Monday, November 21, 2011

Afternoon Headlines: Despite Tebow winning, Elway says Broncos still seek long-term answer



Bill Vidal named leader of Denver's Hispanic chamber
Former Denver Mayor Guillermo "Bill" Vidal has been elected new president and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the board of directors announced today.

Catholic priest arrested in Chicago as suspect in Douglas County sex assault
A 67-year-old Catholic priest from Chicago has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child in Douglas County.

Guardian Angels step up patrols in Downtown Denver after string of attacks
Members of the volunteer, crime-fighting Guardian Angels have stepped up patrols on the 16th Street Mall.

Ground finally broken on promised Veterans Affairs hospital at Anschutz Medical Campus
Rep. Ed Perlmutter knew he'd be at the Veteran Affairs offices at the Anschutz Medical Campus this week, either to protest the delay of a new VA Hospital or to help kick it off.


Stocks plunge as debt talks near collapse
The stock market was not exactly surprised that the so-called supercommittee failed to reach a deal to cut the federal deficit. But since summer, investors have bought at the first sign of hope and sold at the first hint of trouble.

Colorado's largest tennis club could open in Louisville in 2012
By this time next year, Louisville could be home to Colorado's largest tennis club -- an array of 25 indoor and outdoor courts, half a dozen smaller courts for children, a clubhouse, and a team of professional trainers and coaches.

Denver gas prices drop 4.8 cents a gallon
Average retail gasoline prices in Denver have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.32 per gallon Sunday.


Panel set to fail to cut deficit $1.2 trillion
The imminent collapse of a special deficit-reduction supercommittee on Monday promises to set off yet another round of the Washington blame game as the panel officially admits failure in its quest to sop up at least $1.2 trillion in government red ink over the coming decade.

Focus on the Family affiliates high on list of big-spending lobbying groups, Pew says
Religion-related lobbying groups have increased fivefold since 1970 in Washington, D.C., from fewer than 40 to more than 200 today, according to a study released today.

Colorado group launches third try for personhood amendment
A Colorado group unveiled a revised personhood amendment for the 2012 ballot at a noon news conference today on the steps of the Capitol.


Tigers' Justin Verlander wins AL MVP award
Detroit's Justin Verlander became the first starting pitcher in a quarter-century to win a Most Valuable Player award, adding it to the Cy Young Award he won last week.

Colorado men third at NCAA cross-country championships
The University of Colorado men's cross-country team finished in third place at the NCAA Cross-Country Championships in Terre Haute, Ind., just five points behind powerhouse and runner-up Oklahoma State.

Dec. 4 Broncos-Vikings moved to 11 a.m. Mountain time
The kickoff for the Denver-Minnesota game on Dec. 4 has been moved up from 2 p.m. Mountain time to 11 a.m.

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