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Man burned in explosion and fire at Mead manufacturing plant
MEAD, Colo. — One person has been airlifted to a hospital following a small explosion and fire at a chemical manufacturing plant in Mead.

Illinois men plead guilty to illegally killing bull elk
GOLDEN, Colo. — Two Illinois men arrested in Colorado last September have pleaded guilty to illegally killing a bull elk.

Military recalls beef potentially contaminated by E. coli
TRENTON, N.J. — Beef sold at some military bases around the country — including two bases in New Jersey — may have be contaminated with E. coli.

United eliminates 500-mile minimum credit on short flights
CHICAGO — United Airlines is reducing frequent-flier miles for flights under 500 miles as part of efforts to cut costs.

Colorado jobless rate holds steady at 4.4 percent
DENVER — Colorado's unemployment rate was steady at 4.4 percent in April but labor economists say rising energy and food prices are expected to dampen job growth.

Fugitive from New Mexico captured outside Fruita restaurant
FRUITA, Colo. — A man wanted on a New Mexico warrant is jailed in Mesa County after being arrested at a Fruita restaurant.

Molson Coors CEO: office to stay in Denver after merger
GOLDEN, Colo. — The head of brewer Molson Coors says the company will keep its headquarters in Denver regardless of possible relocations as a result of its pending joint venture with SABMiller.

Some agreement reached on RNC protest
ST. PAUL — A federal court hearing that had been scheduled to discuss a protest route for the 2008 Republican National Convention has been canceled.

Weather, energy prices hampering Midwest economy
OMAHA, Neb. — A Midwest economic index has hit a new low despite record farm income, brisk farm equipment sales and rising farmland prices.

Police: Woman who caused fatal head-on crash was from Calif.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The woman who police say caused a deadly head-on crash in Grand Junction is being identified as a California resident.

No Cash 5 jackpot winner; 25 tickets win $200
PUEBLO, Colo. — No one matched all five numbers drawn to win Thursday's Cash 5 jackpot worth $20,000, the Colorado Lottery said.

USOC still working on TV network
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic Committee's aggressive plan to start its own cable network is moving forward, though officials are giving no indications that the network will be on the air before the Beijing Olympics, as the federation had once hoped.

Drew, Webb lead Diamondbacks to 8-5 victory over Rockies
PHOENIX — Mr. Automatic was at it again.

Rapids 2, Real Salt Lake 0
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Omar Cummings told himself to get into the right position. The Colorado Rapids are glad he listened to himself.

Lawsuit alleges five Denver officers beat and kicked teen
DENVER — Lawyers for a 16-year-old boy filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city and the police department on alleging that he was beaten by five police officers last month.

Rapids 2, Real Salt Lake 0
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Omar Cummings scored a goal late in the 65th minute and Christian Gomez added a goal on a penalty kick to lead the Colorado Rapids to a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in a Major League Soccer match.

Federal agents trigger security breach at Denver airport
DENVER — Federal agents pursuing two suspects triggered a security breach Thursday at Denver International Airport, shutting down passenger screening for about 20 minutes.

Industry says oil, gas rules could cost consumers billions
DENVER — A report done for a Colorado oil and gas trade group says proposed new state regulations could cost natural gas customers billions of dollars over the next decade.

Ranch owner accused of killing bison turns himself in
DENVER — A Texas businessman and ranch owner accused of killing 32 bison turned himself in earlier this week, the Park County sheriff's office said Thursday.

Dunlap leaves Nuggets for U of Arizona job
DENVER — Mike Dunlap is leaving his job as a Denver Nuggets assistant coach to serve on Lute Olson's staff at the University of Arizona.

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