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1. A BREAKTHROUGH DRUG FOR HEPATITIS C
In clinical trials, a breakthrough drug for hepatitis C has cured 90 percent of patients in only 12 weeks when used with other drugs. . In other medical news, studies have shown promise for .
2. OPENING ARGUMENTS IN DEATH PENALTY CASE
Edward Montour spent four years on death row for attacking corrections officer Eric Autobee from behind and beating him to death with a soup ladle in a prison kitchen. Now — nearly 11 years after he originally pleaded guilty — a Douglas County District Court in 2002.
3. HOW AURORA IS RUN
Aurora is again considering changing the way it operates. This time, a city councilwoman has submitted a proposal that would dramatically increase the reach of the council and mayor. The changes, if successful, wouldn’t kick in until 2016, and .
4. LOVELAND POLICE SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTED
After the two-day, high-profile investigation into the shooting of a Loveland police officer, on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer.
5. DEEP DIVIDE ON POT POLICY
Colorado’s top U.S. prosecutor urged cooperation between state and federal officials on marijuana policy during a congressional hearing Tuesday that was
6. MORE ART ON TAP IN DENVER?
The city of , called “Imagine 2020,” with a long list of recommendations intended to push public policy in a pro-arts direction over the next seven years. The plan calls for more art in just about every venue within city reach, and one of its more interesting ideas is among its smallest.
7. MILEY CYRUS AT PEPSI CENTER
Child-star-turned-21-year-old-bad-girl Miley Cyrus played the Pepsi Center in Denver last night before a predominantly teenage audience. . You can find .
8. GOLD MEDAL TROUT FISHIN’
Spring skiing is often a fickle affair. So too is spring fishing. But now that the mercurial month of March is upon us, there is no denying either. .
9. BRONCOS NEW RIVAL?
Will the Denver Broncos have a new rival next season? Here’s why columnist Benjamin Hochman . In other Broncos news, the team is .
10. AVS ROLL TO 40TH WIN
With 20 games remaining in its NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks. It has former coach . Meanwhile, , but the Colorado center says he’s .
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