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Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck US Southwest. Aurora will see less

PHOENIX | As former Hurricane Polo weakened over northwestern Mexico on Tuesday evening, the storm’s remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing. Weather forecasters have dialed back predictions for profuse rains in the Aurora area today and tomorrow. “Cool […]

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Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen

HUDSON, N.H. | Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic enthusiasm is reaching a fever pitch. With Republicans struggling to overcome President Donald Trump’s low standing, Democrats are on the offensive in Republican strongholds like Texas and Florida, and even eyeing contests in deeper-red Kansas and Mississippi. Many Democratic leaders predict that the House majority is […]

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Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer

AUSTIN, Texas | Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced an assault charge against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in his car by a federal immigration agent in Texas, accusing the man of striking an officer with his side mirror while trying to drive away. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, was charged with one count […]

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Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

WASHINGTON | The Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump’s administration continue swiftly deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal. The apparent 6-3 order temporarily lifts lower court requirements for migrants to get a chance to object before being sent to countries […]

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Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews during a meeting at the White House aimed at addressing Americans’ fears about the technology. “I think I’m seeing tremendous self-policing. And they […]

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Deion Sanders weighing QB switch as Colorado’s offense sputters into game against No. 12 Texas Tech

BOULDER | Deion Sanders outlined the criteria he has in mind for his quarterback at Colorado: Someone with confidence, a firm grasp of the offense and who teammates respond to inside the huddle. Sounds almost like a description of his son, Shedeur. The Colorado coach faces another QB quandary, the second in as many seasons […]

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Arapahoe County leaders tour data centers amid community pushback, regulations

AURORA | Amid community backlash against data centers, a group of elected officials from Arapahoe County and nearby municipalities participated in a tour of local data centers in an effort to get more information about the controversial projects. On Friday, about 40 officials, municipal staff and representatives from Xcel Energy and Core Electric boarded a […]

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PERRY: If Santa Syndrome doesn’t explain city council’s reality disconnect, click thrice for more

Let’s start easy.Who believes that Santa drops into your house once a year to leave off presents, which were often made in China before Donald Trump took back the White House? Well, that’s a good start. So, how many of you non-believers set out cookies and milk on Christmas Eve? Yup. I think what’s happened […]