Friday, August 29th, 2008
Jury convicts mom in microwaved-baby case
A mother was convicted today of killing her month-old daughter by burning her in a microwave oven, with jurors rejecting a defense attorney's claims there was evidence that someone else was responsible.
ADAMS: Does Marshall's reduced suspension change expectations?
The NFL has reduced Brandon Marshall's suspension from three games to one game. How does this bit of news alter your view of the team's prospects as the regular season draws closer? Join the discussion on Sam Adams' blog as the Broncos prepare for their preseason finale tonight against Arizona.
Cabbies cranking at DIA with DNC delegates, visitors leaving Denver
Trips soar over usual working day
Obama scheduled for Labor Day rally in Detroit, CVN
LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's Monday stop in Detroit will include a rally at Hart Plaza.
Chinese Olympic gymnast not upset by age dispute
The Chinese gold-medal winning gymnast at the center of an Olympic age dispute isn’t upset by the controversy.
Havret leads, Montgomerie shoots 70 at Gleneagles
Gregory Havret shot a 2-under 71 Friday to hold a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Johnnie Walker Championship, while Colin Montgomerie had a 70 to boost his chance of a Ryder Cup selection.
DeGette call's McCain's choice an insult
Colorado congresswoman Diana DeGette said today that John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate is an insult because it signals that he thinks putting a woman on the ticket means "women would suddenly vote for him."
Analysis: Palin’s age, inexperience rival Obama's
John McCain's risky choice of Gov. Sarah Palin gives him a running mate who doubles down on his maverick image, may appeal to "hockey moms" and other women, and counters Barack Obama's aura of new-generation change. But he may have undercut his best attack on the Democrat.
Recalls: children's cosmetics accessory bags
The following recalls have been announced:
New Orleans braces for oncoming Gustav
Tropical Storm Gustav was swirling near Jamaica today after being blamed for 67 deaths in its path. Forecasters said it could hit the Louisiana coast early next week as a major hurricane.
Jankovic sneaks into Open's fourth round
Jelena Jankovic won another sneaker squeaker, playing 28 points in the last game to finish off Zheng Jie 7-5, 7-5 Friday and become the first woman into the fourth round at the U.S. Open.
Researchers peek into pythons' hearts
Pythons are huge, dangerous and slithery, but their ability to increase the size of their hearts has caught the eye of researchers studying heart disease.
Yellow roses
She had wondered how many days would pass before someone came to tell her what to do. It had required two weeks. Two weeks to the day that the horse-drawn wagon had carried the plank coffin out onto the brown bluffs that wrapped around Denver City. The men had dug a hole in the hard ground, lowered the coffin inside, and shoveled earth on top. She had planted a yellow rose on the mound. Then she had grasped Little Mary's hand and followed the small crowd of mourners back to the log cabin on Larimer Street that she and Jed had moved into only a month ago.
It's a tough crowd at GOP gathering
More than 40 people gathered at a home in southeast Denver to watch Barack Obama's speech, although nobody there supports him.
Obama's speech seen by 38 million viewers
NEW YORK (AP) _ Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was seen by more than 38 million people.
Reaction to McCain choosing Palin as running mate
Reaction to Republican presidential candidate John McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate:
Interview with Colorado author Margaret Coel
Books Editor Patti Thorn interviewed Colorado author Margaret Coel about her installment in the Dozen on Denver series.
Former Alaskan, Dem differ on McCain's VP choice
Political opposites give views on pick
Obama, McCain vie for suburbanites, white women
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Kathy Melkey stands astride some of the fault lines between Barack Obama and John McCain.
Travelers roll through DIA with ease
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Ann Clark's pink cowboy hat bobbed up and down as she eagerly nodded her satisfaction with the Democratic National Convention. The volunteer from San Francisco said she wanted to thank the people of Denver for hosting the convention.
