Dying woman's fight leads to nation's toughest PFAS law
"Amara's Law" will reduce, then eliminate, the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032.
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"Amara's Law" will reduce, then eliminate, the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032.
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
A firefighting foam known as AFFF contains PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," that have been linked to cancer.
Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory limits.
The EPA issued the first-ever national regulation limiting the amount of certain PFAS in drinking water. Here's what to know about potential health impacts of "forever chemicals."
The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.
Beginning in 2020, U.S. food manufacturers committed to phasing out PFAS in wrappers, boxes and bags with coating to prevent grease, water and other liquids from soaking through.
The news that PFAS compounds are in their gear — primarily meant to repel water and contaminants like oil and prevent moisture-related burns — is worrisome to firefighters.
The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.
The EPA rule would require manufacturers to report many products that contain a type of chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, and hormone irregularities.
Also known as PFAS, they never break down, are linked to certain cancers and are found in everyday products such as clothes, cookware, cosmetics and cleaning supplies.
The Denver Broncos are playing against the Buffalo Bills, and the Denver Nuggets are playing against the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
Some power outages happened before the planned outages in Northern Colorado early Friday morning.
In the aftermath of last month's planned power outages, businesses that lost money are hearing rough news about their insurance coverage. The common word is "denied."
As of Friday morning, winds were already gusting around 60 mph in parts of Northern Colorado ahead of a blustery end to the work week.
A new report from the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation estimates the divisional round matchup against the Buffalo Bills, and a potential AFC Championship game, could generate more than $60 million in economic activity across the city.
As of Friday morning, winds were already gusting around 60 mph in parts of Northern Colorado ahead of a blustery end to the work week.
An Adams County Sheriff's deputy was shot at a Denver metro area apartment complex early Friday morning.
Some power outages happened before the planned outages in Northern Colorado early Friday morning.
The Denver Broncos are playing against the Buffalo Bills, and the Denver Nuggets are playing against the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
In the aftermath of last month's planned power outages, businesses that lost money are hearing rough news about their insurance coverage. The common word is "denied."
Some power outages happened early Friday morning before the planned shutoff in Northern Colorado due to high winds and extreme fire danger.
The Broncos game will start at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile Hi and the Nuggets game will start around 7 p.m. at Ball Arena. If you do not want to drive or even find parking for the games, the Regional Transportation District has you covered.
First Alert Meteorologist Callie Zanandrie is in the First Alert Weather Tracker keeping track of dangerously high winds along the Front Range.
One Denver Broncos fan has turned the love of the game into a sparkling business by "blinging" sports gear.
Several thousand people in Weld County were without power hours earlier than anticipated due to high winds and extreme fire danger.
A new report from the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation estimates the divisional round matchup against the Buffalo Bills, and a potential AFC Championship game, could generate more than $60 million in economic activity across the city.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
The Denver Broncos nominated a high school coach for an NFL honor after his program's historic season, and the team's success in the face of great loss.
Denver Summit FC will play National Women's Soccer League matches across three venues for the club's inaugural 2026 season.
Saturday's AFC division round playoff game between the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills will kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High.
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Gov. Jared Polis took a long stroll down memory lane during his final State of the State address Thursday.
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
When the Senate returns from a weeklong recess, it will have six remaining appropriations bills to get across the finish line before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson told CBS News that an outage that customers reported beginning around noon Eastern Time had been resolved.
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.
State regulators said the text message from Christian Hatfield, the former district attorney for Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, "caused the staff member emotional harm."
A Venezuelan national suspected in a string of attempted armed robberies in 2024 in Denver's ritzy Cherry Creek North neighborhood has been apprehended in Detroit, according to police and prosecutors.