What to know about the federal trial of Paul Pelosi's attacker
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked in the couple's San Francisco home in October 2022.
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Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked in the couple's San Francisco home in October 2022.
Opening statements began Thursday in the federal trial of David DePape, accused in the October 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, with the defense attorney laying out the outlandish conspiracy theories that drove DePape to seek out then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the couple's Pacific Heights home in San Francisco.
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
The suspect waived his right to a speedy trial, and Judge Teresa Caffese set a trial date of Feb. 23.
David DePape said there was "evil in Washington" and he was looking to harm Nancy Pelosi because she is second in line for the presidency, the investigator testified.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was assaulted in their San Francisco home last week. He underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture.
No security alarm went off during the break-in, CBS News learned, even after the suspect broke the glass on a rear door to the house.
David Wayne DePape made his first appearance in court Tuesday.
Paul Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and other injuries, according to the speaker's office.
Investigators with the Denver Police Department are releasing more information about last week's deadly shooting when a SWAT officer shot a man with a BB gun earlier this month.
The alleged victim in the case isn't identified and it wasn't clear if they're a student at the school Boden taught at, but investigators said they're a minor, or were at the time of the alleged crimes.
Thursday will bring warm and windy conditions, leading to Red Flag Warnings across most of Eastern Colorado and the Front Range before a big change with snow on Friday.
The Colorado Connector, or CoCo, will be joining the Union Station schedule in 2029 as part of the Front Range Passenger Rail project.
Parker coffee shop Perfect Blend says a construction project they were never warned about is threatening their business.
Investigators with the Denver Police Department are releasing more information about last week's deadly shooting when a SWAT officer shot a man with a BB gun earlier this month.
The alleged victim in the case isn't identified and it wasn't clear if they're a student at the school Boden taught at, but investigators said they're a minor, or were at the time of the alleged crimes.
Thursday will bring warm and windy conditions, leading to Red Flag Warnings across most of Eastern Colorado and the Front Range before a big change with snow on Friday.
The Colorado Connector, or CoCo, will be joining the Union Station schedule in 2029 as part of the Front Range Passenger Rail project.
Parker coffee shop Perfect Blend says a construction project they were never warned about is threatening their business.
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The board for the Thompson School District approved recognition of the Thompson Education Support Professionals Association for all classified employees of the school district.
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The Denver Nuggets have released their schedule for their postseason matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA Playoffs first-round series features the Nuggets, the No. 3 seed, and the Wolves, the No. 6 seed.
The Denver Pioneers ice hockey players celebrated the team's 11th national title with fans at the University of Denver's Magness Arena.
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Colorado's incredibly warm and dry winter means golf courses in the Denver metro area are open for business.
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The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
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House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
A new report by the Department of Human Services says a lack of oversight at facilities that provide therapy for kids with autism has resulted in dozens of complaints of child abuse.
The union says it got new equipment for workers and assured they wouldn't be responsible for faulty gear. Now the union is asking lawmakers to pass a bill that would prevent them from having to negotiate for bathroom breaks.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.
The Colorado Supreme Court must decide if it is discrimination to deny gender-affirming care to children.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
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Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
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The union says it got new equipment for workers and assured they wouldn't be responsible for faulty gear. Now the union is asking lawmakers to pass a bill that would prevent them from having to negotiate for bathroom breaks.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
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