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Monday, May 6

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With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here’s how his first song post-stroke came to be

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With artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis has his voice back. In 2013, the Travis was hospitalized with viral cardiomyopathy and later suffered a stroke. He now has aphasia, a condition that limits his ability to speak.…

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Ask Amy: Divorcing dad needs to put son first

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Dear Amy: My wife and I are divorcing after 23 years of marriage. I am moving out soon.

Friday, May 3

Ask Amy: Best friend should also be best man

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Dear Amy: My very best and oldest friend, “Curt” is getting married to his long-time girlfriend.

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Renck: No LeBron James? No Problem. This is the Avengers series with Ant-Man, Joker and Batman

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Minnesota v. Denver is just fine featuring the cast of The Avengers: The Ant-Man, The Joker and, in Murray, the NBA’s best Batman.

Thursday, May 2

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Readers Take Denver cancels 2025 conference after attendees decry “Fyre Festival of books”

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Miffed attendees described an event marred by hours-long lines, a lack of proper security, insufficient communication from events staff, preordered books that weren’t delivered in time to be signed by their authors, and even a shortage of…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Chef Amos Watts, weeks from reopening The Fifth String, dies at 43

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“He touched a lot of folks in his time here in Denver,” Justin Brunson said. “He’s going to be greatly missed by all the chefs here in town. We all loved him. He was a giant man, a very amazing person.”

Monday, Apr 29

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Billie Eilish announces tour for new album that stops in Denver

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Billie Eilish has already had a top-tier year, winning awards at both the Grammys and the Oscars for her song “What Was I Made For?” featured in the “Barbie” movie. But she’s not slowing down.

Friday, Apr 26

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Yoga on the Rocks announces its summer schedule

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Yoga on the Rocks will return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre this summer, followed by the SnowShape Winter Fitness series in the fall. Dates were announced on Friday.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York’s top court

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New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul’s landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper…

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Outside Festival announces film lineup for new downtown Denver fest

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A lineup of films highlighting diversity and inclusivity in the outdoor adventure realm has been assembled for a film festival which will be part of the inaugural Outside Festival coming to Civic Center in five weeks.

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Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman’s life

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A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart. Doctors at NYU Langone Health say 54-year-old Lisa Pisano is recovering well. She is…

Monday, Apr 22

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It’s almost Met Gala time

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True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala? Those in the rarified ranks of international celebrity and Anna Wintour’s good graces need not choose. Stars of film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media will ascend the steps of…

Friday, Apr 19

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Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’

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By MARIA SHERMAN (AP Music Writer) NEW YORK (AP) — Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No. On Friday, the pop star released her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” an amalgamation of…

Thursday, Apr 18

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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

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By STEVEN WINE and RUSS BYNUM (Associated Press) Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey…

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What does it take to earn a Michelin star? These four restaurants are trying to find out.

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Restaurant Olivia, Noisette, Corrida and Barolo Grill didn't earn a Michelin star at the inaugural Colorado Michelin Guide ceremony. But they're striving for recognition at the next annual event

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Ask Amy: Guest is baffled by the need to shower

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Dear Amy: How should I react to some of the baffling requests for gifts and money when invited to wedding showers, weddings, and baby showers?

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Denver’s “Married at First Sight” may have been the show’s most toxic season

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Fans have used some choice words to describe season 17 of “Married at First Sight."

Sunday, Apr 14

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“I don’t think she was a lost cause”: How one Colorado overdose victim fell through the cracks

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The Denver Post is telling Rachel Skanron’s story after extensive interviews with her friends and parents, and a review of medical records shared by her father, to show how people battling addiction in Colorado can fall through the cracks…

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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

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Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died. She was 93.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Developer looks to demolish former Regal Continental movie theater, build apartments near I-25

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A local developer wants to replace an old movie theater off Interstate 25 in south Denver with a new apartment complex.

Friday, Apr 5

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‘Monkey Man’ review: Patel impresses in front of, behind camera with revenge-fueled film

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Patel makes a highly impressive debut as a director with “Monkey Man,” a film in which he also stars, serves as a producer and co-wrote.

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Denver Nuggets superfan Vicki Ray’s tickets revoked over claims she grabbed a referee, hit a player

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Vicki Ray can count the number of Denver Nuggets games she’s missed since she first sat in the nosebleeds at McNichols Sports Arena 32 years ago.

Thursday, Apr 4

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This Los Angeles heist sounds like it came from a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash

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Thieves got away with $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now detectives are seeking to unravel the brazen cash heist. It is reportedly one…

Wednesday, Apr 3

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Disney shareholders back CEO Iger, rebuff activists who wanted to shake up the company

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Disney shareholders have rallied behind longtime CEO Robert Iger. They voted Wednesday to rebuff activist investor Nelson Peltz and his ally, former Disney chief financial officer Jay Rasulo, who had sought seats on the company’s board.…

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Three Colorado chefs are 2024 James Beard Award finalists

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Two of the finalists were nominated in the 2024 Best Chef in the Mountain Region category.

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New must-have flowers and plants for the upcoming Colorado gardening season

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Visits to the garden center to explore the new season’s plants might equal the excitement of arriving at a much-anticipated, never-been-to-vacation destination.

Monday, Apr 1

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Lou Kilzer, Pulitzer Prize-winning Denver Post journalist, dies at 73

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Lou Kilzer, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Denver Post reporter and editor who spent decades uncovering corruption and misinformation, died Wednesday in Colorado Springs. He was 73.

Friday, Mar 29

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Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots" has died. He was 87.

Thursday, Mar 28

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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music

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First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia — making a statement without saying a word. Then, during the Super Bowl, she dropped two hybrid country songs: “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages.” All of that…

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Taylor Makar has more work to do, but the shadow his famous brother casts hasn’t hindered him

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Taylor Makar has chosen to follow in his famous brother’s footsteps, first playing for the Brooks Bandits in the AJHL and now at the University of Massachusetts.