Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: Obama urges action, focuses on student loan debt in Denver speech



Denver weather makes an impact as heavy snow snaps tree limbs, bring down power lines
The wet snow from overnight is still coming down along the metro area. Although roads for the most part are just wet, the heavy snow has snapped tree limbs, leaving many without power.

Feds: Arrests take 80 armed gang members off the streets
Law enforcement officials this morning announced the results of a major crackdown on gang members in the metro area that saw 80 people arrested and more than 120 guns seized.

Denver firefighters stomp out blaze in Capitol Hill
Denver firefighters put out a house fire this morning in the Capitol Hill area. The fire started about 5:40 a.m. in the 1600 block of Emerson Street in a three-story structure, said Scott Heiss, a Denver Fire Department spokesman.

Colorado Springs man in trouble after 2 dates arrive at same time
A man was charged with false reporting when he called in a robbery to Colorado Springs police, after his girlfriend and a Craig's List acquaintance arrived at his apartment at the same time.


Stocks push higher on Europe reports
Stocks pushed higher in afternoon trading Wednesday following reports that China will come to the aid of Europe by buying bonds. Agence France-Presse reported that China has agreed to invest in Europe's financial rescue fund, which will be used to support struggling countries in the European Union.

Federico Peña named to Wells Fargo board
The Wells Fargo & Company board of directors elected former Denver Mayor Federico Peña as a member.

Report: Facebook plans huge server farm in Sweden
Facebook plans to build a large server farm in northern Sweden near the Arctic Circle, taking advantage of the chilly climate to keep its equipment cool, a Swedish newspaper reported Wednesday.


Students cheer Obama's loan plan but still worry
President Barack Obama's student loan announcement at Denver's Auraria campus got a rowdy reception—but many students and graduates who watched him lay out his plan to ease debt payments said their fears are far from eased.

Live reactions from Twitter: President Obama talks student loans, jobs
Read the reaction posted on Twitter to President Obama's speech about higher education and a new plan to alleviate student debt.

White House press corps debates the perfect word for Denver snow
Is that snow outside in Colorado falling in a "cascading" way? A "slanting" way? A "driving" way? How about "gently"?


Broncos' Elvis Dumervil sits out practice for Lions game
Mother Nature shook up the Broncos' practice plans today, with several inches of snow forcing the team inside for its first practice in preparation for Sunday's game against Detroit inside. The team traveled a couple of miles by bus to the South Suburban Sports Dome for the two-hour practice.

Game 6 of World Series postponed by rainy forecast
Game 6 of the World Series has been postponed because of a rainy forecast. Major League Baseball announced the decision about 4 1/2 hours before the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals were set to play Wednesday at Busch Stadium.

NBA sides meeting in hopes of ending lockout
NBA owners and players have resumed talks aimed at ending the lockout, less than a week after three intense days of mediation didn't produce a new labor deal.

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