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June 18, 2013 | NPR · The journalist whose candid interviews of Gen. Stanley McChrystal led to the officer's eventual removal from his post has died in a car crash, according to reports.
 
June 18, 2013 | NPR · Amazon ends the contracts of people and businesses that are paid for sending customers to the retailer. The company has taken similar steps in other states that have passed laws like Minnesota's new sales tax legislation.
 
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June 18, 2013 | NPR · House Speaker John Boehner strongly suggested he would abide by the Hastert rule on immigration legislation, meaning no floor vote unless a majority of House Republicans backed the bill.
 
June 18, 2013 | NPR · The court filing comes one week after Google asked the U.S. government's permission to provide the public with information about the national security requests it receives.
 
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June 18, 2013 | NPR · The whereabouts of the ex-Teamsters boss is the stuff of urban legend. Here are the highlights and lowlights of the various searches for Jimmy Hoffa's body.
 

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June 19, 2013 | NPR · Apricots are the finest of summer's fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That's why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market.
 
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June 18, 2013 | NPR · Now in its third year, the "... Our Parts" festival at Theater Breaking Through Barriers runs through June 28. Here and across the country, artists with disabilities are making drama (and comedy) in illuminating ways.
 
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June 18, 2013 | NPR · The city of London boasts centuries of architectural history. But a building boom is threatening the city's traditionally low-rise aesthetic and the views of some of that history. Critics — including UNESCO — are very worried about London's changing skyline.
 
June 18, 2013 | NPR · Lauren Beukes' new thriller The Shining Girls traces a time-traveling serial killer as he jumps through the decades, pursued by the only one of his victims to survive. Critic Alan Cheuse calls the book "a frightening journey in time and punishment."
 
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June 18, 2013 | NPR · We've gotten our hands on an exclusive excerpt from the sequel to the Superman smash (by making it up ourselves).
 

March 1, 2010

"Ask Your Lawmaker" featuring Congressman Lamborn

Colorado’s 5th Congressional District is comprised of counties in the central part of the state, including El Paso County, Fremont County, and Chaffee County. Republican Doug Lamborn currently holds the seat, and recently sat down with Melinda Wittstock from Capitol News Connection for their series “Ask Your Lawmaker.” It features questions from citizens around the country about current issues in Congress. Here’s part of their conversation.

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Here’s the full program from Capitol News Connection (about 18 minutes long):

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Filed under: Capitol News Connection,Interview,KRCC News — Andrea Chalfin News Dir. @ 5:45 pm

Medical Marijuana Regulations One Step Closer to Law

Regulations aimed at eliminating fraud in the state’s booming medical marijuana industry are making their way through the legislature. The house initially cleared a bill today that would require doctors to give a valid reason for recommending the drug for a patient. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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Filed under: Bente Birkeland,Capitol Coverage,Health,KRCC News — Andrea Chalfin News Dir. @ 5:32 pm

Monday Index

In Colorado Springs, the Business Journal reports on two committees formed to examine the city’s finances and leadership. KRDO reports El Paso County officials are planning to phase out magnesium chloride when treating slick roads. And, in case you missed it, the Gazette takes a look at medical marijuana in the city, and reports Mayor Lionel Rivera asked El Pomar Foundation to help save the city’s USOC deal.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain previews the upcoming caucus night.

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Filed under: Index,KRCC News — Andrea Chalfin News Dir. @ 8:06 am

Capitol Conversation: 1/3rd of the Way through the Session

State lawmakers are about a third of the way through the legislative session. Bente Birkeland takes a look at some big-ticket items still left on the agenda as part of our weekly capitol conversation series.

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Filed under: Bente Birkeland,Capitol Conversation,Capitol Coverage,Interview,KRCC News,Politics — Andrea Chalfin News Dir. @ 7:21 am