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Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
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Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
Former first lady Michelle Obama co-founded PLEZi, a healthy food and drink company for kids, she announced Wednesday.
Morrison, an author and Nobel laureate who died in 2019, is best known for books like 1987's "Beloved," which won the Pulitzer Prize. She often wrote about themes of racism and mistreatment of African Americans.
First ladies share a long history with the national pastime. After her time at the White House, Grace Coolidge was known at Fenway Park for being a dedicated fan.
Obama won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series, "Our Great National Parks."
CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd reviewed the night's events, including a somber message from former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised hundreds of young patients at Children's Hospital Colorado on Thursday.
Reese Witherspoon will join Michelle Obama when she stops in Denver for her tour for her memoir "Becoming."
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be visiting Denver later this year as part of an upcoming book tour.
A spokesperson for the Obamas said they believe in the power of storytelling to inspire.
"I tried to negotiate less gray hair but Kehinde's artistic integrity would not allow it. I tried to negotiate smaller ears and struck out on that as well."
Michelle Obama on Friday criticized a Trump administration decision to delay federal rules aimed at making school lunch healthier, saying kids will end up "eating crap" instead.
The Women's Foundation of Colorado announced it's bringing former First Lady Michelle Obama to Denver for its 30th anniversary.
The soon-to-open U.S. Center for SafeSport has hired the executive director of the Obama administration's youth fitness initiative as its CEO.
A Fort Collins girl is having lunch with First Lady Michelle Obama after winning a national children's healthy cooking contest.
A group of Colorado students got to eat lunch with first lady Michelle Obama on Monday. It was part of the Let's Move! initiative.
Britain's Prince Harry is crediting his visit to the Warrior Games in Colorado two years ago with inspiring him to create his own athletic competition for wounded service members and veterans.
A school counselor from Alamosa High School was honored by first lady Michelle Obama at the White House on Saturday.
A Nigerian activist heavily involved in the effort to free schoolgirls kidnapped in her home country says the world is unfortunately forgetting about their plight while hundreds of girls are still held.
Former President Bill Clinton says midterm elections in a president's second term are dominated by appeals to vent frustration at the president by voting out others in his party.
First Lady Michelle Obama urged Colorado Democrats Thursday to recapture the energy of six years ago, choking up in a college town and reminiscing on her husband's first nomination in Denver.
Paralympian Alana Nichols calls them "pinch-me moments," when she can't quite believe she is actually in a particular situation.
A Colorado county clerk has reversed her order that a university remove copies of its student newspaper from boxes outside its student union Tuesday because the front page had coverage of Democratic Sen. Mark Udall's visit to campus.
Voting centers are now open across Colorado, allowing voters to cast ballots in person or drop off their mail-in ballots for this fall's election.
Michelle Obama has introduced the newest class of National Student Poets and a Colorado teen is among the choices.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
The nosedive was caught on camera thanks to the teen, who said he was only trying to get a video of the plane so close to the saddle of the mountain in the first place.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Aurora got a massive economic boost on Tuesday when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
The nosedive was caught on camera thanks to the teen, who said he was only trying to get a video of the plane so close to the saddle of the mountain in the first place.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Aurora got a massive economic boost on Tuesday when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
Mercado takes advantage of new customer base after Walmart closes at corner of Colfax and Havana in Aurora.
Video shows a small plane narrowly avoiding a crash in Grand County near the Continental Divide, taken by a teen hiking the Devil's Thumb.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for celiac disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Six years ago the Nuggets learned that they would have a long wait before they would see their first round draft pick Michael Porter Jr. on the court. A similar situation has emerged this year for the Nuggets with their most recent pick.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered an earlier version of his speech, which was written before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered an earlier version of his speech, which was written before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
Colorado's Republican delegation cast all 37 of its votes for Donald Trump on opening day of the Republican National Convention, helping him secure the GOP nomination for president.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for Celiac Disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
Blood donations are needed to help those in need. Denver Health is partnering with American Red Cross and the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation to get as much people to donate as possible.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Kendall credits Children's Hospital Colorado with helping her work through an eating disorder.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
Trump rally shooter was wearing a Demolition Ranch shirt. Here's what to know about the YouTube account.
Dollar General settles federal allegations by agreeing to improve safety in its 20,000 discount stores nationwide.
Here is why the Trump rally gunman appeared in an ad for BlackRock, according to the asset manager.
Macy's said it will pursue a turnaround on its own, as the department store chain rejects $6.9 billion offer from two investment firms.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.