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Neighbors still shaken up as they return to site of Arvada plane crash Evan Sherlock watched the 55-year-old plane struggling in the air moments before crashing into the front lawn of an Arvada home. Neighbors still showed concern the following day, with some showing up to the site for updates. 2M ago

Severe storms Sunday along I-25 corridor, mountains After a stormy Saturday, parts of Colorado are again at risk for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms to finish the weekend. Storms are most likely along the I-25 corridor, but the foothills and mountains will also have a risk. 19M ago

Sterling Ranch mitigates fire risk, reduces home insurance premiums In its short five years, new master-planned community Sterling Ranch hasn't seen a major fire, but they're not getting complacent. 31M ago

Colorado crews planning mitigation of second underground coal mine fire near Marshall Fire's origin State mining safety crews are moving forward with plans to unearth a second active underground fire later this year in the area where the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history was ignited. 16H ago

Inmate who escaped from Fremont County Jail captured in Colorado Springs An inmate who escaped from the Fremont County Detention Center has been captured in Colorado Springs by authorities, according to law enforcement officials. 11H ago

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Caitlin Clark expected to be off star-studded Olympic team, reports say The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team. Jun 8

Tackling umpire shortage, annual camp in aims to get kids into officiating Nothing says summer like the crack of the bat and kids rounding the bases under the hot sun. But far too often, it doesn't happen because there's no umpire to call the game. Jun 6

Kansas City Chiefs cancel practice after player has medical emergency Backup defensive lineman BJ Thompson experienced a seizure and went into cardiac arrest, CBS Sports reported. Jun 6

USA's cricket team beats Pakistan in stunning upset at T20 World Cup Beating Pakistan was a historic win for the United States — a country where most people hardly understand the rules of the game. Jun 6

Willie Mays has added 10 more hits to his MLB record Willie Mays hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in more than 50 years — but he just earned new stats. Jun 6

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When students graduate debt-free Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free? 2H ago

U.S. provided support to Israeli forces in rescue of 4 hostages in Gaza The U.S. role came mainly in the form of intelligence support, two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News but declined to share sensitive details regarding the operation. 15H ago

4 Israeli hostages, including Noa Argamani, rescued in Gaza operation Four Israeli hostages taken 8 months ago by Hamas into Gaza were rescued alive during a raid on the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, the IDF says. 15H ago

RFK Jr. files new petition in Nevada amid legal battle over ballot access As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state. Jun 8

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4 candidates in Congressional District 4 sit down for interviews Voters in Colorado's 4th Congressional District will decide not only one of the state's most hotly contested primary races this month but a related special election as well. 22H ago

Former immigration judge challenges Democratic Socialist in race Ballots began arriving this week for Colorado's primary election. In addition to several hotly contested congressional races, CBS News Colorado is also tracking some important state house races. Jun 7

Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019. Jun 7

Biden says he would not pardon son Hunter if convicted in gun trial In an interview with ABC News David Muir, Mr. Biden was asked whether he had ruled out a pardon for Hunter Biden, to which Mr. Biden replied, "Yes." Jun 7

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FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older. Jun 7

New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7

Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating. Jun 7

Xylitol sugar substitute may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Jun 6

FDA rolls back Juul marketing ban, reopening possibility of authorization The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban. Jun 6

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May jobs report blows past forecasts as labor market heats up U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 4%, breaking a 27-month string of staying below that level. Jun 7

GameStop stock plunges after it reports quarterly financial loss GameStop, a "meme stock" embraced by retail investors, said it lost $32.3 million in its latest quarter. Jun 7

Tech mogul Mike Lynch acquitted of fraud in $11 billion Hewlett Packard deal British tech pioneer Mike Lynch has been cleared of charges of fraud and conspiracy in an $11 billion deal that turned into a costly albatross for Hewlett Packard. Jun 7

New "Hunger Games" book announced for 2025 — 4 years after last release Author Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new "The Hunger Games" novel. Jun 6

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Nonprofit helps young men, women land high-paying trade jobs Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that. Jun 4

Residents line up for "Dress for Success" event From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover. May 12

Denver celebrates the opening of 49 new affordable condos in Five Points This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood. May 10

Colorado group giving women $10,000 to buy their first home "Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle." May 6

Professor explains impacts on investments, portfolios during Iran-Israel conflict Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments. Apr 29