Your daily resource for late-breaking news, upcoming events, the , , and the stories that will be talked about today, Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Download our , and apps for breaking news throughout the day.
1. STRESS LED TO MISCONDUCT
With 114 open internal investigations, Denver Sheriff Gary Wilson is pointing to stress as a problem within the department. Here’s .”
2. HUMAN SKULL FOUND IN VAIL
Human skeletal remains were found on Thursday at a construction site in Vail. Starting Friday, and to attempt to determine the age and gender of the skeletal remains, as well as the cause of death.
3. THE 9 PERCENT
A University of Colorado social climate study found only 9 percent of its faculty members identified as Republicans. ” ?” said Regent Sue Sharkey, a Republican.
4. OBAMA SEEKS MILLIONS TO TRAIN, EQUIP VETTED SYRIAN REBELS
The request in effect threatening to overwhelm Iraq.
5. A LEGAL LAUNCHPAD
SpaceX this week filed to amend its lawsuit against the U.S. Air Force and United Launch Services to reflect claims that the government is buying controversial rocket engines at a highly inflated cost. The with ties to its government.
6. CDC: BINGE DRINKING KEY TO 1 IN 10 DEATHS
It’s no secret that America’s favorite legal drug has vast impacts on public health. But just .
7. YOUR WEEKLY GARDEN TO-DO LIST
Don’t forget your “M’s” this week. The summer must-do chore list is simple and easy to remember: moisture, mow, monitor, maintain and meander. Here’s your .
8. FOCUS TURNS TO BELGIUM
Now that the U.S. has survived the so-called “Group of Death,” it’s time for sudden death: the knockout phase of the World Cup. And the than they did four years ago against Ghana.
9. ROCKIES LOSE AGAIN
The moment came and went like a thunderbolt. Ryan Wheeler smashed a grand slam in the fourth inning Thursday night to give the Rockies a 4-3 lead over the Brewers. . Meanwhile, third baseman ,” and look who
10. NUGGETS PICK 2 FOR 1
The Nuggets played it safe in the NBA draft Thursday night, selecting Creighton forward Doug McDermott and then trading him to the Chicago Bulls, along with Anthony Randolph, for as well as a future second rounder. That all came on the heels of another trade, in which . Columnist Mark Kiszla says the .
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