Topic: The Denver Post

Colo. Congressman Mike Coffman expands 'birther' apology

Coffman later said his comments were 'boneheaded' and that he should not have questioned Obama's patriotism. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why Bernanke's analysis is wrong

Washington leadership's anti-market rhetoric is to blame for our current economic woes

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.

"Water for Elephants" movie reviews

"Water for Elephants" seems to be drawing less love as a movie than it did as a book.

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.

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.'

With Dan Maes in Colorado governor race, can GOP just get along? Nope.

Insurgent candidates are causing intraparty battles nationwide this election season. But the case of Dan Maes and the Colorado governor race is unique. Republicans are unendorsing him.

Michael Bennet faces insurgent uprising in Colorado Senate primary

Polls show both establishment candidates in the Colorado Senate race – Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican Jane Norton – trailing opponents ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Yellowstone-area bears rounded up in Montana deadly attack

Yellowstone-area deadly bear attack prompted state game officials to hunt and capture sow and her three cubs. The attacks that killed one man and injured two others did not occur in Yellowstone National Park.

On Columbine school shooting anniversary, focus on gun 'loophole'

Three of the guns used in the Columbine school shooting 11 years ago came from a gun show where checking the buyer’s background wasn’t required. Activists want the law changed.

Obama administration: more civil rights enforcement in schools

The Obama administration intends to step up enforcement of civil rights laws that apply to schools. Education Secretary Arne Duncan made the announcement in a speech in Selma, Ala., timed to commemorate the 45th anniversary of civil rights marches there.

Guest blog: Best cookbooks of 2009

What were the best cookbooks of 2009?

Three lessons shaping society after Virginia Tech massacre

Guns on campus, active shooter scenarios, and state culpability are all still changing society’s preparedness.

NY terror plot built on beauty store chemicals, feds charge

The Denver driver Najibullah Zazi shopped for hydrogen and other chemicals before travelling to New York prior to the 9/11 anniversary, according to new government charges filed Thursday.

Terror plot: a failed replay of London and Madrid?

Up to a dozen others may be involved in the alleged bomb plot, officials say. Police nationwide were told Tuesday to look out for suspicious activity at subway stations and stadiums.

Former White House Press Secretary Brady visits briefing room

Crisis in journalism: Boston Globe on the brink

Romney comes out swinging at Dem convention

Ethics down side to big-donor convention parties?

Special interests can give unlimited sums to national party conventions through convention host committees.

Book buzz

What reviewers are saying this week.