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Texas Senate begin deliberations at Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

By PAUL J. WEBER, JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG (Associated Press)AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate on Friday began deliberating whether impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be removed from office over corruption allegations that have shadowed him for years.A historic two-week trial is coming to a close after several former Paxton deputies recounted how Texas’ top lawyer allegedly misused his office to protect a donor who was under FBI investigation. Paxton was absent for nearly the entirety of the trial and has denounced the impeachment as politically motivated. If found guilty on any of the 16 corruption counts, Paxton would be the first Texas statewide official convicted on impeachment charges in more than 100 years. His future is in the hands of a Republican Senate majority that includes his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, although she will not have a vote in the verdict. But she was required to attend the the trial and her daily presence under...

Colorado wildlife officers and the public will have power to kill and haze threatening wolves, feds decide

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

Colorado wildlife officials likely will be able to haze, relocate and euthanize the wolves they plan to release later this year after federal officials on Friday gave them the flexibility to manage the endangered species in the state — a decision critical to the state’s wolf reintroduction plan.Under current law, it is illegal to hurt or kill gray wolves in Colorado since they are listed as endangered species under federal law. But the draft decision’s release by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates the wolves to be introduced here as an experimental population, meaning state officials will have more flexibility to manage the animals.The federal decision is crucial for Colorado’s reintroduction plans. The decision — called a 10(j) rule — allows state wildlife officials to haze, relocate or euthanize wolves that threaten or kill people, livestock or domestic pets.Hazing, or scaring off, the wolves also can include methods that hurt them, s...

Victims killed in 2 separate shootings along Denver’s South Platte River Trail identified

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

The victims of two separate fatal shootings within a week along Denver’s South Platte River Trail have been identified.Lluvia Robles-Banuelos, 31, was found dead Sept. 6 on the trail under Interstate 70 near North Washington Street, and Jeremy Hutcheson, 43, was found dead Saturday near the intersection of South Platte River Drive and West Florida Avenue, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner reported Tuesday.Both bodies were discovered just after midnight with multiple gunshot wounds.Police have said they believed both victims were experiencing homelessness.Jay Hutcheson, Jeremy Hutcheson’s father, disputed that in an interview with 9News: “I need to make it perfectly clear that he was not homeless,” he told the station.Yet following the release of the the victims’ IDs, a spokesperson for the Denver Police Department reiterated that investigators believed Hutcheson “was unhoused at the time of his death.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public...

Opinion: These Showdown rivals want Colorado students to know that home has world-class options

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

In many households across Colorado, this week is all about Ralphie versus CAM the Ram. The rest of the year, however, Ralphie and CAM are more partners than rivals, as our universities work together to advance our state and develop solutions to society’s most difficult problems.Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder team up each day to serve Colorado through groundbreaking research and exceptional education that sustain our state’s economy, health, climate and quality of life.Last year, combined research expenditures by CU Boulder and CSU Fort Collins totaled more than $1 billion. The CSU and CU systems employ more than 56,000 people in Colorado, while spinoff companies created from our universities’ research have created thousands more private-sector jobs across the state.Our alumni represent our most important contribution. Some are well-known, like CSU graduates astronaut Kjell Lindgren, Olympic champion Amy Van Dyken, and Tuskegee Airman and civil right...

Broncos Journal: In search of speed, Denver should push pace with RB Jaleel McLaughlin, LB Drew Sanders

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

Win or lose, Week 1 in the NFL provides the first batch of data for teams to begin figuring out out who they really are.The Broncos in Week 1 looked like a team that lacks explosiveness on both sides of the ball.They have some — cornerback Pat Surtain II, receiver Jerry Jeudy once he’s back on the field, left guard Ben Powers in the run game – but not enough.Coach Sean Payton isn’t going to throw out his entire blueprint and re-write it because of 60 minutes, nor should he. In fact, Week 1’s dink-and-dunk style suggests he suspected his team might struggle to run past Las Vegas. But one interesting development Sunday against Washington and into the coming weeks will be whether he and his staff show a willingness to give young players with explosive traits more opportunities.On offense, receiver Marvin Mims Jr. and running back Jaleel McLaughlin each have burst. Mims played 17 offensive snaps and McLaughlin just a couple. McLaughlin got one target in the flat against an u...

