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Some dig in, others flee coast as Earl nears US

BUXTON, N.C. (AP) - Hurricane Earl blew toward the Eastern Seaboard on Thursday as a major storm with winds of around 145 mph as forecasters tried to pinpoint exactly how close the strongest gales and heaviest surge would get to North Carolina's fragile chain of barrier islands.

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Ex-Sen. Hank Brown withdraws support for Dan Maes

DENVER (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Hank Brown is withdrawing his support for Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes.

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Jogger attacked after trying to stop fight

GREELEY - She tried to do the right thing but ended up becoming a victim of assault.

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Woman indicted for pretending to have cancer

JEFFERSON COUNTY - A grand jury indicted a 31-year-old Highlands Ranch woman after they say she collected nearly $60,000 from people she duped into thinking she had cancer.

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Woman held hostage by escapee talks about ordeal

YUMA - In the 26 years she has lived in her little pink home out on the plains, Liz Reynolds says things had always been peaceful.

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Man tried to get 'Witness B' to arrange wife's murder from jail

DENVER - Denver prosecutors outlined on Wednesday what they believe to be a somewhat elaborate plan to kill a witness in a first-degree murder case.

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Burger King agrees to buyout from 3G Capital

MIAMI (AP) - Burger King Holdings Inc. is selling itself to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal worth $3.26 billion.

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Stocks fluctuate after mixed jobs report

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fluctuated in a tight range Thursday after traders received one mixed report on the jobs market and prepared for a second report on the sector later this week.

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Unemployment claims drop for second straight week

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week, suggesting that the slowing economy isn't prompting widespread job cuts.

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No bank account? Get your tax refund on plastic

Retailers report sales gains for August

Hundreds attend Sprint job fair

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Oil falls further below $74 as Europe stocks slip

Retailers report sales gains for August

A way for students to send texts for help

JEFFERSON COUNTY - The difference between a school shooting and saving lives may come down to a text message. That is why this year, the state is piloting a new program called Safe2Text.

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TRUTH TEST: Bennet's 'spending spree'

KUSA - Throughout the 2010 election season, 9NEWS will hold those political entities that run commercials on our networks accountable for what they say.

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Recipes for moms

KUSA - Two women found a way to combine two of their passion, cooking and kids. They formed a company called Mish Mash Homemade.

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Gadgets: wet circuits and a shutter buddy for baby

"The Rembrandt Affair"

Life at the Governor's Mansion: Dirty dishes, rock music and moving boxes

McGregor's wife: 'Keli would have expected me to step up'

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Doug Bruce faces Round 3 in contempt battle

5 Fort Carson soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Suspect wearing Tebow jersey on tape using stolen credit card

CU campus residents warned about man with gun

3 bears euthanized after breaking into Colo. Springs home

Service dogs looking for help themselves

7,500 marijuana plants found at illegal grow destroyed

TRUTH TEST: Bennet's 'spending spree'

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Hawking says God not needed for creation

McCourt's memory fuzzy at divorce trial

Chicago police chief criticized for 'gang summit'

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Boy killed in freak accident with bullet

MESA COUNTY - A boy was killed on Wednesday afternoon when he and another teenager were taking apart bullets to use the gun powder to blow things up.

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Robotripping: Teens getting high off of cough medicine

KUSA - Chances are you haven't heard the word robotripping before, but many kids around the country have. Because of that, certain over-the-counter cough and cold medicines might be moved behind the pharmacists counter to discourage abuse of such drugs.

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Landlord: Denver Housing Authority reckless on privacy

DENVER - The Denver Housing Authority is investigating a landlord's allegation the agency released her Social Security number to an angry tenant.

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A way for students to send texts for help

JEFFERSON COUNTY - The difference between a school shooting and saving lives may come down to a text message. That is why this year, the state is piloting a new program called Safe2Text.

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Jimenez still can't get 18th win

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning, helping Tim Lincecum end a career-worst five-start skid in the San Francisco Giants' 2-1 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night.

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Elway likes Tebow's situation

Rockies reinstate RHP Buchholz from disabled list

Rockies reliever Corpas to have elbow surgery

2010 Denver Broncos Schedule

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Broncos @ Vikings (Preseason) - Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn., 6 p.m. kickoff
Slideshow: Broncos defeat Steelers

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Burger King agrees to buyout from 3G Capital

MIAMI (AP) - Burger King Holdings Inc. is selling itself to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal worth $3.26 billion.

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Stocks fluctuate after mixed jobs report

Unemployment claims drop for second straight week

No bank account? Get your tax refund on plastic

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Oh snap! New baby carrot campaign mimics junk food

NEW YORK (AP) - Baby carrot farmers are launching a campaign that pitches the little, orange, crunchy snacks as daring, fun and naughty -- just like junk food.

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Three reasons to get more sleep

New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB

'Super-sized' fits even regular food portions at restaurants

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Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from NY jail

NEW YORK (AP) - The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs has been freed from a New York City jail.

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Rapper T.I., wife arrested on drug charges

Nicolas Cage lawsuit against biz manager dismissed

Cops: Butt of pot cigarette found in Hilton SUV

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August 2010: The month in hottness

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DENVER - Metromix shuts down summer with a look back at August's wildest parties and coolest events. From Mile High Music Festival and Warped Tour to firefighters and the Denver Nuggets dancers, you'll find it all here.

All Sheryl Crow wants to do is have some fun at Red Rocks

Denver Broncos fans get rowdy


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Where were you when your water broke?

DENVER - The onset of labor includes a mother-to-be's water breaking - sometimes in a very inconvenient place like a grocery store aisle or while waiting in line at the local ice cream parlor. We asked our moms where their water broke. Take our poll and join the discussion on momslikeme.com.

Spanking kids is still common in the U.S.

Would you let your child wear one to school?

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Judge punishes juror for Facebook post

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) - A Detroit-area woman who was removed from a jury for declaring the defendant guilty on Facebook before the trial was over has been ordered to pay $250 and write an essay about the constitutional right to a fair trial.