Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Afternoon Headlines: Jurors queried about alcohol consumption, abortion in sex-assault trial of ex Broncos CB Perrish Cox



Jurors queried about alcohol consumption, abortion in sex-assault trial of ex Broncos CB Perrish Cox
Jury selection continues today in the sexual assault trial of former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox, and opening statements could occur as soon as this afternoon. Cox faces two charges of sexual assault. If convicted, he faces two years to life in prison.

Woman told to unlock computer asks for reconsideration
A bank-fraud suspect ordered by a judge in Colorado to unlock her encrypted computer for federal investigators has asked the judge to reconsider.

Bus driver in fatal Denver accident charged with careless driving
A bus driver has been charged in the death of a 50-year-old man who fell under the rear wheels of the bus as it pulled away.

More brisk winds today and overnight along the Front Range
Front Range residents sick of the wind will just have to suck it up for the time being, more strong winds are expected in northern and northeastern Colorado.


Apple expected to unveil iPad 3 at event next week
Apple is expected to unveil a new version of the iPad at an event in San Francisco next week. Apple sent out invitations to news media on Tuesday with an image showing part of an iPad screen.

Consumer confidence up in February
A private research group says that consumer confidence in February rose dramatically from last month to the highest level since a year ago when the U.S. economy's outlook started to look brighter before souring again.

Home prices fell in December in most US cities
Home prices fell in December for a fourth straight month in most major U.S. cities, as modest sales gains in the depressed housing market have yet to lift prices.


Colorado state senators defend per diem increases
Metro area senators today passionately defended paying the increase in per diem for outlying lawmakers, saying they should be compensated for their expenses of serving in the legislature.

House approves 'fiscal impact' bill for business
The Colorado House approved a measure allowing businesses to tell lawmakers what financial impact new legislation can have on their companies.

Michigan primary today may be critical to Mitt Romney's campaign
The Michigan presidential primary today offers Rick Santorum — and skeptical conservatives — the best chance yet to turn nagging questions about Mitt Romney into deep doubts about his candidacy.


Jamie Moyer's 49-year-old arm passes first test with Rockies
Jamie Moyer was pleasantly surprised when he woke up this morning. After throwing live batting practice on Monday, his rebuilt, 49-year-old left arm felt just fine.

Jamie McGinn excited to join Avs by trade from San Jose Sharks
Jamie McGinn was like of a lot of San Jose Sharks players Monday afternoon: scrolling the Internet for news on NHL trade deadline. McGinn and the Sharks were some 35,000 feet in the air, using the team's charter airplane WiFi system.

Hello, my name is…Rockies players learn about teammates
Chemistry and culture are buzzwords in Rockies' camp this spring. Every club wants to get along, believes players will pull the rope in the same direction. The reality is that it doesn't always work out that way. Typically, the breakdown occurs when a team starts losing.

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