Morning headlines from DenverPost.com

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Today's Front Page News

Nuggets play defense, win 108-91 at Chicago
Putting forth one of the best defensive performances of the season, the Nuggets shocked the team with the best record in the NBA, winning 108-91 at the United Center.  

• Fort Collins teenager leads an effort to end use of the term "retard"
• Denver targets illegal camping; critics call it a bid to criminalize homelessness
• Colorado lawmaker to urge state audit of FasTracks
• Crews fight 3,000-acre fire in Jefferson County; 1 fatality
• Tax issue dominates first day of Supreme Court arguments over health care law

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Today's Local Politics

Denver targets illegal camping; critics call it a bid to criminalize homelessness
In an effort to deal with increasing numbers of the homeless on Denver's streets, the City Council is expected to consider an ordinance that would "ban unauthorized camping" throughout the city.  

• Colorado lawmaker to urge state audit of FasTracks
• Colorado AG Suthers sees problems stemming from Obama health law
• Colorado revenue gains enough to afford seniors' property tax break
• Denver council expected to consider outlawing "unauthorized camping"

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Today's Sports Headlines

Nuggets play defense, win 108-91 at Chicago
Putting forth one of the best defensive performances of the season, the Nuggets shocked the team with the best record in the NBA, winning 108-91 at the United Center.  

• Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos the toast of the NFL
• Kiszla: Peyton Manning and Todd Helton — best buddy system ever
• Avalanche suffers 5-1 loss at San Jose, playoff shot fading
• Martin Rivero finally cleared to play for Rapids, likely to make MLS debut vs. Chicago
• Peyton Manning works out with Broncos teammates at Valor Christian

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Today's Opinion

Dionne: The right's Etch A Sketch imperative
Clarifying moments are rare in politics. They are the times when previously muddled issues are suddenly cast into sharp relief and citizens are given a look behind the curtains of spin and obfuscation.  

• Editorial: Making a poor idea even worse
• The fate of civil unions in Colorado is in their hands
• Guest Commentary: Consider communities of interest in Denver districting