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Prominent Baptist leader removed as head of Texas seminary

FORT WORTH, Texas – A former head of the Southern Baptist Convention was removed Wednesday as president of a Texas seminary following allegations of “unbiblical teaching” through sexist and ...

James, Harden unanimous selections for All-NBA first team

Davis, Durant, Lillard get 1st-team honors

Simon Yates’ lead cut in half at Giro d’Italia

Schachmann wins 18th stage

Avalanche bring back Gabriel Bourque on one-year deal

The forward had five goals, six assists in 58 games

Man pleads guilty to leaving pipe bombs in Denver hotel

DENVER – Federal prosecutors say a former Marine accused of leaving pipe bombs in the safe in his downtown Denver hotel room has pleaded guilty. Adam Hayat appeared in court on ...

Scenes cut from ‘Show Dogs’ over resemblance to sexual abuse

LOS ANGELES – Two scenes are being cut from the family movie “Show Dogs” after complaints that they resemble real-life sexual abuse, the movie’s distributor has announced. In the ...

Environmentalists take aim at power plant’s discharge permit

ALBUQUERQUE – Environmental groups are accusing U.S. regulators of violating clean water rules by repeatedly delaying action on a discharge permit for a coal-fired power plant that provides ...

Newly approved contract to lead to pay raise for teachers

GRAND JUNCTION – An influx of state funding will result in the largest pay raise in at least five years for some Colorado teachers. The Daily Sentinel reports teachers in the Mesa...

Mount Rushmore to improve avenue of flags in $14M renovation

KEYSTONE, S.D. – The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is getting a $14 million upgrade, though the carved heads of U.S. presidents won’t be touched. Maureen McGee-Ballinger is chi...

Defense chief tells Air Force graduates to be ready for war

AIR FORCE ACADEMY – Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the 984 new lieutenants who are graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy should be prepared to face war. The Colorado Spr...

Elia Viviani wins 17th state for fourth win at Giro d’Italia

Simon Yates keeps overall lead

Longmont passes $3M deal to end surface drilling in city

LONGMONT – Leaders of a northern Colorado city have approved a $3 million deal with two energy companies to stop surface oil and gas drilling. Longmont city councilors voted 6-1 f...