PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high
A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago.
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Crews searching for plane believed to have crashed south of Boulder
Crews are searching for a single-engine plane officials believe crashed Sunday evening somewhere in southern Boulder County.
Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike
It’s the deadliest strike against American troops during the war with Iran. Now U.S. soldiers wounded in a drone attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait are raising their concerns publicly about whether commanders underestimated the threat and saying the military medical system failed them.
Denver weather: Will city see record heat this week?
So far, this fall is feeling more like summer, with near-record heat more reminiscent of August than October forecast for Denver in the coming days.
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died.
US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean kills 4
The U.S. military says it attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people.
Denver Water has issued $30,000 in fines and 2,000 warnings as it’s tried to reduce water use
Denver Water leaders aimed to reduce customers’ use by 20% this year in response to record-breaking drought. So far, customers are falling short.
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The Air Force brought home its bombers stationed at a US military air base in England after an investigation into a planned terror attack.
The overwhelming problem of plastic
From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter laws, determined researchers, activists and volunteers fight an industry intent on making more plastic.
Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers
By SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking his Republican midterm rescue mission to Nebraska on Monday, campaigning alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who is running against an independent candidate backed by national Democrats. Trump is headed to Grand Island, Nebraska, located in the solidly conservative south-central part of the state. […]