Businesses near Colfax Avenue share concerns regarding drug use
The City and County of Denver Medical Examiner data shows just this year, outside overdose deaths in the city have almost doubled in comparison to last year's total.
Parent sues DPS for his children's right to have "straight pride flags" displayed
A Denver Public School parent is suing the district, claiming the district's policy allowing pride flags to be displayed discriminates against students who are heterosexual and cis-gendered.
Speaker at Convention Center blasts UN during Global Conference for Israel
The Global Conference for Israel opened in Denver Thursday night at the Colorado Convention Center with people attending from around the world amid war between Israel and Hamas.
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Colorado Springs woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for dealing Xanax to her teenage son
Maria Davis-Conchie has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for dealing Xanax to her 16-year-old son.
Colorado weather: Mountain snow for the weekend, with cooler weather for the plains
Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect through the weekend for several areas in the high country as snow moves in. Snow will continue to fall through Sunday night, with a stray flurry possible Friday afternoon East of the foothills.
Colorado Association of School Executives says reducing mil levys not simple
Gov. Jared Polis said he wants local governments to build on that work. He would like them to follow the lead of Colorado Mountain College, a special district that plans to reduce its mill levy to keep growth near inflation rates.
Vandalism reported on Day 1 of Global Conference for Israel
CBS News Colorado reporter Karen Morfitt provides the latest on the commotion from outside of the Global Conference for Israel after vandalism was reported during the planned protest.
Protesters gather at Global Conference for Israel in Denver
CBS News Colorado reporter Alan Gionet describes the scene when protesters gathered at the Global Conference for Israel in Denver on Thursday.
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Makar ties franchise record, but Avs fall short in OT loss to Coyotes
Cale Makar now shares the franchise record for most assists recorded in a single month as a member of the Colorado Avalanche.
Kickoff time and date set for Broncos-Lions game
The NFL announced on Thursday that the Denver Broncos will play the Detroit Lions in a night game on Dec. 16. Kickoff for the Week 15 game will be at 8:15 p.m. at Ford Field.
Clifford has strong showing against former team as Rams defeat Buffs
Nique Clifford was instrumental in helping his Colorado State Rams defeat the Colorado Buffaloes for the first time since 2017. Clifford had 15 points against his former team at Moby Arena in Fort Collins on Wednesday night.
Lutz named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
The NFL on Thursday named Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month.
Buffalo Bills' Von Miller turns himself in on domestic violence charge
Police say Miller got into a verbal argument with a pregnant woman that escalated to assault.
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Some retailers are telling customers to just keep unwanted goods
Ordered something online you want to return? Some retailers say, "Keep it," and they'll still give you your money back.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair, saying, "We just can't have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny."
Red Lobster's cheap "endless shrimp" offer chewed into its profits
Red Lobster added all-you-can-eat shrimp to its menu. Then it realized how much Americans can eat.
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Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair, saying, "We just can't have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny."
Gov. Polis asks school districts to lower mill levies for property tax relief
Gov. Jared Polis is asking school districts across the state to reduce mill levies for property tax relief for homeowners in Colorado.
Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom face off in unusual debate
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
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Traverse Academy takes unique focus on mental health to help students
Last month, Cherry Creek Schools opened a first-of-its-kind facility that is dedicated to treatment and support.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
New advanced treatment in Denver helping men with enlarged prostates
Aquablation was first used in 2017 but wasn't used in the Denver metro area until January of this year. The procedure takes an average of 45 minutes, and most patients go home the same day.
New attention paid to stopping domestic violence in Colorado
The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence in Colorado.
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Some retailers are telling customers to just keep unwanted goods
Ordered something online you want to return? Some retailers say, "Keep it," and they'll still give you your money back.
Businesses near Colfax Avenue share concerns regarding drug use
The City and County of Denver Medical Examiner data shows just this year, outside overdose deaths in the city have almost doubled in comparison to last year's total.
Refunds on horizon for solar customers facing utility delays
In a state known for its sunshine, Colorado homeowners have been struggling to go solar this year.
Denver area students challenged to build EV battery for global automaker
Students at the Colorado School of Mines and Arapahoe Community College are working together on building an advanced battery for electric vehicles for the global automaker of Dodge and Jeep- Stellantis.
Food rescue takes up shop in Pizza Hut planned for demolition in Silverthorne
Now instead of a Bird Call, the old Burger King is scheduled to be demolished by the Town of Silverthorne that purchased not only that building but the Pizza Hut next door.
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Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
As wallets recover from Thanksgiving groceries, another holiday staple is set to break budgets. The price of Christmas trees is up, and Colorado families are prepared to downsize their traditions.
Cash assistance by Women's Foundation of Colorado part of growing movement
Working to address the disparity between wages and the costs many families are facing.
Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
As the holiday shopping rush begins, so typically does the hustle for seasonal work. However this year, it may be tough to make a few extra bucks.
Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
Making ends meet this holiday season $3 million in funding will go to local food banks, pantries, organizations, and diaper programs that Coloradans rely on for basic needs.
Colorado's SecureSavings program continues to meet urgent need for retirement savings
Colorado's SecureSavings Program has been fully implemented for nearly a year now. It's designed to help those who don't otherwise have retirement savings.