Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the , , and the stories that will be talked about today, Monday, June 23, 2014. Download our , and apps for breaking news throughout the day.
1. 8 INJURED IN CENTENNIAL APARTMENT FIRE
Eight people were injured, one of whom is in critical condition, in . Some residents were forced to climb sheets or jump to safety.
2. 3 DEAD IN DENVER CRASH
at 1900 S. Irving Way, near South Irving Street and Jewell Avenue on Sunday night, Denver police said. The cause is under investigation.
3. VIEWS COLLIDE ON RTD FARE FUTURE
A massive study of the fares passengers shell out to ride RTD buses and trains likely will result in a more straightforward system .
4. MORE COPS IN DOWNTOWN DENVER?
The City Council is set to vote Monday night on extra this year to add police patrols downtown, the equivalent of 10 more police officers.
5. FROM POINT A TO POINT B
Earlier this month, Colorado became the first state in the U.S. to authorize on-demand ride-sharing through state law, empowering an emerging category of transportation that includes Lyft, of the automobile mustaches, and Uber Technologies. The Denver Post’s .
6. WHO NEEDS MORE ATTENTION AT BELEAGUERED VA
The at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, an AP review finds.
7. INSTAGRAM TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
I . It’s helping them drive sales, gain customers and develop their brand. The app is especially helpful to restaurants, bakeries, clothing stores, hair salons and other businesses that sell items that photograph well.
8. CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE KICKS OFF
Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Denver signing copies of her book “Hard Choices” on Monday. Meanwhile, , visiting nonprofit organizations that help people get better food, housing and medical care.
9. SLOPPY ROCKIES LOSE AGAIN
The . Blunders in the field and on the bases cost the Rockies’ in a sixth consecutive loss. ( )
10. HOW THE U.S. CAN ADVANCE TO WORLD CUP’S SECOND ROUND
After a , the American team would qualify with a win or draw with Germany on Thursday. If they lose, they could still make it on goal differentials vs. Ghana and the Portuguese. ( ) Meanwhile, .
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