Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: Elvis Dumervil among Denver Broncos back on the field



User reaction a mixed bag as Facebook revamps news feed
The news that's spreading like wildfire on online social networks today such as Twitter, Google+ — and yes, Facebook — is the revamping of Facebook's news feed.

Fed to shift $400B in holdings to boost economy
The Federal Reserve will use more than $400 billion to try to drive down long-term interest rates, make home loans cheaper and invigorate the economy.

Woman killed in Denver light rail accident identified
A woman who died in a light rail accident Tuesday in Denver has been identified.

Infant found "unresponsive" in bath tub of Denver home
An infant found "unresponsive" in the bath tub of a Denver home has died.


Stocks fall after Fed decision to buy bonds
After a day of anticipation, investors got the news from the Federal Reserve they were waiting for. They didn't like it. Stocks fell sharply after the Fed said it will buy long-term Treasurys and sell short-term ones to help the economy regain momentum.

Home sales jump 7.7 pct as foreclosures rise
The number of Americans who bought previously occupied homes rose in August. But the sales were driven by an increase in foreclosures, a sign that home prices could fall further next year and slow a housing recovery.

Boulder approves two measures aimed at creating vibrant downtown
Boulder leaders took steps Tuesday night that they hope will help fulfill a vision for a vibrant and scenic downtown -- approving one measure to attract office space and another to improve the future streetscape along Canyon Boulevard.


Colorado Secretary of State Gessler says Denver ballot lawsuit meant to reduce "fraud"
Secretary of State Scott Gessler today sued Denver's clerk and recorder, saying the law is clear that Denver cannot send ballots to inactive voters as it planned. The lawsuit stated Gessler was challenging Denver to "ensure the uniformity of election processes throughout the state and to reduce the potential for fraud."

Colorado lawmakers scrutinize new legislative-boundaries map
They aren't angry now, but Rep. Jim Kerr said some of his Jefferson County constituents will be when they realize a new legislative map pairs them with Arapahoe County.

Ex-juror doesn't believe lobbyist stuffed chicken into vents
The jury is still out in the trial of state Capitol lobbyist Ron Smith, who's accused of stuffing chicken into his wife's air ducts as well as other less stinky acts of vandalism.


Nuggets' Kenyon Martin to sign largest contract in Chinese league's history
Longtime Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will sign a contract to play with Xingiang Guanghui in the Chinese Basketball Association. Martin's contract will be the the biggest in CBA history.

Taylor Phinney 15th in cycling championships time trial
Boulder's Taylor Phinney finished 15th Wednesday at the World Cycling Championships' time trial in Copenhagen, Denmark.

DU's new hockey conference invites two more members
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference has extended membership invitations to St. Cloud State and Western Michigan, the new Colorado Springs-based league announced today.

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