
US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primary
Read full article: US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primaryThe Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the stateās June primary.

Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars Week 2 loss to Broncos
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from Jaguars Week 2 loss to BroncosThe Jaguars visited Denver in Week 2 and couldnāt hold a second-half lead in a 20-13 loss. News4JAX had photographer James Gilbert capture the game in this photo gallery.

News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will stay unbeaten against Broncos this week
Read full article: News4JAGs predictions: Jaguars will stay unbeaten against Broncos this weekJaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each Friday, weāll unveil our predictions for the weekās game.

Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July
Read full article: Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in JulyConsumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot.

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
Read full article: Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh inA federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections.

What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market.
Read full article: What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market.The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers.

SafeSport sees big jump in visitors to banned database after announcing sanctions publicly
Read full article: SafeSport sees big jump in visitors to banned database after announcing sanctions publiclyThe U.S. Center for SafeSport more than doubled the number of new visitors to its online Centralized Disciplinary Database in the month after it started making public announcements about people placed on its banned list.

US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain
Read full article: US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertainThe U.S. Postal Service is issuing a new regulation limiting mail ballots in November's election, but it won't go into effect unless the U.S. Supreme Court allows it.

Federal appeals court pauses order granting extra year of NCAA eligibility for 2022 grads
Read full article: Federal appeals court pauses order granting extra year of NCAA eligibility for 2022 gradsA federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes an extra year of eligibility.

Ohtani reaches 30 HRs for 6th straight season as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-6
Read full article: Ohtani reaches 30 HRs for 6th straight season as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-6Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run shot to reach 30 homers for the sixth straight season and Freddie Freeman had two hits and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6.

US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
Read full article: US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaintsA civil rights agency accused of halting a sexual harassment case filed on behalf of female prison guards is now blaming an administrative judge for doing so in error.

Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exercise
Read full article: Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exerciseThe U.S. Department of Education says it is investigating whether Denver Public Schools and a school district in Washington state violated federal law.

Rockies All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman tunes out trade buzz, keeps up power surge as deadline nears
Read full article: Rockies All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman tunes out trade buzz, keeps up power surge as deadline nearsIf the trade rumors prove accurate, Hunter Goodman could soon be receiving a big promotion in the standings.

NBA 'continuing to look into' circumstances regarding Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.
Read full article: NBA 'continuing to look into' circumstances regarding Bucks' signing of Gary Trent Jr.The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucksā signing of Gary Trent Jr. that became official Thursday.

Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
Read full article: Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in ChicagoA Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.

Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
Read full article: Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districtsColorado voters won't get to decide this November on whether to change the state's congressional districts to favor Democrats.

Jacob Misiorowski throws 103.7 mph pitch, fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008
Read full article: Jacob Misiorowski throws 103.7 mph pitch, fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski has thrown a 103.7 mph pitch, the fastest by a starter since tracking began in 2008.

As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows
Read full article: As US stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey showsU.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to soaring stock prices that have neared record levels.

The Midlifersā guide to aging gracefully and laughing along
Read full article: The Midlifersā guide to aging gracefully and laughing alongLisa and Suzette, two friends from Denver, Colorado, also known as Midlifers use their social media platforms to talk honestly and humorously about aging, second acts, and the everyday realities of midlife. What started with a back-fence friendship has grown into videos that mix nostalgia and current life, from home perms and readers to changing bodies, big life transitions, and the idea that laughter can help make this stage of life feel more relatable and a lot less lonely.

Colorado's top court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors
Read full article: Colorado's top court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minorsThe Colorado Supreme Court has ordered the state's largest provider of gender-affirming care for young people to resume medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors.

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
Read full article: Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in DenverThe Colorado Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final after a thrilling comeback win against the Minnesota Wild.

A late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting commuters
Read full article: A late spring snowstorm slams Colorado, closing schools and disrupting commutersA late spring snowstorm has started to taper off in Colorado after closing schools, delaying flights and creating slushy conditions for commuters.

Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban
Read full article: Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons banThe Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Denver and its police department seeking to strike down an assault weapons ban thatās been in place for Coloradoās largest city since 1989.

Braves place Ronald AcuƱa Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring
Read full article: Braves place Ronald AcuƱa Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstringThe Atlanta Braves have placed star right fielder Ronald AcuƱa Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring.

Broncos QB Bo Nix expected to be ready for training camp after right ankle cleanup, AP source says
Read full article: Broncos QB Bo Nix expected to be ready for training camp after right ankle cleanup, AP source saysBo Nix is expected to be ready for training camp and the regular season after a cleanup procedure on his right ankle.

Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avs rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series leadNicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Cowboys make Brandon Aubrey the NFL's highest-paid kicker with a $28 million, 4-year contract
Read full article: Cowboys make Brandon Aubrey the NFL's highest-paid kicker with a $28 million, 4-year contractThe Dallas Cowboys and Brandon Aubrey have agreed on a $28 million, four-year contract that completes his improbable rise from playing in a spring league to becoming the highest-paid kicker in NFL history.

It'll be an international MVP for the NBA with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama finalists
Read full article: It'll be an international MVP for the NBA with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama finalistsOklahoma Cityās Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be adding a couple more trophies to his collection.

Wedgewood sharp in net, O'Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1
Read full article: Wedgewood sharp in net, O'Connor scores 1st goal in a year as Avs beat Kings 2-1 in Game 1Logan OāConnor scored for the first time in a year, Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 shots in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1 on Sunday.

Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 games
Read full article: Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 gamesLionel Messi had two goals, GermƔn Berterame scored a goal for the second consecutive game, and Inter Miami beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games.

A mid-April snow storm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start
Read full article: A mid-April snow storm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty startThe Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field.

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
Read full article: Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authoritiesA rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockiesā first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators.

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says
Read full article: North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source saysNorth Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to take over the Tar Heels' basketball program.

Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations
Read full article: Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectationsSales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Muskās politics but still fell short of expectations.

Judge throws out US Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, Denver
Read full article: Judge throws out US Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, DenverA federal judge has thrown out a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit accusing Colorado and Denver of interfering with the enforcement of immigration laws.

Denver Summit shatters NWSL crowd record with 63,004 fans at Mile High
Read full article: Denver Summit shatters NWSL crowd record with 63,004 fans at Mile HighThe expansion Denver Summitās match against the Washington Spirit broke the National Womenās Soccer League record for attendance with its announced crowd of 63,004.

CƩsar Chavez's name, once an honor, now carries a stain that officials want to scrub
Read full article: CƩsar Chavez's name, once an honor, now carries a stain that officials want to scrubWithin hours of explosive sexual abuse allegations against labor leader CƩsar Chavez, officials at a California university took swift action and covered a statue of him.

Wyatt Johnston scores shootout winner as Stars beat Avs 2-1 to tighten race for top spot in league
Read full article: Wyatt Johnston scores shootout winner as Stars beat Avs 2-1 to tighten race for top spot in leagueJake Oettinger made 33 saves through overtime, Wyatt Johnston scored the shootout winner and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to tighten the race for first place in the division, Western Conference and league standings.

Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say
Read full article: Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines sayRising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines.

Ex-funeral home owner sentenced to 18 years in prison after giving families fake ashes
Read full article: Ex-funeral home owner sentenced to 18 years in prison after giving families fake ashesA former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies in a building has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for cheating customers and defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 in pandemic small business aid.

NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028
Read full article: NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028National Womenās Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team to begin play in 2028.

LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets
Read full article: LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the NuggetsLeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbarās record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakersā 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.

DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
Read full article: DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midtermsA DHS official is promising top state election administrators that immigration agents will not be at polling places during November's midterm election.

James Harden out for the Cavaliers against the Bucks after breaking right thumb
Read full article: James Harden out for the Cavaliers against the Bucks after breaking right thumbJames Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliersā game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night because of a broken right thumb.

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'
Read full article: EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles.

Trump's aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington
Read full article: Trump's aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and WashingtonLocal leaders across the U.S. describe an increasingly hostile relationship with Washington, driven by President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 yearsThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up for the second week in a row, but remains just above its lowest level in more than three years.

Patriots' Robert Kraft says Bill Belichick unequivocally deserves to be first-ballot Hall of Famer
Read full article: Patriots' Robert Kraft says Bill Belichick unequivocally deserves to be first-ballot Hall of FamerCount New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft among those shocked that Bill Belichick reportedly will not be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgery
Read full article: Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos' playoff win, will have season-ending surgeryBo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncosā divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.

Patriots will face Broncos in the AFC title game. Seahawks wait for Rams-Bears winner in the NFC
Read full article: Patriots will face Broncos in the AFC title game. Seahawks wait for Rams-Bears winner in the NFCDrake Maye, Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots are back in the AFC championship game for the first time since Tom Brady and Bill Belichick led them to eight in a row from 2011-18.

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting
Read full article: Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shootingFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that ended her political career.

