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Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13 Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13.

Defense won this championship.

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Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter as US teammate Johnson wins gold Lindsey Vonn, racing on a badly injured left knee, crashed early in the Olympic downhill on Sunday and was taken off the course by a helicopter.

The 41-year-old American, skiing with a badly injured left knee, crashed early in Sunday's race in Italy.

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Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop James Golka as Archbishop of Denver; Golka leaving Colorado Springs Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop James Golka as Archbishop of Denver, meaning Golka will be leaving Colorado Springs.

On Saturday morning, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV had appointed Bishop James Golka as the ninth bishop of Denver.

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The Seahawks soared in Super Bowl LX tonight, securing the lead from the start. Kenneth Walker III stole the show with over 130 yards on the ground.

Congratulations to the Seahawks (and their fans), but we're looking forward to seeing the Broncos in next year's big game.

#superbowl #superbowl60

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β€˜NASCAR on ice,’ one Colorado springs nonprofit growing the sport of speed skating in Olympic City USA β€˜NASCAR on ice,’ one Colorado springs nonprofit growing the sport of speed skating in Olympic City USA

Every four years, the Winter Olympics reminds us of the world's most notable sports. Speed skating stands out as a race on ice that combines heart-racing excitement, fun, adrenaline and pure speed.

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Falcon family confronts rare disease 10-month-old Emma Jones is battling a rare condition affecting 1 in 18,000 children globally. Her father is her lifeline.

10-month-old Emma Jones is battling a rare condition affecting one in 18,000 children globally. Her family currently resides in Falcon.

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Colorado Springs museum honors Black History Month with exhibit on pioneering businesswoman A new exhibit at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum celebrates the life of Fannie Mae Duncan, a Black entrepreneur and philanthropist who broke racial barriers.

A new exhibit at the Pioneers Museum celebrates the life of Fannie Mae Duncan, a Black entrepreneur and philanthropist who broke racial barriers and became one of Colorado Springs' most influential residents in the 20th century.

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Chasing Gold!

Team USA is making major strides in the 2026 Winter Games, with Team USA winning gold in the team figure skating event.

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Police seen at home of Savannah Guthrie's sister as search for their mother persists Authorities in Arizona were seen Saturday night leaving the home of β€œToday” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s sister as the search for their missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues.

Authorities were reportedly at the home for several hours, though it remains unclear why.

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Pueblo Riverwalk channel extension now open to the community The Pueblo Riverwalk channel extension is now open to the community after years of construction, with a new walking loop.

The Phase IV Channel Extension is finally complete at the Pueblo Riverwalk after nearly two years of construction!

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Brock Nelson's grandfather, Bill Christian, and great uncle, Roger, were forwards on the 1960 squad.

His uncle, Dave Christian, led the 1980 team in assists on the way to the semifinal victory over the Soviet Union.

More at: https://tinyurl.com/2s37uy8fΒ 

#brocknelson #teamusa

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Another suspected narco-trafficking vessel destroyed in deadly US strike The U.S. military struck a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two, raising the campaign’s death toll to 128.

The U.S. military struck a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two, raising the campaign’s death toll to 128.

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Dry winter conditions force Colorado Springs homeowners to rethink landscaping and fire safety Unusually dry winter in Colorado Springs prompts homeowners to adopt drought-resistant landscaping and fire-safe building materials.

The unusually dry winter conditions are prompting homeowners to reconsider their approach to creating the "perfect home," with landscapers and construction experts seeing increased demand for drought-resistant solutions and fire-safe materials.

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All roads lead to Milan-Cortina for Colorado Springs skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea After years of training in Colorado Springs, Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea take the Olympic ice in Milan.

U.S. Figure Skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea are competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The two not only train in Colorado Springs, but consider it home.

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Bad Bunny college course highlights artist's cultural, political impact A college course about Bad Bunny will focus on topics including the global flow of music from South America to North America, social justice and politics.

The course will focus on topics including the global flow of music from South America to North America, social justice and politics.

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Luigi Mangione's court outburst: 'Double jeopardy by any commonsense definition' Luigi Mangione spoke out in court Friday against the prospect of back-to-back trials over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges, both of which carry the possibility of life in prison.

