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Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
President Biden's great-great-grandfather, Moses Robinette, was charged with attempted murder after a fight in 1864.
When the New Hampshire voter asked Nikki Haley on why she wasn't mentioning slavery in her response, she asked, "What do you want me to say about slavery?"
As an apparent power struggle brings claims of an insurrection in Russia, here's what to know about the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
The fort, built by runaway slaves and freed Black people for the Union, has become a flashpoint in recent years.
The Colorado Division of Securities is pursuing legal action against a man whom it claims deceived investors and used the ownership of federally supported low-income housing projects to line his own pockets.
For many travelers through the Denver International Airport, finding parking and security concerns can make holiday travel a little more stressful.
Three people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Wheat Ridge Saturday night.
A man reportedly attacked a reporter in Grand Junction earlier this week after following him back to the TV station where he works.
It's the first full day of winter, but it's not going to feel that way with daytime highs running well above normal. Sunday will be mild and dry with unseasonably warm temperatures. Daytime highs will reach into the upper-50s and low-60s which is 15 to 20 degrees above normal for this time of year.
The Colorado Division of Securities is pursuing legal action against a man whom it claims deceived investors and used the ownership of federally supported low-income housing projects to line his own pockets.
For many travelers through the Denver International Airport, finding parking and security concerns can make holiday travel a little more stressful.
Three people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Wheat Ridge Saturday night.
A man reportedly attacked a reporter in Grand Junction earlier this week after following him back to the TV station where he works.
It's the first full day of winter, but it's not going to feel that way with daytime highs running well above normal. Sunday will be mild and dry with unseasonably warm temperatures. Daytime highs will reach into the upper-50s and low-60s which is 15 to 20 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Video of a crash at the intersection of Sheridan and West 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge (Source: CBS Colorado)
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Saturday is the first night of Posadas, a Mexican Christmas tradition where people gather to re-enact the journey of Mary and Joseph to find shelter in Bethlehem.
A man died after a crash in Aurora Friday when he allegedly jumped onto a moving SUV.
The sales tax in Denver is about to rise. Businesses and consumers will have to prepare to pay more for goods going into the New Year.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.