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Today's Front Page News

Newark, N.J., mayor Cory Booker lauded for valor in house fire
In a smoky stairwell, with embers falling from the ceiling and his neighbor slung over his shoulder, Cory Booker experienced his "proverbial come-to-Jesus moment," he said.  

• Madeleine Albright shares stories of her pin collection at Denver Art Museum
• Nearly two-thirds of Coloradans in poll would back civil unions, gay marriage
• Evacuation talk was immediate in Colorado's Lower North Fork fire, but call wasn't made for 2 hours
• 121-year-old western Colorado mining flume clings to its secrets
• Nuggets rally but fall short in loss at Lakers

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Today's Local Politics

Republicans gather in Denver for congressional district assembly
An array of pumped up and patriotic Republicans gathered Friday in Denver, determined to oust President Barack Obama in November and to elect more of their own to the legislature and Congress. Some backed Mitt Romney for president.  

• Colorado's 3rd Congressional District race considered key contest as Democrats get behind Rep. Sal Pace
• Rove tells Colorado GOP they are key to beating Obama
• Gun-rights group speaks up in Colo.

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Today's Business

Advice from other airports as Denver's prepares for traffic detours
Construction that begins next month at Denver International Airport poses some daunting challenges to keeping traffic flowing while access ramps are lowered and a 500-room hotel and commuter-rail station are built.  

• Denver credit-union CEO David Maus' $11 million pay package stuns industry

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Today's Sports Headlines

Nuggets rally but fall short in loss at Lakers
His face turnip red, George Karl stomped onto the court after the whistle blew, the coach's assistants helplessly unable to stop him.  

• Golden climbers attacking Mount Everest's West Ridge
• CSU Rams football team practices in metro Denver
• Chacin turns to video for help
• Left-hander Friedrich finding groove with Colorado Springs Sky Sox
• Rockies beat Arizona 7-6 on Helton's double in eighth inning

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Today's Entertainment

Madeleine Albright shares stories of her pin collection at Denver Art Museum
Wearing pins in the shape of cowboy boots and a Western hat, Madeleine Albright Friday morning said that just as she did when she was an international diplomat, she chooses her jewelry with the day's business in mind.  

• Denver Center era ends as grad-school conservatory closes
• Doors Open Denver: A closer look at your favorite Denver buildings
• CBS CEO Moonves' pay hits $68 million in 2011
• Finally! Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt get engaged
• Video: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are engaged

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Today's Style

Madeleine Albright shares stories of her pin collection at Denver Art Museum
Wearing pins in the shape of cowboy boots and a Western hat, Madeleine Albright Friday morning said that just as she did when she was an international diplomat, she chooses her jewelry with the day's business in mind.  

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Today's Opinion

Guest Commentary: Cole's Promise: frosting, not cake
The Denver Post's recent coverage of the eight-year-old Cole Promise might prompt many to think twice about mixing money for college as a means to breaking the poverty barrier.  

• Editorial: Closing campus on 4/20 overkill