Coach Prime unveils new line of shades before CU v. CSU “hat-and-sunglasses” bowl

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

Why throw shade at CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders when you could wear a pair of shades he helped inspire?On Friday, San Diego-based Blenders eyewear company revealed a new line of sunglasses created in partnership with Coach Prime. The limited-edition style combines Blenders’ Millenia X2 silhouette with the company’s sleek PureBlend Polar Lens “bringing a fusion of style, sports, and spirit to fans across the nation,” per a statement.The design is available for pre-order today in the Buffs’ signature gold and black colors. They go on sale Oct. 12 and each pair costs $67.Blenders eyewear company revealed a new line of sunglasses inspired by Deion Sanders. (Image provided by CU Athletics)“I’m not new to this, I’m TRUE 2 THIS! And the Blenders Eyewear family and myself certainly see eye 2 eye on our commitment to QUALITY and STYLE,” said Sanders in a statement. “See, eyewear is much larger than just fashion. It’s an outlet to EXPRESS YOURSELF, it’...

The effect of a Michelin star in Denver? 925 reservations in 36 hours

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

Two days and two Michelin stars later, Brutø and The Wolf’s Tailor, which are both owned by the same restaurant group, are booked through October, with no availability yet beyond that. That’s what happens when you win one of the most coveted food awards in the world.“In the last 36 hours, we’ve had 425-plus reservations, so you won’t be able to get a seat at Brutø until we release reservations in November,” said chef Michael Diaz de Leon, who runs the kitchen at the small, Mexican-inspired omakase restaurant in Denver’s Ballpark neighborhood.Related: Colorado will spend $135k a year to promote Michelin Guide to touristsThe Wolf’s Tailor, located in the Sunnyside neighborhood, already has 500 reservations, said Kelly Whitaker, whose Id Est Hospitality Group owns both restaurants.Id Est nearly swept the competition at Michelin’s highly anticipated award ceremony on Sept. 12, winning seven recognitions. In addition to their Michelin stars, Brutø and The Wolf’s Tailor ...

Politics aside: Lukoil continues to be the most visited network of gas stations in Bulgaria - research

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

Lukoil continues to be the most visited network of gas stations in Bulgaria, according to the research conducted by ESTAT agency, surpassing OMV, Shell and others. Over the past 6 months, more than 2/3 of drivers have refueled at Lukoil gas stations. The consumption remains virtually unchanged compared to research results in January 2022.In recognition ranking in 2023, rose to fourth place: almost all (95%) full-age citizens of the country have heard about this brand. Top-3 foreign companies are Kaufland, Lidl and Billa – the large FMCG-retailers.It is important to note that in 2023 Lukoil has strengthened its leadership positions over its direct competitors and even managed to overtake mobile operators in terms of recognition.Despite the current political situation, Bulgarian consumer sentiment has remained essentially unchanged and has had virtually no impact towards their preferences.The Lukoil brand is the first to be mentioned by almost 11% of the population, and another 38% re...

'The nightmare before Halloween': Torrance mall already decorated for Christmas

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

Someone at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance may have forgotten it's mid-September.A Reddit user captured a photo of a decorated Christmas tree at least 15 feet tall and lit garland in the shopping center on Sept. 14. For the record, that's 102 days before Christmas, 70 days before Thanksgiving and 47 days before Halloween.U/CocoLoco1, who posted the pic to the r/LosAngeles subreddit, dubbed the premature celebration "insanity," adding "My wife and I were aghast." That notion that was echoed by dozens of commenters."This is the nightmare before Halloween," wrote u/tryAngularFish."Even for Halloween decorations this is too early," added u/ImStuckInYourToilet.However, u/JackInTheBell may have captured popular sentiment most succinctly with a reference to the smash-and-grab robberies, fights and flash mob robberies of recent months."Was expecting another story about a shoplifting mob," they wrote. "This is worse…"

Video: TSA agents accused of stealing from passengers at Miami International Airport 

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:46:00 GMT

A pair of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have been accused of stealing money from passengers at Miami International Airport after video emerged of the two appearing to rummage through luggage at a security checkpoint. Video shows Josue Gonzalez and Labarrius Williams picking through bags on a conveyor belt on June 29 as passengers take their electronic devices out of their bags, take off their shoes and remove their belts.  Distraction thefts targeting unsuspecting SoCal shoppers In the beginning of the released video, Williams is seen discreetly rummaging through a pocket of a passenger’s backpack and calmly pocket what he stole as he stepped away to assist others going through the checkpoint. A short time later, Gonzalez is also seen sneakily picking through a backpack and eventually places what he stole – presumably money – into his pants pocket. Both men were taken into custody on July 6. Full video of the alleged thefts can be seen at the v...