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Conservationists fight oil shale plan in eastern Utah

An intent to sue filed by a coalition including Earthjustice and the Center for Biological Diversity challenges the Bureau of…

February 26, 2019

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Plan to combat drought in West hinges on California, Arizona

The Imperial Irrigation District wants $200 million for the Salton Sea, a massive, briny lake in the desert southeast of…

February 26, 2019

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GOP senators to watch on Trump’s emergency declaration

Enough Republicans are chewing over whether to support Trump’s plan to create suspense about the vote and how the issue…

February 24, 2019

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Taking look at what didn’t happen this week

Claim Bravo greenlights reality show with restaurateur B. Smith, her husband and his girlfriend The facts Bravo says it has…

February 22, 2019

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President Trump picks ambassador to Canada for United Nations post

United States Ambassador to Canada Kelly Knight Craft has been nominated to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to the…

February 22, 2019

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Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

Claim Food aid for Venezuela being held in Colombian border town is contaminated The facts Food aid for Venezuela warehoused…

February 15, 2019

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Ex-Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper supports universal health care

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, left, attended a campaign house party, Wednesday in Manchester, N.H. Hickenlooper is contemplating a run…

February 14, 2019

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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet set to visit Iowa this month

Democrat considering entering presidential race

February 14, 2019

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Senate passes the decade’s biggest public lands package

The sun sets on the Mojave National Preserve in Kelso, Calif., on Feb. 5. The public lands bill passed by…

February 12, 2019

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Trump calls for end of resistance politics in State of Union

President Donald Trump turns to House speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., as he delivers his State of the Union address…

February 5, 2019

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Gannett turns down hedge fund-backed Digital First Media

Gannett, publisher of USA Today, said Monday that its board has unanimously rejected a $1.36 billion buyout offer from a…

February 4, 2019

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Trump to name acting Interior secretary, a Colorado native, to lead department

David Bernhardt, currently Interior’s acting head, would replace Ryan Zinke if the Senate approves his nomination. Zinke resigned in December…

February 4, 2019

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A robust job gain in January shows U.S. economy’s durability

A McDonald’s restaurant in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. advertises job openings. The unemployment rate did rise in January to 4 percent…

February 1, 2019

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Trump’s health chief asks Congress to pass drug plan

The plan would take now-hidden rebates among industry players like drug companies and insurers and channel them directly to consumers…

February 1, 2019

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National parks rush to repair damage after shutdown

Rangers brace for another possible shutdown

February 1, 2019

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Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper sells moderate problem-solving

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks during the panel Economic Development at the National Governor Association winter meeting in Washington. As…

January 30, 2019

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Even with shutdown deal, federal workers likely won’t see back pay until next week

President Trump announced a deal with congressional leaders Friday to temporarily reopen the government while talks continue on his demand…

January 25, 2019

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Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

Claim Image suggests Republicans are responsible for government shutdowns in 1995, 1996, 2013 and 2018, with a caption stating, “Does…

January 25, 2019

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Sen. Cory Gardner starts to separate himself from party

senators facing re-election try to figure out how closely to align with Trump

January 21, 2019

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Lawsuits ramp up pressure on family that owns opioid company

Pharma owners accused of downplaying risks

January 18, 2019

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Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

Claim Side-by-side photos circulating widely online as part of the ‘10 Year Challenge’ purport to show the nearly complete deterioration…

January 18, 2019

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Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

Claim “Melania is first FLOTUS to visit a combat zone since 1969” – statement circulating on social media with photo…

January 11, 2019

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Investors, farmers guessing as shutdown delays crop reports

Terry Morrison of Earlham, Iowa, watches as soybeans are loaded into his trailer at the Heartland Co-op, in Redfield, Iowa.…

January 4, 2019

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‘Ear Hustle’ host freed, but prison podcast will go on

Walter “Earlonne” Woods, 47, was recently released from San Quentin State Prison after California Gov. Jerry Brown commuted his 31-years-to-life…

January 4, 2019