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1. JURORS AWARD MILLIONS IN DENVER JAIL DEATH OF MARVIN BOOKER
A to the family of a homeless street preacher who died during a struggle with deputies in the downtown jail.
2. LAKEWOOD FIRE INJURES TWO AFTER INCINERATOR FIRE SPREADS TO HOME
Two people were sent to the hospital after a fire as its inhabitants slept after an unattended blaze in an incinerator ignited the structure.
3. RECORD-HIGH TEMPERATURE POSSIBLE IN DENVER ON WEDNESDAY
Denver as unseasonably warm weather moves in the metro area.
4. MARK PIERSON SPEAKS ABOUT SON KARL AND SHOOTING AT ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL
In an , Mark Pierson recounts the day last year that his son, Karl Pierson, entered Arapahoe High School with a shotgun, where he killed fellow senior Claire Davis and tried to kill his debate coach before turning the gun on himself. Stay with The Post on Wednesday for the .
5. COLORADO GOVERNOR: BEAUPREZ STILL LEADS IN NEW POLL BUT HICKENLOOPER CLOSES GAP
A Republican challenger Bob Beauprez in the lead, but Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper has closed the gap among women and independent voters and his favorability ratings have improved.
6. TWO METRO AREA FIRES CLAIM TWO LIVES
Two separate fires in the metro area Tuesday — and — together left an elderly woman and a toddler dead, charring four homes.
7. SECOND DALLAS HEALTH CARE WORKER TESTS POSITIVE FOR EBOLA, COLORADO PREPARES FOR POTENTIAL OUTBREAK
A second health care worker at a Dallas hospital who provided care for the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the U.S. , the Texas Department of State Health Services said Wednesday. Meanwhile, in Colorado, as if it were inevitable that the disease will spread to the Centennial state.
8. COREY NELSON: BRONCOS ROOKIE IS IN PLAY
Corey Nelson figured his football career was over, but after a long road he’s making a comeback that’s opening eyes. .
9. DENVER ZOO’S INITIAL CROWDFUNDING WOULD PROVE BENEFICIAL FOR GIRAFFES
Think getting a kid to sit still for a blood draw or even just a clipping of their fingernails is a chore? Try doing it with a 3,000-pound, 18-foot tall giraffe. A new initiative for giraffe care marks the first time the that brings the behind-the-scenes animal care aspect into the public eye.
10. TURN SUNDAY SUPPER INTO WEEKDAY MEALS WITH ROASTED CHICKEN
A Sunday dinner classic can become a weekday treat with a few quick tips. After all, .
Jesse Paul: 303-954-1733, jpaul@denverpost.com or twitter.com/JesseAPaul
