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Trump slams Bill Clinton for ‘terrible record of women abuse’

In his escalating attacks on Hillary Clinton this month, Donald Trump has made one thing clear: He’s not afraid to go, well, anywhere. He has attacked Clinton for lacking his leve...

DATE: Dec 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Year-end Review Congress GOP upheaval overshadows legislating

WASHINGTON – For Congress, 2015 was a year of ideological clashes, showdown votes and harsh words. And that was just among Republicans. It was the first year of Barack Obama’s two...

DATE: Dec 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

In final year, Obama seeks to stave off lame-duck status

WASHINGTON – In June, during one of the best stretches of his presidency, Barack Obama strode through a West Wing hallway exclaiming, “Offense! Stay on offense!” It was a rally cr...

DATE: Dec 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fracking foes unveil 11 proposed ballot initiatives

Ban included among items in election package

DATE: Dec 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado redistricting reform effort splits Democrats

Proposed ballot question being rewritten after concerns raised by minority voters

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Donald Trump defends Vladimir Putin against rumors of assassinations

‘Nobody has proven that he’s killed anyone’

DATE: Dec 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Sanders apologizes to Clinton, supporters for data breach

Three Democratic contenders for president face off

DATE: Dec 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump’s idea for ban on Muslims strikes chord among GOP voters

54% of Republicans in poll agree with temporary ban

DATE: Dec 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bernie Sanders launches Colorado presidential campaign effort

First office will open in Denver next week ahead of March 1 caucus

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine cleanup analysis stresses need for federal involvement

It could cost $1B to remediate Colorado’s 5,105 abandoned mines

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mass shootings lead to gun control talks

But is the climate right for state legislation?

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmaker: Planned Parenthood ‘the real culprit’ for violence

DENVER – A Republican state lawmaker from Denver blamed Planned Parenthood for a deadly shootout last week at a clinic in Colorado Springs. Rep. JoAnn Windholz wrote in a Facebook...

DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News