A brush fire that started Thursday afternoon between Parachute and Rulison forced evacuation orders, which have since been shifted to pre-evacuation status. County Road 309 will remain closed to the public but open to residents.
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On today's newscast: A brush fire burning just south of I-70 between Parachute and Rulison prompted evacuation orders and closed Highway 6 yesterday; the Disney musical "Newsies" premiered at the Aspen District Theatre yesterday; and Nebraska is suing Colorado over the South Platte River, accusing Colorado of taking more water than it has a right to under a century-old agreement. Tune in for these stories and more.
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Authorities in Brazil, worried that the former far right president is a flight risk, are imposing new restrictions on his movements. The tough surveillance moves come as President Trump continues to voice strong support for the ex-leader who is facing charges of plotting a coup to stay in power.
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Postmaster General David Steiner told USPS workers he doesn't believe in privatizing the agency. President Trump has expressed support for such a move, which would likely hurt services in rural areas.
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Venezuela has freed 10 Americans in exchange for Venezuelans whom the United States had sent to a prison in El Salvador.
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This week's discourse has revolved around the so-called "Gen Z stare" in professional and retail environments. But what are people really talking about?
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Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the United Nations agency.
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Camps in nature can be great for kids, but they can also expose campers to floods, wildfires and heat. Here are the top questions experts say people should ask camps about safety.
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Filmmaker Ken Burns tells NPR's Michel Martin about the role that federal funding has played in his documentary work and the potential impact of the loss of that funding on children's programming.
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Does talking to a cute stranger make your palms sweat? Confidence coach Regina Bonds offers advice on to how to put yourself out there, including how to show interest without coming off as creepy.
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Calls for generational change and dissatisfaction with the status quo have been at the center of campaigns by younger candidates. While that has lifted some to victory, others have fallen short.
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School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know.
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