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The Lede: Protests Expand in Brazil, Fueled by Video of Police Brutality June 18, 2013

Protests in Brazil against the high cost of living and lavish spending on soccer stadiums ahead of next year’s World Cup have intensified as images of police brutality against peaceful protesters spread on social networks.

Obama and Putin Signal a More Businesslike Path June 18, 2013

At a joint appearance on the sidelines of the Group of 8 meeting, there was tension but also common ground, to the chagrin of human rights advocates.

World Brief | Africa : Six Men Sentenced for Attacking Sufi Shrine in Tunisia June 18, 2013

A Tunisian court sentenced the men, ultraconservative Salafi Muslims, to five years in prison for attacking visitors to a Sufi shrine in Tunis.

Rebels in North Mali Sign Peace Deal Allowing In Government Troops June 18, 2013

Rebels whose revolt last year split Mali signed a peace deal with the government, resolving a stumbling block to the West African nation’s reconstruction.

Colorado lawmakers ask feds to back off on marijuana

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Congressional delegation readies bill that would exempt Colorado from federal Controlled Substances Act

Will Colorado and the federal government find common ground?

By Bob Berwyn

SUMMIT COUNTY — Federal enforcement actions in Colorado against individuals for possession of marijuana would be a bad idea, Democratic Congressman Jared Polis said Friday.

Along with 15 other Democratic congressmen, Polis sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and DEA chief Michele Leonhart, urging the federal government to take no action against anyone who acts in compliance with the laws of Colorado, Washington and any other states that choose to regulate access to marijuana. (more…)

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More evacuees go home as Black Forest fire 85% contained June 18, 2013

The El Paso County Sheriff's office on Tuesday identified the two victims of the Black Forest fire as a husband and wife who were trying to flee the flames.

Tornado at DIA forces diversions, evacuations June 18, 2013

A tornado at Denver International Airport on Tuesday prompted evacuations and flight diversions but did not cause any damage or injuries, airport officials said.

Colorado Senate President John Morse recall petitions certified June 18, 2013

The Colorado secretary of state's office on Tuesday announced organizers vying to oust Senate President John Morse from office submitted 10,137 valid signatures, which now sets in motion the

Roy Oswalt to make Colorado Rockies debut Thursday vs. Washington June 18, 2013

Veteran pitcher Roy Oswalt will start for the Rockies on Thursday in Washington, manager Walt Weiss said, as Colorado looks to provide a boost to its rotation and ease the burden on the bullpen.

Aurora theater shooting victim backs Biden in call for new gun laws June 18, 2013

WASHINGTON — Stephen Barton had been on the road for six weeks on a cross-country bike ride with his best friend after college graduation, when he stopped in Aurora to crash at a friend's

Judge calls 911 operator's actions "conscience shocking" June 18, 2013

Calling the actions of a 911 operator "conscience shocking," a federal judge said he would allow a civil rights lawsuit to go forward on behalf of the family of a man gunned down after being

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