Morning headlines from DenverPost.com

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Today's Front Page News

Colorado Avalanche gets blanked 1-0 at Minnesota
In one, nasty little sequence, it all fell apart for the Avalanche here in what was possibly one of the dullest hockey games in recent memory. The Avs would have been happy for everyone inside the Xcel Energy Center to be bored for just a few more minutes Thursday night, because at least they would have gotten into overtime and gotten a precious point.  

• Tim Tebow's late touchdown lifts Broncos to win over Jets
• Hickenlooper rejects Colorado GOP call to seek Medicaid waiver
• New policy lets ski resorts add warm-weather activities to Forest Service land
• More than 200 arrested as Occupy protesters march nationwide
• "Shocking" woes claimed in audit of Denver Public Works oversight

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Today's Local Politics

Hickenlooper rejects Colorado GOP call to seek Medicaid waiver
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday rejected a Republican suggestion that he seek a federal waiver to rules governing Medicaid to balance the state budget.  

• "Shocking" woes claimed in audit of Denver Public Works oversight
• Coloradans in Congress drift apart on today's balanced-budget amendment vote
• Spike in city costs found in Denver

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Today's Business

New policy lets ski resorts add warm-weather activities to Forest Service land
What is appropriate recreation on public lands used by ski resorts? Skiing, snowboarding and skate skiing? Of course. How about zipping through the forest canopy on a suspended cable? Racing in a running competition? Dancing at a concert?  

• Black Hawk tells state it wants "clarity" on gambling tax loophole
• Denver rebuffs Aurora's offer to meet to discuss joint application for Gaylord development
• Energy secretary defends Solyndra loan at House hearing
• Specialty Sports Venture opens a Colorado Ski & Sports in the Park Meadows complex
• DaVita call center, clinical research facilities bringing up to 200 new jobs to Denver area

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Today's Sports Headlines

Colorado Avalanche gets blanked 1-0 at Minnesota
In one, nasty little sequence, it all fell apart for the Avalanche here in what was possibly one of the dullest hockey games in recent memory. The Avs would have been happy for everyone inside the Xcel Energy Center to be bored for just a few more minutes Thursday night, because at least they would have gotten into overtime and gotten a precious point.  

• Kiszla: Miller puts nasty back in orange and blue
• Paige: Tebow proves to be the wheel deal in sequel to "TheDrive"
• Niners' Gore healed,ready to play vs. cards
• Broncos' D rises to the challenge
• One foul-up on Tebow run kills Jets' defense

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Today's Entertainment

Movie review: "The Descendants" ascends on depth of characters, story
Knowing when to let go and when to hold tight is at the heart of matters in "The Descendants," Alexander Payne's bittersweet, achingly funny dramedy set in Hawaii.  

• "Collapse" needs a bit of scaffolding
• "Avenue Q" is a monster smash
• This "Streetcar" is a rumbling ride
• Husted: Denver native Tor Myhren named Madison Avenue's most powerful person
• Art Show Openings, 11/18/11

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Today's Style

The unsung heroes of the Thanksgiving table
You spend a lot of time thinking about your turkey, your pumpkin pie, your wine, your seating chart. But don't forget the under-the-radar components of the Thanksgiving table — they have the power to transform your feast.  

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Today's Opinion

Krauthammer: Obama's pipeline sellout
In 2008, the slogan was "Yes We Can." For 2011-12, it's "We Can't Wait." What happened in between?  

• Harsanyi: Obamacare has to go
• Guest Commentary: From graffiti to corn
• Editorial: Shameful restroom rule for trangender student
• Editorial: The next stage for Occupy's message
• Paterno's life grade