 10th Circuit upholds Stolen Valor Act
 The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals this morning upheld the Stolen Valor Act, which makes lying about having received military awards a federal crime. Attorneys for Rick Strandlof, who claimed to be a decorated combat veteran, had argued that the act was an unconstitutional violation of free speech. A federal district court judge agreed, dismissing the charges against Strandlof. Document: Dougherty sibling planned Colo. escape
One of three siblings who was part of a multistate crime spree and nationwide manhunt planned to escape from a Colorado jail with his sister, telling the FBI in a letter that he had enjoyed his stay, authorities said in a document released Friday. Lawsuit against Adams County sheriff over alleged ADA violations gains three more plaintiffs
Three more plaintiffs — including a deaf man — have joined a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court against Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr over alleged violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Judge: Police violated rights when opening tent flaps at Occupy Boulder
A judge has ruled that police violated two Occupy Boulder protesters' Fourth Amendment rights when officers opened tent flaps to see whether the people inside were sleeping. |
 Report: Facebook IPO filing could come next week
 Facebook could file regulatory papers as early as Wednesday for its highly anticipated initial public offering of stock, according to a newspaper report. The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, said Friday that the social-networking company could raise as much as $10 billion in an offering that would value the company at $75 billion to $100 billion. Economy grew 2.8 pct. in Q4, but outlook is hazy
The economy grew late last year at a pace that in normal times would suggest it's healthy. But the 2.8 percent annualized growth rate in the October-December quarter—the fastest pace since the spring of 2010—isn't being cheered by most economists or investors. Cruise ship victims mull $14,460 compensation deal
How much is it worth to suffer through a terrifying cruise ship grounding? |
 Obama urges Congress to act in election year
 President Barack Obama told House Democrats Friday to be ready to work with Republicans if they show a willingness to put politics aside even "for just a nanosecond," but to stay firm and push back if the GOP stands in the way. Denver law school holding summit on marijuana laws
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is holding a summit on federal and state marijuana laws. Those attending the gathering on Friday include marijuana providers, attorneys and experts. Windsor brothers meet President Obama, can't wait to tell their classmates
Talked about two excited kids. The Turner boys — 9-year-old Colby and 11-year-old Cameron — had front-row seats at President Obama's speech. |
 Shaun White pulls out of X Games slopestyle
 After practicing this morning and re-injuring his ankle, Shaun White has pulled out of the X Games' slopestyle competition. The qualifier was scheduled for 10:30 a.m., and he decided to drop out before that. Raiders announce hiring of coach Dennis Allen
The Raiders formally announced Friday that former Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be Oakland's new head coach. Vonn wins World Cup super-combined event
Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup super-combined event Friday to extend her lead in the overall standings against second-place Tina Maze. |
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