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Michigan lawmakers cross party lines to push the Trump administration for icebreaker in Finland deal
Two U.S. representatives from Michigan are asking the federal government to send at least one new icebreaker ship to the Great Lakes as part of a deal between the U.S. and Finland.
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Backcountry rescues are complex. Meet the specialized Colorado Search and Rescue coordinators behind them.
Responses to backcountry emergencies are complex, and often include a myriad of personnel and resources. Denver7 is highlighting the people behind the scenes whose work makes the missions successful.
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Domestic violence deaths in Colorado rose by 24% last year despite decrease in overall homicides, report shows
Despite a decrease in overall homicides across the state last year, domestic violence deaths increased by nearly a quarter in 2024, a report by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office revealed Tuesday.
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Governor Polis activates National Guard to help with election cybersecurity
Governor Jared Polis is taking steps to protect Colorado's upcoming election from cyber threats. He signed an executive order activating Colorado National Guard members to help with cybersecurity.
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SNAP benefits now on hold for November in Colorado due to government shutdown, officials say
Coloradans who rely on SNAP benefits to eat will have to find other ways to put food on the table, after state officials announced Tuesday those benefits were now on hold for the month of November.
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They left early and watched a historic Broncos comeback from outside the stadium: 'We're kicking ourselves'
We caught up with some of the fans who missed the epic comeback, who told us they were “kicking themselves” for walking out on the Broncos when the team was trailing by 18.
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Congresswoman DeGette and CO Insurance Commissioner lay out worst-case scenario if insurance subsidies end
Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette held a press conference with the Colorado Insurance Commissioner, warning about rising health care costs if subsidies are not extended.
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'Enough is enough': Recordings of strip searches were allegedly used for jail commander's sexual gratification
The La Plata County Jail in Durango is wrapped up in a criminal investigation where recordings of female inmates during strip searches were allegedly used for sexual gratification.
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‘Progress stalled at a critical time’: CSU AD addresses ‘hard’ decision to fire Norvell midseason
CSU's midseason decision to move on from head football coach Jay Norvell came after “progress stalled at a critical time” for the program, university Director of Athletics John Weber said Monday.
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Researchers discover a new way to recycle stubborn Teflon plastics into fluoride products
Researchers have found a way to turn Teflon into useful fluoride products, potentially opening up a way to recycle a durable plastic into something friendlier to the environment and to human health.
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