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Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. | A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test being conducted ahead of a satellite launch planned for next week. No […]

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Pam Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over Epstein files

WASHINGTON | Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the administration’s botched release of the Epstein case files. Bondi was defiant in previous public testimony when she was confronted by lawmakers about the Epstein investigation. It’s unclear whether […]

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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

NEW YORK | Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs. Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product over the past year to cement a spot as one of the consumer headaches […]

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Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

KYIV, Ukraine | A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine slammed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people in the NATO member country, Romanian authorities said, adding to concerns that the four-year war could spread across the alliance’s borders. In response to the crash in the city […]

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US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

WASHINGTON | U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Iran did not immediately confirm any deal. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday […]

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Candidates for Colorado governor address business lobby concerns in Glendale

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline.  DENVER | Two Democrats and two Republicans pitched their campaigns for Colorado governor to a roomful of business leaders in Glendale on Wednesday, offering different visions for the state but finding plenty to agree about — with the business community and with each other. Democratic U.S. Sen. […]

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EDITORIAL: Polis should help police increase transparency by signing law mandating it

Aurora, Denver and police agencies across the state have shown that transparency in how law enforcement operates, and especially when a life is lost during police intervention, is critical to the public’s trust. Senate Bill 26-290 moved that important goal ahead, and Gov. Jared Polis should sign it. Contrary to the claims of critics, SB […]

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Aurora police arrest suspect in fatal apartment shooting

AURORA | A 40-year-old man was arrested in Aurora Wednesday in connection with fatal shooting the day before at a central Aurora apartment complex, police said. Lewis Davis Jr., 40, was arrested by police and SWAT unit members near Billings Street and East Colfax Avenue, without incident, police said. Police were called to the apartment […]

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Boys Volleyball: 2026 All-Centennial League teams

Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, Grandview and Overland selections as well as those from Cherry Creek, Littleton Public Schools, Mullen and Valor Christian on the All-Centennial League teams for the 2026 boys volleyball season.