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Schumer to bring up vote on gun bump stocks ban after Supreme Court decision Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker. Jun 16

Biden raises $30 million at Hollywood fundraiser featuring Obama, campaign says Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama. Jun 16

Trump celebrates 78th birthday as Rubio makes surprise appearance It was Sen. Marco Rubio's first time appearing on the 2024 campaign trail alongside former President Donald Trump. Jun 14

Biden preparing to offer legal status to certain undocumented immigrants The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said. Jun 14

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks. Jun 14

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Latest Videos "Broadway's next hit musical" now playing at Denver Cenver for Performing Arts One of the funniest and most unique productions of 2024 is now showing at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. "Broadway's Next Biggest Hit," a mashup of improv, comedy and a musical, is currently on stage at the Garner Galleria in Denver. 1H ago 04:56

"Broadway's next hit musical" now playing at Denver Cenver for Performing Arts

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McMeen in the Middle Watch "McMeen in the Middle, Denver's Migrant Crisis" Denver Public Schools received record numbers of migrant students from the southern border during the 2023-24 school year. CBS Colorado's documentary looks at the human impact. 1H ago 28:33

CBS Colorado's "McMeen in the Middle" documents historic immigration impact The documentary relates the human impact of new arrivals at one neighborhood school, as Denver received more migrants per capita than any city in the United States. Jun 15

As end of school year approaches, McMeen Elementary celebrates its rich diversity The DPS school draws students from around the globe, and this year saw a surge in the enrollment of students new to the country. May 29

McMeen Elementary welcomes children who recently arrived in the country with fashion show Generous Coloradans have donated shirts, sweaters, jackets and shoes to schools such as McMeen, which then donated them to migrant children who recently arrived in the U.S. May 21 02:22

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New Colorado program will make recycling free for everyone Colorado lawmakers have given the green light on a statewide free recycling program that will increase recycling access to hundreds of thousands of people. Jun 15

Judge jails lawyer who showed up drunk for her DUI sentencing After three DUI arrests within 18 months, a Colorado lawyer agreed to plead guilty to all three cases and be sentenced in Arapahoe County court earlier this year. Jun 14

DPS committee unveils sneak peek into new discipline policies Denver Public Schools now has a new set of student discipline policies following a year of criticisms that the district's policies were too lenient. Writers of the new policies say they provide more clarity to ensure proper discipline consequences. Jun 13

South Metro Fire 1st in Colorado to use eco-friendly foam for jet fuel fires Can a firefighting foam free of durable, but toxic, "forever chemicals" adequately fight a jet fuel blaze? One Colorado fire department says "yes," but it takes "twice as much foam." Jun 13

The wait for federal tax refunds comes with conflicting information Some Coloradans are still waiting on their federal tax refunds. Jun 6

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Bryson DeChambeau wins 2024 U.S. Open Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time. 20H ago

Charles Barkley says next year will be his last a NBA TV analyst The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV. Jun 15

Lia Thomas' challenge to World Aquatics trans rules dismissed Swimmer Lia Thomas' attempt to overturn World Aquatics' policy for transgender athletes, which she felt were discriminatory, has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Jun 13

USA Basketball defends Caitlin Clark Olympics decision Caitlin Clark, the first round overall draft pick for the WNBA, was not chosen, disappointing fans. Now, USA Basketball has responded. Jun 12

Colorado amateur Colin Prater qualifies for 2024 U.S. Open Colin Prater's path to Pinehurst and the 2024 U.S. Open wasn't easy. Forty-four players are trying to qualify for only two spots. Jun 11

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After son was born with a rare condition, father donates a kidney Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ. Jun 15

Blood donations drop to record lows, 1 Colorado doctor urges people to give Donating blood is important every day, but as one Colorado doctor tells us, World Blood Donor Day, June 14, is especially important to remind people that it's crucial as it gets hot outside and people are on vacation. Jun 14

These tanning tips trending on social media are "dangerous," doctor says People are taking to social media to share their extreme sun habits, from anti-sunscreen stances to out-of-control tanning tips. Here's what experts say. Jun 14

Drug-resistant "dual mutant" flu strains now being tracked in U.S., CDC says The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to. Jun 14

Child confirmed as India's second-ever human bird flu case The World Health Organization has confirmed a human bird flu case in India – a 4-year-old who was infected with the H9N2 avian flu virus. Jun 12

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McMeen in the Middle Screening On June 6th, CBS Colorado partnered with McMeen Elementary School to screen the documentary McMeen In the Middle, Denver's Migrant Crisis. Jun 7 31 photos

Hail looks like snow in Denver metro area A late-night storm hit the Denver metro area on Thursday and left behind piles of hail that looked like snow. May 31 18 photos

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