Morning headlines from DenverPost.com

---

Today's Front Page News

Fallen pop star Whitney Houston dead at age 48
Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, died Saturday.  

• Missy Franklin a star swimmer who fits in just fine at Regis Jesuit
• In search of a closer: Nuggets challenge notions
• Whitney Houston, superstar of music and films has died
• Colorado family wrestles with mystery of teen son's death
• Electric blanket placed on cat sparks Arvada fire

---

Today's Local Politics

Senate supports new tuition rate for illegal immigrants
Colorado's Democratic Senate gave preliminary approval Friday to a measure that would set a new tuition rate for residents who are illegal immigrants.  

---

Today's Sports Headlines

Gyms at Denver Christian, Weldon Valley, Elbert high schools are old-school treasures
The gym where tiny Elbert High School has played its basketball games since 1957 has character. And eccentricity. With school consolidation and new facilities being built, the undersized bandbox gyms are disappearing.  

• Avs' Hejduk needs 411 games to catch Sakic
• Nuggets' starting lineup continues to change
• Boise State defeats Air Force 72-61 in men's basketball
• Fossil Ridge wins state title in Class 5A girls swimming
• Class 4A girls state swim meet full of junior achievement