Post News: TV news anchor bitten by dog, undergoes reconstructive surgery

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Today's Front Page News

TV news anchor bitten by dog, undergoes reconstructive surgery
Denver TV anchor Kyle Dyer underwent reconstructive surgery Wednesday to repair injuries to her lip after being bitten by a dog during a live segment on the 9News morning show.  

• Dunkin Donuts to open 11 Denver stores
• Suit against Colorado State Patrol sergeant proceeds
• So far, Semyon Varlamov far from the No. 1 goalie the Colorado Avalanche expected
• Decaying statistics prompt a renewed dental-health push
• Settlement looks likely in alleged violation of Colorado ethics law by public trustees

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Today's Local Politics

Colorado bill renews bid for "video lottery terminals"
Supporters of allowing an Aurora horse track to operate businesses with "video-lottery terminals" — devices similar to slot machines — are back at the state Capitol this year with another proposal.  

• Analysis: Santorum's Colorado supporters value his values
• Rep. Laura Bradford's attorney blasts House speaker for ethics inquiry
• Rick Santorum wins Colorado Republican caucuses
• Colorado crime bill stirs abortion debate

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Today's Business

Settlement looks likely in alleged violation of Colorado ethics law by public trustees
The association representing Colorado's appointed and elected public trustees is expected to agree that it violated state ethics laws when it paid convention expenses at a Black Hawk casino with contributions from companies and individuals it did business with.  

• Oil mergers, acquisitions total $9.9 billion in region last year
• Calif., N.Y. reportedly sign on to foreclosure settlement
• Parker: Denver cannery does double duty
• Privacy group sues to halt new Google policy
• Job-seekers, employers take sides on value of credit histories

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Today's Sports Headlines

So far, Semyon Varlamov far from the No. 1 goalie the Colorado Avalanche expected
Avalanche general manager Greg Sherman surprised the NHL by parting with first- and second-round draft picks to acquire Semyon Varlamov from the Washington Capitals last July.  

• It's showtime: Bird, Magic to play it again, this time on Broadway stage
• Woody Paige: 'Twas a foul fortnight for Nuggets
• Loss to champs is Denver's fourth straight
• Karl calls on rookie Stone
• Matt Menard turns on jets, lifts D'Evelyn to win over Valor Christian and Jefferson County League title

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Today's Entertainment

Bar: A garden of temptation, cocktails and food at Eden Bar and Cuisine Lounge
Eden calls itself a "bar and cuisine lounge," but that's really just the front room. The multilevel, multipurpose building offers a lot more than meets the eye. From performance space to party rooms, Eden aims to please.  

• New on DVD, 2/7/2012

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Today's Style

Denver Post Fashion Calendar, 2/9/12
Maurices Main Street Model Search : The young women's retailer continues its second annual search for "12 real girls" in all sizes to model upcoming fall, holiday and spring campaigns. Must be 18 or older.  

• Style File: You can leave your hat on
• Style File: DiverCity at Johnson & Wales
• Davidson: On your mark. Get set. Art!
• Tips for Valentines: Pretty in pink
• Tips for Valentines: What not to do on a first date (or, in some cases, ever)

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Today's Opinion

Editorial: Court made right call on medical pot for criminals
Can a criminal on probation be barred from smoking pot — even if he has a state certificate granting him the right to medical marijuana? The state Court of Appeals says the answer is yes, and we think it made the right call.  

• Littwin: Odds are still with Mitt
• Rosen: Who's in charge here?
• Editorial: City must honor its zoning rules
• Navarrette: The Iranian nuclear threat
• Editorial: A better way to address drilling