World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar
"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
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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.
Beer sales banned at all World Cup venues in Qatar
Non-alcoholic beer will still be available, but the ban on alcohol just 2 days before games may be an issue for sponsor Budweiser.
Record number of Muslim Americans elected in 2022 midterms
Georgia, a red state, now has the second-highest number of Muslim state legislators in the country.
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Broncos fans react to news of Sean Payton becoming next head coach
At Brooklyn's at Ball Arena, Nuggets fans waiting for the game also celebrated huge Broncos news. Earlier Tuesday, news erupted in the sports world that Sean Payton will be the next head football coach of the Denver Broncos.
Coloradans accuse Xcel of delaying solar installations to protect profits
Some solar customers and installers say Xcel Energy is purposefully delaying hundreds of solar connections across the state to avoid losing money.
Michael Clifton, sentenced to 98 years for armed robbery, released after 24
Michael Clifton was convicted in the case along with Rene Lima-Marin. Lima-Marin's story got national attention when he was released from prison by mistake and re-arrested years later.
Revised laws mean reckless pilot can only be charged with misdemeanors
The sheriff pointed out that Colorado lawmakers revised the state's misdemeanor laws in 2021 under SB271. The revision removed law enforcement's ability to charge someone with use of a deadly weapon when a vehicle was the source involved.
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Thornton files lawsuit over toxic PFAs in water
The city of Thornton has become one of the first in Colorado to go after the manufacturers of firefighting foam that it believes is the cause of contamination in its water that it will cost millions to mitigate.
Broncos fans react to news of Sean Payton becoming next head coach
At Brooklyn's at Ball Arena, Nuggets fans waiting for the game also celebrated huge Broncos news. Earlier Tuesday, news erupted in the sports world that Sean Payton will be the next head football coach of the Denver Broncos.
Coloradans accuse Xcel of delaying solar installations to protect profits
Some solar customers and installers say Xcel Energy is purposefully delaying hundreds of solar connections across the state to avoid losing money.
Michael Clifton, sentenced to 98 years for armed robbery, released after 24
Michael Clifton was convicted in the case along with Rene Lima-Marin. Lima-Marin's story got national attention when he was released from prison by mistake and re-arrested years later.
Revised laws mean reckless pilot can only be charged with misdemeanors
The sheriff pointed out that Colorado lawmakers revised the state's misdemeanor laws in 2021 under SB271. The revision removed law enforcement's ability to charge someone with use of a deadly weapon when a vehicle was the source involved.
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Broncos fans react to news of Sean Payton becoming next head coach
At Brooklyn's at Ball Arena, Nuggets fans waiting for the game also celebrated huge Broncos news. Earlier Tuesday, news erupted in the sports world that Sean Payton will be the next head football coach of the Denver Broncos.
Sean Payton set to become Broncos head coach
Sean Payton is set to become the next head coach for the Denver Broncos, according to CBS Sports.
Former Rockie Dexter Fowler announces retirement
Former All-Star center fielder Dexter Fowler is calling it a career after 14 years in the big leagues.
Serena Williams on why the word "retirement" isn't a good fit for her
"I just need an arm out of the box, or a leg. Something," Williams said in an interview for "CBS Mornings."
Bucky statue removed from Empower Field at Mile High during renovations
There's something missing from atop Empower Field at Mile High.
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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.
AirLife helicopter pilot headed to work arrested, charged with DUI
Breath tests showed the veteran pilot's blood alcohol level was .126 as he was on his way to work in full flight uniform. He has since resigned, according to his lawyer.
Denver woman wins large wage case
The court victory comes amid a renewed push to protect Colorado workers from wage theft, which costs Americans more than any other crime.
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Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Serena Williams on why the word "retirement" isn't a good fit for her
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Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
Priscilla Presley challenges daughter Lisa Marie's will
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Investors snap up Colorado River water rights, bet on an increasingly scarce resource
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
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New bill introduced could give cities ability to enact rent control
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SNAP benefits to be reduced starting in March
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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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Thornton files lawsuit over toxic PFAs in water
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Aurora cold weather outreach team activated
The team includes support from Aurora Fire Rescue personnel, Aurora police officers, as well as mental and behavioral health experts.
Teacher who survived heart attack as kid wants more CPR training and AEDs
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Thornton files lawsuit against companies for products with PFAs
The City of Thornton has filed a lawsuit against multiple chemical companies that make products with PFAs.
Frostbite symptoms to watch for during frigid temperatures along Front Range
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Small CO town was one of the coldest places in America Tuesday morning
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More snow possible through Monday evening as extreme cold continues
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Bluegrass group jams during snowy I-70 closure
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Western states at an impasse on conservation regarding Colorado River
Six of seven western states have reached an agreement, but the future still remains unclear.
Thornton files lawsuit over toxic PFAs in water
The city of Thornton has become one of the first in Colorado to go after the manufacturers of firefighting foam that it believes is the cause of contamination in its water that it will cost millions to mitigate.
Coloradans accuse Xcel of delaying solar installations to protect profits
Some solar customers and installers say Xcel Energy is purposefully delaying hundreds of solar connections across the state to avoid losing money.
Suspected drug dealer arrested
Cesar Eduardo Mejia-Sanabria is facing new charges related to the death of a 14-year-old who allegedly overdosed on fentanyl.
Revised laws mean reckless pilot can only be charged with misdemeanors
The sheriff pointed out that Colorado lawmakers revised the state's misdemeanor laws in 2021 under SB271. The revision removed law enforcement's ability to charge someone with use of a deadly weapon when a vehicle was the source involved.