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Fri September 21, 2012

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Thu September 20, 2012
Poverty

More Coloradans Living In Poverty Since Start Of Recession

Credit Jim Hill / KUNC

According to a new analysis of 2011 Census figures – a higher percentage of Coloradans are living in poverty than in 2007, before the economic recession began. Poverty rates in northern Colorado have remained steady.

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1:53pm

Thu September 20, 2012
The Salt

Man Wins $7 Million In Suit Claiming Microwave Popcorn Caused Lung Disease

Originally published on Thu September 20, 2012 6:04 pm

Credit Ed Andrieski / AP

A federal court has awarded a Denver man $7.2 million in a lawsuit he filed against a popcorn maker and a grocery store for selling him microwaved popcorn that made him sick.

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12:46pm

Thu September 20, 2012
Drought

Drought, Climate Change Posing Threats to Colorado Economy

Credit State of Colorado

This year’s stubborn drought and the changing climate will have serious consequences for Colorado’s multi-billion dollar recreation and farming industries, as well as the state’s forests that have seen severe, un-naturally large wildfires recently. 

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