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Gessler filed as candidate for governor

8:57 PM, May 23, 2013

DENVER - Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler filed as a candidate for governor in the 2014 election on Thursday, joining a growing group of Republican challengers to incumbent Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado.)

Tancredo running for CO governor

5:05 PM, May 23, 2013

DENVER - Tom Tancredo announced Thursday morning that he is running for governor next year.

Photos from Obama's 1979 prom surface

12:17 PM, May 23, 2013

USA TODAY - One of the less great things about being president -- all those old photos that surface publicly.

Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech

11:02 AM, May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is set to at least partially bring out into the open some of the U.S.-directed drone program, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the continuing threat to American security.

Obama honors Carole King at White House concert

8:58 AM, May 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

Reaction to governor's decision mostly critical

7:28 PM, May 22, 2013

DENVER - Governor John Hickenlooper's decision to grant convicted killer Nathan Dunlap an indefinite reprieve from the death penalty drew mostly criticism Wednesday, but some had praise for the governor.

Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor

2:20 PM, May 22, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help his long-term prospects even if he loses, some experts say.

IRS official Lerner: I did nothing wrong

12:50 PM, May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups has told Congress she did nothing wrong and has invoked her constitutional right to not answer lawmakers' questions.

Colorado lawmaker receiving White House honor

12:09 PM, May 22, 2013

DENVER (AP) - A Colorado state senator is visiting the White House to receive an honor given to openly gay, lesbian and transgendered public officials.

School reforms hinge on Colorado tax vote

8:15 PM, May 21, 2013

DENVER - Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law a sweeping set of school finance changes that will only happen if voters approve a separate ballot question that brings in enough new income taxes to pay for them.

State: Better coordination for kids in need

5:24 PM, May 21, 2013

COLORADO SPRINGS - The Department of Human Services and El Paso County hope to make it easier for children and teens in need of state services to get help.

Colo. gov signs school funding overhaul

4:18 PM, May 21, 2013

DENVER - Big changes could be coming to public schools in Colorado, assuming Colorado voters want to raise the income tax to pay for them.

Former IRS chief: Can't say how targeting happened

12:20 PM, May 21, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status told Congress on Tuesday that he knew little about what was happening while he was still commissioner.

Court: US can keep bin Laden photos under wraps

12:18 PM, May 21, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court Tuesday backed the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S. commandos.

Candidate financial disclosure required for cities

10:16 AM, May 21, 2013

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Candidates and committees would have to file earlier and more frequent financial disclosures under a city code being considered by the Boulder City Council.

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