Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Colorado legislative districts opposed by GOP OK'd
A panel drawing new state legislative districts has approved new Democratic-drawn maps plans that Republicans said were more tilted toward Democrats than the first set of maps rejected by courts earlier this month.

Colorado man sues Topeka-area couple he kidnapped
A Kansas couple is asking a judge to dismiss a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a suburban Denver man who held them hostage while fleeing from authorities.

Body found in Denver's Grant-Frontier Park identified, death ruled a homicide
The man whose body was found face down in Denver's Grant-Frontier Park on Sunday, was identified today and his death was ruled a homicide.

Iranian students storm British Embassy in Tehran
Hard-line Iranian students stormed British diplomatic sites in Tehran on Tuesday, bringing down the Union Jack flag, burning an embassy vehicle and throwing documents from windows in scenes reminiscent of the seizing of the U.S. Embassy compound in 1979.


Facebook settles with FTC over deception charges
Facebook is settling with the Federal Trade Commission over charges it deceived consumers with its privacy settings to get people to share more personal information than they originally agreed to.

Concrete producer Lafarge settles over water violations
Concrete producer Lafarge North America Inc., one of the largest suppliers of construction materials in North America, will resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations involving stormwater discharges at 21 of the company's concrete facilities in five states including Colorado.

American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
The parent company of American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, seeking relief from crushing debt caused by high fuel prices and expensive labor contracts that its competitors shed years ago.


Cain tells aides he is reassessing his campaign
Herman Cain told aides Tuesday he is assessing whether the latest allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against him "create too much of a cloud" for his Republican presidential candidacy to go forward.

Colorado mayors will get insight from Wellington Webb during Harvard forum
Three metro area mayors participating in a leadership seminar at Harvard University for newly elected leaders this week will get insight from former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and others.

Gingrich says he never lobbied, didn't need money
Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich says he never lobbied—mainly because he didn't need the money.


Avalanche waives Joakim Lindstrom, keeps Stefan Elliott
In a sign that rookie defenseman Stefan Elliott is here to stay for the rest of the season, the Avalanche this morning put forward Joakim Lindstrom on waivers. If no team claims the Swedish left winger for 24 hours, he will report to Lake Erie of the American Hockey League.

ESPN columnist: Tim Tebow, Broncos running "high school offense"
Tim Tebow and the Broncos are running — and winning — with a high school offense.

NFL suspends Lions DT Suh 2 games for stomp
Ndamukong Suh's stomp will cost him two games without pay. It may cost the Lions more than that. The NFL suspended Detroit's All-Pro defensive tackle on Tuesday for roughing up a Green Bay Packers player in front of a national television audience during a loss on Thanksgiving Day.

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