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Three Denver Girls Skip School, Attempt to Join ISIS

Three teens from suburban Denver skipped school Friday with $2K and passports in hand allegedly to join Islamic State militants in Syria.

Denver, Colorado Police Say Kids Could Get Marijuana-Laced Edibles for Treats This Halloween 2014 [Video]

This Halloween, police in Denver, Colorado are worried about kids biting off more than they can chew. On Tuesday, the Denver Police Department released a video telling parents about the threat of treats made with marijuana.

Marijuana Legalization News: NORML Calls Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper 'Spineless,' Says He Secretly Supports Legal Recreational Use

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is calling out Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper for claims that legalizing recreational marijuana in 2012 was careless.

'Why Marriage Matters' Releases Ad Featuring LGBT Latino Family in Colorado

Featuring the Rodriguez family, the ad showcases the Latino community's devotion to family despite of any family member's sexual orientation.

Marijuana Legalization News: Colorado Supreme Court to Decide Whether Federal Law Restricts Cannabis Use

On Tuesday morning, the Colorado Supreme Court heard the opening arguments in a case that could set a nationwide precedent when it comes to the use of marijuana in states that have legalized the drug.

Colorado Taco Cart Had Meth on Menu

Taco cart part of Colorado's largest meth bust in history Denver will be down a food truck after a taco cart operator, along with 16 others, were busted for selling methamphetamine in an international operation.

Mississippi and West Virginia Have the Highest Adult Obesity Rates, New Study Finds

A new study found that obesity in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, especially in the south, making America the most obese major country in the world.

Powerball Numbers & Results: $90 Million Jackpot Winner in Colorado Says He Plans to 'Have Fun'

After winning Saturday's Powerball lottery jackpot, Colorado's newest multi-millionaire says he plans to "have fun," reports The Denver Post.

Powerball Numbers & Results: Winner Notches $90 Million Ticket in Colorado

The owner of the lucky Powerball ticket purchased in Colorado can now consider themselves $90 million richer.

Lady Gaga Instagram Selfie: 'Applause' Singer Hospitalized for Altitude Sickness, Shares Photo

After performing in Denver, Colorado, Lady Gaga spent some time in the hospital for altitude sickness earlier this week.

Colorado DMV Begins Issuing Driver's Licenses to Immigrants: Group Blames Bill's Supporters for Border Crisis

On Friday, Colorado will start issuing driver's licenses and identification cards to immigrants.

Gay Marriage Laws 2014: Colorado Attorney General Asks to Put Marriage Equality on Hold

Boulder County is the only county issuing same-sex marriage licenses Colorado Attorney General John Suthers is asking the Supreme Court to put a halt on Boulder County Clerk Hillary Hall from issuing same-sex marriage licenses.

NASA Satellite Studies: The Southwest US Is Using Up All Its Groundwater

A recent satelite study from NASA reveals a dramatic drop in ground water in the Colorado River Basin over the last 10 years.

Same-Sex Marriage Equality News 2014: Federal Judge Declares Colorado Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Colorado's attorney general continues to fight against the various courts' decision overturning the state's same-sex marriage ban.

Washington & Colorado Pot Industry: States See a New Rush of Business Surrounding Cannabis

History repeats itself with a new product: replace gold with marijuana and you've got a new one for the books. Marijuana is legitimizing itself in the business world and has caught the attention of investors and business minds, as well as workers who see the opportunities for a new job.

Gay Marriage Laws & News: Ban Struck Down in Colorado; Judge Stays Ruling Pending Appeal

On Wednesday, a judge in Colorado became the 16th judge to overturn a state's gay marriage ban since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) last summer, forcing the federal government to recognize same-sex marriage.

Washington State Residents Celebrate Legalization of Marijuana Despite Shortage in Purveyors

Residents of Washington state lined up outside marijuana dispensaries Tuesday to buy legalized weed, which was officially approved for sale Tuesday. However, there is currently a shortage of marijuana purveyors.

President Obama Politely Declines Offer for Legal Marijuana in Colorado [Watch]

President was out with the Colorado governor at a bar. He may have admitted to smoking pot as a young man, but President Obama passed on an offer to legally smoke it Tuesday evening while out at a bar in Colorado.

Illegal Immigration News 2014: Noncitizen License Appointment Requests Shut Down Colorado DMV Website

Colorado's Division of Motor Vehicles website shut down briefly Wednesday night as a result of an influx of noncitizens making appointments to get driver's licenses.

Red Rocks Ampitheatre Shooting: 3 Injured at Rap Concert; Suspect Remains at Large

Suspect still not found after three are shot following a rap concert in Colorado Three people were shot and injured injured after a rap concert at the Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Colorado.

Storms Cause Flooding in Colorado: Bridges and Roads Close as Water Overflows

Heavy rains causing flooding Fast moving storms that bring with them heavy rains are causing flooding in several places in the Colorado Foothills. In Boulder, some streets were flooded and businesses such as the library and Municipal Building were evacuated.