Thursday, January 26, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Shaun White injured during Winter X Games practice run



Colorado GOP Hispanic lawmakers rip Obama's Aurora visit as "campaign" stop
Saguache County Clerk and Recorder Melinda Myers, under fire for a 2010 election that was bungled so badly it prompted a grand jury investigation, was recalled by voters yesterday.

Hickenlooper gives blessing to Pinnacol privatization proposal, with a few tweaks
Gov. John Hickenlooper is recommending the privatization of Pinnacol Assurance, the state-chartered worker's compensation insurance fund, despite the ongoing concerns of business groups.

Package bomb victim in Lafayette released from hospital
A Lafayette woman who was severely burned when a package exploded in her car has been released from the hospital after undergoing two skin grafts.

Cops: Denver man arrested as prostitution suspect has AIDS
A man with AIDS has been arrested by Denver police on suspicion of prostitution, police said.


Dow approaches highest level since 2008 crisis
The Dow Jones industrial average rose above its highest closing price since the financial crisis Thursday morning but the rally quickly fizzled, leaving stocks slightly lower in afternoon trading.

Developer in controversial Northwest Denver apartment project releases design
RedPeak Properties today said its final design for the controversial apartment project planned for sites in Northwest Denver has been reduced by about 60 feet on the building at Lowell Boulevard and 55 feet on Meade Street.

New-home purchases fall, 2011 worst ever for sales
Fewer people bought new homes in December. The decline made 2011 the worst year for new -homes sales on records dating back nearly half a century.


Didn't get invited to Buckley? Follow our coverage of Obama's Aurora visit
If you're hoping to get at look at President Barack Obama on his pit stop in the metro area today, prepare to be disappointed. Obama's visit to the secure Buckley Air Force Base will be confined to Hangar 909 and presented to few hundred invited guests.

Gingrich unloads on Romney, ads, in Florida speech
Newt Gingrich on Thursday dramatically ramped up his attacks on Mitt Romney, saying the former Massachusetts governor is guilty of lies, desperation and hypocrisy that should make "every American angry."

Rep. Barney Frank to marry longtime partner
Retiring Rep. Barney Frank, a gay pioneer in Congress, said Thursday that he will marry his longtime partner, Jim Ready.


X Games, looking to expand, announces 9 possible sites
In an effort to expand the X Games' global attraction, organizers today announced nine cities as finalists for venues to hold the games starting in 2013. ESPN, which runs the X Games, will add three venues, but the balance has not been set.

Thousands attend Paterno memorial service
Former Penn State football players and students are recalling Joe Paterno's effect not just on the school's athletic reputation, but also its educational pursuits.

Nadal beats Federer to reach Australian final
Rafael Nadal has beaten Roger Federer to reach the Australian Open final, extending his command in the personal duel between two of the best tennis players of all time.

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