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Sunday, December 28, 2025

Colorado prison backlogs for sex offender rehabilitation lead to missed parole dates, others getting out without treatment

“What it’s intended to do is to lock up the most dangerous sexual offenders until they are safe to rejoin society,” a state oversight board member says. “That is not how it works in practicality.”

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Ute Indian Tribe sues Colorado for discrimination in state parks legislation

The Ute Indian Tribe is suing Colorado for discrimination in federal court, alleging that a recently passed law denies the Tribe equal access to its ancestral lands.

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US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians

Trump said the airstrikes were launched against Islamic State militants “who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”

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Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

A 20-point plan under discussion ‘is about 90% ready,’ the Ukrainian president said.

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After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files

It further delays compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.

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Broomfield Democrat will replace late Sen. Faith Winter after winning vacancy appointment

A Democratic vacancy committee on Tuesday night appointed Rep. William Lindstedt to a state Senate seat for the coming legislative session.

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Colorado men’s prisons will run out of space in next fiscal year, state warns

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