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                January 10, 2008 | Denver, Colorado
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Local News
Dillon Dam road shut after suspicious activity
Officials have closed the road across Dillon Dam due to suspicious activity after finding two men who said they were making a music video on the road. FULL STORY
Ritter's State of State address focuses on education, health care
Gov. Bill Ritter gave his second State of the State speech this morning to a packed chamber of both the Colorado Senate and House of Representatives. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Coroner: Skier who fell off cliff blacked out, then suffocated
Missing snowboarders' families plead to extend search
Full response of House Minority Leader Mike May
Sea turtle smuggler pleads guilty
Money approved to prevent massive deer die off

Business
DIA ranks fourth-busiest in October
Denver International Airport was the fourth busiest airport in the nation in October, on par with its ranking in the same month last year, according to the U. FULL STORY
Lennar's new homes fetch 60% less as market slump deepens
Lennar Corp.'s November sale of 11,000 properties in eight states set a price that may mark the bottom for the U. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Music industry faces the digital age
Southwest Airlines expanding at DIA
Kerkorian's Tracinda to buy 35 percent Delta Petroleum stake
Former Ski.com employee expected to plead guilty
Business news briefs

Local Politics
Curtain rises on 2008 legislature
The Colorado legislature opened Wednesday with majority Democrats calling for health insurance for all children, better pay for teachers and a state constitution secure from tampering. FULL STORY
Interest builds in Colo. caucus
Colorado is bracing for possible record turnouts in the Feb. 5 presidential caucuses, as state voters get swept up in the country's election fever. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Senate president lifts hearts, hopes
New Littleton councilman returns $725
Bush coming for fundraiser for GOP, candidate Schaffer
Victory stokes Clinton camp
Historic opening day in state Senate

National News
Venezuelan hostages freed after 6 years
SAN JOSE DE GUAVIARE, COLOMBIA — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said two women held hostage by Colombian rebels for more than six years were freed today, adding that he spoke with the former FULL STORY
2nd N.J. escapee captured
Authorities in Mexico City on Wednesday captured the second of two inmates who made a daring escape last month from the Union County, N.J., jail, officials said. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
No tsunami expected from quake near Oregon
Chromosome flaws linked to autism disorders
Kids grab alleged attacker after girl slashed
Millions abuse cold medicine to get high
Bush in Israel on a last-ditch push for peace

Opinion
Give our young mothers every chance with school
Statistics paint a troubling picture of the prospects for a pregnant teenager, particularly where education is concerned. FULL STORY
Well, will they work or not?
Each day, it seems, brings new revelations as to how Secretary of State Mike Coffman is handling the voting machine certification crisis that began when he declared most of the state's electronic FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
A new energy economy
Press coverage lacking
Mike Keefe's cartoon
Obama's patronizing dismissal worked against him
The signs were hidden in plain sight

Sports
Avs Stastny an all-star
Avalanche super sophomore center Paul Stastny today was named to the 2008 NHL Western Conference all-star roster in only his second season in the NHL. FULL STORY
Hirsh in running for big season
As he walks into a California park, Jason Hirsh talks about running. It's a nice breather before throwing, stretching and, um, more running. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Atkins' year goes from bad to worse
Nadia travels from "10" to Trump
Major-league legs, double-A help
DU is thinking locally
Avs losses piling up

Avalanche
Avs Stastny an all-star
Avalanche super sophomore center Paul Stastny today was named to the 2008 NHL Western Conference all-star roster in only his second season in the NHL. FULL STORY
Avs losses piling up
Outwardly, the look of the Avalanche players was one of health and prosperity. But inside, they're a hurting bunch. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
All-Star Game beckons Stastny
McCarty would play for Avs

Broncos
Bailey makes 2nd team all-pro
With a losing record comes less recognition. A three-year streak making first team all-pro ended for Broncos left cornerback Champ Bailey on Wednesday. FULL STORY
Major-league legs, double-A help
While many fans will be snacking on hot wings during Saturday's Seahawks-Packers NFC playoff game in Green Bay, Seahawks kicker Josh Brown will have the hot legs. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
Slowik's promotion comes with patience
Ex-Bronco Wilson cleared to continue
Broncos' Bailey on All-Pro team

College
DU is thinking locally
Still only 19, Tyler Ruegsegger is one of the nation's top young hockey players. FULL STORY
Buffs win 11th straight
Brittany Spears had 24 points and Jackie McFarland added 17 to lead No. 23 Colorado to a 70-58 Big 12 Conference win over Missouri on Wednesday night. FULL STORY

MORE HEADLINES
No panic for Falcons after blowout
Big Easy perfect city to cap wild year
Gonzaga's mane man long way from home

Nuggets
Atkins' year goes from bad to worse
Gloom permeated the Pepsi Center on Wednesday when news spread about Denver guard Chucky Atkins, who could be out for the season. FULL STORY

Rockies
Hirsh in running for big season
As he walks into a California park, Jason Hirsh talks about running. It's a nice breather before throwing, stretching and, um, more running. FULL STORY









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