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Polls show movement toward stricter gun control – with major caveats
A new USA Today/Gallup poll taken shortly after the Sandy Hook massacre shows 58 percent of respondents saying they now favor stricter gun laws, up from 43 percent in October 2011.
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Swing states: how candidates fared in battle for newspaper endorsements
Newspaper endorsements in the swing states represented, in many cases, the same kind of thoughtful grappling with the candidates and their plans that millions of voters have engaged in.
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Stop the presses! A tally of newspaper endorsements for president
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are beginning to collect endorsements from major US newspapers. Some are full-throated, others tentative. In metropolitan areas, they could make a difference in the race.
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Focus
Obama's new program for young illegal immigrants: How is it going?More than 82,000 young illegal immigrants have applied for a work permit under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). But the November elections could be key to what happens next.
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Latin America Monitor
View from Mexico: The presidential debate on immigrationOn the eve of the first US presidential debate, Mexicans weigh in on where President Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney stand on immigration – and offer policy proposals of their own.
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Presidential debate: Which questions might trip up Obama, Romney?
Why don't you support the DREAM Act, Mr. Romney? What economic missteps have you made, President Obama? Both candidates could face tricky questions in Wednesday's debate.
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Aurora shooter sought help for mental illness, says lawyer (+video)
Defense lawyers for James Holmes, the former graduate student accused of murder in a Colorado movie theater shooting, say their client has a mental illness. Meanwhile, news organizations requested that files in the case be unsealed.
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Colorado shooting suspect was seeing university psychiatrist
Defense attorneys for James Holmes filed court papers that say Holmes was being treated by a psychiatrist at the University of Colorado prior to the 'Dark Knight' shooting at an Aurora theater.
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Colorado shooting: Was James Holmes's notebook 'a cry for validation'? (+video)
James Holmes allegedly mailed a package to a psychiatrist that foretold a murderous rampage at a theater showing 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Was it a call for recognition from somebody whose family worried about his isolation?
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Shooting suspect James Holmes described killings in package (+video)
The University of Colorado Denver said Wednesday that the US Postal Service delivered the package Monday, and it was immediately investigated and turned over to authorities within hours.
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Colorado shooting at 'Dark Knight' opening leaves 12 dead (+video)
Colorado police have revised the death toll to 12 in the Aurora movie theater shooting at a midnight showing of 'The Dark Knight Rises.' The suspected gunman is in custody, but police are searching for explosives at his apartment and the Aurora mall.
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Colorado blaze: Most destructive in history (+video)
Leaving hundreds of homes in its wake, Colorado's fire has caused more damage than any other in the state. Aerial images clearly show the damage. Several western fires are still burning.
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Waldo Canyon fire: About 300 homes destroyed in Colorado Springs
Waldo Canyon fire: No official reports on damage but the Denver Post says at least 300 homes were burned to the ground by the Waldo Canyon fire Wednesday in Colorado Springs.
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Colorado faces worst wildfire season in a decade (+video)
In Colorado, at least 248 homes have been destroyed this summer. More than 6,000 people have been evacuated this weekend near Colorado Springs.
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Colorado wildfire out of control, residents evacuated (+videos)
A wildfire in Colorado grew quickly this weekend, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and vacationers near Colorado Springs.
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Colo. Congressman Mike Coffman expands 'birther' apology
Coffman later said his comments were 'boneheaded' and that he should not have questioned Obama's patriotism.
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Was it right for Elizabeth Warren to identify as a minority? Will voters care?
A genealogist is supporting Elizabeth Warren's claim of Cherokee ancestry. But what could linger with voters is whether it's right for someone who is 1/32 native American to claim minority status.
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AP wins Pulitzer Prize for series on New York City police spying on Muslims
The Associated Press won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa., won for breaking the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. The Huffington Post received its first Pulitzer for reporting about American vets.
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Colorado wildfire: 900 homes evacuated, and one fatality
A 3,000-acre wildfire near Conifer, Colo. has destroyed at least five homes, and may be the cause of one death. Help was coming from Arizona and air tankers will drop fire retardant on the wildfire Tuesday.
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Minimum wage worker once made $31/hour. Now grateful for $7.64.
Minimum wage in Colorado rises 28 cents in 2012, helping an estimated 74,000 workers. Minimum wage hike 'makes huge difference,' says former financial analyst.
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The Circle Bastiat
Why Bernanke's analysis is wrongWashington leadership's anti-market rhetoric is to blame for our current economic woes
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Casey Anthony defense tries to put Florida prosecutors on trial
Defense attorneys for Casey Anthony are seeking to put the prosecution on trial, alleging an at times incompetent investigation into Caylee's death. The tactic could be working with some jurors.
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Chapter & Verse
"Water for Elephants" movie reviews"Water for Elephants" seems to be drawing less love as a movie than it did as a book.
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Broncos Spygate 2: Will the fingers be pointed at Bill Belichick again?
Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels and his team were each fined $50,000 because a Broncos' staffer videotaped an opponent's practice this year. McDaniels worked for Patriots' coach Bill Belichick during another video scandal.
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Is Tom Tancredo the next governor of Colorado?
Tom Tancredo, former congressman and anti-immigrant firebrand, is surging in his third-party bid to be Colorado's next governor. Democrat John Hickenlooper's campaign has been 'nondescript.'
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