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Colorado Dems propose bill to counter mandated road-funding ballot initiative

This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Colorado Democrats want to pass a bill in the final days of the state legislative session to offset a potential constitutional amendment on this year’s ballot that would divert revenue to maintain and repair the state’s roads.  Lawmakers warn that the initiative would reroute money […]

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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific

WASHINGTON | The U.S. military launched another strike Tuesday on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men. The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people. The Trump administration’s campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in […]

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Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio’s visit to the Vatican this week

WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, potentially complicating a fence-mending visit that Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to make this week to the Vatican. In an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the first American-born pontiff is helping Iran and also making the world less […]

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Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

When Vladimir Osechkin wants to take his children to school or go to the supermarket, he calls the police. The Russian activist has lived under protection since 2022 because French officials believe Russia is trying to kill him. In April 2025, a crew of Russian men staked out Osechkin’s home and the surrounding area in […]

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Aurora Sports Notebook: Rangeview inducts latest class into Athletics Hall of Fame

News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.

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SENTINEL POLS: Black community forum to feature full array of top Dem candidates for 2026 elections

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