Demand skyrockets for Jaguars playoff tickets against Bills, with some priced over $1,400
Read full article: Demand skyrockets for Jaguars playoff tickets against Bills, with some priced over $1,400The Jacksonville Jaguars are just days away from a historic playoff showdown against the Buffalo Bills, and tickets to the game at EverBank Stadium are becoming increasingly difficult ā and expensive ā to find.

SafeSport Center turns to Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as new CEO
Read full article: SafeSport Center turns to Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as new CEOThe U.S. Center for SafeSport announced Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as its new CEO, placing the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in charge of rebooting an agency that has been plagued with problems over most of its nearly nine-year history.

NFL coach vacancies hit a record-tying 10 this cycle with McDermott's firing, with 4 openings filled
Read full article: NFL coach vacancies hit a record-tying 10 this cycle with McDermott's firing, with 4 openings filledThe NFL reached a record-tying 10 openings for head coaches this offseason when Buffalo fired Sean McDermott.

Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT
Read full article: Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OTNikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.

How the Jaguars used a āsmall marketā comment as a catalyst to end the Broncosā 11-game win streak
Read full article: How the Jaguars used a āsmall marketā comment as a catalyst to end the Broncosā 11-game win streakJacksonville's coach, Liam Coen, used a comment from Broncos coach Sean Payton as motivation for his team.

āProving somethingā: Confidence, win total continues growing for surging Jaguars
Read full article: āProving somethingā: Confidence, win total continues growing for surging JaguarsThe season that seemed to come out of nowhere for the Jaguars hasnāt been all that surprising at all to Liam Coen.

Four Cents: That wasnāt just a win, that was a statement by the Jaguars to the rest of the NFL
Read full article: Four Cents: That wasnāt just a win, that was a statement by the Jaguars to the rest of the NFLNews4JAX sports reporter Jamal St. Cyr's Four Cents analysis after the Jaguars beat the Broncos 34-20 on Sunday.

Jacksonville native Pat Bryant II knocked out of Jaguars-Broncos game after scary hit
Read full article: Jacksonville native Pat Bryant II knocked out of Jaguars-Broncos game after scary hitBroncos receiver and Jacksonville native Pat Bryant II was carted off after a scary hit late in Sundayās game against the Jaguars.

Trevor Lawrence's 4 TDs propel Jaguars past Broncos 34-20, ending Denver's 11-game winning streak
Read full article: Trevor Lawrence's 4 TDs propel Jaguars past Broncos 34-20, ending Denver's 11-game winning streakTrevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, leading the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 34-20 win over the Denver Broncos.

First day of winter: feeling like fall in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georiga
Read full article: First day of winter: feeling like fall in Northeast Florida and Southeast GeorigaUnder partly cloudy skies, the first day of winter will begin on the chilly side with some patchy fog. Once the fog clears, sunny conditions and fall-like feels will be in the air.

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado
Read full article: Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in ColoradoThe National Weather Service has issued a rare warning for part of the Colorado Front Range as hurricane-force winds and tinder dry conditions have boosted the threat of wildfire.

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on way
Read full article: Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado with more on wayWork crews are mopping up but bracing for more after hurricane-force wind downed power lines and fanned wildfires along the Colorado Front Range and onto the Great Plains.

Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the yearThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year.

āA really good challenge for usā: Can Jaguars keep streak rolling as clash with Broncos looms
Read full article: āA really good challenge for usā: Can Jaguars keep streak rolling as clash with Broncos loomsThe Jaguars (10-4) visit Denver (12-2) in Week 16 (4:05 p.m.) with more at stake in a late season game than thereās been in more than a year.

Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains
Read full article: Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gainsU.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation.

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring
Read full article: Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstringThe Denver Nuggets have lost another starter, with forward Aaron Gordon sidelined indefinitely by a strained right hamstring.

Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepare
Read full article: Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepareTravis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, aiming to give the Kansas City Chiefs ample time to prepare.

NBA's new Europe-based league could launch in October 2027, though that remains uncertain
Read full article: NBA's new Europe-based league could launch in October 2027, though that remains uncertainThe NBA is targeting October 2027 as a possible launch date for a new Europe-based league in collaboration with FIBA.

Geno Smith battered by relentless Denver defense in Raiders' 10-7 loss
Read full article: Geno Smith battered by relentless Denver defense in Raiders' 10-7 lossGeno Smith struggled all evening with a relentless Denver Broncos pass rush as the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback was sacked six times in a 10-7 loss.

Broncos' defense shines in 10-7 squeaker over Raiders despite offensive and special teams struggles
Read full article: Broncos' defense shines in 10-7 squeaker over Raiders despite offensive and special teams strugglesDenver's defense bailed out the Broncos in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.

Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future
Read full article: Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the futureConsumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects.




























