Eleanor Bennett
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Aspen Journalism & Aspen Public Radio
A yearslong effort by some local residents to remove or restrict kids’ access to certain adult books from Garfield County’s public libraries has been largely unsuccessful so far, but with the recent appointment of two new library trustees by the county commissioners and the library district’s executive director about to retire, changes could still be coming.
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On today's newscast: An unexpected high school closure in Glenwood Springs is being linked to a nationwide protest over immigration enforcement; Democrats in the state legislature are proposing some additions to Colorado’s gun regulations; and governors from the Colorado River basin are heading to Washington, D.C., today for high-stakes talks with the Interior Department about the waterway’s future. Tune in for these stories and more.
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Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty ImagesFarmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic." -
Zaydee Sanchez for NPRThe Trump administration says it's reviewing thousands of cases to look for potential fraud. A judge ordered a temporary pause, saying refugees cannot be arrested "without warrants or cause." -
J. Scott Applewhite/APThings are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past. -
George Street Photo & Video/Sadie WebostadDuring the coronavirus pandemic, TikTok and Instagram creator Hobby Bobbins taught herself how to restore vintage dresses. Now, she's brought dozens of old wedding dresses back to life.
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Despite issues with her heart, this octogenarian still competes in triathlons. She's proof that preventive medicine paired with smart lifestyle choices help seniors stay active longer. -
Eight years ago, Joann Moschella was injured after her bicycle was hit by a car. That's when her unsung hero appeared, dressed in a furry lavender bunny suit. -
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office calculates the cost of efforts to fire civil rights staff, and questions the department's ability to enforce federal civil rights laws. -
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials. -
At the 2026 Grammys, Bad Bunny became the first artist to win the album of the year award for a Spanish-language release. Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga also took home major awards. -
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.
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