September 2026
Iran downplays indirect talks with U.S., and other Mideast developments
Iran reiterated its conditions for ending more than seven months of war with the United States, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks about the occupied West Bank during the United Nations General Assembly. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has traveled to New York and is scheduled to address […]
Avalanche return strong nucleus from the blue line to the top line and remain a Stanley Cup favorite
DENVER | The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for another strong season as a top Stanley Cup contender. Last season, they won the Presidents’ Trophy but were swept in the conference final by Vegas. Coach Jared Bednar, the franchise’s all-time wins leader, is in the last year of his contract. Joe Sakic returns as GM […]
Rockies become the first team since the Mets in 1965 with 4 straight 100-loss seasons
DENVER | During a mound visit in the top of the first inning with the Colorado Rockies already trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by two runs, a lone voice of encouragement emerged from an otherwise restless and murmuring crowd at Coors Field. “Let’s go, Rockies!” a fan shouted Tuesday from section 130, just behind home plate […]
Hurricane Polo churns off Mexico’s Pacific coast as ‘one of the strongest storms ever’
By MEGAN JANETSKY and DESIREE BROOKS Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Polo is gaining strength as it moves along Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 cyclone. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center reports Polo is an “extremely dangerous” storm with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph. It was centered Tuesday about 215 miles […]
FACT CHECK: Trump made multiple false and misleading claims at the UN General Assembly
President Donald Trump made myriad false and misleading claims during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, many of which he has repeated frequently throughout his second term in the White House. They covered topics such as U.S. munitions supply, drug seizures, oil and the economy. Here’s a closer look at the […]
Aurora may get $15.6M for flood prevention in northwest Aurora after House vote Tuesday
AURORA | Aurora could receive about $15.6 million in federal funds for improved infrastructure to prevent northwest Aurora flooding. Championed by Aurora Democratic Congressperson Jason Crow, the Water Resources Development Act sets aside funding for Aurora to construct new storm sewers and expand stormwater capacity at the intersection of East 14th Avenue and Yosemite Street. […]
The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO | Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative. Ikebana can be a bit like solving a puzzle, except […]
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
LONDON | A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana’s ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain’s royal family. In “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” Charles Spencer alleges that he argued with the then-Prince Charles […]
Movie Review: In ‘Heart of the Beast,’ Brad Pitt and a dog try to survive in the wild
Brad Pitt loves a lone wolf character. Even in ensembles, he’s often the quiet one just to the left (but, you know, still the focus). The guy who sees everything and says little, drawing people, when there are any, into his orbit with sheer charisma. Small talk is for the strivers, not the stars, maybe? […]
Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims
WASHINGTON | Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials said Tuesday they plan to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges, alleging that the individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program, or simply do not exist. Vance said the discovery and canceled subsidy payments for hundreds of thousands of people […]