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HCA HealthONE clinical psychologist explains how mental health is connected to heart health A clinical psychologist at HCA HealthONE talks about the connection between mental health and heart health

A clinical psychologist at HCA HealthONE talks about the connection between mental health and heart health.

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Local governments expand AI use while navigating transparency concerns Artificial intelligence is quickly making its way into city halls across the country, helping local governments sort service requests, manage information and communicate with residents.

Artificial intelligence is quickly making its way into city halls across the country, helping local governments sort service requests, manage information and communicate with residents.

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US captures key Benghazi attack suspect to face charges in 2012 killings A key suspect in the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed four Americans, including Amb. Chris Stevens, is in U.S. custody and faces multiple murder charges.

A key suspect in the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed four Americans, including Amb. Chris Stevens, is in U.S. custody and faces multiple murder charges.

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Why gas-only cars just got left out of a major 'best of' 2026 autos list For the first time, Consumer Reports’ top 10 cars are all hybrid or electric β€” and some of the picks might surprise you.

Consumer Reports’ latest rankings show a surprising shift on America’s roads.

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'West Wing' star Timothy Busfield indicted on child sex charges in New Mexico β€œWest Wing” actor Timothy Busfield, indicted on child sex charges in New Mexico, denies the allegations and maintains his innocence.

Busfield has denied the allegations and his attorney says there are flaws in the case.

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They will have been to all 60 Super Bowls. This year is possibly their last Three fans who have attended every Super Bowl since 1967 are going again this year. But two of them say it might be their last time.

Don Crisman of Maine, Gregory Eaton of Michigan and Tom Henschel of Florida are back for another big game this year.

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β€˜Once in a Lifetime’ dinner: Epstein emails prompt exit of Paul Weiss chief Brad Karp resigned as Paul Weiss chairman after DOJ-released emails showed years of exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, adding to global fallout from the files.

Brad Karp resigned as Paul Weiss chairman after DOJ-released emails showed years of exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, adding to global fallout from the files.

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Colorado nonprofit expands programs to prevent youth violence with new grant A $45,000 grant from the Colorado Safe Futures Fund will let Joint Initiatives expand its Pathways program, helping kids build positive relationships.

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for Colorado children, and local organizations are stepping up to prevent tragedies before they happen.

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Immigrant claims violent ICE arrest; judge rules detention unlawful A Mexican immigrant says ICE agents beat him during a Minnesota arrest, leaving him with 8 skull fractures; a judge later ruled the detention unlawful.

A Mexican immigrant says ICE agents beat him during a Minnesota arrest, leaving him with 8 skull fractures; a judge later ruled the detention unlawful.

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Beyond the settlement: Arapahoe County's $4 million bet on community-designed opioid recovery As Arapahoe County leaders receives its latest opioid settlement funding, it's looking to partner with local organizations to help them shape countywide solutions to end the addiction cycle.

As Arapahoe County leaders receives its latest opioid settlement funding, it's looking to partner with local organizations to help them shape countywide solutions to end the addiction cycle.

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Air Academy wrestler eyes state championship after overcoming meniscus injury We’re looking for that special teen who is working hard and playing right, making parents and coaches proud.

Air Academy High School senior Trent Lainez has transformed from a struggling freshman wrestler to the top-ranked competitor in the 138-pound weight class, setting his sights on his first state championship just weeks before the tournament begins.

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'We're back': Contentious bill revived in the Colorado State Capitol seeks to change how workers unionize On Thursday, Colorado lawmakers heard passionate testimony that spanned across roughly three hours related to how workers unionize in the state, and whether or not that should be changed.

House Bill 26-1005 has the same goal as legislation that passed the Capitol last year but was vetoed by Governor Jared Polis.

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Colorado housing bill could speed up affordable housing projects, drawing mixed reactions A bill aimed at speeding up the construction of affordable housing across Colorado has cleared the House and is now headed to the Senate.

A bill aimed at speeding up the construction of affordable housing across Colorado has cleared the House and is now headed to the Senate.

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Trump refuses to apologize, blames staffer for video depicting Obamas as apes Trump refused to apologize after a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes appeared on his Truth Social account, sparking bipartisan backlash.

Trump refused to apologize after a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes appeared on his Truth Social account, sparking bipartisan backlash.

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