Morning headlines from DenverPost.com

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Today's Front Page News

Thief tackles, robs elderly ex-Marine unloading groceries at Westminster home
Even before a 91-year-old retired Marine brought groceries into his home in Westminster, police believe he was targeted for a robbery.  

• Addition of Ikea, H&M may not be bad for other Denver-area retailers over holidays
• Jumpstart in holiday sales hoped to ring in stellar retail season
• RTD may consider blending two Union Station plans
• Travelers sail through Denver airport on smooth but busy day
• Rapid rise among Colo. Dems for Rep. Mark Ferrandino

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Today's Local Politics

Mark Ferrandino, new Colorado House minority leader, overcame challenging childhood
As an awkward kid with thick glasses in special-education classes, Mark Ferrandino's worst day getting bullied came in fifth grade while riding the school bus.  

• Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler proposes rewriting of state campaign-finance rules

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Today's Business

Addition of Ikea, H&M may not be bad for other Denver-area retailers over holidays
The Swedish invasion of Colorado retailing will shake things up for the holiday season — but perhaps in a positive way for competing local merchants.  

• Jumpstart in holiday sales hoped to ring in stellar retail season
• RTD may consider blending two Union Station plans
• Biofuel producer ZeaChem continues to lure venture capital
• Parker: Small businesses think big for Saturday
• Variety of apps designed to help holiday shoppers spend

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Today's Sports Headlines

NFL games airing on Thanksgiving
Packers at Lions at 10:30 a.m., KDVR-31: This game has the potential for old- school ruggedness because it matches longtime division rivals in a playoff race. The Lions always seem to be dancing on the edge of mayhem, especially on defense.  

• Kyle Orton claimed by Kansas City, making the veteran QB a Chief concern for Denver Broncos
• Fan Mail: Broncos WR Eric Decker catching on with Tim Tebow, Denver fans
• Short(s) of it: No skirting the issue with women fighters
• Injuries idle DU's defensive duo
• Nyassi becomes Impact player after one season in Colorado

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Today's Entertainment

Bar & Grilled: Ed Tauer
Ed Tauer, 52, was mayor of Aurora until Nov. 14 — when term limits ended his eight-year run. His dad, Paul, was mayor for 16 years before that, keeping the city in the family for 24 years. Ed will tell you they were 24 good years.  

• "Escanaba 1922": Of fate and flatulence
• People: Jeremy Renner says women take No. 2 seat to job

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Today's Style

Whether you hit the malls or shop online, here's a plan of attack
Here's hoping the Thanksgiving meal preparation is underway and going smoothly because if you're hitting the Black  Friday sales, you need time to plan your attack.  

• Style File: Shopping Black Friday — and beyond
• Denver Post Fashion Calendar, 11/24/11
• Readers share Thanksgiving stories(11/24/11)
• Passion for master gadget inspires owner's manual
• Letters a link to home: Afghan GI, Sgt. Kennedy James, thanks students for project

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Today's Opinion

Guest Commentary: Yes, Virginia, there is a Tim Tebow
Yes, Virginia, there is a Tim Tebow. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.  

• Editorial: Still plenty to be thankful for